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Is the lack of a Start Button in Windows 8 really a big deal?
A simple question; is the lack of a Start Button in Windows 8 really a big deal or is it just an excuse to feign angst?
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What to consider before charging clients for canceled appointments
Before you implement a policy of charging clients for canceling appointments, read these salient points on the subject by Chip Camden.
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Petitions urge Apple to take action
How will Apple respond to watchdog groups and concerned consumers who are demanding better treatment for factory workers abroad?
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Girt by Code
The -webkit- prefix will ruin the mobile web
WebKit is fast becoming the IE6 of the mobile web as developers happily target it with non-standardised CSS.
Posted by Chris Duckett | February 9, 2012 5:34pm
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Cracking Open
Asus Transformer Prime Teardown: Solid tablet, but not without flaws
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a solid Android tablet, but its case is tricky to open and quality control during assembly needs improvement.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 9, 2012 1:20pm | Latest comment by Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic
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IT Leadership
Chrome 11 and Chrome Android Beta to fight malware? They'd better
This week Google made two major moves to address the growing malware problem on mobile in general and on its Chrome and Android, in particular.
Posted by Gina Smith | February 9, 2012 1:12pm
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Microsoft Windows
An awesome tool for customizing the Windows 7 Logon screen wallpaper
Greg Shultz shows you how to use the free Windows 7 Logon Background Changer to customize your user experience.
Posted by Greg Shultz | February 9, 2012 12:39pm | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Microsoft Office
Use conditional formatting in Access forms and reports
Access' conditional formatting feature is just as comprehensive, flexible, and powerful as Excel's, but many users aren't aware it exists.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 9, 2012 11:45am | Latest comment by Dave O
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The Enterprise Cloud
Cloud federation with RightScale
As cloud technologies mature, enterprises continue to look for ways to reduce risk. One way is distributing applications across different cloud providers, which is where RightScale comes in.
Posted by John Joyner | February 9, 2012 9:00am | Latest comment by sams2618
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Smartphones
Three protective cases for different smartphone needs
William Lewis takes a look at three protective cases for your smartphone: The Callet, the iPhone 4/4S Soft Touch Pong, and the OtterBox lineup.
Posted by William Lewis | February 9, 2012 8:53am | Latest comment by jonrosen
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Web Designer
HTML 5 trends and what they mean for developers
Periodically, I like to review current events, in particular news that pertains to HTML5 and the stories that promote the latest technological advancements using the new web coding language. We...
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | February 9, 2012 8:52am
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European Technology
Cloud computing: Can you dodge these three hidden pitfalls?
People know all about the cloud's benefits. But the technology also throws up a number of business issues that may be less well recognised.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | February 9, 2012 6:29am | Latest comment by BALTHOR
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European Technology
Raspberry Pi: How a $25 computer could spark a computing revolution
Ultra-cheap computers like the Raspberry Pi could usher in a new wave of pervasive computing
Posted by Nick Heath | February 9, 2012 6:08am | Latest comment by bboyd@...
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The Enterprise Cloud
How does Google intend to compete with Microsoft in the cloud?
Ian Hardenburgh looks more closely at how Microsoft and Google will compete with each other in the cloud space.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | February 9, 2012 6:00am | Latest comment by lgmbackman
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Apple in the Enterprise
How to enable copying text from within Quick Look previews via the Terminal
Wil Limoges shows you a command in the Mac Terminal that will allow you to select and copy text from Quick Look previews.
Posted by Wil Limoges | February 9, 2012 6:00am
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SMB Technologist
Getting organized for communication improvements
Introducing specific communication improvement plans to a company requires educating co-workers and leaders about the appropriateness of each type of communication solution they might hear about.
Posted by Meg Greene | February 9, 2012 5:12am
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Career Management
Poll: What's most important to you when choosing a career?
Choosing a career is influenced by a lot of factors, but we'd like to know what your main criterion is or was?
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 9, 2012 4:49am | Latest comment by Charles Bundy
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Tech Sanity Check
Here's to the technology builders: A hat tip
For all of the product builders in the technology world, here is a hat tip, a challenge, and a couple stories for inspiration.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 8, 2012 10:13pm | Latest comment by guy@...
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Girt by Code
Around the Grounds: Telcos and Turnbull
Telstra's Next G network hits 13 million subscriptions, no Belle updates for Oz, and Malcolm Turnbull pans the NBN satellites.
Posted by Chris Duckett | February 8, 2012 7:20pm
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Apple in the Enterprise
Petitions and marches urge Apple to take action on working conditions abroad
How will Apple respond to watchdog groups and concerned consumers who are demanding better treatment for factory workers abroad? Does the controversy affect your opinion of Apple? Take the poll.
Posted by Selena Frye | February 8, 2012 1:04pm | Latest comment by magic8ball
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10 Things
10 ways to get the most out of Evernote
Evernote's flexibility and convenience have millions of users hooked. Here are some of the best ways to put this note-taking tool to good use.
Posted by Katherine Murray | February 8, 2012 12:58pm | Latest comment by dhays
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Microsoft Windows
Poll: Is the lack of a Start Button in Windows 8 really a big deal?
A simple question: is the lack of a Start Button in Windows 8 really a big deal or is it just an excuse to feign angst?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 8, 2012 11:17am | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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SMB Technologist
VMware vSphere 5: Storage DRS
Lauren Malhoit talks about some vSphere 5 features that can help admins manage their storage more efficiently, and maybe even optimize performance at the same time.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | February 8, 2012 8:26am
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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
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Tech Sanity Check
Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing
Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 10, 2012 11:56am | Latest comment by beatsstudio
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Five Apps
Five apps for crapware cleanup
You don't have to put up with the aggravation of crapware. Here are several effective tools for removing it from your Windows PC.
Posted by Justin James | January 22, 2012 8:37am | Latest comment by griff.computerservices@...
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10 Things
10 things IT pros do that lead to burnout
Stress, exhaustion, health problems, poor job performance, apathy -- all these can be yours if you commit a few career sins and get burned out.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 28, 2012 8:46am | Latest comment by luelmo
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10 Things
10 less-than-ethical ways to get ahead
Itching for advancement, no matter what it takes? Alan Norton offers a wry look at some strategies for those who are unencumbered by a moral code.
Posted by Alan Norton | January 13, 2012 7:23am | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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Tech Sanity Check
Five future technologies I can't wait for
If you think the past two decades have been amazing for tech, wait until you see what's next. See the five hottest technologies that are on the way.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 23, 2012 7:00pm | Latest comment by WashingHands
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Tech Sanity Check
Let's be honest, Facebook is a badly overpriced photo-sharing and gaming site
Facebook is about to launch one of the biggest tech IPOs ever. Don't be fooled. Read 10 reasons why Facebook's future is highly uncertain.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 2, 2012 11:32am | Latest comment by Kaliolio
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App Builder
Android fragmentation is real
Android fragmentation might be just what the Market ordered. Ken Hardin has the details.
Posted by Ken Hardin | January 13, 2012 3:22pm | Latest comment by arq313
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10 Things
10 threats to The Golden Age of the Internet
Have we been taking the Internet for granted? See why we might soon find ourselves reminiscing about the days of unfettered use and free access.
Posted by Alan Norton | February 3, 2012 6:58am | Latest comment by suncatTR
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10 Things
10 must-have Android apps (revisited)
As Android has evolved, its apps have improved and proliferated. Jack Wallen has created a new list of apps you'll want to install on your tablet or phone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 25, 2012 11:12am | Latest comment by jcalcio
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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 hkhanzadeh@...
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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 mennorth
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Career Management
Resume formatting: Word or PDF?
Toni Bowers outlines some issues with resumes formatted in Microsoft Word and those converted to PDFs.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 31, 2012 7:24am | Latest comment by apotheon
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10 Things
10 skills for developers to focus on in 2012
Quick: Throw out last year's list of must-learn dev skills -- it's already obsolete. This new list will help you rethink your skill set to avoid falling behind.
Posted by Justin James | January 23, 2012 10:57am | Latest comment by apotheon
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Tech Sanity Check
Ultrabooks: A new era for PCs or Wintel innovation bankruptcy?
For the first time in years, PCs grabbed the spotlight at CES 2012. Ultrabooks were everywhere, but was it an innovation win or an innovation failure?
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 14, 2012 10:32am | Latest comment by wigshuman
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Tech Sanity Check
Windows Phone: The Hail Mary pass is now in the air
Windows Phone had a big CES with major announcements from Nokia, HTC, and AT&T. It's now do-or-die for Microsoft in mobile. Learn why.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 11, 2012 3:38pm | Latest comment by kallal@...
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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. Android has them, iPhone does not. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2010 3:59pm | Latest comment by Allbertcode
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10 Things
10 must-have Android apps
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2010 11:07am | Latest comment by spotlightseo
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Career Management
Results of our resume make-over
Jennifer Hay chose one resume from a TechRepublic member to make over. Here are the results!
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 11, 2012 4:10am | Latest comment by Jenniferhay
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Five Apps
Five free Windows registry cleaners to keep your system running smoothly
If you decide to use a registry cleaner, make sure you choose one that's reliable and safe. Here are some excellent options.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 6, 2012 11:31am | Latest comment by rivertechsolutions@...
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