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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 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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    10 ways to get more mileage out of PowerPoint

    Microsoft Office users know that PowerPoint is a powerful presentation package, but some of them find it easier to write the content than to create and deliver the final show. The truth is that...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | January 7, 2008, 7:41 AM PST | Latest comment by mwb78

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    10 tips for creating a job-winning IT consultant resume

    Most everyone's skeptical. Too many organizations -- promised the world but ultimately recipients of substandard service, flaky technologies, incompatible systems or worse -- have been burnt by...

    Posted by Erik Eckel | January 2, 2008, 11:57 AM PST | Latest comment by dstelow

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    10 techniques for gathering requirements

    It's difficult to build a solution if you don't know the requirements (in spite of the fact that many teams still try to do it today). The "elicitation" step is where the requirements are first...

    Posted by Tom Mochal | January 2, 2008, 10:01 AM PST

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    10 career resolutions for the new year

    Another year has arrived, and with it, the urge to take a fresh run at professional improvement and career success. Here are 10 resolutions aimed at helping you expand your knowledge, sharpen your...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | January 2, 2008, 8:34 AM PST | Latest comment by spkarthigeyan@...

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    10 things to look for in an offsite backup provider

    Automated offsite backup services are all the rage. Spare Backup, Dr. Backup, Remote Data Backups, and Mozy Online Backup are among some of the best-known contenders. Unlike online storage...

    Posted by Erik Eckel | December 26, 2007, 12:01 AM PST | Latest comment by jacky2000

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    10 ways to work better with your boss

    I'm gettin' paid by the hour, and older by the minute My boss just pushed me over the limit I'd like to call him somethin' I think I'll just call it a day... -- Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett,...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | December 18, 2007, 11:00 AM PST | Latest comment by RayJeff

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    Best of 2007: 10 Things

    There's something just a little bizarre about putting together a 10 Things piece consisting of the year's Top Ten 10 Things pieces. It seems sort of, I don't know, recursive, or something. But...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | December 17, 2007, 1:27 PM PST | Latest comment by colin.santry@...

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

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities for systems analysts will increase at an above-average pace through 2014, as organizations continue to build and implement...

    Posted by Suzanne Thornberry | December 17, 2007, 12:01 AM PST | Latest comment by fxy@...

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    10 things that can go wrong when you upgrade your operating system

    Upgrading to a new operating system -- whether it's one personal computer at home or an office full of workstations -- can be a stressful experience. You do it to take advantage of new features or...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | December 17, 2007, 12:01 AM PST | Latest comment by carlsf@...

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    10 good ways to use your remaining IT budget before the end of the year

    Do you have a small pocket of IT budget money that you may lose as the calendar year ends? Take a look at these 10 tips for ideas on how to use your remaining funds in ways you may not have...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | December 13, 2007, 9:45 AM PST | Latest comment by fredatuncc@...

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    10 small IT projects you can do during holiday slow times

    During the short week before the New Year's holiday, you may get a chance to tackle some tasks that you normally wouldn't have time for. Most organizations have a slower week if the office is...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | December 7, 2007, 10:49 AM PST | Latest comment by NickNielsen

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