Consumer
Find news, analysis and advice, case studies, and blogs on consumer IT issues.
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15 Fun Facebook Facts and Stats on IPO Day
Fri, May 18, 2012 - How well do you know the $100 billion social network? From private planes to petabytes, here are some of the most surprising Facebook tidbits.
CIO Challenge with BYOD: Don't Fall Down the Rabbit Hole
Thu, May 17, 2012 - A recent slew of surveys about the bring your own device trend portray a topsy-turvy computing world shaping up in the enterprise. The CIO's ultimate challenge is to prevent the very real world of BYOD from becoming surreal.
25 Link-Building Tips to Drive Traffic to Your Website
Wed, May 09, 2012 - A well-thought-out link-building strategy will help drive customers, prospects or partners to your website. To help you devise a plan, three experts offer proven link-building techniques. Here's a teaser: focus on quality, keep it in house and, above all, put someone in charge.
iPad in the Enterprise: IT Must Stay Ahead of the Curve
Tue, May 01, 2012 - In a wide-ranging interview, an Apple expert shares real-world experiences about iPads in the enterprise, mobile device management and BYOD. Key takeaways for IT: Don't improvise when it comes to iPad adoption and don't get bypassed by rogue users.
Are Boy Scouts Prepared for the iPad?
Fri, April 20, 2012 - The Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America believes a bring-your-own-device approach and a cloud-based virtual private network service are the right tools to explore iPads in the enterprise.
How to Use Facebook 'Offers' to Market Your Business
Wed, April 18, 2012 - Facebook's newest feature lets business page admins create and target coupons and discounts for their Facebook audience. Here's how to get started with Offers, plus six handy tips for creating a successful campaign.
Apple vs. Amazon: Who Is Really Fixing E-Book Prices?
Tue, April 17, 2012 - A brouhaha is shaping up: Apple and book publishers square off against Amazon and the DOJ over the price of an e-book. Who's right? CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige looks back to a Whiz Kid from the '90s for answers.
Facebook Launches 'Offers,' Adds Coupons to Your News Feed
Mon, April 16, 2012 - Facebook Offers, the social network's newest feature, lets businesses you like send you coupons and deals through posts that appear in your News Feed. Here's what you need to know about the feature and how to manage it.
iPad in the Enterprise: A Videoconferencing Dream Machine?
Mon, April 09, 2012 - The iPad and other mobile devices have the potential to transform how employees communicate and collaborate, essentially becoming magic hubs for videoconferencing and instant-messaging. But remember CIOs, the underlying network is more important than the device.
Intuit Brings Big Data to Small Businesses and Consumers
Wed, April 04, 2012 - When you think Big Data, products such as QuickBooks and TurboTax may not spring to mind. However, Intuit's 'Big Data for the Little Guy' initiative lets individuals and businesses make queries on the data Intuit has collected from its (willing) users.
5 Websites for Cool Facebook Cover Photos
Tue, April 03, 2012 - If you're looking to add a unique, personal touch to your Facebook Timeline, check out these sites for stock images, original designs and customized photo collages.
4 Facebook Timeline Answers to Common Questions
Wed, March 28, 2012 - Facebook's interface is constantly evolving, and Timeline is the biggest change yet. If you've recently switched, or if you are still stubbornly resisting the inevitable, our answers to four of the most common questions may not make you love Timeline, but they will help you manage it.
What Sesame Street Can Teach CIOs About Managing Consumer IT
Wed, March 28, 2012 - The CTO from the Sesame Workshop found that getting legal buy-in opened up a slew of new technologies for IT and its customers. Security concerns, like those that lead to insider fraud, are real, but you still need to have the trust of your users.
iPad Security Case Study: Are We There Yet?
Thu, March 22, 2012 - After navigating uncharted security waters, Bank of the Ozarks now feels ready to set sail on an iPad adventure. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," says the bank's CIO.



