Android Tips, Spam and Kill Your Career

Cool Android tutorial on sound......
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/app-builder/getting-your-feet-wet-in-androids-soundpool/877

Cool example of using Widgets and stuff.....
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/app-builder/combining-the-android-viewpager-widget-and-the-actionbar-fragment-tabs/884

Stop spam on Wordpress blogs....
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/doityourself-it-guy/diy-two-step-process-for-blocking-spam-in-wordpress/1291

Interesting note on killing your tech career.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-ways-to-stall-out-your-it-career/3002

SOPA/PIPA

Mostly, I enjoy reading "Low Orbit Ion Cannon". :-)
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223601/Anonymous_dupes_users_into_joining_Metaupload_attack

And just a smattering of other stories.....

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tech-manager/where-sopa-supporters-went-wrong/7226
http://www.infoworld.com/d/networking/sopa-and-pipa-the-pros-and-cons-184397
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223588/US_Senate_postpones_Tuesday_vote_on_PIPA
http://www.infoworld.com/d/the-industry-standard/sen-leahy-criticizes-knee-jerk-reaction-pipa-sopa-protests-184641
http://www.infoworld.com/t/cyber-crime/megaupload-rises-again-anonymous-knocks-out-sopa-supporters-sites-184605
A funny quote from above:
Megaupload was taken down w/out SOPA being law. Now imagine what will happen if it passes.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19609/megaupload_down_doj_charges_7_anonymous_fights_back
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223566/Anonymous_retaliates_for_Megaupload_shutdown_attacks_DOJ_others
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19605/sopa_pipa_dead_as_open_bill_rises_from_ashes
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223541/Issa_introduces_SOPA_alternative_in_the_House
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/what-sopapipa-would-mean-for-it-consultants/4119
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19601/microsofts_opposition_to_sopa_is_solid_and_sincere_not_half_hearted
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223521/Wikipedia_anti_SOPA_blackout_bypass_trick_roils_backers
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223504/Bill_sponsor_says_SOPA_hearing_to_resume_in_February
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223509/Mozilla_Firefox_join_anti_SOPA_strike
http://blog.curry.com/stories/2012/01/16/sopaIsARedHerring.html
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/security/sopa-shelved-for-now-but-what-does-the-future-hold/7249
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19594/sopa_pipa_down_but_not_out_yet
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/government/5-reasons-why-sopa-protect-ip-and-other-legislative-idiocy-will-never-die/11087

Developers And Users, Copyrightable Code, Mobile Apps Gone Bad and HTML5 Tools

Put the developers in some contact with the users. Good idea.......normally ;-).
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-11-2011/111129-how-devops-can-speed-app-dev.html

Interesting. The code to do something is copyrightable but not the something. Hmmmmm.......
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-11-2011/111129-programming-languages-and-copyright.html

When mobile apps go bad.....or just are bad.
If an app works better in the browser than as a native app, something is very wrong...
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-11-2011/111129-programming-languages-and-copyright.html

Cool tools for coding HTML5, etc.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/webmaster/stay-on-the-design-cutting-edge-with-these-html5-and-css3-resources/912

Tracking You, Outsourcing Innovation, Web Servers, ASP.Net Development

Just another in a long string of sigh moments. Tracking you at the mall.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/security/us-senator-demands-suspension-phone-tracking-system-180215

Interesting article on outsourcing and innovation.
http://www.cio.com/article/694718/Is_There_a_Lack_of_Innovation_From_Outsourcers_

Interesting data point on web servers.
http://www.webperformance.com/load-testing/blog/2011/11/what-is-the-fastest-webserver/

Not a .net developer, but interesting nonetheless.
http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/editorials/why-many-developers-hate-asp-net-and-why-they-are-wrong/

Microsoft And Android Malware, Bad Work Gifts, Facebook And Privacy, Kindle Privacy

"I love you Microsoft, but the #droidrage thing seems a little below the belt," chimed in Lucius Stone. "I would have expected this of Apple, not you."
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222631/Microsoft_spins_Android_malware_into_Windows_Phone_giveaway

Bad gifts at work (wow!).
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57341175/9-worst-holiday-gifts-from-bosses/

Facebook would do themselves a favor by nipping this now. I hope they actually take security seriously now, but only time will tell. History would indicate not," he said.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222255/Will_FTC_force_Facebook_onto_privacy_straight_and_narrow_

I just don't like the direction things are going. But hey, what do I know, I'm just a begonia.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222260/Lawmaker_dissatisfied_with_Amazon_s_answers_on_Kindle_Fire_s_data_harvesting

BYOD Fail, Presentations, Secure Online Presence and Small Development Teams,Fake Business Reviews

Interesting note on apps.
...it looks like a list of the favorite Apps of everyone under the age of 12.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/consumerization/top-ios-apps-lists-not-boding-well-for-byod/120

Is your presentation lame?
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-questions-to-determine-whether-your-presentation-is-lame/2972

Well, I can't say I'm surprised. Actually, I'm really not. But there is a little piece of me that wonders if there is some needed nuance in this......
http://spin.atomicobject.com/2012/01/11/small-teams-are-dramatically-more-efficient-than-large-teams/

Secure your online presence.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/ten-little-things-to-secure-your-online-presence/9901

Programming And Politics, CES, Touch Screen Woes and Fake Business Reviews

Interesting note on programming and political spectrum....
http://www.informationdiet.com/blog/read/a-developer-is-someone-who-writes-code-not-someone-who-reads-reddit

Nice slideshow of CES stuff.
http://www.infoworld.com/slideshow/25743/ces-2012-the-newbies-worth-knowing-183889

Need to read the whole thing, but a piece on how touch screens can be harmful.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/laptops/the-hidden-danger-touchscreens-181774

Wow. Fake positive review business is booming.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/identity-management/cyber-shill-business-booming-181610

A $3000 Dollar Swiss Army Knife......And Some Other Stuff

Notes on choosing a good Linux distro.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/fedora-mint-opensuse-ubuntu-which-linux-desktop-you-183400

Interesting. A chart of the "stuff" from CES.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223148/Top_CES_products_in_handy_chart_format

Really just included this for the $3000 swiss army knife.
http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/digital-experience-intriguing-products/6337636

Results of a résumé makeover. Interesting.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/results-of-our-resume-makeover/3805

Learn Some Stuff

How I plan to not hate Unix.
http://matt.might.net/articles/settling-into-unix/

Very cool tutorial (need to look) on making your own UNIX-based kernel.
http://www.jamesmolloy.co.uk/tutorial_html/

And another tutorial on IIS. 52-weeks (and they were on week 40 at the time of writing this).
http://dotnetslackers.com/projects/LearnIIS7/

Some really great info on Sharepoint.
https://www.nothingbutsharepoint.com/sites/eusp/Pages/4-clicks-or-1-using-jquery-to-start-a-sharepoint-workflow.aspx
jQuery integration (from above):
http://spservices.codeplex.com/

What's In A Name, Intel Smartphones, Connected Devices and Ultrabooks

How did the internet browsers get their names?
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/thebeebs/archive/2012/01/09/how-to-name-a-web-browser-by-those-who-have.aspx

Interesting. Intel entering the smartphone market.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223336/Intel_enters_smartphone_market_after_uphill_battle

Hmmmm......not sure if I agree with this:
The TV should know that you've come in and turn on to your favorite show.
But I do like the idea of better inter-connected devices.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223334/Google_s_Schmidt_says_devices_apps_need_to_be_friends

Here is an example of why I think tablets are going to fade quite a bit. Taking a look at the specs on this, I have to ask why, exactly, a tablet would be a solid option. Eventually, these will have touch screens, too. So priced about the same you will have a comfort of keyboard and stand-alone ability with about the same size as a pad. The other 1/2 of the equation is an app-store solution for desktops. It'll come.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223331/Dell_announces_XPS_13_its_first_ultrabook

Security, Security, Security!

I find this sad as it means the continuation of nothing in my life is private.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223231/How_Google_and_Apple_will_control_TV
and from Lenovo:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223248/Lenovo_gets_a_jump_on_Apple_in_smart_TVs

Interesting note on security and making the internet safer on the whole.....
http://www.infoworld.com/d/security-central/internet-fix-no-pipe-dream-452

This is a good to know, revealing article on security (identity theft).
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/thinking-tech/how-to-steal-an-identity-in-seven-easy-steps/9487

Ads are a cause of security issues with Android....
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/how-ads-undermine-android-security/17685

Hackers, LinkedIn, Cloud Services and Freemium Model

The title is funny.....but the content.....not so much.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/cringely/bow-down-your-new-hacker-overlords-183574

Still not sold on the benefit of LinkedIn. But here are some tips for 2012......
http://www.cio.com/article/697424/5_LinkedIn_Tips_for_Career_Success_in_2012

Fascinating data point on cloud services.
http://blog.carlmercier.com/2012/01/05/ec2-is-basically-one-big-ripoff/
One thing advertised from the above is Joe's Data Center. A dedicated server house.
http://joesdatacenter.com/

Yea, I would agree (of course, I haven't actually sold anything :-).
http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/237699/developer-declares-i-am-done-freemium-business-model

Javascript Libraries, Hipmunk, Google Calendar and Tablets.....That Never Were

Interesting note on javascript libraries (like JQuery).
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-01-2012/120103-javascript-tools-beyond-jquery.html

Mostly, I liked the app named Hipmunk....
http://www.cio.com/slideshow/detail/23400/16-Free-Smartphone-Apps-for-Hassle-Free-Travel

The Google calendar. I like reading about these.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/app-builder/programming-with-the-android-40-calendar-api-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/825

Cool. Tablets that weren't.....
http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/tablets-that-never-happened-photos/6335949

Wifi Safety, New Year's Resolutions and Apple D'oh

WPS is....not safe?
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19518/brute_force_tools_crack_wifi_security_in_hours_millions_of_wireless_routers_vulnerable

Giggle. Doesn't necessarily point out a real flaw per se. Just funny to see this at Apple.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/iphone-date-glitch-exposes-photo-albums/9927

Hee hee.....
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/geekend/top-25-geek-new-years-resolutions-for-2012/8502

What a good idea....
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/virtualization/de-facebooking-a-new-years-resolution/4438

Tablet Future, 2011 Reflections, Needed Apps and Home Surveillance

Interesting note on tablets. I do think they will fade, especially if
cross-platforming between Android/WP7 and the desktop happens.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tablets/tablet-relevance-in-comparison-to-the-netbook-timeline/573

Neat reflections by Justin James on 2011.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/a-developers-reflections-on-2011-windows-8-html5-the-cloud-more/4953

Cool thoughts on mobile apps that need to be developed.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/smartphones/smartphone-apps-that-need-to-be-created-in-2012/4005

One thing that has intrigued me is home surveillance. Cool series on such.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/app-builder/a-surveillance-android-app-developing-a-continuous-video-recorder/821

Worst CEO, SOPA, Raises and IT Trends

IT outlook for 2012 looks promising. Maybe it's time for a change ;-).
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222653/Entry_level_IT_jobs_will_be_plentiful_in_2012_experts_predict

Steve Ballmer was the third-worst CEO (by votes) in IT. It also shows the
Xeorx chief as #1. Wasn't she just promoted to such a couple of months
ago?
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19420/microsofts_steve_ballmer_is_rated_third_worst_tech_company_ceo

What I have asked in response to those lambasting anything SOPA-like. If
the greed and everything else upsets you, go do it all yourself.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/cringely/just-in-internet-not-solely-populated-pirates-and-thieves-181742

Really cool note on asking for a raise.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/infographic-how-to-give-and-ask-for-a-raise/3785

Texting, Higgs-Boson, IT Rules and Browser Security

I agree with the last of the blog watch list on the NTSB call for banning
texting.
Unenforceable, arbitrary, over-reaching...regulations like this...will make
some people feel good. ... But that’s all they will accomplish.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19419/dont_phone_and_drive_says_obamas_ntsb

What is Higgs-Boson and why does it matter?
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21277-what-is-the-higgs-boson-and-why-does-it-matter.html

Mostly, this makes me roll my eyes.......and kinda feel old.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/young-professionals-more-willing-to-break-it-rules-cisco/65263

Interesting point about browser security and vendor-sponsored results.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222675/Researchers_accuse_Google_of_plotting_to_undercut_Firefox

Facebook Timeline, CarrierIQ Again, Cross Platform and HTML5 Sites

Quote from the article:
If you have yet to switch to the new timeline, then don’t.
Trust me, it will make your life far easier.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/london/how-to-delete-every-facebook-wall-post-wipe-your-timeline/1999

I still don't think Carrier IQ is much ado about nothing. I do think
something is there. If not overtly nefarious.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/federal-authorities-open-carrier-iq-investigation-into-phone-tracking/65381

Pretty cool note on the commingling of technologies (MS to iPad).
http://www.sharepointpromag.com/blog/dan-holmes-viewpoint-on-sharepoint-blog-24/sharepoint/santa-mobile-devices-microsoft-releases-141623

Kinda neat listing of cool HTML5 sites:
http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/10-websites-featuring-an-excellent-use-of-html5/6333123

Troubleshooting and Programming, Shopping Apps and Politics

Lame bug but interesting troubleshooting.
http://joostdevblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/lamest-bug-we-ever-encountered.html

Cool info about Android Fragments API.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/app-builder/five-great-features-of-the-android-fragments-api/758

Five comparison shopping apps. Interesting......
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-free-comparison-shopping-smartphone-apps/1181

Interesting political-related tech piece.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/government/everything-thats-wrong-about-politics-latest-sopa-and-protect-ip-outrage/11041

DDOS, WP7, Apple and Programming Speed

Interesting word on DDOS.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/how-deny-ddos-attacks-181523

Will WP7 make a move in 2012? As much as it pains me to say it, I hope so.
http://www.zdnet.com/debate/great-debate-can-windows-phone-7-and-nokia-become-players-in-the-us/6332750

Hmmmm.....a minor point. I disagree with the feller's take on pressuring
apple to remove an app.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/government/with-no-apparent-legal-leg-to-stand-on-senator-bob-casey-pressures-apple-to-remove-app/11045

Cool. Thoughts on app health and development speed:
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2011/111208-java-apps-face-performance-issues-says-study.html

Oops....Holidays......

Interesting.

What a recruiter says about twitter.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/your-twitter-account-a-recruiters-perspective/3667

A humorous look at becoming a good programmer.
http://pennyhacks.com/2011/12/12/becoming-a-pale-pasty-programmer/

A look at the "far" future of programming....
http://blog.8thlight.com/uncle-bob/2011/12/11/The-Barbarians-are-at-the-Gates.html

One of the reasons I think that Apple's dominance will once again be fettered
away by their own pride.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/developing-android-apps-x86-what-you-need-know-181105