How to troubleshoot 8 known iOS 8 issues
How to troubleshoot 8 known iOS 8 issues
Jesus Vigo reviews eight documented issues affecting iOS 8 and offers troubleshooting tips to work through them. Read more →
Microsoft takes action against tech support scams
Microsoft takes action against tech support scams
Microsoft filed a lawsuit against one tech support firm for deceptive business practices and misusing the Microsoft name. Read more →
Connect a thumb drive to your Android device
Connect a thumb drive to your Android device
Jack Wallen shows you how to connect a USB drive to your Android device. Read more →
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The most undervalued project management skill
Find out which word more project manager job descriptions should include to better reflect that managing projects is more of an art than a science.
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Apple Watch apps will be the next gold rush, and more development predictions for 2015
Cory Bohon weighs in on what he envisions Apple developers can expect in 2015 with regards to Swift, Siri, Apple TV, and more.
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Three predictions for Apple in 2015
Some Apple trends are easier to predict than others. Just what does 2015 have in store? Here are three bets Erik Eckel believes are safe to make.
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Three pitfalls to avoid when creating failover algorithms on a PaaS
Cloud outages can get on your nerves. One way to take control in such situations is to create a custom failover algorithm on the PaaS -- just be sure to avoid these potential mishaps.
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Checking your bandwidth: Five HTML5 apps to try
If you want to test your internet connection without relying on a Flash or Java applet, one of these HTML5 tools may suit your needs.
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The big seven: China's up-and-coming technology companies
China's star as a competitive economy is on the rise -- and businesses worldwide need to take a look at the constellation of seven technology companies that is ascending with it.
from Tech Pro Research
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Five HTML5 internet speed-test apps
HTML5 speed-test tools offer the benefit of multiple platform support. Tom Merritt runs through the pros and cons of several available apps.
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Five HTML5 apps to gauge your ISP's speed
An HTML5 speed-test app may offer a convenient solution -- but some are better than others.
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Challenges to consider before using white box hardware in data centers
White box hardware can cost less than similar hardware from server and network OEMs. However, the cost savings may not make up for the various implementation and support challenges.
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Take advantage of these free online Office resources
In celebration of the holiday season, Susan Harkins shares her favorite free Office resources.
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Christmas reflections on iPhones, iPads, and apps
Sitting around the table at Christmas dinner, it's amazing how much technology we have and our differing comfort levels with it.
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Get crowdsourced traffic updates with Waze
Are you constantly on the go and caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic? If that's the case, Jack Wallen has an app you need to try that just might ease the burden of traveling by car.
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10 Things roundup: Top lists of 2014
This has been a dynamic year for IT pros and tech leaders -- and the scope of the most popular 10 Things topics reflects it. Check out our annual list o' lists.
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BES 12 review: Better, but patchy, support for non-BlackBerry devices
The new BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) release goes all-in on mobile device management. But does it have what it takes to succeed in a crowded MDM market?
from Tech Pro Research
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Declutter your Android inbox with these tips
Learn some tactics to cut down on unnecessary email and make the most of your mobile experience, using an example Android hooked to an Exchange environment via Activesync.
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Follow this golden rule to save your sanity when managing stakeholders
Not all stakeholders stand on equal ground. Discover which stakeholders should take top precedence.
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Cloud security and compliance trends in 2015, according to Vormetric's C.J. Radford
C.J. Radford predicts the usage of cloud applications will accelerate in 2015, says data-at-rest protection is imperative for enterprise cloud deployment, and more in this Q&A.
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The year in Google: 15 most important stories of 2014
This year, Google had many ups and downs. Here are the top stories about the search giant in 2014.
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Take advantage of these free online Office resources
In celebration of the holiday season, Susan Harkins shares her favorite free Office resources.
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Pro tip: Troubleshooting 8 known iOS 8 issues
Jesus Vigo reviews eight documented issues affecting iOS 8 and offers troubleshooting tips to work through them.
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10 Things roundup: Top lists of 2014
This has been a dynamic year for IT pros and tech leaders -- and the scope of the most popular 10 Things topics reflects it. Check out our annual list o' lists.
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Checking your bandwidth: Five HTML5 apps to try
If you want to test your internet connection without relying on a Flash or Java applet, one of these HTML5 tools may suit your needs.
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The big seven: China's up-and-coming technology companies
China's star as a competitive economy is on the rise -- and businesses worldwide need to take a look at the constellation of seven technology companies that is ascending with it.
from Tech Pro Research
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Pro tip: How to connect a thumb drive to your Android device
Jack Wallen shows you how to connect a USB drive to your Android device.
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Photos: 10 gifts for the Google fan on your list
Finding the right gift is especially difficult if you're shopping for a techie. Here are 10 gifts that could win over the die-hard Google fan you're shopping for.
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11 green gadgets for the treehugger on your list
The holidays are the perfect time to set the tone for a greener 2015. Here are 11 eco-friendly tech gadgets for those environmentally conscious people on your list.
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The first five apps to install on your new Android device
Get your Android device up and running with this selection of good starter apps.
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Logitech K480: The last mobile keyboard you'll ever need
Jack Wallen takes a look at the Logitech K480 Bluetooth keyboard and shows you how to connect it to your Android device.
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Windows 7 Files That Contain Icons
As you know, when creating a shortcut you have the opportunity to choose a custom icon. When you do, you’ll see a list of 300 icons that come from the shell32.dll file. However, this isn’t the only na...
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10 STEM apps to teach you science
Whether you're looking for a refresher, or to learn something new, here are 10 apps to get you back into science.
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BES 12 review: Better, but patchy, support for non-BlackBerry devices
The new BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) release goes all-in on mobile device management. But does it have what it takes to succeed in a crowded MDM market?
from Tech Pro Research
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List open ports and listening services
You should turn off any services you don't actually need so that they will not become avenues of attack for security threats. Different systems will have different services running by default, even b...
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Pro tip: Revive your Samsung Galaxy Tab when the battery has completely drained
Jack Wallen shows you how to get your Samsung Galaxy Tab to turn back on after the battery has drained completely.
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I quit! 10 things that drove me out of IT
After six years of working as a remote support tech for a managed service provider, Jack Wallen threw in the towel. If you've ever been tempted to quit IT, his reasons may sound familiar.
