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Is FaceTime’s dial tone annoying?

Some FaceTime users loathe the app's irritating dial tone and want Apple to change it in future versions of iOS and OS X

By Jim Lynch

Dec 16, 2015 3 mins

MacOS Software Development iOS

3 good reasons why iPad Pro won’t replace your laptop

Apple's new iPad Pro excels in some very specific ways and disappoints in others, but pros and cons aside, it's just not accurate to compare the tablet to a traditional laptop, or suggest it should be a viable replacement.

By Matt Kapko

Dec 16, 2015

Small and Medium Business Tablets iPad

3 ways health IT can improve the doctor-patient relationship

The use of electronic health records is getting between physicians and their patients. Hereu2019s how health IT can help solve the problem, and make a powerful friend in the process.

By Greg Freiherr

Dec 16, 2015

CIO Electronic Health Records Health and Fitness Software

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10

At some point in the life of your PC, youu2019re probably going to need to reinstall the operating system. Find out when a reset or clean install of Windows 10 is needed, and pick up tips for to ensure a smooth transition.

By Ed Tittel, Kim Lindros

Dec 16, 2015 6 mins

Enterprise Applications Small and Medium Business Windows

Why Ford’s CIO is shifting gears to bimodal IT

Ford is adopting emerging technologies, such as robotics telepresence systems and ride-hailing software, while maintaining core competencies for manufacturing and other operations. Call it bimodal IT, done Ford-style.

By Clint Boulton

Dec 15, 2015

CIO IT Strategy Innovation

WordPress 4.4 brings responsive images and the REST API

Image responsiveness is now baked into WordPress

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Dec 15, 2015 2 mins

Open Source

New LinkedIn job listings help you find the right gig

To help you find better career opportunities, job postings on LinkedIn will soon receive a makeover that includes additional details on hiring companies and their current employees.

By Matt Kapko

Dec 15, 2015

Careers IT Jobs Social Networking Apps

How I fell in love with the iPhone 6 Plus again

I've been drifting back and forth between larger and smaller iPhones, but I've finally settled in with the iPhone 6 Plus once again

By Jim Lynch

Dec 15, 2015

iOS iPhone

Will HPE Synergy change the way we think about servers?

Composable infrastructure, designed to treat hardware like software, could be the next big thing for the enterprise data center.

By Patrick Moorhead

Dec 15, 2015

Cloud Computing Data Center Servers

IBM opens Watson IoT global headquarters

Marking its biggest investment in Europe in two decades, IBM has opened the global headquarters for IBM Watson Internet of Things in the HighLight Towers in Munich. It has also opened eight new Watson IoT Client Experience Centers around the globe.

By Thor Olavsrud

Dec 15, 2015

Big Data Internet of Things Technology Industry

Cloud adoption soars in regulated industries

New study from cloud security firm finds that government agencies and businesses are rapidly warming to Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365.

By Kenneth Corbin

Dec 15, 2015

Cloud Computing Government

Watch out Microsoft, Google ‘LibreOffice as a service’ is here

Collabora Productivity has partnered with ownCloud to bring online LibreOffice to usersrn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Dec 15, 2015 3 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source

Q&A: How ownCloud and Collabora are bringing LibreOffice online

In this exclusive interview, ownCloud's Frank Karlitschek and Collabora's Michael Meeks discuss the ambitious online LibreOffice project.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Dec 15, 2015 5 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source

2 apps to help find the perfect movies, TV for your holiday video binge

Looking for a reprieve from the holiday festivities? The Yahoo Video Guide and GoWatchIt apps for Android and iOS make it simple to quickly find the perfect films and TV shows on a variety of streaming and downloading services.

By James A. Martin

Dec 15, 2015

Android Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business

Detachable tablet market set for growth in 2016

Tablet shipments are down, but more people are turning to hybrid devices like the Surface Pro 4. IDC predicts that sales of these detachable devices will grow 75 percent in 2016. rn

By Sarah K. White

Dec 15, 2015

Careers Small and Medium Business Tablets

7 ways to conquer holiday stress

As if the IT industry wasn't stressful enough, the holiday season adds a whole new layer of anxiety. Here's how to manage workplace pressure during the most wonderful time of the year.

By Sharon Florentine

Dec 15, 2015

Careers IT Skills Relationship Building

How CIOs can ensure M&A projects pay off

Not only do CIOs have an important role to play in the due diligence leading up to a merger or acquisition, their operational expertise can contribute directly to a companyu2019s balance sheet.

By Bruce Harpham

Dec 15, 2015

IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions

The ‘fog’ of war and cloud implementations

There are many benefits of cloud-based accounting systems. After you've selected a new application you then begin the process of implementing the new solution. In order for your project to be successful, you will need to have a thorough and deta

By John Hoebler

Dec 15, 2015

ERP Systems Financial Services Industry IT Strategy

5 apps to help you make better decisions

There are apps for just about everything these days. So why not an app that can help you capture and organize ideas and, ultimately, make important decisions? Here are five that do just that.

By John Brandon

Dec 15, 2015

Enterprise Applications Productivity Software

Why are we racing to DevOps?

While it seems the IT world is rushing to embrace the concept of DevOps, not everyone agrees on what it actually means. Pivoting toward something thatu2019s still a bit fuzzy might sound alarms in your organization, but you might not be able to affor

By Bernard Golden

Dec 15, 2015

Agile Development IT Leadership Software Development

FAA mandates registration for all non-commercial drones

Sparked by reports of near collisions between consumers' drones and passenger planes, the FAA passed regulations that require U.S. hobbyists to register their drones.

By Bill Snyder

Dec 14, 2015

Consumer Electronics

Why you need a virtual machine

Say goodbye to bare metal and go virtual…

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Dec 14, 2015

Linux Open Source Virtualization

Video series reminds you why memory cards are not dead yet

The SD Association is fighting back against some electronics makers' slow move away from microSD memory cards with a set of five silly videos designed to convince you that external memory can be crucial.

By Al Sacco

Dec 14, 2015

Cloud Storage Smartphones iPhone

Digital business predictions for 2016

In 2016, as the race to digital transformation progresses, weu2019ll start to see the leaders separate themselves from the rest of the pack by setting a firm pace thatu2019s fueled by five essential ingredients.

By Nicholas D. Evans

Dec 14, 2015

Digital Transformation Emerging Technology Innovation

Google updates Maps for iOS to show gas prices

Google buffs Maps to include gasoline prices, will Apple follow suit?

By Jim Lynch

Dec 14, 2015

Mobile Apps iOS

5 reasons 2016 will be the year of the ‘new IT’

Digital transformation is rewriting the rules of IT, and CIOs need to revamp their approaches if they want their companies to survive and thrive. Here are five predictions for what 2016 will bring under the 'new IT.'

By Thor Olavsrud

Dec 14, 2015

IT Strategy Innovation Technology Industry

Dish Network innovates with analytics, Uber-like customer service

Dish is fortifying its ad business with analytics and boosting customer service with new capabilities that track techniciansu2019 whereabouts on a Google Map.

By Clint Boulton

Dec 14, 2015

CIO IT Strategy Technology Industry

4 attributes that make a CEO successful

In selecting a CEO, Rob Enderle writes, the best candidate needs to be competent in four categories. Yahoo is the most recent example of what happens when a company chooses a CEO without the attributes necessary for success.

By Rob Enderle

Dec 14, 2015

IT Leadership IT Strategy Technology Industry

Demand for data driven marketers will drive CMO turnover, IDC predicts

Watch IDCu2019s free FutureScape webcast for more CMO and marketing technology predictions and their impact on your business.

By CIO staff

Dec 14, 2015

CMO IT Leadership Marketing

Why high IT talent turnover is your fault

Do you know what an EVP is? If you answered u2018no,u2019 it could be the reason there is so much turnover in your IT organization.

By Sharon Florentine

Dec 14, 2015 6 mins

CIO IT Jobs Relationship Building

3 ways to avoid costly software selection mismatches

Some organizations faced with enterprise software selection make emotional, rather than objective, decisions; select technology before understanding their needs; get caught up in vendor hype; or find a solution that does not match their ability to ad

By Jill Barson Gilbert

Dec 14, 2015

ERP Systems IT Governance Risk Management

7 things millennials are looking for at work

Millennials get a bad rap in the workplace, but a recent Microsoft study shows that the things they want from an employer aren't that unrealistic or uncommon.

By Sarah K. White

Dec 14, 2015

Careers IT Leadership IT Skills

A picture can say a thousand words

Technology is making it easier for clinicians to do their jobs, especially when it matters. Take a look at how products like VisuFlow are making the process of patient care more precise to ensure quality and safety.

By Larry Stofko

Dec 14, 2015

Collaboration Software Healthcare Industry Small and Medium Business

12 gifts for IT departments this holiday season

Remember, an IT strategy is for the whole year, not just for Christmas. These 12 presents will keep on giving.

By Mary Branscombe

Dec 14, 2015

IT Leadership IT Strategy Technology Industry

Microsoft backtracks, returns free OneDrive storage

Microsoft last month slashed free OneDrive storage and made a number of unwelcome tweaks to paid plans, but thousands of consumer complaints inspired the company to reverse some u2014 though not all u2014 of the changes.

By Bill Snyder

Dec 11, 2015

Consumer Electronics

Cybersecurity startup hires CIO to accelerate growth

Crowdstrike, armed with $100 million in funding in a burgeoning cybersecurity sector, has hired its first CIO. He will help the company as it expands globally.

By Clint Boulton

Dec 11, 2015

CIO Cybercrime Startups

IT pros don’t fear rise of the robots

IT professionals are more likely to view robotics and other automation as an asset that can free them up from menial tasks than a threat to their jobs, according to a recent survey.

By Stephanie Overby

Dec 11, 2015

Careers Robotics Technology Industry

SUSE’s Nils Brauckmann promoted to CEO

This promotion reflects the growth of SUSE and the important role it plays within Micro Focus.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Dec 11, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

Facebook plans to release its Facebook at Work social network for business in the 'coming months.' The project's leader spoke with CIO.com about the motivation behind Facebook at Work, how the consumer-focused company prepares to take

By Matt Kapko

Dec 11, 2015 3 mins

Collaboration Software Facebook Small and Medium Business

How to prioritize your Facebook news feed content

Facebook starts prompting users this week to select friends and pages whose content will display higher than everything else. Hereu2019s how to use this tool to customize your news feed.

By Kristin Burnham

Dec 11, 2015

Facebook Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Social networks and their associated messaging apps are more popular than ever, but which are the most popular. We ranked the major players by monthly active users, and though the list includes the usual suspects, some lesser-known services also made

By Matt Kapko

Dec 11, 2015

Internet Social Networking Apps

3 apps guaranteed to liven up your next holiday party

During this festive time of year, wine flows, cameras snap, and stories are shared. These three (free) apps are sure to help make the most of each occasion.

By James A. Martin

Dec 11, 2015

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

Should Apple allow f.lux in iOS?

Apple customers launch petition to force the company to allow f.lux on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Will the company change its mind about f.lux?

By Jim Lynch

Dec 11, 2015

iOS iPad iPhone

7 things you need to know about Chromebooks

What makes Chromebooks different from Windows and Mac laptops is the OS itself.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Dec 10, 2015 4 mins

Consumer Electronics Linux Open Source

Meet the ‘world’s largest capacity battery smartphone’

The OUKITEL K10000 Android phone has a 10,000mAh battery, and it can reportedly be used as a power bank to 'reverse charge' other mobile devices, including as many as three dead iPhone 6s Plus handsets.

By Al Sacco

Dec 10, 2015

Android Small and Medium Business Smartphones

10 hot IT job skills for 2016

It's a great time to be in IT. Unemployment rates in the industry are hovering around historic lows, and some roles are showing unemployment rates of around 1 percent. Opportunities abound for IT pros. Here are the top 10 IT skills that will be

By Sharon Florentine

Dec 10, 2015

Careers IT Jobs IT Skills

Get the best iOS apps and games of 2015

Apple has announced its picks for the best games and apps for 2015. Find out which apps and games won, and then click through to the app store to install them on your iOS device

By Jim Lynch

Dec 10, 2015

Video Games iPad iPhone

Why Logitech’s $150 iPad Pro keypad is better than Apple’s $169 Smart Keyboard

Apple's Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro is light, versatile and splash-resistant, but it lacks key features, and it's no match for Logitech's more affordable Create keypad.

By James A. Martin

Dec 10, 2015

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

2016 will be a big year for health IT

Administration officials and lawmakers look ahead to policy changes that would improve EHR usability and interoperability in the coming years.

By Kenneth Corbin

Dec 10, 2015

Government Healthcare Industry Technology Industry

Why Microsoft will beat Google in the enterprise cloud war

Google beat Microsoft to market with its cloud-based suite of business apps, but the tables have turned and many organizations, particularly large enterprises, are now looking to Microsoft for their cloud needs.

By Matt Kapko

Dec 10, 2015

Google Microsoft Small and Medium Business