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Jody Gilbert
TechRepublic Staff
Jody Gilbert
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10 ways for IT to survive a merger
Consolidating staff and system platforms during a merger is a highly charged and complex undertaking -- and IT is right in the thick of it. Here's what you should know going in.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 29, 2012, 5:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by Dyalect
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10 things you should know about working with technical writers
Good technical writers can be an asset to your team, but only if you know how to take advantage of their perspective and insights.
Posted by Will Kelly | October 26, 2012, 5:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by dltkkennedy@...
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10 ways to minimize the pain of killing a project
Pulling the plug on a doomed project is never fun, but you can soften the impact by following a few best practices.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 24, 2012, 5:51 AM PDT
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10 reasons Windows 8 will be painful for developers
If you plan to develop Windows 8 native apps, be prepared for some hurdles. Justin James looks at some of the biggest problems you're likely to face.
Posted by Justin James | October 24, 2012, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by leifur
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10 IT relics I really miss
Do you remember the days of BBSes and shareware subscriptions, magazines full of BASIC code for your CoCo, and true desktop cases? Take a techie stroll down memory lane.
Posted by Brien Posey | October 22, 2012, 4:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by Garden Gnome
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10 reasons why Ubuntu 12.10 desktop blows away Windows 8
Ubuntu 12.10 has arrived, and Windows 8 is just around the corner. Jack Wallen says there's no contest between the two.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 19, 2012, 4:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by lawks
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10 steps to creating a scrolling Excel chart
When you have too many data points to display in a dashboard chart, add a scroll bar so users can still view all the data.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 16, 2012, 6:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by itware2008@...
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10 things to love and hate about Microsoft Office 2013
Office 2013 has just reached RTM, but Deb Shinder has been working with it for quite a while. Here's her rundown of the pros and cons.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 15, 2012, 5:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by Erwin.Craps@...
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10 signs your TARDIS is stuck in the past with your IT
If you let your technology fall behind, you might have a tough time catching up. Jack Wallen explains why outdated IT can hurt your business.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 12, 2012, 11:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by LedLincoln
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10 steps to adding a dependent list control to an Excel sheet
Here's a timesaving way to create a list that changes depending on the user's selections.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 10, 2012, 2:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by MommaTRex
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10 things you can do to improve network and PC security
Securing your network and PCs is a never-ending battle. Here are some effective strategies to add to your arsenal.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 8, 2012, 6:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickP2012
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10 obscure Linux apps you should know about
The diversity of Linux apps can be a bit overwhelming -- and it's easy to overlook some of the smaller gems out there. Here are a few useful apps you may not have heard of.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 3, 2012, 5:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by Brainstorms
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10 things deploying Microsoft Office can teach you
You can learn a lot from deploying Microsoft Office -- like how end users really work and how deeply entrenched Office is in your business.
Posted by Will Kelly | October 1, 2012, 10:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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10 things you should do when building a new PC
Building a custom system lets you tailor the components to meet your needs, while holding down the costs. Here are a few things to consider before you get started.
Posted by Brien Posey | October 1, 2012, 5:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by JSerrago@...
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10 tips for testing apps for the real world
Today's apps are being used in situations and environments that traditional testing methods never anticipated.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | September 27, 2012, 2:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by MobileAppTesting
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10 virtual appliances that can simplify your job
If you've never worked with virtual appliances, you owe it to yourself to check them out. Here are 10 good ones that will give you an idea of what they can do for you.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 27, 2012, 10:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by atmail
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10 tips for speeding up Outlook
Does Outlook's pokey performance have you gnashing your teeth with frustration? Try these simple fixes to give it a kick in the pants.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 22, 2012, 11:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by alexisgarcia72@...
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10 social media methodologies that are changing how IT works
Social-style communications have created a variety of ways for IT to manage projects, collaborate in real time, and work through problems.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | September 20, 2012, 7:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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10 tips for summarizing Excel data
Move beyond the basics of sums and averages. These tips open up all kinds of opportunities for working with spreadsheet data.
Posted by Susan Harkins | September 17, 2012, 10:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 cross-platform tools that can make your job easier
With mixed-platform environments on the rise, you need tools that can handle whatever systems you're supporting. Here are 10 invaluable cross-platform applications.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 17, 2012, 5:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by russelleeadams
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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 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 peterlonz
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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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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
