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Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

TechRepublic Staff

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 questions (and answers) about Microsoft Live Mesh

    Microsoft says its new Live Mesh system will allow data and applications to follow users across multiple devices. Since the technical preview is now available, it's time to take a look at what...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | August 6, 2008, 12:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by rajimut@...

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    10 things you should know about networking two buildings

    From choosing the right physical media and conduit size to pulling cable to making long-term infrastructure decisions, networking two buildings is a challenging undertaking. These pointers will...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | August 6, 2008, 8:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by ctaylor@...

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    10 ways to make apt-get easier to use

    The apt-get package management system can trip you up, even though it's supposed to simplify your work. Here are some practical pointers to help you get around various apt-get gotchas.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 6, 2008, 7:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by lastchip

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    Can we call a truce? 10 tips for negotiating workplace conflicts

    Whether two employees are fighting or a disgruntled client is on the verge of leaving, you -- yes, you -- can step in and help solve the problem. Veteran mediator Jeffrey Krivis offers some tricks...

    Posted by Jeffrey Krivis | July 31, 2008, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by lvn

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    10 mispronunciations that make you sound stupid

    Right or wrong, people often judge you by the way you pronounce things. Say a word incorrectly and POW -- they've pegged you as a provincial, poorly educated moron. Toni Bowers offers a list of...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | July 31, 2008, 12:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by bruce@...

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    10+ tips for upsizing an Access database to SQL Server

    When the time comes to migrate your Access database to SQL Server, you could be in for a bumpy ride. These suggestions will help you sidestep problems -- or at least wrestle them into submission.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | July 31, 2008, 8:03 AM PDT

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    10 ways SMBs can cut costs (relatively painlessly) in a slow economy

    Even if your small business is holding its own, there are steps you should take to keep costs under control. Deb Shinder outlines 10 practical ways to reduce your company's expenses.

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 31, 2008, 6:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by jaytaylor5555

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    10 ways to increase the productivity of your programmers

    Developer time doesn't come cheap -- yet in some shops, maintaining developer productivity can be a struggle. Justin James discusses a number of ways to remove the obstacles that may be keeping...

    Posted by Justin James | July 30, 2008, 1:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui

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    10 things you can do to avoid problems with your Citrix upgrade

    Citrix Presentation Server and XenApp are among the best products in the application delivery space. Rick Vanover explains some of the factors to keep in mind when the time comes to upgrade your...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | July 27, 2008, 7:53 AM PDT

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    10 ways to make Linux boot faster

    On those infrequent occasions when you need to reboot Linux, you may find that the process takes longer than you'd like. Jack Wallen shares a number of tricks you can use to reduce boot times.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | July 24, 2008, 1:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by wratholix

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    10+ reasons why IT pros hate Microsoft Access (but really shouldn't)

    Microsoft Access may not be right for all situations, but it does have its place -- at least according to database expert Susan Harkins. Here's her take on some of the more common complaints she's...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | July 24, 2008, 12:44 PM PDT | Latest comment by MichaelX2012

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    10 gaffes to avoid with respect to Chinese culture

    If you're doing business in China, meeting with people from China, or planning to work there, you'll want to avoid certain missteps. Calvin Sun explains a bit about Chinese culture and provides a...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | July 24, 2008, 12:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jolly_wang

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    10 skills that can help you land an IT manager job

    Your experience and tech credentials might make you a strong candidate for an IT manager position, but the CIO may be looking for something more. Find out how playing up certain nontechnical...

    Posted by Mike Sisco | July 18, 2008, 9:43 AM PDT

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    Stay safe when you pull an all-nighter: 10 self-defense tips for techies

    IT pros may be experts at protecting their systems from attack. But working late on short sleep, preoccupied with a tricky project, they may not be ready to protect themselves. Deb Shinder calls...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 17, 2008, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by kjohnson@...

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    10 ways to improve your client relationships

    Your clients are your business -- so a key part of being successful is cultivating a healthy relationship with them. This list will help guide you as you develop and maintain the relationships...

    Posted by Kevin Eikenberry | July 11, 2008, 9:17 AM PDT

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    10+ tips for getting the best performance out of your SQL Server data types

    Using the right data type can go along way toward minimizing problems and optimizing performance. Susan Harkins offers these practical tips to help you avoid getting bogged down by inappropriate...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | July 10, 2008, 2:11 PM PDT

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    10 technologies that cybercriminals love to exploit

    Cybercriminals can go after your users in any number of ways, and the results can be devastating. Share this list with them to help them stay on their toes in this increasingly risky online world.

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 10, 2008, 6:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by astro01@...

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    10+ ways to help your help desk (and therefore yourself)

    If you're a go-to resource for your organization's help desk, you can make your job easier by making their job easier. Calvin Sun looks at some things you can do to make help desk operations go...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | July 7, 2008, 12:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen

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    10 keyboard shortcuts to improve your Linux experience

    A few simple keyboard shortcuts can make your work in Linux far more efficient. Jack Wallen runs through 10 of his favorites, for both desktop environments and window managers.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | July 2, 2008, 1:10 PM PDT

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    10+ priorities for testing critical systems

    Testing is essential to make sure that systems function as expected, but the process can be complex and overwhelming. Rick Vanover looks at some testing strategies that will help you focus on...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | June 26, 2008, 7:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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