IT Today: How to Secure iOS Device Data, Slideshow: History of the Microprocessor By James Alan Miller January 18, 2013 10:18 AM Tags : Today On TIP Today On TIP: A Guide to Key iPhone and iPad Data Protection Features, Moore’s Law In Pictures: An Illustrated History of the Microprocessor, Microsoft Improves Hybrid Cloud Management, Ace Computer Intros Raptor 7 Portable Computer Server, HP Layoffs, and more. A Guide to Key iPhone and iPad Data Protection Features The latest iOS release, version 6, includes a set of more granular security and privacy permissions for users. Moore’s Law In Pictures: An Illustrated History of the Microprocessor Consider the orders of magnitude (and sheer manufacturing prowess) required to morph the very first 4-Bit microprocessors into the multicore powerhouses we use today. Microsoft Improves Hybrid Cloud Management Announces System Center 2012 Service Pack 1, and an updated version of Windows Intune, as well as Windows Azure services for Windows Server. Ace Computer Intros Raptor 7 Portable Computer Server This portable server packs up to a six-core Intel Core i7 or Xeon CPU, and dual GeForce GPUs in SLI mode. HP Memo Confirms Layoffs and New Directions at Autonomy Repositioning Autonomy and making sense of an expensive acquisition may be one of HP's most daunting tasks. Sponsored: Scaling Out with Converged Networks Networks need to be simpler, flatter and more capable of meeting the high-scale demands of dynamic workloads. Slideshow: Hottest IT Certifications for 2013 The names and providers of extremely interesting and potentially valuable IT certifications for professionals to ponder. Slideshow: Rugged Tech for the EnterpriseHere are 17 examples of toughened-up gear that can survive military field operations and office park party fouls. From Help Desk/Admin to the Cloud: Getting There in IT A recent graduate finds jobs scarce, but he is by no means devoid of prospects. Sponsored: Converged Clouds Empower IT The cloud a key component of enterprises ability to gain unconstrained access to information and IT resources. Mind the Gap: IT - The Times They Are A-Changin In the past, IT has been the gatekeeper to technology for the business, mainly because we were the only people who lived it every day. That is no longer true. A Looming Question of Location: IT Cert Exams in the Testing Center Vs. Online Widespread requirement that candidates travel to a test center limits the uptake of certification exams. Sponsored: Converged Clouds Empower IT The cloud is a key component of enterprises ability to gain unconstrained access to information and IT resources. Recent Articles Video: M2M Communication - The Rise of the Machines Technology that enables the communication between two devices over a cellular network to collect and analyze data and more. Slideshow: 15 Ways to Improve Data Quality for Analysis Analyzing business data can lead to insights about your business but poor quality data can undermine your efforts. A Guide to Justifying Information Security Investments Accurate information about risks leads to better decision-making: The more accurate the risk information, the better the decision, especially when it comes to IT security. Sponsored: Converged Storage Reins in Big Data Converged storage controls explosive data growth while maintaining operational efficiency and simplicity. APT: How to Defend Your Network Against Advanced Persistent Threats Is resistance against Advanced Persistent Threats really futile? Floating Point Accelerators: Does IT Finally Get A Free Lunch?Floating point acceleration key to huge top-end performance jump in the world's fastest supercomputers. Making It in IT: Advice for a Veteran IT Pro Without a DegreeEd Tittel advises a 55-year old IT professional who never got a degree or any certification other than a CNE 3 /4 and ComTIA + PC Technician. Why You Should Avoid “Brain Dumps” When Preparing for IT Certifications Brain dumps are pretty constant, if unwanted and unattractive feature of the IT certification landscape. How Cloud Computing Has Advanced Over the Years No single day passes without millions of people making use of one of the many features offered by cloud computing. How to Use File History on Windows 8 Knowing how to handle backup and restore in the Windows 8 File History will help relieve stress when things go wrong. Amazon Web Services Now Supports Microsoft's Windows PowerShell Now enables developers and administrators manage their AWS services from the Windows PowerShell scripting environment with more than 550 cmdlets. 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He is a veteran technology journalist with over seventeen years of experience creating and developing magazine and online content. Founding editor of numerous business and enterprise computing sites at the internet.com network, James headed up the After Hours section at PC Magazine, as well as hardware and software sections of various Windows publications. See here for all Tom's IT Pro articles written by James. Recent IT VideosVIDEO: How Secure Are Your Mobile Devices?Enterprise mobile devices are proliferating like rabbits in the spring. Rachel Rosmarin tells you how to keep them under control.VIDEO: Big Data, Big Hardware, Big SoftwareAs data grows so must the hardware, software and access tools to give it meaning.VIDEO: Quick Look - Intel S2600CP MotherboardA 3D fly-through of Intel's S2600CP VIDEO: Quick Look - Intel S2600IP MotherboardA 3D fly-through of Intel's S2600IP motherboard.VIDEO: Data Center ConvergenceEverything you need to know about the new data center. 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