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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 things to consider when making a Windows Server 2008 upgrade decision

    Windows Server 2008 is expected to officially launch in February of next year, but many companies are already preparing for the next generation of Windows server software and trying to decide...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | November 15, 2007, 9:29 AM PST | Latest comment by s31064

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    10 tools to help your remote workers stay in touch

    If you have team members in multiple offices or working from home, they probably already use a fair amount of technology. But are they using the right tools for the job? Here's a look at 10...

    Posted by TechRepublic | November 13, 2007, 11:45 AM PST | Latest comment by Nicole Stern

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    10 tricks for working more effectively in PowerPoint

    PowerPoint is a powerful presentation package, but most of us don't use it often enough to learn its many timesaving tricks. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert to get more...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | November 13, 2007, 9:39 AM PST | Latest comment by jlqbee@...

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    10 tips for managing virtual teams

    Most everyone works in a team environment. It has always been understood that the most effective teams are those located together. In fact, many managers decide to co-locate their team after...

    Posted by Tom Mochal | November 13, 2007, 6:01 AM PST | Latest comment by David Meyers

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    10 tips for remotely administering workstations

    Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you a significant amount of time and money. Here are some pointers to help you get the most out of remote...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | November 12, 2007, 2:01 PM PST | Latest comment by amabilis@...

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    10 tips for meeting IT project deadlines

    Erratic and poorly estimated timelines, scope creep, unexpected staff illnesses, and supplier failures are just a few of the things that could (and probably will) go wrong with your project. And...

    Posted by TechRepublic | November 6, 2007, 1:05 PM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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    10 ways to make meetings more effective

    "That meeting wasted my time."How often have you made this statement? Like you, I've attended many unproductive meetings, but a recent one topped them all. I had been talking about my consulting...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | November 6, 2007, 12:01 PM PST | Latest comment by Ian Thurston

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    10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field

    Programmers enjoy a reputation for being peculiar people. In fact, even within the development community, there are certain programmer archetypes that other programmers find strange. Here are 10...

    Posted by Justin James | November 5, 2007, 1:17 PM PST | Latest comment by bob7smith@...

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    ~10 ways to avoid age-bias landmines during the interview process

    If you fall into the category of "older IT pro," you may encounter subtle age bias in questions and comments from interviewers. The trick is to identify the questions and know the best way to...

    Posted by TechRepublic | November 5, 2007, 11:26 AM PST | Latest comment by jrussell_75423

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    10 things you should know about TechRepublic's 10 Things blog submission tool

    One of the most popular formats on TechRepublic is the simple 10 Things model. (You probably know that... you're here, right?) Now we want to cast the 10 Things net a bit wider so that we can tap...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | October 26, 2007, 2:15 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui

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    10 common Web design mistakes to watch out for

    When you start designing a Web site, your options are wide open. Yet all that potential can lead to problems that may cause your Web site to fall short of your goals. The following list of design...

    Posted by Chad Perrin | October 26, 2007, 10:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by k07xs8c02@...

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    10 things you should do if you get laid off

    When faced with a layoff, you have two kinds of needs. The first is to live within your means until you get a new job. The second is to get that new job. Here are some ways you can pursue both goals.

    Posted by Suzanne Thornberry | October 24, 2007, 9:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by jmasters1@...

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    10 tips for dealing with change in the workplace

    10-megabyte hard disks... DOS... 5 1/4-inch floppy drives....The technology of the 1980s and 1990s bears almost no resemblance to what we have today. In the same way, our jobs and organizations...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | October 22, 2007, 12:32 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui

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

    Programmers make big bucks. Software developers dress casual every day of the week. Anyone can teach themselves to be a programmer. These are just a few of the reasons why people say they want to...

    Posted by Justin James | October 19, 2007, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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    10+ Windows XP keyboard shortcuts to speed everyday tasks

    How expansive is your repertoire of Windows XP keyboard shortcuts? A lot of users learn a handful of shortcuts but turn their backs on a host of other ones that could come in handy. Check out the...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | October 17, 2007, 1:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by techrepublic.com.com@...

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    10 tips for getting the most out of your videoconferences

    Meetings: We all hate them. But like death and taxes, they seem to be inevitable. Whether your company is a multi-site corporation or a one-person consulting operation, traveling to and from...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 17, 2007, 8:43 AM PDT

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    10 things to look for in a laptop

    Laptops are all the rage. Once reserved for mobile professionals and elite executives, notebook PCs are replacing desktop computers in many organizations and homes. Driven by changing habits and...

    Posted by Erik Eckel | October 16, 2007, 9:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by fz02

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    10 underrated business books

    A few weeks ago, I pointed to a downloadable list of business books that may be overrated. The list came from a BNET feature package on business books, and it included an interesting assortment of...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | October 15, 2007, 1:54 PM PDT

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    10+ tips for boosting your Word 2007 productivity

    If your users have recently made the jump to Word 2007 -- or an upgrade is just around the corner -- you could be in for a lot of hand-holding. We've put together a collection of tips from our...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | October 11, 2007, 7:53 AM PDT

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    10 ways to use humor on the job

    Do you want to distinguish yourself in the workplace and be able to function more effectively there? Consider using humor. Whether you use it during a presentation, on the telephone, or in...

    Posted by Calvin Sun | October 10, 2007, 6:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ndiaz.fuentes

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