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Jody Gilbert
TechRepublic Staff
Jody Gilbert
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10 powerful ways to use Excel's paste features
Excel's Paste and Paste Special commands harbor a multitude of useful options. Use them to do everything from transposing data to copying Validation rules.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 12, 2011, 12:19 PM PST | Latest comment by mary@...
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10 technologies that are just plain broken
Certain systems, software, and technologies simply don't work very well. In fact, some are barely usable. See if your biggest annoyances made this list.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 10, 2011, 8:06 AM PST | Latest comment by JAWoodward
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10 things that can go wrong with your data recovery plan
Your data recovery plan may seem ironclad, but don't count on it. Justin James has learned the hard way that there are many possible points of failure.
Posted by Justin James | December 7, 2011, 9:12 AM PST | Latest comment by pgit
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10 tips for dealing with workplace gossip
Gossip is often sparked by organizational problems or a poor management style. These practical solutions can help keep things from getting out of hand.
Posted by Calvin Sun | December 7, 2011, 5:29 AM PST
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10 things you should do before disaster strikes
Organizations that aren't prepared when disaster hits may never get back on their feet. Take these steps to minimize losses and make a quicker recovery.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 6, 2011, 10:21 AM PST | Latest comment by Joanne Lowery
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10 ways IT pros approach a problem
Forget the fancy problem-solving methodologies you learned in school. Here's how IT pros solve problems in the real world.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 1, 2011, 12:04 PM PST | Latest comment by tommy@...
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10 things Mandriva is doing right for Linux
The latest release of Mandriva has moved this distribution to the front of the pack. Jack Wallen explains why.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 1, 2011, 6:26 AM PST | Latest comment by Sphincter_Muscle
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10 Things Call for Feedback: What's your most memorable holiday-busting IT crisis?
For many IT pros, time off is hard to come by -- and it's often ruined by work emergencies. Share your worst (or most ridiculous) vacation experience.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 30, 2011, 8:08 AM PST | Latest comment by jpnagle59
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10 ways to destroy your reputation
If you aren't careful about protecting your reputation, you may find yourself doing damage control for the rest of your career.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 29, 2011, 12:05 PM PST | Latest comment by Dylan Teo
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10 steps for transforming desktops to universal clients for the cloud
If you're developing a strategy to transform your desktops and applications into universal clients, this roadmap will save you a lot of frustration.
Posted by Jeanne Morain | November 28, 2011, 3:03 PM PST | Latest comment by IT Support23
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10 things to love about Windows 8
After spending a couple of months kicking the tires on the Windows 8 Developer Preview, Justin James can cite a number of promising features and positive changes.
Posted by Justin James | November 27, 2011, 7:51 AM PST | Latest comment by BIG "L" LAZLO
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10 essential LibreOffice Writer tricks
LibreOffice Writer offers a ton of timesaving features that a lot of users don't know about. Here are 10 cool tips that can speed your work.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 24, 2011, 7:07 AM PST | Latest comment by P.F. Bruns
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10 ways to combat the threat of mobile malware
Mobile malware is on the rise, but user awareness is lagging behind. These preventive measures can help safeguard mobile devices.
Posted by Ben Conner | November 23, 2011, 2:54 PM PST | Latest comment by IT Pixie
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The 10 most important things to teach your Excel users
You can help new Excel users become more productive and self-reliant if you explain these core concepts, efficiency tricks, and essential features.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 23, 2011, 7:57 AM PST | Latest comment by Suresh Mukhi
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10 drawbacks to working in IT
People who are trying to break into IT don't always know what they're getting into. This list paints a realistic picture of what may lie ahead.
Posted by Brien Posey | November 22, 2011, 1:21 PM PST | Latest comment by Darrell.Kirby
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10 things Android does really well
Android may have some room for improvement. But as Justin James points out, it also has some significant things going for it.
Posted by Justin James | November 21, 2011, 12:59 PM PST | Latest comment by SBMobile
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10 ways to improve Excel performance
You don't have to live with sluggish workbooks. Try these tricks for a noticeable boost in performance.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 18, 2011, 6:51 AM PST | Latest comment by Rob-dawg!
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10 steps for dealing with criticism
Criticism can be tough to handle, especially for analytically inclined IT pros. Alan Norton offers some advice for weathering critical remarks.
Posted by Alan Norton | November 16, 2011, 1:05 PM PST | Latest comment by Alan Norton
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10 things you shouldn't do when running network cable
Improperly installed cabling can cripple network performance, create maintenance headaches, and lead to hidden costs. Here's where things can go wrong.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 16, 2011, 10:37 AM PST | Latest comment by peterlamonica
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10 ways to stay focused on the task at hand
If you're forever falling behind on your work because you cave in to distractions, see if a few of these tricks can help you stay on track.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 14, 2011, 3:40 PM PST | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 stupid things people do in their data centers
Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 25, 2013, 7:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by christajoe
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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 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux
Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013, 8:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by Brainstorms
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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 | Latest comment by sightsandsounds
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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 NickNielsen
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10 cool ways to use Excel's conditional formatting feature
Excel's conditional formatting feature can do a whole lot more than many people realize. Susan Harkins runs through 10 practical ways to put this tool to work.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 11, 2012, 2:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by EleanorSugden
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10+ ways to recover a corrupted Word document
Few computer experiences are worse than having a Word document blow up on you. But before you resign yourself to losing the document contents, check out these techniques for salvaging your text.
Posted by Brien Posey | August 17, 2009, 2:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by techrepublic2013
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10 things to try when applications won't work with Windows 8
If you have problems getting an app to run on Windows 8, all's not lost. One of these strategies or workarounds may get the application running.
Posted by Brien Posey | January 6, 2013, 5:42 AM PST | Latest comment by Snak
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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 | Latest comment by zaidmark
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10 Windows 7 commands every administrator should know
The command line is often the best place to resolve Windows 7 desktop problems. These basic commands will help speed your troubleshooting tasks.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 27, 2012, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by bertleen
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10 PowerShell commands every Windows admin should know
PowerShell combines the speed of the command line with the flexibility of a scripting language, making it a valuable Windows administration tool. Here are a few basic commands you'll want to master.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 13, 2010, 6:22 AM PST | Latest comment by jcwfbi
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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 | Latest comment by tolusameri@...
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10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes
If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.
Posted by Guest contributor | May 1, 2013, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by delroekid
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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 | Latest comment by jadkaizen@...
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10 tips for dealing with difficult people
Some people are just plain hard to get along with. But you don't have to let them get under your skin. Calvin Sun offers advice for surviving your encounters with vexing customers and colleagues.
Posted by Calvin Sun | February 10, 2011, 7:32 AM PST | Latest comment by garygoosby@...
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10+ ways to be more productive
If you often reach the end of the day and wonder why you got so little done, it may be time evaluate your working style. Alan Norton offers 11 productivity boosters that can help get your days...
Posted by Alan Norton | September 8, 2010, 9:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobijub
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10 steps to setting up page numbering in Word sections
If you've ever been outfoxed by Word's page numbering options in a multiple-section document, here's good news: Controlling how the pages in each section are numbered is actually pretty easy....
Posted by Susan Harkins | September 23, 2010, 9:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by Vigs
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10 Linux rescue tools for recovering Linux, Windows, or Mac machines
When you're dealing with a system that won't boot, you need a robust and dependable recovery tool. Here are a few Linux tools that might save the day.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 14, 2010, 8:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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10 best practices for successful project management
The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you plan the...
Posted by Tom Mochal | July 23, 2009, 2:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by TerenceNoah
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10 tips for making greener PC purchases and upgrades
Whether you're buying a new machine or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you make the most eco-friendly choices.
Posted by Katherine Murray | April 19, 2013, 10:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by wdewey@...
