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Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

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Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert
Jody Gilbert has been writing and editing technical articles for the past 20 years, including a stint with The Cobb Group/ZD Journals. In 1998, she won Ziff-Davis' Chairman's Circle Award for Editorial Excellence for her work as author of several Microsoft Office how-to publications.
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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 Owen Glendower

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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 advanced formatting tricks for Excel users

    Your worksheets will be more polished and easy to read if you learn a few sophisticated formatting techniques.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | March 7, 2013, 12:28 PM PST | Latest comment by cmenkiti@...

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    10 ways to present yourself more professionally

    Whether you're delivering a speech, running a meeting, or interviewing for a job, these tried-and-true tricks can make you come across as confident and professional.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 6, 2013, 10:54 AM PST | Latest comment by n2add@...

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    10 keys to a winning SaaS relationship

    To get the most benefit from a SaaS deployment, you need to be informed and proactive in your vendor relationship.

    Posted by Mary Shacklett | March 5, 2013, 1:04 PM PST | Latest comment by frank.bruno@...

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    10 underused Office features

    Microsoft Office is so feature-packed, most users barely scratch the surface of its functionality. See if you're using Office apps to their full potential.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | February 28, 2013, 1:56 PM PST | Latest comment by NickNielsen

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    10 considerations for BYOD cost/benefit analysis

    Determining the potential savings of a BYOD program requires a careful cost/benefit analysis. Here are 10 concerns to help guide the process.

    Posted by Will Kelly | February 28, 2013, 5:25 AM PST | Latest comment by ManoaHI

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    10 things you can do to improve your application development

    The dev landscape is changing to accommodate the demands of today's apps. These strategies will help ensure the business value of your development projects.

    Posted by Mary Shacklett | February 27, 2013, 1:13 PM PST

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    10 ways to make BYOD more appealing to users

    If your organization is keen on adopting a BYOD strategy but your users are less than enthusiastic about it, these measures may help get them on board.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 27, 2013, 7:34 AM PST | Latest comment by DesolateProphet

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    10 tips for coping with blue screen errors

    Tracking down the cause of a BSOD can be tricky. Here are some steps that may help you zero in on the problem.

    Posted by Brien Posey | February 22, 2013, 7:45 AM PST | Latest comment by hillelana

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    10 essential elements of BYOD training

    Training is a critical part of any BYOD initiative, introducing users to security and policy guidelines and allowing IT and management to set expectations.

    Posted by Will Kelly | February 21, 2013, 11:23 AM PST | Latest comment by TsarNikky

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    10+ tips for working with Word tables

    Word's table tools are fairly straightforward, but there are a few tricks to using them efficiently.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | February 12, 2013, 11:14 AM PST

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