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Jody Gilbert
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Jody Gilbert
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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 hillelana
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10 things you should do when building your Big Data strategy
Planning a Big Data initiative requires organizations to rethink their infrastructure, operating procedures, and where their IT dollars are spent. Don't overlook these key steps.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | April 22, 2013, 8:42 AM PDT
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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@...
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10 timesaving strategies for the help desk
Vague descriptions, off-the-wall requests, and ad hoc 'quick questions' can slow help desk operations to a crawl. Try these tricks to remove obstacles and speed things up.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 19, 2013, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by bluwhale
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10 things you should know about microservers
Why waste energy, space, and money on a high-end server when a low-cost microserver can handle the job? Here's a look at how microservers can benefit the data center.
Posted by Nick Heath | April 18, 2013, 10:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jeff7181@...
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10 things you should know about deploying Windows Azure VMs in a hybrid IT environment
Microsoft's Windows Azure Infrastructure Services is now generally available -- and its Virtual Network technology could be your ticket to deploying a secure hybrid cloud model.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 17, 2013, 10:36 AM PDT
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10 worst-case BYOD scenarios (and how to prevent them)
When it comes to BYOD, the best defense is a good offense. These proactive strategies will help you anticipate and avoid potential problems.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 11, 2013, 1:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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10 steps to linking PowerPoint slides
Build a little navigation into your slide shows by putting PowerPoint action buttons and links to work.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 11, 2013, 6:58 AM PDT
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10 benefits of virtualization in the data center
Data center virtualization can reduce your costs on facilities, power, cooling, and hardware, simplify administration and maintenance, and give you a greener IT profile.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 10, 2013, 10:42 AM PDT
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10+ advanced formatting tips for Word users
You can waste a lot of time trying to get a document to look right. These power user tricks will help speed your formatting chores.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 4, 2013, 1:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 things you should know about Open Compute
The Open Compute Project is breaking new ground with its goal of developing efficient, low-cost servers and data centers that follow the open source model.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 4, 2013, 12:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by stoplying
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10 things I've learned about Twitter as a late adopter
Twitter is closing in on its seventh birthday, but some people remain skeptical about its value and usefulness.
Posted by Jaime Henriquez | April 1, 2013, 1:44 PM PDT | Latest comment by Henriquez
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10 IT staff development strategies
There's little doubt that today's IT pros need ongoing training to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. But how can IT managers make that happen?
Posted by Mary Shacklett | March 28, 2013, 5:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by jeffld
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10 reasons to outsource your cloud
If you've been thinking about bringing your cloud in-house, make sure you've considered the potential downsides of that approach -- as well as some of the benefits outsourcing might offer.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 25, 2013, 9:40 AM PDT
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10 of the biggest IT sand traps
Many of the issues plaguing IT departments can be mitigated or sidestepped altogether. Here are some ways to deal with several common pitfalls.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | March 21, 2013, 2:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by 013gonzo
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10 reasons you should build your own cloud
As your reliance on cloud technologies increases, it might be time to think about bringing your cloud infrastructure in-house.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 21, 2013, 5:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by rduncan@...
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10 things to look for in a multi-function device
Don't get sidetracked by bells and whistles: Consider these basic necessities when choosing a multi-function device.
Posted by Brien Posey | March 20, 2013, 2:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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10 steps to animating clipart in PowerPoint
Clipart doesn't have to be insipid and boring. Try this cool technique to set things in motion.
Posted by Susan Harkins | March 15, 2013, 7:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jody Gilbert
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10 keys to successful patch management
In honor of Microsoft Patch Tuesday, here's a look at 10 areas IT pros need to keep an eye on to ensure a smooth patch management strategy.
Posted by Ian van Reenen | March 12, 2013, 1:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by Lawrence Garvin
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10 must-try cloud tools for business
Trying to zero in on the cloud apps that fit your needs can be time-consuming and frustrating. Here's a list to get you started in the right direction.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 11, 2013, 3:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by Scott Fratto
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10 things that are hard to find (or gone altogether) in Office 2013
Is Office 2013 hiding the tools and options you rely on? Here are some features that have been reshuffled -- or removed.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 23, 2013, 6:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 signs your staff is about to mutiny
When your staff is frustrated and resentful, morale and productivity can take a big hit. Knowing how to spot the signs may help you preempt a full-scale rebellion.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 7, 2013, 5:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by dvs2rockin
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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 | May 31, 2013, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 things that are missing from Outlook 2013
Microsoft removed quite a few tools and features from the latest version of Outlook. Do you miss them?
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 11, 2013, 4:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by bfkoker
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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 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 reasons why Kingsoft Office is better than the competition
Move over Microsoft Office and LibreOffice - there's a new suite in town.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 30, 2013, 3:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by AMusnikow
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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 CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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 reasons to stay in IT
Thinking about quitting IT? Alan Norton did -- more than once. See why he says there are 10 good reasons to hang in there.
Posted by Alan Norton | July 1, 2011, 1:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by cynwyant
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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 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 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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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 Chrome tricks to improve your browsing experience
No hacks, no registry tweaks, no add-ons: Just an arsenal of built-in tricks to make Chrome do your bidding.
Posted by Scott Matteson | February 11, 2013, 5:01 AM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems
When Outlook falters, productivity and vital business communications take a big hit. These troubleshooting measures will help you resolve problems quickly.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013, 7:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by peterlonz
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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
