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Ten Tips for Becoming a Better Agile Tester

Saying that you’re agile isn’t good enough for today's software testers. You have to follow through with agile actions. Here are some tips to get testers moving in the right agile direction.

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Jessica Fleet
Are Your Passwords Vulnerable?

When it comes to passwords, people are predictable. People often leave combinations at factory settings or choose easily remembered numbers, such as their birthdays. Naomi Karten explains the best methods to ensure that your passwords are not vulnerable.

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Naomi Karten
Windows 8 Software Roundup

Whether you are ready or not, Windows 8 is here, making splashes across the tech media this week. Here's a roundup of the software features of Windows 8, which Microsoft is placing bets will appeal to both tablet and PC users.

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Jonathan Vanian
Did Apple Tick Off the Swiss Railways?

The well-known railway clocks found in the train stations throughout Switzerland are regarded as a symbol of the punctuality of Swiss trains and hailed as an icon of elegant design. The Apple iOS 6 clock app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch looks remarkably similar to the Swiss railway clocks.

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Pamela Rentz
The Growth of Agile in Government

Steve Berczuk analyzes a US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, released in July 2012, on agile software development in government projects, and finds that the report's recommendations could apply equally well to a small technology company adopting agile.

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Steve Berczuk
How to Test Mobile Websites

In today’s marketplace you absolutely will lose visitors if your website doesn’t have a mobile version. Here are some quick tips and tools to help you create the perfect mobile-optimized website.

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Jamie Saine
Open Source Software Strengthens Its Presence in Government

Nothing moves fast in government, but embracing open source software is gaining a foothold in many departments in the US. Innovation is being advanced inside of collaborative efforts by scores of developers as the U.S. takes e-Governance to a new level.

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Noel Wurst
The Importance of Courage in Agile Teams

An important attribute of agile teams is the courage to do the right things. You need courage in making the right architectural decisions, tackling the right stories, and standing up for values and principles you believe in.

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Mukesh Chaudhary