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Archive: 03-2012

• 10+ Windows 7 services you may not need

  If you evaluate your organization’s need for certain Windows 7 services, you may find that a number of them can be safely disabled.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | March 30, 2012, 11:58 AM PDT

• 10 things you should know about data deduplication

  Deduplication is touted as one of the best ways to manage today’s explosive data growth. If you’re new to the technology, these key facts will help you get up to speed.

  Posted by Brien Posey | March 29, 2012, 1:55 PM PDT

• The 10 best IT certifications: 2012

  The certification landscape changes as swiftly as the technologies you support. Erik Eckel looks at the certs that are currently relevant and valuable to IT pros.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | March 26, 2012, 6:34 AM PDT

• 10 things to consider before going mobile-only

  Many users are abandoning their desktops and notebooks in favor of mobile devices. If you plan to go that route, be sure you can deal with this list of issues.

  Posted by Justin James | March 22, 2012, 12:27 PM PDT

• 10 Things Call for Feedback: What's the one tool you can't live without?

  Like a favorite old t-shirt you’ve worn since high school, some tools are impossible to leave behind. Tell us about the one you can’t imagine doing without.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | March 22, 2012, 6:49 AM PDT

• 10 ways for women to stay safe when traveling alone

  Women traveling by themselves need to take some extra precautions. Here are a few practical pointers to help women stay safe on those solo business trips.

  Posted by Susan Harkins | March 21, 2012, 8:23 AM PDT

• 10 big improvements in LibreOffice 3.5

  LibreOffice fans will be happy to see the latest round of enhancements. The improved features may even win over some Microsoft Office users, too.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | March 20, 2012, 8:25 AM PDT

• 10 favorite freeware tools for IT pros

  Why should you pay for software when there are so many great tools out there that don’t cost a dime? Gina Smith rounded up some winning freeware.

  Posted by Gina Smith | March 18, 2012, 4:34 PM PDT

• 10 reasons why Windows 8 may appeal to consumers

  Will Windows 8 be a hit with consumers? Maybe. Here are a few things that could win them over.

  Posted by Justin James | March 14, 2012, 11:07 AM PDT

• 10 tasks to keep your IT department productive during slow times

  When work slows down, it’s smart to catch up on back-burner tasks. You can keep your techs busy and get some necessary (but neglected) chores out of the way.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | March 12, 2012, 2:37 PM PDT