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What you should know about Windows 8 security
Alfonso Barreiro takes a detailed look at the security features in each edition of Windows 8, including what's new, improved, and carried over from previous versions.
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Does ERP still make sense in 2012?
As you stare down the barrel of costly upgrades and continued maintenance, you might legitimately wonder if ERP still matters at this point.
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Google Apps v. Office 365: Calendar features
Ian Hardenburgh continues his comparison charts of Google Apps and Office 365 apps and features with this detailed look at the Calendar offerings.
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IT Consultant
Agile grows up and new challenges emerge
The conversation shift from "why should we adopt agile?" to "how can we adapt to agile across the enterprise?" presents a new set of cultural and tactical challenges.
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Google in the Enterprise
Three tools for better searching in Google Apps
There are at least three third-party add-on tools that provide better and faster searching for Google App users.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | May 22, 2012 12:37pm | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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SMB Technologist
How to switch boot partitions through a VPN tunnel
Daryl Lucas explains how he rebooted his office PC into a different OS while tunneled into it through a VPN tunnel.
Posted by Daryl Lucas | May 22, 2012 12:16pm | Latest comment by pompeychimes
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Career Management
What is the best font to use in a resume?
Could the font you use in your resume really be that important? You bet it can.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2012 11:51am
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Microsoft Windows
Poll: Is Microsoft's So.cl an idea with a bright future?
Microsoft has stealthily released a nascent social network designed to be used by students as a collaborative learning tool.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 22, 2012 11:37am
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The Enterprise Cloud
How to perform security checks on AWS files using keys and signatures
Nick Hardiman walks you through the process of verifying AWS files by working with public keys provided by Amazon and using digital signatures.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | May 22, 2012 9:00am
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Microsoft Office
A quick Word trick for typing text into a scanned document
This quick trick will have you up filling in scanned paper forms in less than two minutes.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 22, 2012 8:07am | Latest comment by lehnerus2000
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European Technology
Cern: Where the Big Bang meets big data
The home of the Large Hadron Collider is to be a testbed for developing big data technologies
Posted by Nick Heath | May 22, 2012 8:01am
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Career Management
Password Protection Act of 2012 filed
A new bill is filed to prevent employers from asking employees and job candidates for their passwords to social networking sites.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2012 8:00am
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Software Engineer
Zoosk's 'in a relationship' with Google Closure
Zoosk's VP of engineering explains why their development team chose the scalable Google Closure, a JavaScript tool set, as a replacement to a PHP-based architecture.
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 22, 2012 6:33am
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TR Dojo
Add transitions and custom animations to presentations in LibreOffice Impress
Discover how to bring your presentation to life with effects and custom animations in LibreOffice's Impress tool.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 22, 2012 6:00am
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IT Security
What you should know about Windows 8 security features
Alfonso Barreiro takes a detailed look at all the security features available in each edition of Windows 8, including what's brand new, improved, and carried over from previous versions.
Posted by Alfonso Barreiro | May 22, 2012 6:00am
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Data Center
How to achieve SSL offloading with Citrix NetScaler load balancers
John Joyner shows how the Citrix NetScaler load-monitoring service works and explains the benefits that it offers.
Posted by John Joyner | May 22, 2012 6:00am | Latest comment by fbenitez@...
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Web Designer
Quick tip: How to limit access to a web directory by IP address
Ryan Boudreaux explains how to set up an .htaccess file that will limit access to your web directory based on IP address. He also explains the pros and cons of using this method.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 22, 2012 6:00am | Latest comment by benb@...
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Linux and Open Source
Scuba dive with FOSS? There's an app for that
Looking to try a new summer activity? Marco Fioretti highlights some open source software that helps scuba divers keep track of their vital dive data.
Posted by Marco Fioretti | May 22, 2012 6:00am
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10 Things
10 things you should do when moving to online collaborative project management
Online collaborative project management solves many traditional PM problems -- but it can also introduce a few of its own.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 22, 2012 5:27am | Latest comment by stevealec247
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Girt by Code
Android browser showdown
The menagerie of Android browsers go head-to-head in this review featuring Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and more.
Posted by Chris Duckett | May 21, 2012 10:23pm | Latest comment by beaverusiv
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Five Apps
Five apps to help keep your photo collections under control
It's easy to quickly lose yourself in an avalanche of digital images. Here are a few tools to help get things organized.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2012 4:50pm | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Keep your tablet screens clean with this handy DIY method
Jack Wallen shows you how to help prevent less fingerprints, smears, and smudges on your tablet screen.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2012 2:35pm | Latest comment by ThePickle
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IT Leadership
Does ERP still make sense in 2012?
As you stare down the barrel of costly upgrades and continued maintenance, you might legitimately wonder if ERP still matters at this point.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 21, 2012 2:01pm | Latest comment by rhonin
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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 justaSeeker
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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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10 Things
10 command-line tools that refuse to die
Despite the abundance of GUIs, the command line still offers more power, flexibility, and control for certain tasks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 20, 2012 10:50am | Latest comment by mddrcefish@...
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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 Justin James
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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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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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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 binnbl
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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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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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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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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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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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Career Management
Using Facebook's Like button does not fall under 'protected speech'
A judge rules that Facebook's Like button is not "protected speech."
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 15, 2012 7:51am | Latest comment by Charles Bundy
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