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Cloud, iPad, and the end of the geek era
The geek era looked like it would last forever, but user expectations are drastically transforming IT departments and future jobs.
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Veterans in the workplace
A former Army doctor and psychiatrist offers advice for veterans entering the civilian workforce and for those who are hiring them.
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Things to have in your presentation kit
Preparing for a presentation means rehearsing and making sure you have all the items you need for a glitch-free delivery.
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Smartphones
Five of the most addictive smartphone apps
There are hundred of thousands of apps available, and some of them are literally irresistible. Here are five of the most addictive apps. Did the app you can't live without make the list?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 17, 2012 8:43am | Latest comment by ldavenport@...
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The Enterprise Cloud
Cloud security tool basics: GPGTools, checksums, fingerprints, and digital signatures
Nick Hardiman explains how files downloaded to work with Amazon EC2 can be verified using basic cloud security tools. He describes what they are and how they work here.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | May 17, 2012 8:34am
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Microsoft Office
Use Word macros to save your place in a document
Use these two simple Word macros to temporarily bookmark a spot you want to return to later.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 17, 2012 8:19am
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Microsoft Windows
Migrate 3D Pinball for Windows Space Cadet from XP to Windows 7
Greg Shultz shows you how to migrate 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet from Windows XP to Windows 7.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 17, 2012 7:58am | Latest comment by jfuller05
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Geekend
The five best Deep Space Nine episodes of all time
The five Deep Space Nine episodes that defied typical Star Trek boundaries and defined the franchise's most daring and unorthodox spinoff series.
Posted by Jay Garmon | May 17, 2012 7:40am | Latest comment by ScottCarmichael
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European Technology
London 2012: Tech systems face their most critical hurdle
The IT system underpinning the London Olympics will undergo a major test next week.
Posted by Steve Ranger | May 17, 2012 7:30am
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Apple in the Enterprise
WinOnX runs Windows applications on the Mac
Wil Limoges checks out a cheaper option to run Windows applications on Macs. If you don't need a full-fledged virtual environment, WinOnX might work for you.
Posted by Wil Limoges | May 17, 2012 7:00am | Latest comment by Michael_Spears@...
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IT Leadership
The real costs associated with BYOD: Are enterprises prepared?
In order to carry out a successful BYOD program, enterprises need to properly understand how to manage their mobile expenses. Here are a few tips and best practices to ensure your BYOD program is...
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 17, 2012 4:51am | Latest comment by kgc@...
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Girt by Code
Catch up on AusCERT 2012
The 11th edition of the AusCERT security conference is underway on Queensland's Gold Coast, and we've got the video lowdown.
Posted by Chris Duckett | May 16, 2012 7:47pm
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Tech Sanity Check
Cloud, iPad, and the end of the geek era
The geek era looked like it would last forever, but user expectations are drastically transforming IT departments and the future of IT jobs.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 16, 2012 2:07pm | Latest comment by CodeCurmudgeon
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European Technology
Am I a man or a machine? My role in the hunt for AI
How taking part in a Turing Test to find the first thinking computer made Nick Heath realise he is more like a machine than he thought.
Posted by Nick Heath | May 16, 2012 1:04pm | Latest comment by Kevin917
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IT Consultant
Use VBA to highlight missing baseline finish dates in Microsoft Project 2010
In part two of his series on using VBA in Microsoft Project 2010, Andrew Makar describes how to build a custom task field highlighting feature.
Posted by Andrew Makar | May 16, 2012 12:55pm | Latest comment by amakar
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IT Security
DNSCrypt for Windows released: Does DNSSEC make it obsolete?
OpenDNS just released a Windows version of DNSCrypt, but does the implementation of the DNSSEC protocol make it obsolete? Patrick Lambert takes a look at what the critics are saying.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | May 16, 2012 12:50pm
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Five Apps
Five tools for configuring Samba
Samba lets Linux, Windows, and Mac to communicate with one another, but it can be tough to configure. These tools will help reduce your Samba headaches.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012 12:06pm
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Asian Technology
Singapore's National Fiber network close to completion
The consortium awarded the tender to build Singapore's next generation optical fiber network has announced that it has achieved 90% coverage in the island state.
Posted by Paul Mah | May 16, 2012 11:56am
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10 Things
10 things you should have in your presentation kit
Preparing for a presentation means rehearsing your material -- but it also means making sure you have all the items you need for a glitch-free delivery.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 16, 2012 11:12am | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Microsoft Office
Challenge solution: How to set all workbooks to R1C1 referencing
This week, learn the solution to the recent challenge: Can you help a user who wants all workbooks to default to R1C1 referencing?
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 16, 2012 10:46am
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SMB Technologist
PCI DSS compliance for a small business--part 2
Mark Pimperton tackles stubborn weak ciphers and mysterious port scan failures to pass external vulnerability scans and maintain compliance.
Posted by Mark Pimperton | May 16, 2012 10:06am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Prepare for BYOD in your organization
Jacob Bradshaw discusses a few ideas and considerations that you should chew on while building your battle plan to handle the BYOD invasion.
Posted by Jacob Bradshaw | May 16, 2012 9:02am
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Smartphones
Better organize the app drawer on your Droid Bionic
Jack Wallen walks you through the creation of app drawer groups, so that it's easier to find the apps you need on your Droid Bionic.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012 7:08am
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10 Things
Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets
Windows 7 gadgets offer added functionality and convenience in a variety of ways. Here are a few you may want to add to your desktop.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | June 1, 2010 9:12am | Latest comment by anjali189
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Career Management
Six lines your boss should never cross
A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 17, 2012 10:18am | Latest comment by dl_wraith
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Tech Sanity Check
Google's secret weapon to take down Cupertino and Redmond
Google is about to take possession of a software weapon that it could fire at Apple and Microsoft, but it's unclear whether it will push the button.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 23, 2012 11:23am | Latest comment by imnotrich
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Tech Sanity Check
15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous
One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 16, 2012 3:00pm | Latest comment by davidhbrown
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Career Management
Infographic: The tell-tale signs of an overworked employee
This graphic examines the obvious, and invisible, signs that an employee is being overworked, as well as the three most common reactions.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 8, 2012 5:11am | Latest comment by TommCatt
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10 Things
10 reasons IT pros get a bad rap
It's no secret that IT pros aren't too popular with some clients and end users. Alan Norton considers some of the underlying reasons for the bad press.
Posted by Alan Norton | May 6, 2012 5:53am | Latest comment by briant11@...
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Smartphones
Infographic: The true cost of an iPhone
What are you willing to pay Apple's smartphones? This infographic, developed by Madeline Harris, outlines the true cost of an iPhone.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 16, 2012 12:19pm | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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10 Things
10 new HTML5 tags you need to know about
HTML5 offers new tags and attributes that provide more power, efficiency, and flexibility for your Web development. Here are 10 tags you'll want to check out.
Posted by Justin James | May 13, 2012 8:51am | Latest comment by Hobyx
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Career Management
Three ways your smartphone can hurt your career
Smartphones are as common in modern workplaces as coffee. But be careful that your smartphone does not end up causing problems for you.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 1, 2012 5:54am | Latest comment by M01
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Microsoft Windows
Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to change Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 25, 2011 12:18pm | Latest comment by MartyOnta
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Microsoft Office
How to find duplicates in Excel
You'll need more than one trick up your sleeve to find duplicates in Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 12, 2009 12:00am | Latest comment by exisllc
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DIY IT Guy
DIY: How to take screenshots from your Android mobile
Jack Wallen answers a question he gets asked a lot: How do I take screenshots on my Android phone?
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 15, 2011 7:24am
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10 Things
10 classic mistakes that plague software development projects
When you combine project management pitfalls with software development challenges, you have a recipe for some big (but often preventable) problems.
Posted by Justin James | April 20, 2012 4:01pm | Latest comment by andrew232006
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IT Leadership
Six things your IT department should stop doing today
Scott Lowe identifies six activities that he thinks should be handled by others or through different means.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 19, 2012 5:03am | Latest comment by coffeeshop
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Microsoft Windows
Take advantage of limited time SkyDrive loyalty offer from Microsoft
Get a free SkyDrive upgrade to 25GB just by clicking the right link, but don't wait too long.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 24, 2012 8:31am | Latest comment by anil.b.k@...
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10 Things
10 security problems you might not realize you have
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Posted by Justin James | October 15, 2011 9:31am | Latest comment by ultimitloozer@...
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Career Management
Inflated job titles: Employees and employers beware
Companies assign inflated job for a number of reasons. But there are better reasons for not following that practice.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 24, 2012 6:25am | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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European Technology
10 coolest uses for the Raspberry Pi
As the $40 Raspberry Pi computer ships we round up the 10 projects to try on your new Pi.
Posted by Nick Heath | April 23, 2012 4:13am | Latest comment by fredden
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Smartphones
Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010 11:31pm | Latest comment by abdielt03
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10 Things
10 things you should know about USB 2.0 and 3.0
USB 3.0 has been highly anticipated -- and now, it's finally here. Sort of. Find out about its availability, specifications, benefits, and limitations.
Posted by Alan Norton | December 28, 2009 8:34am | Latest comment by RealInIT
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