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Jody Gilbert
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Jody Gilbert
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10 ways to reduce security headaches in a BYOD world
Security is a huge concern when it comes to BYOD. Here are several steps you can take to protect your network and keep your organization's data safe.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 11, 2013, 1:12 PM PST | Latest comment by wdewey@...
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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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10 things to consider when choosing an MDM solution
The MDM solution market is getting noisy. Here are 10 considerations to help you find the right mobile device management tools for your BYOD initiative.
Posted by Will Kelly | February 7, 2013, 9:18 AM PST
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10 steps to creating a custom list for sorting in Excel
When you need to implement a special sort order that Excel can't accommodate, use this trick to set up a custom sort.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 6, 2013, 1:18 PM PST | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 things to do with old computing equipment
When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, IT must either dispose of it or find it a new home. Here are several good ways to handle the situation.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | February 5, 2013, 8:11 AM PST | Latest comment by Worth2Cents
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10 things you can do to keep your Millennials on board
Millennials have different expectations from previous generations -- and that requires some flexible management strategies if you want them to stick around.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 1, 2013, 5:12 AM PST | Latest comment by grh@...
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10 things you should know about providing IT support to remote locations
If you support remote sites, this list will help you anticipate and deal with some of the complexities and specialized requirements.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | January 31, 2013, 9:18 AM PST | Latest comment by noxigen
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10 ways to make the Internet of Things pay off
There's been a lot of talk lately about the Internet of Things, but what practical benefits does it offer your business? Here are some technologies worth a look.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | January 23, 2013, 7:16 AM PST | Latest comment by Francois Vaille
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The first 10 steps you should take when deploying Windows Server 2012
This illustrated walk-through explains the first 10 things you should do when rolling out Windows Server 2012.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 20, 2013, 7:40 AM PST | Latest comment by thuansoldier
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10 reasons your SMB should be considering M2M technologies
M2M promises to open the door to business opportunities that have traditionally been out of reach for many small businesses.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 16, 2013, 11:42 AM PST | Latest comment by info@...
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10+ tips for working with Excel's Subtotal feature
Excel's Subtotal feature can save you tons of time, especially if you know a few efficiency tricks.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 14, 2013, 7:46 AM PST | Latest comment by jbenton@...
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10 things you should know about The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things appears to be moving from futurist speculation to reality. Here's a look at what it is, how it's being used, and what business value it may hold.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 10, 2013, 7:14 AM PST | Latest comment by pgit
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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 things to consider when you outsource IT
Some IT organizations are reverting to an 'in-sourcing' model because outsourcing hasn't met their needs. Here's a look at both sides of the equation.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | January 4, 2013, 4:58 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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The 10 hottest 10 Things lists of 2012
Favorite posts this year included several IT career topics, along with Windows 7 speed tips, HTML5 tags, development project mistakes, and cross-platform tools.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | December 31, 2012, 5:04 AM PST
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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 reasons NOT to block social networking at work
Jack Wallen says employees should have access to social networking sites at work. Do you agree with his reasoning?
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 26, 2012, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by PGS-AU
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10 signs that you aren't cut out for IT
IT pros often complain about the downsides of their jobs. But what if you really AREN'T meant for an IT career?
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 21, 2012, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by discreteness4me
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10 gifts for the open source fans on your list
If you get stumped in your quest to find perfect presents for open source lovers, here are some great possibilities.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 17, 2012, 10:36 AM PST | Latest comment by Charles Bundy
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10 skills for developers to focus on in 2013
Development trends that began to emerge in 2012 are picking up steam. Here's a look at the must-know technologies for the year ahead.
Posted by Justin James | December 16, 2012, 6:21 AM PST | Latest comment by danieljack
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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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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 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 Jeff_D_Programmer
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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 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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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+ 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 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 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 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+ 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 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@...
