Use Linux? Stop now and apply this patch
A buffer-overflow vulnerability uncovered Tuesday in the GNU C Library poses a serious threat to countless Linux users. Dating back…
IBM pushes ahead on blockchain, offers cloud-based service
IBM is betting big on blockchain secure-records technology taking off beyond its traditional use in bitcoin and other financial transactions.…
IDG Contributor Network: Apttus is doing fine, SteelBrick acquisition notwithstanding
After writing about Salesforce‘s acquisition of SteelBrick at the end of last year, I suggested that it was a good…
Does your company need a chief data officer?
It’s a rare business today that doesn’t depend on data in some significant way, but does that mean most companies…
Mattel remakes '60s ThingMaker toy as an easy-to-use $300 3D printer
Mattel has reinvented its iconic ThingMaker at-home toy-making device, this time as a 3D printer that will cost just $300. Mattel…
New Office 365 profiles help people get to know their coworkers
Microsoft has unveiled a new profile page for Office 365 users aimed at making it easier to collaborate at work.…
Bedtime stories for robots could teach them to be human
Some people worry that someday a robot – or a collective of robots – will turn on humans and physically…
Getting the most out of conferences
Although ancient Romans and semi-modern Victorians differed greatly in their attitudes toward things such as morality and public behavior, they…
IDG Contributor Network: To move forward with data visualization, look backwards
Presenting information in a visual way is not a novel concept. But best practices — such as the use of…
Repeat Mac app mess forces some to reinstall purchased programs
Some Mac owners today faced error messages or applications that balked when launched in a repeat of the November 2015…