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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 develop customer self-sufficiency

    Helping your customers become more technically capable frees you up to spend more time giving them higher-value services -- which could ultimately benefit your career. Calvin Sun offers some...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | May 14, 2008, 2:43 PM PDT

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    Cut down on Linux command-line typing with these 10 handy bash aliases

    The Linux desktop may have come a long way, but there are still times when you'll need to use the command line. Luckily, you don't have to type the same commands over and over. Jack Wallen shares...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2008, 11:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by f18sim@...

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    10 things you should look for in an in-house eDiscovery solution

    Outsourcing eDiscovery to litigation services firms makes sense if you don't have much data or rarely face litigation, but it may not make good financial sense for larger organizations. If you're...

    Posted by TechRepublic | May 8, 2008, 2:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by benjaminwright

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    10 early signs that someone will make a great leader

    It's important to identify individuals who have leadership potential so that you can help them step into that role when they're ready. Here are some behaviors and qualities that may indicate you...

    Posted by Bill Stronge | May 8, 2008, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by mdhealy@...

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    10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot

    If your computer powers up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have some troubleshooting ahead of you. Here's a look at the likely culprits and what you can do to...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 6, 2008, 12:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by andrew232006

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    10 ways to make your VoIP rollout easier

    VoIP can potentially save your company money and provide your users with convenience features. But making the switch can be a little scary. Deb Shinder offers some recommendations that can help...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | May 6, 2008, 6:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by hostedVoIPfan

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    10 reasons your star programmer may be looking to leave

    Finding and hiring topnotch programmer talent can be time-consuming -- from reading resumes to interviewing candidates to making sure the ones you like don't decide to accept someone else's offer....

    Posted by Justin James | May 1, 2008, 11:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by erniegs

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    10 ways to deal with an unhappy employee

    Most of your team members probably like to do a good job at work, and having a sense of accomplishment is one of the keys to being happy. But as a leader, you will sometimes have to deal with...

    Posted by Bill Stronge | April 30, 2008, 10:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by diman75

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    10+ tips for using Word's Track Changes feature for collaborative editing

    Word's Track Changes feature simplifies the process of editing and reviewing documents -- if you know how to use it effectively. Susan Harkins shares some of the tricks she's discovered from using...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | April 30, 2008, 9:55 AM PDT

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    10+ dangerous species of help desk callers

    Support techs are well aware that end users come in all shapes and sizes. And thanks to IT pro Jeff Dray, they can now be classified. See if this list of user species matches up with the folks who...

    Posted by Jeff Dray | April 25, 2008, 9:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by lord_beavis

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    10 ways to sell corporate on Linux

    If you've decided that migrating to Linux is the best move for your organization -- but senior management isn't convinced -- check out these 10 persuasive points to help make your case.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | April 24, 2008, 11:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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    10+ useless interview questions... and what you should ask instead

    Interview prep guides are full of recommended 'tough' questions, but a lot of them are a complete waste of time. Here's a list of questions to avoid and some better ways to elicit useful information.

    Posted by Erik Eckel | April 23, 2008, 12:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by Oz_Media

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    10 reasons to turn your Access applications into Web-based applications

    When an Access database outgrows its original purpose, you face applying band-aid technology or upgrading to a more powerful database system. But before you toss Access out the window and start...

    Posted by Susan Harkins and Drew Wutka | April 23, 2008, 11:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ray_Walsh01@...

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    10 items for your disaster recovery wish list

    We all have to address disaster recovery at various levels, but we typically must apply the technology to fit rigid parameters -- such as less cost or functionality -- instead of being able to do...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | April 16, 2008, 9:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by B9Girl

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    10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

    Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. Jack Wallen explains how to sidestep some of the typical installation problems he's...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | April 14, 2008, 12:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by wolftalamasca

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    10 ways to handle disagreements effectively

    Disagreements at work come with the territory -- but they aren't necessarily a bad thing. Handled properly, disagreements often can lead to productive gains and unexpected solutions. Calvin Sun...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | April 14, 2008, 10:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by bill.andersen@...

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    10+ dumb business decisions that can take a company down

    Hubris, big egos, poor foresight, and lack of humanity kill great companies -- small and large -- every year. We can learn from their misguided decisions, but we need to do it before more of our...

    Posted by John McKee | April 9, 2008, 12:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by masi99

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    10 Wi-Fi security tips for road warriors

    Road warriors have to be creative. Besides their normal work, they are asked to maintain an almost continuous electronic presence while away from their office or home -- and that can mean dealing...

    Posted by Michael Kassner | April 9, 2008, 9:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner

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    10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution

    Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is different from the next. Jack...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | April 9, 2008, 6:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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    Top 10 "megaregions" in the United States

    The core of the U.S. economy is made up of roughly a dozen megaregions, some of which stretch into Canada and Mexico. They produce hundreds of billions -- and sometimes trillions -- of dollars in...

    Posted by BNET | April 2, 2008, 1:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by lonnyparsons

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