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10 ways to make the Office Ribbon your friend (kind of)

If you're one of the multitude of Office Ribbon-haters, these tips may help improve your relationship. Maybe.

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10+ people who have had a positive impact on TR members

In our latest Call for Feedback, we asked for stories about those who have helped you in your career. Turns out there's a lot of positive influence in IT.

Posted by Scott Lowe | February 21, 2012, 11:48 AM PST | Latest comment by GSG
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10 ways tech can boost sales for SMBs

SMBs that are smart about leveraging technology can see impressive sales increases. Here are some ways to use your IT resources to accomplish great things.

Posted by Justin James | February 17, 2012, 2:15 PM PST | Latest comment by jlanus_z
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10 myths of BYOD in the enterprise

The consumerization of IT is upon us -- dragging numerous misconceptions in its wake. See how some recent reports have debunked a few common myths about BYOD.

Posted by Gina Smith | February 16, 2012, 1:50 PM PST | Latest comment by zielinir
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10 things you should know about sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is a workplace reality that requires managers to be vigilant and well informed. Here are some key issues every manager needs to be aware of.

Posted by Calvin Sun | February 15, 2012, 9:18 AM PST | Latest comment by OurITLady

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Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security

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IBM and SAP: Delivering Enterprise Solutions

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10 reasons why I (mostly) love my end users

No need to send your users a Valentine -- but it never hurts to remember the upsides of supporting them.

Posted by Jack Wallen | February 13, 2012, 4:36 PM PST | Latest comment by ivoyhip@...
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The 10 most important things to teach your Outlook users

Outlook is complex enough to confuse your users and create support headaches. These basic concepts will give them a better grasp of how things work.

Posted by Susan Harkins | February 11, 2012, 8:25 AM PST | Latest comment by alexisgarcia72@...
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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, 12:58 PM PST | Latest comment by Ken Wolf
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10 simple tips for brand new Android tablet users

Android tablet newbies (whether that's you, your dad, or your users) will find these tips helpful in getting acclimated to their new device.

Posted by Brien Posey | February 7, 2012, 12:51 PM PST | Latest comment by amoore@...
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10 things you have to know to be computer literate

Many of your users are coasting along without adequate computer knowledge. Help them close the gap by sharing this list of essential skills.

Posted by Justin James | February 6, 2012, 1:46 PM PST | Latest comment by dogknees
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10 Things Call for Feedback: Who is the best person you ever worked with?

Have you ever worked with someone who had a major positive impact on your life, your job, and/or your outlook? Share your story with the rest of us.

Posted by Scott Lowe | February 6, 2012, 11:30 AM PST | Latest comment by llmccabe
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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, 6:58 AM PST | Latest comment by serendipiti27@...
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10 warning signs that your IT landscape needs to change

Is your shop burdened with old hardware, expired support contracts, an arthritic network, and pre-Columbian software? Sooner or later, something's gotta give.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 31, 2012, 1:17 PM PST | Latest comment by suncatTR
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10 Internet access tips for travelers

It may seem like Internet access is available everywhere. But when you travel, you may hit limitations, inflated charges, and various connectivity gotchas.

Posted by Brien Posey | January 31, 2012, 8:31 AM PST | Latest comment by klaasf
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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, 8:46 AM PST | Latest comment by luelmo
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10 problems with outsourcing IT

Outsourcing your IT functions may appear to make good sense, but beware of certain side effects that could negate the benefits.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 26, 2012, 12:15 PM PST | Latest comment by TPS2012
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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, 11:12 AM PST | Latest comment by shashank.sriva
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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, 10:57 AM PST | Latest comment by apotheon
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The 10 dumbest tech predictions for 2012

We may not know exactly what's going to happen in the tech world this year -- but a lot of you have strong opinions about what WON'T be happening.

Posted by Scott Lowe | January 20, 2012, 10:50 AM PST | Latest comment by chdchan@...
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10 ways to stall out your IT career

If you really want to see your IT career take off, make sure you don't get derailed by these common mistakes.

Posted by Justin James | January 19, 2012, 11:01 AM PST | Latest comment by tpg@...
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10 reasons why desktop computers will give way to Web apps and mobile devices

Consumers are turning away from traditional desktop systems -- and now it appears businesses are following suit.

Posted by Justin James | January 18, 2012, 2:51 PM PST | Latest comment by Palmetto_CharlieSpencer

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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, 9:12 AM PDT
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The 10 most important things to teach your Outlook users

Outlook is complex enough to confuse your users and create support headaches. These basic concepts will give them a better grasp of how things work.

Posted by Susan Harkins | February 11, 2012, 8:25 AM PST | Latest comment by alexisgarcia72@...
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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, 8:46 AM PST | Latest comment by luelmo
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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, 6:58 AM PST | Latest comment by serendipiti27@...

Webcasts

Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security

For better patch security, you'll need to take some precautions and know how to react when the time comes. For help with that, check out this live webcast from TechRepublic.

From: Sophos
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White Papers

IBM and SAP: Delivering Enterprise Solutions

Check out this white paper to learn how SAP and IBM, working together, can offer significant advantages to the alternatives out there, and give your business the computing it deserves.

From: IBM
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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, 11:12 AM PST | Latest comment by shashank.sriva
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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, 10:57 AM PST | Latest comment by apotheon
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10 things you have to know to be computer literate

Many of your users are coasting along without adequate computer knowledge. Help them close the gap by sharing this list of essential skills.

Posted by Justin James | February 6, 2012, 1:46 PM PST | Latest comment by dogknees
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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, 11:07 AM PST | Latest comment by Saadrooking
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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, 8:34 AM PST | Latest comment by AlemAdam
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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, 12:58 PM PST | Latest comment by Ken Wolf
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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, 9:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by johnywhy@...
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10 tweaks to make Windows 7 even better

Windows 7 appears to be a crowd pleaser among the IT pros who have been kicking its beta tires -- including Deb Shinder. But even though she's very impressed with the new OS, she's already...

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 9, 2009, 9:53 AM PDT
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10 things Android phones do better than the iPhone

Jack Wallen has jumped on the Android bandwagon in a big way. Find out which features won him over.

Posted by Jack Wallen | November 3, 2009, 12:05 PM PST | Latest comment by ravenmage64
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10 Internet access tips for travelers

It may seem like Internet access is available everywhere. But when you travel, you may hit limitations, inflated charges, and various connectivity gotchas.

Posted by Brien Posey | January 31, 2012, 8:31 AM PST | Latest comment by klaasf
45

The 10 dumbest tech predictions for 2012

We may not know exactly what's going to happen in the tech world this year -- but a lot of you have strong opinions about what WON'T be happening.

Posted by Scott Lowe | January 20, 2012, 10:50 AM PST | Latest comment by chdchan@...
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The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets

Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | November 21, 2008, 9:22 AM PST | Latest comment by serge@...
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10 things you should know about sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is a workplace reality that requires managers to be vigilant and well informed. Here are some key issues every manager needs to be aware of.

Posted by Calvin Sun | February 15, 2012, 9:18 AM PST | Latest comment by OurITLady
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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.

Posted by Greg Shultz | August 5, 2009, 10:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by AlemAdam
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10 ways to stall out your IT career

If you really want to see your IT career take off, make sure you don't get derailed by these common mistakes.

Posted by Justin James | January 19, 2012, 11:01 AM PST | Latest comment by tpg@...
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10 things you should know about NoSQL databases

The relational database model has prevailed for decades, but a new type of database -- known as NoSQL -- is gaining attention in the enterprise. Here's an overview of its pros and cons.

Posted by Guy Harrison | August 26, 2010, 8:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by nosql.io

Webcasts

Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security

For better patch security, you'll need to take some precautions and know how to react when the time comes. For help with that, check out this live webcast from TechRepublic.

From: Sophos
Register Now
White Papers

IBM and SAP: Delivering Enterprise Solutions

Check out this white paper to learn how SAP and IBM, working together, can offer significant advantages to the alternatives out there, and give your business the computing it deserves.

From: IBM
Read more