Technology: What Geeks are talking about from Tech Republic

How to connect to a VPN from your Chromebook
If you use a Chromebook for business, chances are you’ll need to connect to the company’s VPN. Here’s how.
Why every developer is an open source developer these days
According to a new survey, collaboration is the default for today’s developers.
Facebook details plans for connectivity, AI, and social VR
Day two of Facebook’s F8 conference reinforced the three big tech efforts comprising the company’s 10-year plan.
How Facebook sees the future of social virtual reality
Facebook bought VR hardware maker Oculus in 2012 amid jokes of VR newsfeeds. Now, the company is talking about what social interactions in VR could really be like.
Workaholics: Let Google’s machine learning tool solve your work-life balance problems
With the new Goals feature, Google Calendar users can leverage machine intelligence to find time to work out more, spend more time with family, or learn a new skill.
Windows 10: How well does it run Ubuntu Bash?
We benchmark Bash on Ubuntu on Windows 10 to see how it performs compared with native Ubuntu OS.
US businesses: Start preparing for the EU’s new privacy regulation
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation is going to have a global impact. “It is the biggest event that will take place in my lifetime as a data privacy lawyer,” one expert said.
The need for speed: Why you should optimize your CMS
Web trends wait for no one. Platform developer Native Grid explains how the modern Content Management Systems helps web publishers move fast and stay competitive, optimize content, and manage costs.
Microsoft Envision: Prepare yourself for the fourth industrial revolution
The way we all conduct business transactions is changing fast–and as an IT pro, you’d better be ready for it.
No. 1 thing IT departments can learn from the Panama Papers hack
Staggeringly out of date software supports the conclusion that documents from Mossack Fonseca were exfiltrated by a hacker. Learn what vulnerabilities could have been used.
How to deploy Microsoft Office 365 on your network
Manually installing Office 365 could take weeks or months depending on the number of devices in your organization. Find out how to deploy it in hours or days.
How to search Google Hangouts and Calendar, and other areas where Google’s search fails
Surprisingly, search isn’t always Google’s strength. Andy Wolber offers a few workarounds when search falls short.
How to solve six common OS X Mail problems
OS X Mail configuration problems are often at the top of Mac users’ frustration lists. These troubleshooting tips will help you address common Mail setting issues.
Facebook embraces AI to get businesses and customers talking
Mark Zuckerberg kicked off Facebook’s F8 developer conference with big swings at future tech like artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Can 3D printing spark a green revolution in consumer products?
3D printing expert John Hornick likes to highlight how 3D printers will have a green effect on consumerism. But, we need to fully assess their environmental impact.
Box Zones remove data sovereignty obstacles for cloud users in Europe and Asia
Box recently announced a new in-region data storage product called Box Zones, which will allow businesses using Box to choose where their data is to be stored.