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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 signs that your project is about to be cut

    No one likes to think about their project getting canceled. But it is a reality we all have to face at one time or another. The ability to foresee the likely cancellation of your project is an...

    Posted by Justin James | February 20, 2008, 11:33 AM PST | Latest comment by Justin James

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    10 things you should know about virtualization

    Virtualization has been a major buzzword in the IT world for the past few years -- and now the buzz is getting bigger. As your options increase, taking the plunge into virtualization can be a big...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 20, 2008, 10:56 AM PST

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    The 10 most dangerous species of IT team leader

    After yet more research into the various species that inhabit this working world of ours, I return with a new set of taxonomic classifications. This time, we concern ourselves with the team...

    Posted by Jeff Dray | February 12, 2008, 11:24 AM PST | Latest comment by yechuri@...

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    10 things I love about IT

    If you're reading this, chances are you're pretty involved with the IT industry. It's sometimes easy to forget why we got into this business or why we stay in it, particularly when the scope is...

    Posted by Justin James | February 12, 2008, 8:53 AM PST | Latest comment by Madsmaddad

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    10+ IT organizations that can boost your career

    Joining a professional organization is more than just a convenient way to beef up your resume. Groups such as the ones listed below can help you enhance your technical and career skills. If you...

    Posted by TechRepublic | February 11, 2008, 2:05 PM PST | Latest comment by roxanne@...

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    10 ways to be more persuasive and win your case

    Although technical ability is important for any IT pro, equally important is the ability to persuade co-workers, clients, and bosses that your ideas merit action. Calvin Sun offers 10 practical...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | February 8, 2008, 7:53 AM PST | Latest comment by Calvin T Sun

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    10+ essential (and free) Windows applications

    George Ou just put together a list of free Windows apps in his Real World IT blog -- the ones he installs on every new Windows computer he builds. Along with their essential functionality, he says...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | February 7, 2008, 9:19 AM PST | Latest comment by canning-hoff

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    10 cool things you can do with Windows PowerShell

    If PowerShell's learning curve has kept you from embracing it for daily use, "cool" might not be a word you'd associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It's a core part of Exchange 2007,...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | February 6, 2008, 2:13 PM PST | Latest comment by wratholix

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    10 keyboard shortcuts for working with PowerPoint slides

    Creating a PowerPoint presentation means juggling a lot of pieces -- moving, formatting, and editing objects such as AutoShapes, pictures, text boxes, and the slides themselves. It's not always...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | February 5, 2008, 9:54 AM PST | Latest comment by lynnembailey@...

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    10 dumb things users do that can mess up their computers

    Users find plenty of ways to run into trouble, from gunking up their system with shareware to leaving it exposed to attackers to forgetting about using surge protectors. Share this list with your...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 30, 2008, 10:06 AM PST | Latest comment by SimionT

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    10+ lesser-known shortcuts for formatting Word text

    Your users probably have a few favorite keyboard shortcuts for formatting text -- like Ctrl + B for applying boldface, Ctrl + I for applying italics, Ctrl + U for underlining, and maybe Ctrl + L...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | January 28, 2008, 12:19 PM PST | Latest comment by larsonjs

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    10+ ways to get more out of Windows XP

    You can get a lot more mileage out of Windows XP if you perform a few tweaks and tap into some timesaving tricks. This collection of XP power tips from our Microsoft Windows blog covers things...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | January 28, 2008, 9:27 AM PST

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    10 ways to make a difficult conversation a little easier

    It's the conversation every manager or supervisor dreads: Talking to a subordinate whom co-workers have complained about. Regardless of whether the issue is punctuality, work ethic, or worst of...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | January 25, 2008, 7:24 AM PST | Latest comment by chriswilke@...

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    10 ways to overcome resistance to project collaboration software

    Since the emergence of Web (insert arbitrary number here).0 -- with social networks, bookmarking, online applications, photo tagging, and blogs -- collaboration has become the dominant...

    Posted by Gil Heiman | January 22, 2008, 12:53 PM PST | Latest comment by ashishrt

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    10 things IT pros should do when a relationship ends

    When a love affair ends, a few tried-and-true remedies come to mind, but nothing really helps except time. While you're waiting for time to work its healing magic, however, there are a few...

    Posted by TechRepublic | January 22, 2008, 12:18 PM PST | Latest comment by RknRlKid

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    10+ rules to get managers on the right track

    Reports and research portray a widening gap between the needs of employees and management. To help close this gap, TechRepublic member Dave Soteros compiled a list of rules to help send managers...

    Posted by Dave Soteros | January 18, 2008, 3:42 PM PST

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    10 things you should know about 64-bit Windows Server

    We all want to get the most power from our computing resources, and 64-bit versions of Windows Server are becoming more common in the data center. This list describes some factors to keep in mind...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | January 15, 2008, 10:39 AM PST | Latest comment by BALTHOR

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    10+ tips for new IT managers

    Moving from a purely technical net admin role to a managerial position can be a long and winding road full of pitfalls. Steven Crane has become quite familiar with that road during his long career...

    Posted by TechRepublic | January 14, 2008, 2:50 PM PST | Latest comment by mgordon@...

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    10+ tips for getting your application into production

    Developers usually consider an application successful if it meets budget, delivery, and business requirements. But getting from development to final acceptance can be a sticky path to navigate....

    Posted by TechRepublic | January 10, 2008, 7:09 AM PST | Latest comment by ssharkins@...

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    10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a telecommuter

    Telecommuting may sound like a sweet deal, but it's not for everybody. Long-time telecommuter Jody Gilbert takes a realistic look at the pros and cons.

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | January 8, 2008, 8:59 AM PST | Latest comment by jsargent

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