Review roundup: Slim is in for Windows desktop firewalls
You don't have to buy big, bloated software from a well-known security company to get solid protection from a firewall. In fact, many of the biggest names offer less protection than simpler,...
View ArticleDing! Mac vs. PC cost analysis, Round II
In June, our editor performed a side-by-side cost analysis of Mac and PC hardware. This month, he takes on Mac and PC software and costs out the ever-elusive price of reliability.
View ArticleApple takes a pass on the enterprise prize
For the first time in decades, Apple has a chance to compete in the corporate computing marketplace. But does the company have the chops to take on Microsoft?
View ArticleThe verdict: Leopard spanks Vista, continues OS X's reign of excellence
Apple's return volley to Microsoft's Windows Vista is a more ambitious release than Tiger. Is it enough to win over Mac and Windows users alike?
View ArticleOpinion: From cell phone 'Luddite' to iPhone lover
Last summer, Computerworld's Scot Finnie told iPhone newbies to get over their iPhone lust. Then he bought one for himself.
View ArticleReview: Apple's newest iMac packs a wallop
Computerworld's Scot Finnie gave the new Penryn-based 24-inch iMac the "family test" and had to fight the kids to get any time with the machine.
View ArticleFirefox 3 for Mac: Is it time to switch from Safari?
Performance improvements and a pleasant user interface in Mozilla's Firefox 3 mean that Apple's Safari 3.1 is no longer the de facto standard. But is Firefox the clear choice?
View ArticleOpinion: Microsoft faces a turning point
Would buying Yahoo bring Microsoft into near parity with Google, or is the software giant trying to bite off more than it can chew -- a couple of years too late?
View ArticleEditor's Note: Google Chrome and the next wave
Google Chrome is the first shot fired in a war over platform dominance, and it's a clear marker of things to come.
View ArticleOpinion: Apple's new MacBook is a stealth business notebook
For the first time ever, a Mac notebook is at least the equal of top Windows enterprise notebooks on price and performance.
View ArticleOpinion: The new MacBook is Apple's stealth business notebook
Scot Finnie thinks Macs are going to start showing up in more and more enterprises, even if that's not the intention of either Apple or the user companies.
View Article5 ways Steve Jobs' absence isn't all bad for Apple
Steve Jobs' absence from Apple might not be such a bad thing, writes Scot Finnie.
View ArticleOpinion: Questioning the netbook phenomenon
On Wednesday, Apple COO Tim Cook dissed netbooks and their 'cramped keyboards, terrible software, junky hardware [and] very small screens.' But can any computer maker, including Apple, ignore the trend...
View ArticleOpinion: 5 reasons Twitter makes sense for business -- and IT
Scot Finnie makes the business case for Twitter.
View ArticleOpinion: Premier 100 are the best of IT's best
In a year of tight budgets, this year's Premier 100 IT Leaders were forced to be creative to fund important projects, says Scot Finnie.
View ArticleOpinion: Time to get smart about smartphones
Scot Finnie says mobile is no longer the future; its time is now.
View ArticleGet ready for a cloudburst
Cloud computing is emerging as a real possibility, and not just hype, says Scot Finnie, and some vendors are forcefully addressing the issues that concern IT executives.
View ArticleEarly predictions mean New Year's in September
Editor in chief Scot Finnie asked Computerworld's editorial staffers to put on their pundit hats early, so their predictions and analysis won't get lost in the year-end holiday cheer.
View ArticleThe rise of consumer tech
The consumerization of IT is a big deal, but how many enterprises are really aware of the trend and ready to deal with it?
View ArticleThe new IT
The old way of running IT is not coming back -- ever. What is the profession going to look like?
View Article5 significant trends for 2011
Some of the things that could be transformational for IT in 2011.
View ArticleEditor's note: Should you become an Insider?
Computerworld, working with sister publications CIO, CSO, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World, is rolling out its Insider content program.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Getting IT set for mobile
New research by Computerworld suggests that IT shops are moving to address mobility issues.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Looking back -- and forward to a better year
This will be better year than 2010 was, both for IT and tech products.
View ArticleScot Finnie: In 2011, the clouds will be rolling in
Yes, cloud computing has been hyped to the max, but there is genuine interest in it still, for a variety of reasons.
View ArticleHands on: Should you get the Verizon iPhone 4?
While the new Verizon iPhone 4 has better signal strength, especially in certain areas, it may not be faster than the AT&T version.
View ArticleScot Finnie: The Premier 100 Class of 2011 faces down economic adversity
The motto of Computerworld's latest class of the Premier 100 IT Leaders might be 'Full speed ahead!'
View ArticleScot Finnie: IT needs to be ready for the invasion of tablets
Forrester estimates that half of the first 15 million iPads sold are commuting to the office every day. Your IT department should get ready to deal with an influx of tablets.
View ArticleScot Finnie: IT is not in Kansas anymore
If you are drifting along with the current of technological change, are you spending any time drawing conclusions?
View ArticleScot Finnie: This is no time to skimp on security
Security threats have changed in recent years, with one fundamental difference being that the motives for breaches have multiplied.
View ArticleSteve Jobs' indelible mark on the computer industry
Steve Jobs' passing is a profound event for Apple, and for the entire tech industry, says Computerworld editor-in-chief Scot Finnie.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Getting a running start on 2012 in IT
Scot Finnie offers his predictions of developments we're likely to see in IT in the coming year.
View ArticleScot Finnie: The lure of mobile is immediacy
Smartphone usage is exploding. That creates challenges for enterprise IT shops that have to adapt to BYOD policies, but competition could bring welcome change to the mobile industry.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Premier 100 are calculated risk-takers
Scot Finnie says the members of this year's class of Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders understand their companies' business needs and are willing to take risks to put their companies ahead.
View ArticleI dumped my iPhone 4 for the Android Galaxy Nexus
I like a lot of things about my iPhone 4, but I don't like the way Apple seems to be closing its ecosystem again. So when the Samsung Galaxy Nexus arrived, I got rid of the iPhone and moved to Android.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Are tablets inevitable as PC replacements?
Tablets are making huge inroads, but PCs aren't even close to being dead yet
View ArticleScot Finnie: Playing the wrong hand with Windows 8
Microsoft is gambling its reputation with its upcoming operating system.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Stuxnet was a wake-up call, but don't fall back asleep
It's clear that U.S. businesses and infrastructure operators haven't even begun to prepare to defend against cyber-espionage and sabotage.
View ArticleScot Finnie: The real CoIT
The consumerization of IT is about much more than just BYOD.
View ArticleScot Finnie: What needs to change in the mobile market
It's a dysfunctional industry reliant on a triad of supporting companies with their own priorities. Insider (registration required)
View ArticleScot Finnie: Where will IT be in 5 years?
Most IT predictions are two-dimensional, featuring forecasts in which the big trend of the day takes over and completely changes IT.
View ArticleScot Finnie: Personal data syncing to the cloud is broken; let's fix it
The vendors behind sync services seem to be more interested in positioning their wares against competitors than in delivering solid services that integrate with a variety of platforms.
View ArticleScot Finnie: 5 tips for developing successful mobile apps
The world has endured the release of a whole lot of mediocre, or even useless, mobile apps. It's time to consider some best practices for app development.
View ArticleScot Finnie: This year's Premier 100 honorees are entrepreneurial leaders
They use many tactics and strategies, but some of the most important involve analytics, business process, shrewd investment and management.
View ArticleScot Finnie: A call for mobile innovation
A lot more innovation is desperately needed for mobile hardware design and platforms. Are Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft up to the task?
View ArticleScot Finnie: Is Apple OK?
It has stumbled under Tim Cook, and 2013 has been mighty thin in terms of product launches. Can it still do amazing things?
View ArticleScot Finnie: Can Microsoft make a comeback after Ballmer?
Whoever becomes Microsoft's new CEO needs to create a culture that encourages employees to voice ideas.
View ArticleHow Apple is playing hardball with Microsoft
Tucked in amongst Apple's several hardware debuts last month was word that the company will stop charging for OS X and iWork. Why is Apple willing to forgo this small revenue stream? How might it...
View ArticleScot Finnie: Career doors are opening wide everywhere for IT pros
At many organizations, there's no longer a linear career path to a senior IT position. The trick is to not shy away from new experiences. Embrace change. Immerse yourself and get up to speed. Look at...
View ArticleScot Finnie: The continuing evolution of Computerworld
Computerworld's editor in chief bids farewell to the print edition of the magazine and announces the imminent arrival of a new digital edition.
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