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Jody Gilbert
TechRepublic Staff
Jody Gilbert
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10 things you should know about moving to Office 365
If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 3, 2012, 9:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by cp@...
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10 ways managers can help their staff use Microsoft Word
Without a little guidance, your employees may be barely getting by when they use Word.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 2, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 more goofy office pranks
Back by popular demand, Brien Posey has gathered 10 additional office pranks he remembers fondly from his long IT career.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 26, 2012, 1:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by bill.strough@...
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10 tips for using OneNote to keep your good ideas from getting away
OneNote makes it easy to preserve, organize, and retrieve ideas and info you might otherwise forget or lost track of. These basic pointers will get you started.
Posted by Katherine Murray | April 26, 2012, 9:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by cvakumar2001@...
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10 features Ubuntu 12.04 will bring to the table
The improvements just keep on coming for Ubuntu. Jack Wallen runs down some of the more notable changes.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 25, 2012, 9:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobc4012@...
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10 classic mistakes that plague software development projects
When you combine project management pitfalls with software development challenges, you have a recipe for some big (but often preventable) problems.
Posted by Justin James | April 20, 2012, 4:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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10 things the new Microsoft Open Technologies initiative needs to do
Can Microsoft Open Technologies forge a successful relationship with the open source community? Jack Wallen thinks so -- if it takes the right steps.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 17, 2012, 2:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by TheLittleMermaid
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10 tools TR members consider essential
We recently asked the question "What's the one tool you can't live without?" Here's a roundup of some of your responses -- which took an interesting turn.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 17, 2012, 10:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by whiplashm1@...
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10 Google services you can live without
As Google expands its reach, many users are looking for alternatives to its services. Can you live without Gmail? How about YouTube? Check your needs against this list.
Posted by Justin James | April 15, 2012, 5:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by loissoll
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10 project management lessons from the Titanic disaster
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Calvin Sun considers key lessons that project managers can take away from the details surrounding the tragedy.
Posted by Calvin Sun | April 14, 2012, 8:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by dasha_g
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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 must-know Apache directives and modules
Apache can be extended in many ways. Here are a few key directives and modules that can help you tap into its flexibility and power.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 11, 2012, 9:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by mark@...
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10 IT job roles that are hardest to fill
Some IT jobs seem to draw plenty of qualified candidates, but other jobs are nearly impossible to fill. Here are several positions that drive hiring managers crazy.
Posted by Justin James | April 6, 2012, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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10 requirements of the perfect manager
If you could hire your next boss, what selection criteria would you use? Alan Norton shares a make-believe want ad aimed at finding the ideal manager.
Posted by Alan Norton | April 4, 2012, 6:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by ITsupportCOC
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10 predictions for Windows Phone 8
Various details have emerged that give us some idea of what to expect in Windows Phone 8. Here's what Brien Posey thinks we'll see when the new OS rolls out.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 4, 2012, 4:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by simbacat911
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10 Google Chrome extensions that could come in handy for IT pros
Among the zillions of available Chrome extensions are some that can help IT pros with specialized tasks. Here are 10 good possibilities for techs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 3, 2012, 10:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by nomar.nunez@...
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10 things you should do to write effective RESTful Web services
With the popularity of REST Web services on the rise, developers need to know how to avoid pitfalls and make their services the best they can be.
Posted by Justin James | April 3, 2012, 5:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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 things you should know about data deduplication
Deduplication is touted as one of the best ways to manage today's explosive data growth. If you're new to the technology, these key facts will help you get up to speed.
Posted by Brien Posey | March 29, 2012, 1:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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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 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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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 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 Brainstorms
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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 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 L-Mo
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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 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 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 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 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 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
