NASA to test frickin' laser communications link with new lunar mission

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement letter

Geek debate: Should you see the movie version of books you loved?

ITworld Today

August 24, 2013

NASA to test frickin' laser communications link with new lunar mission

An upcoming NASA mission will test a new laser communications system that could one day deliver high-definition 3D video signals from Mars and beyond.

Issue highlights

1. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement letter

2. Geek debate: Should you see the movie version of books you loved?

3. Win $500? Survey says YES!

4. Overclocking: Why you should and should not do it

5. Google's next act: Diversify and conquer

6. Why Skype still can't compete with iMessage (it's all about greed, grudges, and fear)

7. First look: Android Studio eclipses Eclipse

Webcast: Kaseya

How to Gain Control of Unruly & Distributed Networks

We live in a new and ever-changing world of IT. This year has brought many advances in technology, however these new benefits have also created a plethora of challenges for you as the IT professional. Learn more!

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement letter

Text of an internal email from Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer to employees regarding his plan to retire. READ MORE

Geek debate: Should you see the movie version of books you loved?

Phil and Keith discuss the ups and downs of reading a book series before seeing the movie/TV show. READ MORE

Win $500? Survey says YES!

Take our short tech survey (just 10 minutes, we promise) and enter the drawing for a chance to win $500. READ MORE

White Paper: PC Connection

2013 Cloud Computing Survey Results

We surveyed more than 500 organizations to uncover what they are looking for in a cloud solution, what their top concerns are, and how they respond to the risks associated with this trend. Download this report and begin your journey to the cloud today. Read Now

Overclocking: Why you should and should not do it

Overclocking your processor speeds up your computer. That's a pretty good reason to do it. But there are some equally good reasons not to. READ MORE

Google's next act: Diversify and conquer

Center stage at this year's Google I/O was a company honing its vision for a future beyond search. READ MORE

Why Skype still can't compete with iMessage (it's all about greed, grudges, and fear)

Until Windows Phone gains momentum and the wireless carriers chill out, Skype will never be a mobile standby. READ MORE

First look: Android Studio eclipses Eclipse

Google's new Android development environment pairs rich layout and build capabilities with IntelliJ IDEA's famous ease. READ MORE

Webcast: HP & Intel®

Cloud Knowledge Vault

According to market research, more than 60 percent of enterprises will have adopted some form of cloud computing by 2013. Learn how your organization can benefit from the scalability, flexibility, and performance that the cloud offers through the short videos and other resources in this HP & Intel® Cloud Knowledge Vault. View Now

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BOOK GIVEAWAY

We've got a some great new books to give away this month. Enter now for your chance to win!

The U.S. Technology Skills Gap
Essential reading for those eager to see America remain a relevant global power in innovation and invention in the years ahead. Consider it your how-to-get involved guidebook.

Scrum Shortcuts without Cutting Corners
Scrum expert Ilan Goldstein helps you translate the Scrum framework into reality to meet the Scrum challenges your formal training never warned you about.