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Jody Gilbert
TechRepublic Staff
Jody Gilbert
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The industry's 10 best IT certifications
IT pros tend to have strong opinions when debating the value of professional certification -- and views become even more polarized when it comes down to a discussion of which certs are meaningful....
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 10, 2008, 12:29 PM PST | Latest comment by EmilyCarol
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10 things to look for in a domain registrar
When you start looking for a domain registrar, you may discover some surprising differences in what they offer -- or neglect to offer. Erik Eckel learned the hard way that it pays to shop around....
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 9, 2008, 8:20 AM PST | Latest comment by ranveer12
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10 ways to take the pain out of staff performance planning
Staff performance planning may not be at the top of your list of enjoyable manager tasks -- but it's one of your most important responsibilities. Calvin Sun offers some pointers that can help ease...
Posted by Calvin Sun | December 8, 2008, 3:06 PM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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10 things Linux does better than OS X
OS X is heralded for its friendliness, but according to Jack Wallen, it falls short in many other respects. Find out why he says Linux is superior in everything from flexibility to portability to...
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 8, 2008, 1:17 PM PST | Latest comment by jfreedle2@...
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Top 10 Windows XP tips of 2008
Our final Windows XP tip collection of the year offers a variety of popular techniques, such as retrieving information for multiple disk drives, using photos in the 3D Flying Objects screen saver,...
Posted by TechRepublic | December 7, 2008, 9:30 AM PST | Latest comment by nbganak@...
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10 things you should do (and not do) at your company's holiday party
The holiday party is full of opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot -- but you may also get a chance to do your career some good. Calvin Sun offers a list of party do's and don'ts to help you...
Posted by Calvin Sun | December 1, 2008, 3:17 PM PST | Latest comment by jck
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10 ways to reduce removable media headaches in Linux
If you've shied away from Linux because of the hassle of working with removable media, you may want to take another look. Thanks to automation -- and with the help of these tips -- you may find...
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 1, 2008, 2:18 PM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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10 songs that will make your IT day go faster
No matter how frustrating or boring a particular task happens to be, a good song can usually make it bearable. Rick Vanover shares some of the tunes that help get him through the day.
Posted by Rick Vanover | December 1, 2008, 12:10 PM PST | Latest comment by m.finlay@...
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10+ ways to work more effectively from home
There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but there are certain pitfalls as well. Calvin Sun has worked from home for many years, and he offers some pointers for making things go smoothly.
Posted by Calvin Sun | November 26, 2008, 8:50 AM PST | Latest comment by al.centonze@...
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10 classic clueless-user stories
Recounting the amazing antics of end users can be one of the best ways for support techs to let off a little steam and keep their sense of humor intact. Here are some member-submitted doozies.
Posted by TechRepublic | November 26, 2008, 7:50 AM PST | Latest comment by rocral
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10 commands you may want to add to the Office 2007 Quick Access Toolbar
If the Office 2007 Ribbon has you pulling your hair out, a little customization may ease the pain. Susan Harkins explains how to put your frequently needed or hard to find items on the Quick...
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 24, 2008, 4:26 PM PST | Latest comment by uptownguy98
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10 Linux replacements for iTunes
Linux offers a variety of options for those who want an alternative to iTunes. Jack Wallen looks at the available choices and the features included in each one.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 24, 2008, 6:14 AM PST | Latest comment by rcugini@...
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10+ survival tips on business travel to Beijing
If you're going to spend some time working in Beijing, your experience will be much better if you know what to expect and how to prepare. Calvin Sun is living in Beijing through the winter and he...
Posted by Calvin Sun | November 21, 2008, 2:39 PM PST
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10 answers to your questions about botnets
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to submit questions about botnets, promising to forward them to the experts at Arbor Networks. Dr. Jose Nazario volunteered to provide the...
Posted by Michael Kassner | November 21, 2008, 1:08 PM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen
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10+ ways to find out someone's e-mail address
It would be nice if you could just pull out a directory and look up the e-mail address of anyone you wanted to contact. Unfortunately, a bit more resourcefulness is required. Here's an assortment...
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 21, 2008, 11:40 AM PST
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The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets
Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | November 21, 2008, 9:22 AM PST | Latest comment by serge@...
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10 questions on business service management: A discussion with Casey Kindiger
Not quite sure what business service management entails, where it's headed, or what benefits it offers? The CEO and founder of generationE Technologies explains how BSM works, how it's evolving,...
Posted by Jeff Cerny | November 11, 2008, 8:54 AM PST | Latest comment by vm2377
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10 things to check before you start working on the help desk
If you're getting ready to jump into the help desk fray, you'll probably want to iron out a few things first. Veteran tech Jeff Dray learned this the hard way, and he shares some advice on what...
Posted by Jeff Dray | November 11, 2008, 6:58 AM PST | Latest comment by Bob_or_Fred
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10+ answers to your questions about IPv6
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to share their questions about IPv6, promising to submit them to the experts at ARIN and Command Information. Both groups graciously responded,...
Posted by Michael Kassner | November 7, 2008, 8:27 AM PST | Latest comment by ccie5000@...
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10 roles you need for ITIL configuration management
If you're serious about building an effective configuration management service, you'll need to consider who will accomplish 10 key functions. Here's a brief rundown of the essential roles that...
Posted by Larry Klosterboer | November 7, 2008, 6:16 AM PST | Latest comment by AlexEvolven
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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 SmartAceW0LF
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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 JCitizen
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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 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 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+ 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+ 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
