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Exchange 2013: Installation and basic administration
The Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange 2013 adds on-premise co-existence with legacy Exchange Server.
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How to prepare for the demand for tech pros
The demand for IT pros is on the rise. To be successful, candidates cannot excel in IT skills alone.
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Mission impossible: Data identification and prioritization
Protecting your most precious data is the goal, but not all data needs the same degree of care.
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Are your tender requirements killing your IT project?
Some procedures can become a crippling overhead to the procurement process.
Latest IT News & Blogs
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Five Apps
Five alternatives to Microsoft Office 365
Alternative apps from the fringes which Jack Wallen thinks could very easily fill all of your online office suite needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2013 11:06am | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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IT Consultant
Statement of work: essential or useless?
Chip Camden advises on how to write a statement of work that fits with an iterative development process, yet still provides assurances of value to the client and to the consultant.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 21, 2013 11:00am
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Software Engineer
When to use functional programming languages and techniques
If a project requires lots of concurrency/parallelism, its own language, or lots of math, you should think functional programming.
Posted by Claudio Caballero | May 21, 2013 10:30am
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Data Center
Little data and enterprise applications: Big problems?
It can be surprising what little things can be a big problem for enterprise applications when trying to manage the data that each system produces.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 21, 2013 10:00am
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Tech Decision Maker
Amazon to develop 3D smartphones. Why?
Amazon has plans to develop 3D smartphones. Somebody please give me a reason why this is a good idea.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 21, 2013 7:40am | Latest comment by timrush100
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European Technology
Demand for SQL and C# skills fuels UK job surge
The number of permanent IT jobs on the market in the UK in the first quarter of 2013 increased for the fourth year in a row.
Posted by Steve Ranger | May 21, 2013 7:23am
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Web Designer
Data visualizations with Can I Use compatibility tables
The Can I Use website keeps data on compatibility of browsers with the latest HTML5, CSS3, and SVG code. Here is a way to get the data source and create your own visualizations to illustrate the...
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 21, 2013 7:00am
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The Enterprise Cloud
Windows Server 2012 Essentials: Easy small business Internet and cloud
Windows Server 2012 Essentials gives small businesses many options, including built-in hooks to cloud-hosted Office 365-based email and more economical backup and disaster preparedness.
Posted by John Joyner | May 21, 2013 6:00am
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Linux and Open Source
Seven great features of OpenOffice and Libre Office that you probably ignore
Free office suite tools like OpenOffice and Libre Office have more advanced features than you might expect. Here are seven that go beyond the common tasks.
Posted by Marco Fioretti | May 21, 2013 6:00am | Latest comment by wnematollahi@...
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Social Media in the Enterprise
Social media to tear down traditional business power structures
A Gartner report predicts that over the next 10 years social media will help dissolve top-down hierarchies inside businesses, leading to more meritocratic organisations.
Posted by Nick Heath | May 20, 2013 10:04pm | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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10 Things
10 signs that you might have a data governance problem
If data isn't managed well, your organization could be at significant risk. This list will help you spot areas where your data governance may fall short.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 20, 2013 1:26pm
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Google in the Enterprise
Seven tips for using Google+ Community features
Here are seven tips Andy Wolber wished he shared with Google+ Community members before they started using it.
Posted by Andy Wolber | May 20, 2013 12:43pm
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Factor mobile ERP and CRM into BYOD planning
Factoring mobile ERP and CRM into your BYOD planning ensures a secure and seamless experience for your BYOD users.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 20, 2013 11:31am
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Windows and Office
Quick Tip: Flip text for a mirror image in Word
Use these simple techniques to get a mirror image of test in Microsoft Word.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 20, 2013 11:12am | Latest comment by pfdsotm
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SMB Technologist
Visual Studio compiler options, part 3: Option Compare
Option Compare is a compiler option in VB.NET with the right default for all new projects. Here's what SMBs need to know about the option.
Posted by Daryl Lucas | May 20, 2013 10:31am
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iOS App Builder
Better Code: Determine Device Types and iOS Versions
In a previous post, Better Code: Add email functionality to your Apple iOS apps, we saw how to add email functionality to an app to let your users contact you for support. Because apps can behave...
Posted by Scott Kantner | May 20, 2013 8:31am
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Linux and Open Source
Best open source HRM and ERP solutions
There's a reason why enterprise companies "get" Linux and open source. It's not just because of the security and reliability -- it's for the software. Check out this list of best in breed tools...
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 20, 2013 7:27am
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Career Management
How to prepare for the demand for tech pros
The demand for IT pros is on the rise. To be successful, candidates cannot excel in IT skills alone. They need to demonstrate business acumen and a robust skill set that equips them to meet the...
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 20, 2013 7:20am
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IT Security
Aaron Swartz legacy lives on with New Yorker's Strongbox: How it works
Strongbox was Aaron Swartz's final project. Michael P. Kassner explains why The New Yorker requested a way to keep sources and their information secret.
Posted by Michael Kassner | May 20, 2013 7:17am | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Tech Decision Maker
Are your tender requirements killing your IT project?
Plenty of organizations have well-formed procedures for procurement on large projects, but when the projects are small, the contracts are short-term, or the budget is low, those same procedures...
Posted by Ben Evans | May 20, 2013 6:23am | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Windows and 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 | March 5, 2013 10:56am | Latest comment by thanhonap
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Tech Decision Maker
Windows XP: If it ain't broke...
Although XP has less than one year of official support remaining from Microsoft, many organizations have no plans to replace it. What's going on?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 3, 2013 5:25am | Latest comment by willis0966@...
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10 Things
10 stupid things people do in their data centers
Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 25, 2013 7:08am | Latest comment by christajoe
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Microsoft Office
Two ways to add checkbox controls to a Word document
Use a customized bulleted list or a content control to insert checkboxes into a Word document, depending on how you are going to use it.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 22, 2012 8:16am | Latest comment by ian@...
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Windows and Office
Quick Tip: Track down lost Microsoft product keys with ProduKey
Find your lost key for any properly installed Microsoft product with the help of this free tool.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 23, 2013 1:11am | Latest comment by dcarr@...
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IT Security
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,...
Posted by Chad Perrin | April 15, 2008 8:47pm | Latest comment by jackhard
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Microsoft Office
How to add a drop-down list to an Excel cell
Drop-down lists can greatly facilitate data entry. Here's a look at how to use Excel's data validation feature to create handy lists within your worksheets.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 12, 2008 12:00am | Latest comment by dhivya.vasu01@...
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Apple in the Enterprise
How to create a bootable USB to install OS X
Jesus Vigo goes over the steps to create a bootable USB to install OS X 10.7-10.8 and OS X 10.5-10.6, as well as how to put multiple versions on the same USB.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | April 2, 2013 6:00am | Latest comment by themacjesus
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Windows and Office
Create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8 for both a flash drive and an optical disk.
Posted by Greg Shultz | February 13, 2013 12:15pm | Latest comment by leverseau
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10 Things
10 ways to reference Excel workbooks and sheets using VBA
Excel offers myriad options for referring to workbooks and sheets in your VBA code. See which methods make sense in which situations.
Posted by Susan Harkins | August 25, 2009 9:08am | Latest comment by johnywhy@...
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Microsoft Office
Transpose Excel data from rows to columns, or vice versa
When you need to flip-flop data in an Excel worksheet, don't waste time doing it manually. Excel offers a handy Transpose option that will quickly take care of the task.
Posted by Jeff Davis | June 23, 2009 12:00am | Latest comment by excelinexcel
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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 PhilipAngel
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Windows and Office
Restore Windows 8 with System Image Recovery
Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Image Recovery tool from the Recovery Drive to restore your hard disk.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 27, 2013 12:17pm | Latest comment by John94903
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Five Apps
Protect your privacy with these five applications
There are a number of different utilities that you can use to mitigate risk and help protect your privacy.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 25, 2013 10:55am | Latest comment by gmichaels
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Software Engineer
Seven traits of effective programmers
Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.
Posted by Justin James | May 4, 2013 9:18pm | Latest comment by cmckinney@...
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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 sightsandsounds
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10 Things
10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux
Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013 8:54am | Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
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Microsoft Office
Use SUMIFS() to sum by multiple conditions in Excel
Excel's SUMIF() lets you sum values, conditionally. It's new sibling, SUMIFS() lets you sum values by multiple conditions.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 14, 2011 11:25am | Latest comment by peter.r7
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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 NickNielsen
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Career Management
The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013
Here's a look at what the experts say will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.
Posted by Guest Contributor | December 17, 2012 6:17am | Latest comment by gregg.howard
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