10 Things

Archive: 09-2011

• 10 ways to diagnose ailing PCs: Step by step

  Taking a systematic approach to troubleshooting PC issues will save you time and frustration and get your clients back to work more quickly.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | September 30, 2011, 9:10 AM PDT

• 10 open source projects that could really use a donation

  Even a small donation can go a long way toward providing support for these deserving open source projects.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | September 29, 2011, 1:12 PM PDT

• 10 ways to keep Excel from biting you in the butt

  Little decisions you make when you first build a worksheet can lead to big problems down the road. Here are some things to watch out for.

  Posted by Susan Harkins | September 29, 2011, 7:33 AM PDT

• 10 ways Microsoft can make Windows 8 a game changer

  Now that we’ve had a chance to see some of the things Windows 8 can do, let’s talk about a few of the things it SHOULD do.

  Posted by Justin James | September 23, 2011, 7:22 AM PDT

• 10 obsolete technologies that are still useful

  Before you retire that camcorder and cancel your landline service, see why Brien Posey thinks some vintage tech is worth hanging onto.

  Posted by Brien Posey | September 22, 2011, 8:56 AM PDT

• 10 questions to determine whether an employee can work from home

  Before letting staff members telecommute, consider the answers to these questions about you, your department, and your employees.

  Posted by Susan Harkins | September 21, 2011, 1:31 PM PDT

• 10 things you can do to ensure good vendor relationships

  Your projects will go more smoothly if you get along with your vendors — and part of the responsibility for a healthy vendor relationship lies with you.

  Posted by Justin James | September 20, 2011, 12:03 PM PDT

• 10 things you should know about your clients (but probably don't)

  Your client relationships will be stronger if you know a thing or two — or 10 — about their needs, preferences, and the business itself.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | September 16, 2011, 2:53 PM PDT

• 10 things I don't miss about traditional employment

  Giving up a regular job in favor of self-employment can be quite satisfying — especially when you look back at all the things you no longer have to deal with.

  Posted by Susan Harkins | September 14, 2011, 12:49 PM PDT

• 10 things foreign national workers need to know

  These tips and caveats will help foreign national workers in the United States avoid petition pitfalls and status issues.

  Posted by Calvin Sun | September 13, 2011, 3:04 PM PDT