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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 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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    10 ways for support techs to stay healthy and safe on the job

    As winter gives way to spring, many people are struggling into work with colds and influenza, which they may pass along to co-workers -- and to you. Here are a few simple precautions that can help...

    Posted by Jeff Dray | April 2, 2008, 9:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by trohland@...

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    10 ways to prevent Access database corruption

    Nothing frustrates Access users like a corrupted database. With a little know-how, you might get lucky enough to repair the database or at least recover the data. Sometimes, a third-party product...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | April 1, 2008, 2:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by cactus@...

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    10 ways to explain things more effectively

    In the course of your work, you may sometimes need to explain technical concepts to your customers. Having them understand you is important not only for technical reasons, but also to ensure...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | April 1, 2008, 10:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by PonderousMan

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    10 ways to benchmark your Active Directory environment

    IT pro Rick Vanover offers 10 strategies for achieving accountability in your Active Directory environment. They'll help supplement your existing strategies, give you an extra dimension for...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | March 25, 2008, 10:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by bdonohue@...

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    10 non-monetary benefits to attract and retain top developers

    When recruiting developers, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that money is what brings in the best and the brightest. After all, developers tend to receive paychecks a bit beefier than...

    Posted by Justin James | March 18, 2008, 1:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by A. Markos

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    10 ways to prepare for a wireless rollout

    Rolling out a wireless LAN within your organization can provide numerous benefits -- but it's more complicated than just plugging in a wireless access point (WAP). You need to address a number of...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 17, 2008, 2:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by rglenn1019

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    10+ things you should do when you resign

    Although it might be tempting to deliver a few choice remarks or leave things in a mess when you quit a job, that bridge-burning is likely to come back to haunt you. It's far better to depart in a...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | March 17, 2008, 1:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by jck

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    10 ways to improve your deskside manner

    When you go out of the office and meet a customer to resolve a fault or issue, it's important to use soft skills to get the customer on your side. The way you deal with people can mean the...

    Posted by Jeff Dray | March 17, 2008, 10:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by catfish182

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    10 reasons to explicitly convert SQL Server data types

    SQL Server converts data types in two ways -- the way it wants to and the way you tell it to. Most implicit conversions work the way you expect. It's the surprise conversions that cause trouble....

    Posted by Susan Harkins | March 13, 2008, 12:47 PM PDT

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    Master these 10 processes to sharpen your project management skills

    The bigger and more complex a project gets, the more you need formal processes and techniques to effectively manage the work. Project management expert Tom Mochal explains the purpose, value, and...

    Posted by Tom Mochal | March 13, 2008, 8:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by txiao1

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    10 things you should do to protect yourself on a public computer

    Most of us will occasionally have to use a public computer for one reason or another. Unfortunately, using public computers carries an inherent risk of exposing personal data. Here are some things...

    Posted by Kris Littlejohn | March 12, 2008, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by dobi2009

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    10 career lessons from country music

    Okay, stop snickering. Although this article discusses country music, it nonetheless can help you. Yes, I know all the stereotyped themes of country music: She leaves him, he cheats on her, his...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | March 11, 2008, 7:53 AM PDT

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