10 Things

Archive: 01-2012

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• The 10 most important things to teach your Access users

  Access is a powerful tool — and for many users, it’s a confusing one. This list of basic concepts will help them develop their database skills.

  Posted by Susan Harkins | January 18, 2012, 7:29 AM PST