10 Things
Get the key facts on a wide range of technologies, techniques, strategies, and skills with the help of these concise, need-to-know lists.
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10 key questions about software-defined networking
Software-defined networking promises to deliver enormous benefits, from reduced costs to more efficient network operations. Here's why SDN belongs on your network roadmap.
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10 things you should know about DMARC's battle against email fraud
Supported by email providers like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo -- and adopted by brands from Amazon to Zynga - DMARC is already protecting 60 percent of email boxes worldwide.
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10 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems
When Outlook falters, productivity and vital business communications take a big hit. These troubleshooting measures will help you resolve problems quickly.
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10 questions to help businesses assess their email systems
Email is a critical communications tool, yet some organizations don't give it the attention it needs. These questions will help you uncover oversights and develop better processes.
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10 ways to get more out of Zoho
Zoho offers applications and services for nearly every business need. See how you can get the maximum benefit from this flexible CRM solution.
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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.
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10 due diligence questions to ask before co-locating your data center
Many organizations are discovering the benefits of data center co-location. But if you don't thoroughly vet prospective co-lo vendors, you could get burned.
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10 tips for working with Word columns
One of the simplest ways to make a page more attractive and easy to read is to place the text in columns.
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10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes
If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.
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10 ways to gain valuable insights from customer feedback
Applying the right methodology for collecting and analyzing user feedback will help you improve your products and services, streamline operations, and boost customer satisfaction.
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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).
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10 things you should do when building your Big Data strategy
Planning a Big Data initiative requires organizations to rethink their infrastructure, operating procedures, and where their IT dollars are spent. Don't overlook these key steps.
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10 tips for making greener PC purchases and upgrades
Whether you're buying a new machine or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you make the most eco-friendly choices.
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10 timesaving strategies for the help desk
Vague descriptions, off-the-wall requests, and ad hoc 'quick questions' can slow help desk operations to a crawl. Try these tricks to remove obstacles and speed things up.
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10 things you should know about microservers
Why waste energy, space, and money on a high-end server when a low-cost microserver can handle the job? Here's a look at how microservers can benefit the data center.
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10 steps to creating a scrolling Excel chart
When you have too many data points to display in a dashboard chart, add a scroll bar so users can still view all the data.
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10 add-ins that make Outlook easier to use
If you can't do something in Outlook, chances are there's an add-in that can. Susan Harkins lists some handy add-ins that close a few feature gaps.
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10 curses of the analytical thinker
Being a left-brain thinker can be an asset in the IT field. But as Alan Norton observes, it's not without its shortcomings.
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10 things to love and hate about Microsoft Office 2013
Office 2013 has just reached RTM, but Deb Shinder has been working with it for quite a while. Here's her rundown of the pros and cons.
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10 tips for summarizing Excel data
Move beyond the basics of sums and averages. These tips open up all kinds of opportunities for working with spreadsheet data.
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10 cool things you can do with a USB flash drive
Your USB flash drive can do a whole lot more than just move data around. Greg Shultz introduces a variety of creative ways to put that drive to good use.
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10 tips for using OneNote to keep your good ideas from getting away
OneNote makes it easy to preserve, organize, and retrieve ideas and info you might otherwise forget or lost track of. These basic pointers will get you started.
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10 things you shouldn't do when running network cable
Improperly installed cabling can cripple network performance, create maintenance headaches, and lead to hidden costs. Here's where things can go wrong.
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10 Word defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want
Change a few key default settings in Word and you won't have to make the same tweaks over and over.
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10 obscure Excel tricks that can expedite common chores
Some Excel users waste a lot of time (and add to your support burden) because they don't know the smartest ways to work with spreadsheet data. Here are some highly useful tips that can streamline typical tasks and boost productivity.
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10 tips and tactics for dealing with conflict
A little common sense and preemptive action can defuse conflicts before they get out of hand. These tips will help you manage and resolve touchy situations.
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10 timesaving tricks for working with Outlook message templates
You can save a lot of time and effort if you use templates in Outlook -- and you can save even more time and effort if you put these template techniques to work.
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10 things you should know about moving to Office 365
If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition.
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10 Linux file managers worth checking out
If you've never given your file manager much thought, maybe it's time to look at the wide range of features offered by Linux file management tools.