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Legal liabilities that programmers need to consider In our current business environment, lawsuits are all too common. Be aware of four areas that could pose litigation risks for programmers. Read more Resource of the day Protecting Users From Firesheep and other Sidejacking Attacks with SSL If your website isn't as secure as it should be it makes your visitors vulnerable. Prevent disasters like this by ensuring the security of your site. With TLS and SSL protection, you'll be safe and protected. Learn more in this white paper. Poll: What is the future of desktop app development? Do you think desktop application development will remain in high demand, will be phased out, or will go away? Share your prediction by taking this quick poll. Read more Modularization through functional programming Functional programming, which is often viewed as academic, has gone mainstream. Tony Patton examines functional programming's key features to give you an idea of what it has to offer. Read more Generating unique strings in Agile Platform The OutSystems Agile Platform makes it a snap to create random strings. Justin James describes using the platform to create strings for a password reset system. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   HTML5: Drawing images and adding text to the canvas element Ryan Boudreaux shows more examples of working with the canvas element in HTML5, this time drawing images and adding text with the various functions available. Read more IrfanView: A robust (and free) image editor for your toolkit Ryan Boudreaux reviews the installation and features of the free image editing tool, IrfanView, which can be a nice addition to the web master's toolkit. Read more Five tips for unlocking your Windows Phone 7 device Whether you want to test your own apps, install homebrew apps, or get a look at Mango, there are potential benefits to unlocking your WP7 device. Read more Take advantage of Android's time-saving toggle button Are you aware that Android has a built-in toggle button? If not, developer William Francis can relate. Now that he knows about this gem, he's offering a three-step tutorial on how to use it. Read more Turning The Smurfs into gold without using magic The Smurfs franchise has been retooled into a cross-media marketing masterpiece that Steve Dryall says represents the future of app marketing. Read more Featured multimedia   NASA's aircraft of the future (images) NASA is attempting to fill the skies with quieter, faster, more fuel efficient, and carbonless aircraft. View on site Costumes at Chicago Comic Con Wizard World 2011 Chicago Comic Con Wizard World was held on August 11-14, 2011. Take a look at some of the costumes and cosplay at this year's event. View on site Today's recommended downloads Protect Your E-mail (IBM) Modular Data Centers: Old Dogs With New Tricks (IBM) Choosing a Cloud Hosting Provider with Confidence (VeriSign) Security and Trust: The Backbone of Doing Business Over the Internet (VeriSign) Why Customers Love VIPRE Business (GFI Software) Perennial favorites   Social coding -- the next wave in development Why programmers should study the art of programming Form a learning plan for an HTML5 future GE thumbs its nose at outsourcing, builds world-class data center While most companies are rushing to outsource as much of their IT as possible, GE just made a huge investment in its IT operations with one of the world's state-of-the-art data centers. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise (launching soon) Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things The Google-Motorola deal Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia? Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft? Five ways the Google-Motorola deal impacts more than phones Poll: Will Google's Motorola patent acquisition gambit pay off?

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