Lazy like a fox: 8 ways great programmers save time and energy

The FBI's big, bad identification system Harvard researchers take aim at Shellshock-like woes with new scripting language ITworld Today September 26, 2014 Lazy like a fox: 8 ways great programmers save time and energy The best developers share an important trait: laziness, which translates to a constant quest to find the most efficient ways to get the job done. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. The FBI's big, bad identification system 2. Harvard researchers take aim at Shellshock-like woes with new scripting language 3. Apple quickly issues iOS 8.0.2 update 4. Google gets privacy policy lesson from EU data protection authorities 5. Amazon readies for major reboot 6. A closer look at CIO salaries, bonuses and perks 7. Post recession, tech workers prefer working at midsize companies, survey finds 8. Seek Thermal is a thermal camera attachment for your phone 9. Your shrubbery could be a security threat [CARTOON] 10. 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READ MORE Apple quickly issues iOS 8.0.2 update Late Thursday, Apple issued the iOS 8.0.2 update, which follows quickly on the heels of the flawed-and-quickly-pulled 8.0.1 update that disabled Touch ID and cellular capabilities on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. READ MORE Google gets privacy policy lesson from EU data protection authorities EU data protection authorities suggested Google could personalize its privacy policy for each user to make it easier to read. READ MORE Amazon readies for major reboot Amazon Web Services will be updating a substantial number of its cloud servers, and has asked customers to re-launch their instances in the coming days, according to AWS consultants. READ MORE White Paper: NetApp Private Cloud: It's More than Just Virtualization This white paper from Forrester Consulting reviews the core functionality required to maximize private cloud benefits and provides some best practices for enterprise cloud deployments. View Now A closer look at CIO salaries, bonuses and perks Median pay among 26 IT leaders is $2.2 million, according to our analysis of CIO compensation. READ MORE Post recession, tech workers prefer working at midsize companies, survey finds Working for a startup may have lost its appeal to IT professionals who, after weathering the recent recession, are more interested in positions at medium-sized companies that offer a startup's innovative environment and a large company's stability. READ MORE Seek Thermal is a thermal camera attachment for your phone Whether your hunting bears, burglars or ghosts, it's handy to be able to 'see' in infra-red. READ MORE Your shrubbery could be a security threat [CARTOON] Don't trust that ficus! Rogue cell phone towers are popping up here, there and everywhere. READ MORE GIVEAWAY: Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours (Learning Lab) Five will win. Enter the drawing today! 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