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INFOGRAPHIC: The World's 10 Largest Data Centers

INFOGRAPHIC: The World's 10 Largest Data Centers

Data centers are a crucial part of the Internet's infrastructure. Many them are also huge, both in terms of square footage and their impact. 
Video: Sugata Mitra on the Cloud-Based Schools of the Future

Video: Sugata Mitra on the Cloud-Based Schools of the Future

Dr. Sugata Mitra, an educational researcher and professor of educational technology at Newcastle University, took to the stage at TED2013 to explain his goals for a "school in the cloud," and what that he calls Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE) 
New PC? How to Set Up a Secure System

New PC? How to Set Up a Secure System

Even the most novice PC users can be up and surfing the net on their shiny new machine in no time. Here are some beginner tips to get you started. 
Top 4 Most Devastating Twitter Feed Hacks

Top 4 Most Devastating Twitter Feed Hacks

As Twitter becomes an increasingly important source of information, hackers are turning it into a playground. Check out some of the biggest Twitter hacks and their consequences. 
Video: Drew Conway and Jake Porway on Data Without Borders

Video: Drew Conway and Jake Porway on Data Without Borders

This talk from the 2011 Strata Conference in New York looks at how big data can be used to solve big problems. 
INFOGRAPHIC: 1984 in 2013: Privacy and the Internet

INFOGRAPHIC: 1984 in 2013: Privacy and the Internet

In 2013, it's companies, advertisers and online service providers who are most keen on learning more about us, not so much so that they can control our every move, but so that they can sell us more stuff. 
What Makes Unix Special?

What Makes Unix Special?

Why has this quirky operating system endured in the face of challenges from the likes of Microsoft? The answer is simple: Many developers find it's a refreshing alternative to monolithic tools like IDEs and languages like Java. 
Why There Are No Winners In the Privacy Debate

Why There Are No Winners In the Privacy Debate

Privacy for ourselves but not for others doesn't make sense, but that doesn't stop us from wanting it. Read about how the privacy debate's shaping up in terms of surveillance, and what you can do about it. 
INFOGRAPHIC: How Damaged Smartphones Cause Billions in Losses

INFOGRAPHIC: How Damaged Smartphones Cause Billions in Losses

We carry our smartphones everywhere. As a result, they take a lot of abuse. Find out some of the ways smartphones are damaged, and what it costs. 
Video: Kate Crawford of Microsoft on Big Data Vs. Data With Depth

Video: Kate Crawford of Microsoft on Big Data Vs. Data With Depth

Principal researcher at Microsoft Research Kate Crawford makes the case that while big data is essential to many business applications, there’s more than one way to interpret many of the results. 
An Introduction to Candidate Keys

An Introduction to Candidate Keys

Learn the basics of candidate keys and how they operate in a database. 
Can DNS Be Considered Secure?

Can DNS Be Considered Secure?

DNS must run smoothly so that the Internet may continue to function correctly. Learn more about how it works - and when it doesn't - here. 
The Pioneers of the World Wide Web

The Pioneers of the World Wide Web

The concept of a web of information navigated via links predates the World Wide Web. Learn about some of the conceptual pioneers behind the modern Web. 
How to Cut the Cord - Illegally

How to Cut the Cord - Illegally

If you must have the latest shows without paying for them, there are less legal ways to get them. But use them at your own risk. 
Video: Mike Olson, CEO of Cloudera, on Hadoop and Future Research Possibilities

Video: Mike Olson, CEO of Cloudera, on Hadoop and Future Research Possibilities

The Hadoop analytics platform has some significant limitations involving speed and complexity, but industry leaders are working to change that. 
It's Cloudy In the Cloud

It's Cloudy In the Cloud

Cloud computing is both a new and exciting way of using our technological resources in the most efficient way possible and a reminder that all innovation usually brings a downside. 
INFOGRAPHIC: Facebook's Changing Privacy Policy

INFOGRAPHIC: Facebook's Changing Privacy Policy

Check out some of the risks Facebook is taking with your personal data - and some of the key mistakes they've made so far in handling it. 
Common Methods Hackers Are Using To Crack Your Cellular Phone

Common Methods Hackers Are Using To Crack Your Cellular Phone

Cell phone hacking has become a real concern with the widespread use of smartphones. Find out how hackers get into your phone and what you can do to block their attempts. 
The Data Security Gap Many Companies Overlook

The Data Security Gap Many Companies Overlook

Companies face many risks when it comes to data breaches. Some occur digitally; some occur when a piece of hardware is stolen from the site. But the one we tend to hear about least often is the risk of disposing of IT assets. 
RSS After the Death of Google Reader

RSS After the Death of Google Reader

Google's RSS is gone, which leaves a very big hole for another service to take its place. 
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Introduction to Databases

Introduction to Databases

No matter what part of IT you work in, you have to store data at one point or another, and it doesn't hurt for just about everybody to have some knowledge of databases and how they work. 
8 Steps to Understanding IP Subnetting

8 Steps to Understanding IP Subnetting

Understanding IP subnetting is a fundamental requirement for almost any IT pro. But although the concepts are simple, there is a general difficulty in understanding the topic. We break it down in eight simple steps. 
Creative Disruption: The Changing Landscape of Technology

Creative Disruption: The Changing Landscape of Technology

Learn about the history behind some major technological innovations - and how they changed the world. 
How Spreadsheets Changed the World: A Short History of the PC Era

How Spreadsheets Changed the World: A Short History of the PC Era

The introduction of spreadsheets helped launch the movement that eventually brought computers to home users. Writer John McMullen was there when it happened. Hear the story first-hand, based about his experiences working in the field. 
BYOT: What It Means for IT

BYOT: What It Means for IT

BYOT isn't just a trend. It's a way of life - and one that poses some serious challenges in corporate IT. 
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Identification, Friend Or Foe

Identification, friend or foe (IFF) is a type of identification system used within military and civil information systems for detecting and identifying friendly ... Read more 

Domain Name System Security Extensions

The Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is a suite of specifications outlining details for securing certain information being provided by the Domain ... Read more 

False Acceptance Ratio

The false acceptance ratio (FAR) is a unit to measure the average number of false acceptances within a biometric security system. It is used to measure and evaluate ... Read more 

Account Hijacking

Account hijacking is a process through which an individual’s email account, computer account or any other account associated with a computing device or service is ... Read more 

Shoulder Surfing

Shoulder surfing refers to the act of obtaining personal or private information through direct observation. All shoulder surfing involves is looking someone’s ... Read more 
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