ITworld cartoons 2014: The year in geek humor

15 hot Kickstarter tech campaigns

How to replace the glass on an old iPad

ITworld Today

June 01, 2014

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ITworld cartoons 2014: The year in geek humor

Each week, ITworld's Phil Johnson pokes fun at the tech world's top news and newsmakers.

Issue highlights

1. 15 hot Kickstarter tech campaigns

2. How to replace the glass on an old iPad

3. Review: HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 scores with snazzy trackpad

4. Hate Amazon? 6 alternatives for buying books, electronics and more

5. 3 quick tips for improving your professional network

6. Tech giants throw money at OpenSSL in response to Heartbleed

White Paper: LifeLock

Combating Identity Theft in a Mobile, Social World

As mobile devices and social media become more deeply intertwined, identity thieves are finding new ways to target victims with disastrous efficiency. Offering identity theft protection and remediation allows businesses to give their workforce the confidence to efficiently engage while bringing financial reward to the company at large. Learn More

15 hot Kickstarter tech campaigns

Here are some of the most intriguing and potentially valuable Kickstarter tech projects people are trying to launch. READ MORE

How to replace the glass on an old iPad

For the brave of heart, here's how to replace the glass on a first- and second-generation iPad. READ MORE

Review: HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 scores with snazzy trackpad

HP's buttoned-down EliteBook Folio 1040 has a lot going for it -- especially the multitouch, pressure-controlled Synaptics ForcePad. READ MORE

White Paper: Strategy Companion Corporation

Why your organization can benefit from self-service BI

This IDC white paper discusses the benefits of using BI tools that better address the needs of business users who perform analysis of data to inform decisions on a regular basis. The document compares modern offerings with traditional BI tools and discusses the benefits of self-service BI. Learn more

Hate Amazon? 6 alternatives for buying books, electronics and more

Tired of buying from the world's nastiest Web site? There are plenty of other alternatives --- here are six of my favorites. READ MORE

3 quick tips for improving your professional network

Executive career coach Ford Meyers gives practical advice for making valuable connections both inside and outside your company. READ MORE

Tech giants throw money at OpenSSL in response to Heartbleed

Crucial open-source projects including OpenSSL will get at least $5.4 million in funding over three years. READ MORE

Webcast: IBM

The Next Generation of Big Data

Learn about IBM's new and expanded Information Management capabilities now delivered in the cloud. Learn More

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