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Apple Aims iPads at High Schools

Would you fork out a few hundred dollars for an iPad so your kid can keep up with classmates? An IT director of public schools in Ohio discusses the pros and cons of making iPads available to high schoolers.

Is Google’s Ad Campaign Helpful or Disingenuous?

New ads promoting digital literacy and security have some experts wondering if Google is looking to educate users about online privacy or doing damage control after last week’s controversial search engine changes.

10 Open Source Shopping Carts to Run Your Ecommerce Business

For businesses that rely on online transactions, open source shopping carts are a good alternative to proprietary ecommerce software: They are a fraction of the cost and are supported by large communities of users and developers.

SOPA on the Ropes?

Angry consumers are forcing Congress to back off on SOPA, a flawed anti-piracy bill that would curtail free speech and damage the Web, proving that protests can effect change. Add your voice to the opposition.rn

4 Google Social Search Tips for Control and Privacy

4 Google Social Search Tips for Control and Privacy

Google's controversial search update brings content from Google+ to the forefront of your search results. Here's what you need to know about what you can control, and how to personalize the new features.

Pale Moon: The Fastest Browser You’ve Never Heard Of

Pale Moon, sister to the familiar Firefox browser, discards a lot of old baggage to run significantly faster.

Smart Grid Security Inadequate, Threats Abound

As the Stuxnet attack shows, malicious hackers "clearly have the upper hand" over power grid systems, a new study says. A lack of strict standards and a hodgepodge of products have created today's chaotic state of utility cybersecurity

Poll: How Can Microsoft Get Better in 2012?

Microsoft is in for a challenging year and needs to deliver the goods in many key markets. But what's the most important product in Microsoft's portfolio for 2012? Cast a vote in our poll to share your opinion.

TripIt: Up to Snuff for Holiday Travel Plans?

Top 10 Stories of 2011 From CIO.com

From Apple to Microsoft, to Facebook to RIM, CIO.com had you covered all year long. Here's a look at some of our most popular stories of 2011.