Philanthropist Gates on lessons learned
newsmaker Microsoft's chairman discusses his philanthropic work over the past year, travels to Africa and India, and his entry into the Twitterverse.
What the tech industry can learn from Detroit
commentary Computer and gadget makers haven't learned to tap into buyers' emotions the way the auto industry has. But there are signs the industry is starting to figure it out.
Retiree who yearns the new
newsmaker As former Apple software chief Avie Tevanian embarks on new role with private equity firm Elevation Partners, he talks about his previous employer, which phone is in his pocket, and what brought him out of retirement.
Solar chargers no longer ugly ducklings
commentary Latest options for charging small electronics with solar panels are designed for home use, rather than just camping. Another improvement: manufacturers offer take-back programs for spent batteries.
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10 ways for tech workers to tame chaos
Now is the perfect time to clear the decks and develop some new habits to help you get your office life on track--and keep it that way.
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10 best year-end tech practices for SMBs
perspective For a lot of IT departments, the end of the year means a slower pace--which makes it the ideal time to catch up on a host of essential, but often deferred, tasks.
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Obama's open-government director opens up
newsmaker The Obama administration's deputy CTO Beth Noveck, a principal contributor to the Open Government directive, talks about taking a stab at changing the world.
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CIO 1-1 Diane Bryant talks to ZDNet Asia about traveling thrice as much to meet with her peers globally, and plans around accommodating employee-owned devices.
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