10 Things

Archive: 07-2012

• 10 reasons I want a Windows Phone 8 device

  If you’ve been reluctant to embrace a Windows Phone because of its shortcomings, this list of Windows Phone 8 improvements might sway you.

  Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 30, 2012, 2:36 PM PDT

• 10 highly valued soft skills for IT pros

  Today’s IT pro needs both technical expertise and soft skills — that’s nothing new. But the scope of those in-demand soft skills just keeps growing.

  Posted by Mary Shacklett | July 29, 2012, 11:05 AM PDT

• 10 ways to stretch your small business IT budget

  You can protect your budget and help safeguard your job by implementing some cost-cutting measures.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 26, 2012, 1:39 PM PDT

• 10 things to consider when creating policies

  Policies can help keep an organization running smoothly — but only if they’re clearly defined, carefully written, and have a legitimate purpose.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | July 24, 2012, 11:09 AM PDT

• 10 predictions for Windows 8, revisited

  Before the details emerged on what to expect from Windows 8, Brien Posey went out on a limb with his predictions. Here’s a look at how he did. (Hint: Not so good.)

  Posted by Brien Posey | July 23, 2012, 5:00 AM PDT

• 10 reasons you might need a chief cloud officer

  Capitalizing on the benefits of the cloud — while managing its many challenges — may require a specialized job role. Here’s a look at what a CCO could do for your organization.

  Posted by Kate Brew | July 18, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT

• 10 Excel defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want

  You don’t have to adjust every Excel workbook to meet your needs. By changing a few settings, you can make all your workbooks automatically conform to your preferences.

  Posted by Susan Harkins | July 18, 2012, 8:13 AM PDT

• 10 things I've learned from using Windows

  Longtime Linux user Jack Wallen shares a few Windows-inspired revelations.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 17, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT

• 10 ways to speed up Windows 7

  You don’t have to live with a Windows 7 machine that’s becoming unbearably slow. Here are 10 basic steps that will optimize system performance.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | July 16, 2012, 5:26 AM PDT

• 10 ways to optimize business analytics in your organization

  Business analytics enables companies to make better decisions and become more competitive — but only if it’s approached the right way.

  Posted by Mary Shacklett | July 12, 2012, 9:39 AM PDT