How Does IE8 Behave?

As Microsoft continues to tout its push toward increased browser interoperability, Google has released the results of a recent run of its Sputnik JavaScript conformance test, which shows Microsoft’s Internet Explorer falling behind on JavaScript conformance. – As Microsoft continues to tout its push toward browser interoperability, Google has released the results of a recent run of its Sputnik JavaScript conformance test, which shows Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as falling behind on JavaScript conformance. In a March 11 blog post entitled: quot;Does Yo…

Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite Gives Developers Jump on Apps

Adobe’s LiveCycle Enterprise Suite enables organizations to build applications through Adobe client technologies.

Intel Previews Six-Core ‘Gulftown’ PC Processor

At the Game Developers Conference, Intel showed off its Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, the chip makers first six-core CPU for consumers. Codenamed “Gulftown,” the Core i7-980X comes with more cores and computing threads, and a larger L3 cache, than the current i7-975, and all at the same price.

T-Mobile webConnect Accesses Super-Fast HSPA+

The T-Mobile webConnect Rocket USB Laptop Stick, arriving March 14, will offer access to T-Mobiles super-fast HSPA+ network which is only available in Philadelphia right now. T-Mobile is expected to roll out more deployments during the next few months.

Google Gesture Search Rekindles Android Fragmentation Debate

Google’s Gesture Search feature for Android smartphones reignited the complaint about fragmentation and inconsistency among Google’s mobile operating system platform because it only works on devices running Android 2.0 or greater, such as the Motorola Droid and Google Nexus One. Laptop Magazine’s Mark Spoonauer said this means Google is favoring newer versions of its OS, punishing owners of devices running older flavors of Android, as well as Google’s partners. Kevin Tofel tried to diffuse the situation by arguing that Google isn’t the only mobile platform maker that faces this quandary.

Twitter Fights Phishing, Malware With Link Scanning Service

Twitter has announced it will begin scanning links posted by users to thwart phishing attacks and the spread of malware on the site. – Twitter has announced plans to route all links through a scanner in a bid to boost security and weed out malicious activity. The move follows a partnership announced in November between URL shortening service Bit.ly and security companies VeriSign, Websense and Sophos.

Microsoft, Adobe Bringing Flash Support to Windows Phone 7 Series

Microsoft and Adobe are working to port Flash Player 10.1 to Internet Explorer Mobile on the Windows Phone 7 Series, according to an Adobe executive, which would allow devices running Microsofts upcoming smartphone operating system to play rich content on a variety of Websites.

FTC Slams LifeLock With $11 Million Fine

In one of the largest FTC-state coordinated settlements on record, LifeLock and its principals will be barred from making deceptive claims and required to take more stringent measures to safeguard the personal information they collect from customers. – LifeLock, which has extensively advertised its identity theft protection services on television, agreed to pay $11 million Feb.

Seeding Security into the Cloud

The RSA conference seeks to use lessons from single-tenant data centers to build security into cloud computing infrastructures. – The RSA conference, held in San Francisco during the week of March 1, sought to catch the cloud computing wave, while the expo show floor was packed to the gills with vendors wheeling and dealing primarily in products that relate to the well-known problems of today.

How to Implement a Successful Disaster Recovery Plan

IT professionals all know that a solid business continuity plan is needed to prevent extended period of outages that will cost the company money. Here, Knowledge Center contributor Brace Rennels explains how to implement a successful disaster recovery plan