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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 ways to learn new skills on the cheap

    Limited time, family demands, and travel make it tough to squeeze in the training you need, but cost doesn't have to be an obstacle. In fact, some of the least expensive training alternatives can...

    Posted by Jerry Loza | September 18, 2008, 10:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by Madsmaddad

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    10+ things you should know about rootkits

    Malware-based rootkits fuel a multibillion dollar spyware industry by stealing individual or corporate financial information. If that weren't bad enough, rootkit-based botnets generate untold...

    Posted by Michael Kassner | September 17, 2008, 12:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by laned130@...

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    10 things Linux does better than Windows

    If you tallied up the strengths and weaknesses of Linux and Windows, which OS would come out ahead? According to Jack Wallen, superiority in security, flexibility, interoperability, community, and...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 17, 2008, 10:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_

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    10 reasons why you should use the Opera browser

    Despite its low profile, Opera offers a host of features that set it apart from the browser pack. According to Jack Wallen, Opera is fast and stable -- and it contains many features other browsers...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 12, 2008, 12:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by r1zen187@...

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    10 things to love (and hate) about IE 8

    Does IE 8 offer some legitimate enhancements -- or is it just more of the same? Deb Shinder runs through several of the new IE 8 features, many of which she says are big improvements.

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | September 12, 2008, 11:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by oldbaritone

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    10 ways to establish rapport with others

    It's not always easy to connect with other people, but it's a useful skill to master -- for your personal life as well as for your professional one. Calvin Sun offers some suggestions for getting...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | September 12, 2008, 8:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by jruth@...

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    10 ways to get maximum value from a professional development class

    If your company (or you) invests in training aimed at helping you become more capable and well-rounded, it only makes sense to get everything you can out of the class. Calvin Sun offers some...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | September 4, 2008, 1:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by jmgarvin

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    10 surprising things about Windows Server 2008

    When you take a look at Windows Server 2008, you'll discover big changes -- including some legitimate improvements. Justin James outlines a few of the unexpected aspects of the new OS, both good...

    Posted by Justin James | September 4, 2008, 8:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by randy_scadden@...

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    Best of Bowers: Top 10 career management blog posts

    Few bloggers can match Toni Bowers for stirring up interesting debates, raising tough questions, bringing attention to IT employment trends, putting ridiculous ideas in their place, and giving...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | September 3, 2008, 2:51 PM PDT

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    10 tips for implementing green IT

    As the push for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices gains momentum, IT leaders are searching for ways to bring greener technologies and more environmentally responsible strategies to their...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | September 3, 2008, 11:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by RogerK99

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    10+ ways to help your users transition to Word 2007

    If you're one Word 2007 support call away from a nervous breakdown, these tips may help. Susan Harkins addresses the most common areas of confusion and offers practical advice for helping users...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | August 26, 2008, 2:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by donalcostigan

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    10 fundamental differences between Linux and Windows

    Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Jack Wallen has distilled the key differences into one list.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 26, 2008, 8:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by williamwt

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    10 things you should know about launching an IT consultancy

    There's no shortage of books on how to start your own business -- and some of them are excellent resources. But if you're preparing to launch an IT consultancy, you need more than general business...

    Posted by Erik Eckel | August 20, 2008, 12:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by oldbaritone

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    10 common security mistakes that should never be made

    There's no shortage of difficult security challenges -- so why take chances and overlook the easy stuff? Chad Perrin describes some of the worst (and all too common) security oversights he sees on...

    Posted by Chad Perrin | August 20, 2008, 9:36 AM PDT

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    10+ tips for improving problem determination and resolution

    To provide effective service for your users, you need to get to the root of their problems and figure out viable solutions -- sooner, rather than later. These pointers will help you zero in on the...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | August 18, 2008, 10:19 AM PDT

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    10+ reasons to use Access (and a few reasons not to)

    Microsoft Access may not be the king of databases, but it does offer a number of advantages over solutions like SQL Server and Oracle in certain situations. Access guru Susan Harkins counts the ways.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | August 15, 2008, 9:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by charlief@...

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    10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier

    Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 14, 2008, 9:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by ps.techrep@...

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    10 things you should know about working with an offshore team

    Every project has challenges -- and having part of your team on the other side of the world only amplifies them. But knowing what to expect when working with an offshore group will help you avoid...

    Posted by Jerry Loza | August 12, 2008, 8:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jerry L

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    10 ways to help your users enhance their online credibility

    Your users may not know how to achieve the best results from their online interactions. These pointers will introduce them to best practices and help them avoid missteps like linkjacking and...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | August 11, 2008, 11:00 AM PDT

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    10 ways to kickstart the performance of your underachievers

    Poor performers can drag down your whole team. Here are some strategies for determining the underlying issues and turning those underachievers around.

    Posted by John McKee | August 6, 2008, 2:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by z4t4

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