Review: The big 4 Java IDEs compared

How Eclipse, NetBeans, JDeveloper, and IntelliJ IDEA stack up in capabilities and ease of use

When you think of a Java IDE, you undoubtedly imagine a graphical application in which you write Java source code, then compile, debug, and run it. Of course that's a small part of the picture -- if you're building a Java application, odds are good you're working with more than Java.

There might be a relational database involved. Or if you're building a Web-based application, you might have to deal with AJAX, and that means JavaScript. And HTML. And that application will be running from an application server like Tomcat, so you'll need management tools for the application server. You're not alone; you're working with a team of developers, so it would be helpful if that IDE worked with Git or Subversion.

CIOs Need to Snap Out of Complacency

As CIOs cope with digital disruption, the good news is that personal indicators lean positive. Compensation is up 7 percent, tenure holds steady, at about six years, and so does the portion of CIOs reporting to the CEO, at 44 percent, according to our 14th annual State of the CIO survey.

But don't rest easy. This year's results also reveal a collection of alarming disparities between what business colleagues want from IT and what CIOs think they're providing. That gap came to light when we worked with market research firm IDC, a sister company of CIO, to survey 304 non-IT business decision-makers on some of the same questions the State of the CIO survey posed to 558 IT leaders.

When conceiving big projects, CIOs often talk about finding the "pain points" in a process and fixing them. That's IT Management 101. But it seems CIOs haven't identified all of the pain points in the interaction between IT and the rest of the company. For example, 54 percent of business leaders see the IT group as an obstacle to getting things done, but only 33 percent of CIOs have the same impression. Business leaders want the CIO to simplify technology; it's the most important thing CIOs can do to improve relations, they say. They also say it's much more urgent than CIOs think for the IT group to reorganize, to be easier to work with and to train IT people to focus on external customers.

In IoT standards battle, there is no neutral zone for this CTO

Brockmann is working to persuade other major vendors at CES to join the AllSeen effort, which he believes has the most momentum behind it.

The AllSeen Alliance has more than 100 members, including LG Electronics and Panasonic, as well as Microsoft's plan to include support for this open source project in Windows 10.

Streaming music services are also using the protocols, known as AllJoyn. This allows, for instance, Spotify, LG TVs and Panasonic speakers to all work together. Notifications of songs playing, for example, can be shown on an LG TV as the music is streamed over the Panasonic speakers. These companies have AllJoyn-supported products at CES. Other major consumer electronics companies that are members of AllSeen include Sony and Sharp.

This isn't the only open source IoT effort with a presence in Las Vegas. The Open Interconnect Consortium, launched in June, and backed by Intel and Samsung, has a competing IoT application protocol. It will officially announce its open source project, IoTivity, next week. Apple also has an upcoming IoT platform called HomeKit.

IoT capability has tremendous importance to Electrolux, Brockmann said. Take ovens, for instance. The appliance maker will be putting cameras inside ovens so a cook can check on how the roast chicken is progressing. In a true IoT world, the image of a browning roast ought to be viewable on any device, including TVs. But it won't happen if electronics vendors don't agree on protocols.

5 Common Computer Problems & Solutions

Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)

Many people think of blue as a calming color; however, when it comes up on your computer screen with a bunch of white text, it probably has the opposite effect. The blue screen of death (BSoD or STOP Error) may appear to be one of the scariest computer problems you'll come across. However, all your computer may need is for you to reboot it. This STOP error appears on your screen for a variety of reasons: failing hardware, damaged software, corrupt DLL files, problems with drivers and more. The remedy for a blue screen of death depends on the original problem. The screen provides you with codes that can help you identify and fix your computer problems.

Missing DLL File

Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) files house information for your operating system on how to perform certain functions. Occasionally, your computer loses DLL files or something damages them. When your PC can't read the particular DLL file, it doesn't know how to respond in certain situations. You may have a missing or corrupt DLL file if you receive an error message every time you perform a certain function, such as saving. If your computer problems are stemming from missing and damaged DLL files, you can restore them by downloading them back onto your PC.

Applications That Won't Install

If you're having trouble with an application not installing, it may be because your computer doesn't have enough hard drive space. If this is the case, you need to free up some space. This is one of the computer problems that's, well, least problematic. You can free up some hard drive space by getting rid of files and folders you don't need. These may be temporary files, duplicate files or data for software you've uninstalled.

Applications Run Slowly

There are several reasons software might be running at turtle speed. You may have computer problems that involve your operating system or an application, your operating system might be missing updates or your computer doesn't have enough hard drive space. If you don't have enough hard drive space, you can scan, clean and optimize your hard drive.

Abnormal Applications Behavior

Computer problems that involve applications acting strangely oftentimes leave you wondering what has happened. Your application has been working just fine, but now, seemingly without reason, it is doing something strange.

For instance, your Word document will no longer show the top margin of your document. It still says it's there, and when you print it, there's not a problem. You just can't see it on your monitor. If this is happening, you may want to restart your computer. Conducting an internet search for the type of problem you're experiencing or consulting your user manual may help you as well.

       Using System Repair Software

         If you have computer problems, chances are, system repair software can help you fix it. Most of              these applications can repair operating system problems that lead to the Blue Screen of Death.             They can also replace missing or damaged DLL files. System repair software can also free up                 space you need for another application, and it can optimize your computer so it runs faster. It may         even identify problems you're having with applications, but it depends on the software you use and         the application that's having problems.

10 things you need to know about Intel's new Broadwell chips

1. Battery life gets a boost: Dell is promising 15 hours of battery life for its new XPS 13 laptop thanks to a denser battery, while Lenovo's ThinkPad X250 can deliver 20 hours of run time with two batteries. The processors, made with Intel's new 14-nanometer manufacturing technology, consume less power when running applications and graphics. Intel estimates that Broadwell laptops will provide an extra hour of battery life versus comparable Haswell systems.
2. 4K video without an external graphics card: Some fifth-generation Intel Core processors support Iris Pro graphics, which will be able to decode H.265 and VP9 format videos at a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Users will be able to watch 4K video without requiring an external graphics card. Enthusiasts looking for the best gaming experience may still need an external graphics card as the power-constrained chips may not cope with the processing load that usually comes with fast moving images and refresh rates.
3. Disappointing application performance gains: The speed boost for productivity applications like Word and Excel in the new Core chips is up by only 4 percent when compared to Haswell chips. That's lower than expected, as Intel's CPU performance usually improves by between 10 percent to 30 percent with each new processor architecture. There's no need to pay a premium or upgrade to Broadwell laptops if you just want to make spreadsheets run faster. An older laptop with a fourth-generation Core chip based on Haswell will be just fine to run productivity applications.
4. Chromebooks will get Broadwell too: The new chips are for Windows and Chromebooks. Expect the first Chromebooks with fifth-generation Core and Celeron chips to become available in February. Intel is finding a way for its chips to work with more operating systems, especially with Microsoft's Windows losing ground to Google's Android and Chrome. Most Chromebook applications require an Internet connection, thus diminishing the need for high-performance chips like Broadwell as a lot of processing happens in the cloud. But Google claims more Chrome applications are now working offline, and faster chips help speed up laptops.
5. No tablets for Broadwell U: Tablets like Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 are equipped with full-blown Core i chips based on Haswell. But the likelihood of such tablets getting Broadwell-based Core i chips is low. Tablets usually have chips that draw less than 10 watts of power, and the new Core i chips consume 15 watts of power and more, making them unsuitable for tablets. The Core i chips are for laptops and hybrids, and Intel has configured another chip called Core M -- which draws between 4.5 watts and 10 watts -- for tablets.
6. Skylake is looming: Intel is trying to lower the curtain on Broadwell's troubled past and is promoting its successor, code-named Skylake, which will bring significant performance gains and a richer user experience to laptops in the second half of the year. Skylake is important for bringing a "wire-free" experience to laptops, with wireless technology replacing display, charging and data transfer cables. Chip shipment delays have led PC makers to bypass Broadwell on some laptops and instead wait for Skylake, which Intel has dubbed its most important processor architecture in a decade. If you are looking to upgrade to a wire-free laptop experience, skip Broadwell and upgrade to laptops with Skylake chips in the future.
7. Quad-core Broadwell chips coming next year: Intel is initially only shipping dual-core Core i3, i5 and i7 Broadwell U chips, and quad-core chips code-named Broadwell H will ship later this year. The quad-core chips will have Iris Pro graphics cores, which are packed with the latest technologies such as 4K video encoding and decoding. Broadwell H chips will be Intel's fastest performing laptop processors.
8. 3D cameras and natural interaction: Desktops are becoming more fun by offering interaction through touch, voice, gestures and sound. Broadwell will be a springboard to bring such interactive features to laptops, many of which will be possible with Intel's RealSense 3D depth-sensing camera. Much like human eyes, the camera can recognize objects and determine distances between items. It can also make Skype chats fun by removing background images and superimposing custom graphics, which could be useful when chatting from a cafe or an airport. The camera can also determine the shape and contours of objects, and scan 3D models for 3D printing. Intel hopes the 3D camera will even recognize human moods and reading habits, though that's wishful thinking at this point.
9. Don't remember passwords: Intel wants to trash the need to remember passwords in Broadwell-based PCs, though the company hasn't elaborated on plans. One possible plan involves downloadable McAfee software that will use biometric authentication like face and fingerprint recognition to log users in to Windows PCs, online e-mail or bank accounts. Intel is building security layers into its Core chips that work with McAfee software.
10. Business features: Intel later this month will detail new Core chips that support vPro technology, which makes security and remote management of PCs easier. For example, system administrators will be able to remotely disable or wipe out data in case a laptop is stolen. VPro also allows remote troubleshooting of laptops. Core chips with vPro will be targeted at businesses.

Microsoft's big decision: Who gets a free upgrade to Windows 10?

In December, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner said that the firm would reveal its Windows business model plans in early 2015. Details of that model have not been disclosed, but would certainly include how Microsoft figures to make money off Windows after it's begun giving away licenses to makers of phones, smaller-sized tablets and inexpensive personal computers.

As part of an explanation of monetization -- which Turner acknowledged requires "creative ways" -- Microsoft might also use the January event to discuss Windows 10's upgrade pricing.

Happy New Year 2015

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