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Jody Gilbert
TechRepublic Staff
Jody Gilbert
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10 newbie mistakes you can easily avoid in the field
New IT pros -- and even industry veterans -- sometimes make costly, embarrassing mistakes. Here are a few common missteps that are easy to avoid.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 21, 2012, 4:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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10 ways to maximize your help desk investment
The help desk has become a key player in delivering business benefits, including high service levels for users and customers, improved applications, and better products.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | June 18, 2012, 2:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by gabbynizri@...
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10 Word defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want
Change a few key default settings in Word and you won't have to make the same tweaks over and over.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 17, 2012, 6:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by kteirvine@...
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10 things every UI designer should know about end users
An interface that fails to consider the user perspective isn't likely to win acceptance. Jack Wallen looks at user habits and attitudes that UI designers should keep in mind.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 14, 2012, 12:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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10 boring (but really important) things you should know about HIPAA compliance
Staggering fines are being levied against companies that fail to comply with HIPAA regulations. Here are 10 critical policies to have in place (even if you don't fall under HIPAA).
Posted by Keith Faigin | June 14, 2012, 6:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by GreatZen
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10 things you need to know about iPad and iPhone development
If you're getting ready to jump into iOS development, these practical insights will help you get started.
Posted by Justin James | June 10, 2012, 6:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by ektacis
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10 steps to creating a Word input form
User forms make data entry more efficient, reduce errors, and ensure consistency. This walk-through will show your users how easy it is to set up their own forms.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 6, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by chiponium@...
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10 tasks IT should consider handing off to someone else
Many IT departments are mired in routine activities that someone else could be handling. See if you can shift a few of these items from your IT portfolio.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 4, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Scott Lowe
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10 hurdles Windows 8 must clear to succeed
Microsoft has launched the Windows 8 Release Preview and is shooting for RTM in two months. But Justin James foresees some major obstacles in the path of the OS.
Posted by Justin James | June 1, 2012, 3:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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10 more classic mistakes that can wreck a software development project
It turns out there are more dev project mistakes than one 10 Things post can hold. Justin James revisits the topic with input from TR members.
Posted by Justin James | May 30, 2012, 6:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by TsarNikky
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10 things you should know about Ubuntu Unity
If you haven't experienced Ubuntu Unity, you're in for a treat. Jack Wallen offers a short crash course for Unity newcomers.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 29, 2012, 9:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by jdubow@...
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Clueless users: 10 more tales of the absurd
User support may be stressful at times, but it can also be highly entertaining. Brien Posey shares another round of silly things his users have said and done.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 27, 2012, 3:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by lsemmens
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10 ways your IT job can spoil a vacation (and tricks to keep it from happening)
Feel like you're shackled to your work and there's no way to take a real vacation? You may be able to salvage a little downtime by following these tips.
Posted by Scott Lowe | May 25, 2012, 6:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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10 things you should do when moving to online collaborative project management
Online collaborative project management solves many traditional PM problems -- but it can also introduce a few of its own.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 22, 2012, 5:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by Fairbs
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10 command-line tools that refuse to die
Despite the abundance of GUIs, the command line still offers more power, flexibility, and control for certain tasks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 20, 2012, 10:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by lunascii
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The top 10 apps being blacklisted in the enterprise
Whether they're regarded as productivity killers or security risks, many apps have made it onto company blacklists.
Posted by Gina Smith | May 17, 2012, 1:44 PM PDT | Latest comment by BFilmFan
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10 things you should have in your presentation kit
Preparing for a presentation means rehearsing your material -- but it also means making sure you have all the items you need for a glitch-free delivery.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 16, 2012, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by cshore2012
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10 new HTML5 tags you need to know about
HTML5 offers new tags and attributes that provide more power, efficiency, and flexibility for your Web development. Here are 10 tags you'll want to check out.
Posted by Justin James | May 13, 2012, 8:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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10 things you can do to make your next IT audit more productive (and less painful)
No one enjoys IT audits. But there are several ways you can optimize their benefits and make them less threatening for your staff.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 9, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by PCTANG
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10 Ruby technologies you should know
Sharpen your Ruby development skills by taking advantage of these technologies.
Posted by Justin James | May 8, 2012, 12:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by Duke E Love
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10 stupid things people do in their data centers
Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 25, 2013, 7:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by christajoe
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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 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 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux
Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013, 8:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by SmartAceW0LF
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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 sightsandsounds
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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 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+ 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 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 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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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 things to try when applications won't work with Windows 8
If you have problems getting an app to run on Windows 8, all's not lost. One of these strategies or workarounds may get the application running.
Posted by Brien Posey | January 6, 2013, 5:42 AM PST | Latest comment by Snak
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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 critical ERP upgrade mistakes
If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.
Posted by Guest contributor | May 1, 2013, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by delroekid
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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 be more productive
If you often reach the end of the day and wonder why you got so little done, it may be time evaluate your working style. Alan Norton offers 11 productivity boosters that can help get your days...
Posted by Alan Norton | September 8, 2010, 9:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobijub
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10 steps to setting up page numbering in Word sections
If you've ever been outfoxed by Word's page numbering options in a multiple-section document, here's good news: Controlling how the pages in each section are numbered is actually pretty easy....
Posted by Susan Harkins | September 23, 2010, 9:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by Vigs
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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
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10 best practices for successful project management
The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you plan the...
Posted by Tom Mochal | July 23, 2009, 2:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by TerenceNoah
