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ITworld Today March 01, 2015 The 11 people you meet on (nearly) every open source project Are you a coding monomaniac? A bike-shedder? An apostolic team lead? Choose wisely! READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. LoopPay vs. Google Wallet: Which mobile payment method works better? 2. The best Google Cardboard VR apps 3. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Effective Python: 59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python 4. 5 ways the smartphone is conquering the tablet 5. Google tests business Hangouts in search results 6. Bad with names? 2 Android apps try to help 7. 5 Chromebook tips and tricks to fine-tune your productivity 8. Ractive aims to bring Web programming to the masses 9. Google's new campus plans hint at staggering ambitions 10. If you could go back in time... WHITE PAPER: Rackspace Do You Know Who is Running Your Cloud? Choosing a partner with deep cloud expertise, a track record of leadership, an understanding of your industry, and insight into your business' unique requirements is the clear path for migrating your operations into a scalable, highly available cloud solution. LEARN MORE LoopPay vs. Google Wallet: Which mobile payment method works better? We took LoopPay's physical Card device to see what using Samsung's newly acquired technology is like to use out in the real world. READ MORE The best Google Cardboard VR apps Games, concerts, and other immersive virtual reality experiences—and many are available for free. READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Effective Python: 59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky readers. Enter for your chance to win! READ MORE 5 ways the smartphone is conquering the tablet Smartphones and tablets can do a lot of the same things, but a closer look at the specs shows how tablets are falling behind. READ MORE Google tests business Hangouts in search results Using Hangouts, Google is testing a search feature that enables users to conduct live chats with businesses directly from their search results. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Android, iOS, Windows Security Architectures This white paper discusses the security implications and capabilities of the major mobile OS platforms, and presents comprehensive technologies and best practices to ensure control and security without impairing productivity. VIEW NOW Bad with names? 2 Android apps try to help Many of us have trouble relating faces to names -- which can be disastrous in a business situation. Two Android apps -- Humin and Social Recall -- try to help with that. READ MORE 5 Chromebook tips and tricks to fine-tune your productivity While Chrome OS started life as a simple, stripped-down browser and little else, Google's operating system now has tons of tools, tweaks, and customizations that let you tailor your Chromebook to your specific workflow needs. READ MORE Ractive aims to bring Web programming to the masses The Ractive JavaScript library is designed to simplify the process of creating dynamic Web pages. READ MORE Google's new campus plans hint at staggering ambitions Plans call for moveable lightweight structures and translucent canopies. READ MORE If you could go back in time... We asked some security experts about what they would change about how the Internet was built if they could go back to the early days of its development. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems 10 Essential Elements for a Secure Enterprise Mobility This white paper highlights 10 key points encompassing security, user experience, IT operations and BYOD to help your organization realize the full benefits of mobility.LEARN MORE BECOME AN ITWORLD INSIDER Get exclusive access to premium content from ITworld, CIO magazine, Computerworld, InfoWorld, Network World, and CSO -- the best publications in the business. - R programming beginner's guide - IT Resume Makeover: Emphasize your 'X factor' - 4 open source monitoring tools that deserve a look - Free and cheap ways to learn about IT security - PowerShell for beginners: Scripts and loops - Six Ted talks that can change your career What are you waiting for? Sign up today! Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.