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Jody Gilbert
TechRepublic Staff
Jody Gilbert
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10 things you should consider when virtualizing enterprise desktops
If you're planning to move your desktops and other assets to the cloud, make sure you keep these critical factors in mind.
Posted by Erik Frieberg | November 15, 2012, 9:08 AM PST
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10+ challenges facing the 'international' CIO
IT leaders who are responsible for international operations face some extra issues, not all of which are tech-related. Here are some of the concerns you may encounter.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | November 14, 2012, 7:19 AM PST
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10 ways to stay productive when you can't get an Internet connection
When you're stuck offline for a while, you can still get things done. Here are 10 suggestions for keeping busy until you can get back online.
Posted by Brien Posey | November 13, 2012, 4:49 AM PST | Latest comment by myangeldust
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10 roadblocks to implementing Big Data analytics
Before you jump on the Big Data bandwagon, make sure you understand exactly what you're getting into.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | November 12, 2012, 5:06 AM PST | Latest comment by JohnM_Haddad
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10 things to consider before leaving IT for the end business
If you're hoping to climb the ladder on the business side of your organization, be sure to ask yourself these questions before saying goodbye to IT.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | November 7, 2012, 1:05 PM PST
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10 steps to transferring Word form data to an Excel sheet
When you need to transfer a data record to Excel, a Word form -- and a little VBA -- makes the process a snap.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 5, 2012, 2:13 PM PST | Latest comment by Voaraghamanthar
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10 ways to help your users switch from Windows to Mac
Switching from Windows to Mac can be frustrating and confusing for even the most tech-savvy users. These tips will help ease the transition.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 5, 2012, 5:48 AM PST | Latest comment by Viktor_f
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10 mistakes you might be making with your data center
Certain common pitfalls and planning mistakes can cancel out data center benefits, like enhanced reliability and cost savings. Here's what to watch out for.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 30, 2012, 5:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by avindia@...
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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 that are hard to find (or gone altogether) in Office 2013
Is Office 2013 hiding the tools and options you rely on? Here are some features that have been reshuffled -- or removed.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 23, 2013, 6:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 signs your staff is about to mutiny
When your staff is frustrated and resentful, morale and productivity can take a big hit. Knowing how to spot the signs may help you preempt a full-scale rebellion.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 7, 2013, 5:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by dvs2rockin
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10 highly valued soft skills for IT pros
Today's IT pro needs both technical expertise and soft skills -- that's nothing new. But the scope of those in-demand soft skills just keeps growing.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 31, 2013, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 things that are missing from Outlook 2013
Microsoft removed quite a few tools and features from the latest version of Outlook. Do you miss them?
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 11, 2013, 4:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by bfkoker
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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 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 reasons why Kingsoft Office is better than the competition
Move over Microsoft Office and LibreOffice - there's a new suite in town.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 30, 2013, 3:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by AMusnikow
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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 CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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 reasons to stay in IT
Thinking about quitting IT? Alan Norton did -- more than once. See why he says there are 10 good reasons to hang in there.
Posted by Alan Norton | July 1, 2011, 1:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by cynwyant
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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 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 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 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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10 Chrome tricks to improve your browsing experience
No hacks, no registry tweaks, no add-ons: Just an arsenal of built-in tricks to make Chrome do your bidding.
Posted by Scott Matteson | February 11, 2013, 5:01 AM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 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 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
