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Five must-have apps for your USB stick
Don’t get caught out in the field without the tools you need. A USB stick equipped with a few essential apps might just save the day.
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Five programmer-specific text editors
Programmers need an editing tool that works with them and offers the special features that cater to their peculiar needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2013, 7:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by khuongduybui
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Five apps to make the Linux desktop business-ready
With the right apps could Linux run your business desktop PCs? Jack Wallen thinks so.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 14, 2013, 8:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by mcumbee
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Five apps for task automation
Automating tedious tasks with the right tool can save you time and energy.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 12, 2013, 8:28 AM PDT
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Five cloud-based CRM apps
A closer look at five relatively-inexpensive cloud-based CRM apps aimed at small businesses expecting to grow.
Posted by Wally Bahny | June 7, 2013, 11:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by Maximizer_Software
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Five web-based network troubleshooting tools
Web-based networking toolkits often offer numerous ways to test routes, domains, and other issues that will directly affect your network.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 5, 2013, 8:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by highermath
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Five video converter apps
There are a number of utilities available that can convert video from its native format into a format that is supported by mobile devices.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 3, 2013, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Five apps to help secure Thunderbird
If you're looking for some added security for Thunderbird, you might want to look into the various available extensions.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 28, 2013, 12:11 AM PDT
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Five Apps for customizing a mouse
A number of utilities allow you to reassign mouse buttons or change a scroll wheel's behavior. Brien Posey lists a few he has found.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 23, 2013, 8:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by cdbob18@...
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Five alternatives to Microsoft Office 365
Alternative apps from the fringes which Jack Wallen thinks could very easily fill all of your online office suite needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2013, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by radleym
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Five Apps for disk and file encryption in Windows
Whether you want to encrypt an entire hard drive or just a folder or a few files, using the right tool is vital.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 16, 2013, 8:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Five lesser-known web browsers worth trying
Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2013, 8:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Five Integrated Development Environment applications
When it comes to building applications, the right tool for the job can really make all the difference.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 10, 2013, 11:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by mattohare@...
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Five small footprint productivity tools that pack a powerful punch
With the right app you can get high performance without taking up a large amount of resources.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013, 12:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by seanxie123
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Five tools to help sync more than one cloud storage service
There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2013, 11:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by freehugsx3
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Five inexpensive digital photography applications
You don't have to pay a small fortune for editing and managing digital photos.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 30, 2013, 10:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Protect your privacy with these five applications
There are a number of different utilities that you can use to mitigate risk and help protect your privacy.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 25, 2013, 10:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by gmichaels
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Five Zoho apps to help expand your small business
Zoho has a lot to offer small businesses, but here are five specific Zoho apps that could help immediately.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 23, 2013, 11:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by hillelana
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Five Apps for virtualization management
Virtualization plays vital role in IT. Here are five virtualization applications that you should consider.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 18, 2013, 12:15 PM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Five apps for better data center management
Five data center management apps that span the spectrum of potential tools and reports.
Posted by Wally Bahny | April 16, 2013, 12:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by shirleydj
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Five small business replacements for QuickBooks
Jack Wallen suggests several options that offer a near feature-for-feature comparison to the popular QuickBooks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 11, 2013, 12:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Sul52
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Five lesser-known web browsers worth trying
Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2013, 8:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Five alternatives to Microsoft Office 365
Alternative apps from the fringes which Jack Wallen thinks could very easily fill all of your online office suite needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2013, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by radleym
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Five web-based network troubleshooting tools
Web-based networking toolkits often offer numerous ways to test routes, domains, and other issues that will directly affect your network.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 5, 2013, 8:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by highermath
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Five hard disk cleaning and erasing tools
Brien Posey lists five tools that ensure your personal information is securely removed from all hard disks.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 10, 2012, 11:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by stuartbell
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Five email clients to help ease you away from Outlook
Jack Wallen suggests some alternative and cheaper email clients that make migration away from Outlook a possibility.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 3, 2013, 8:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ed.
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Five free network monitoring tools
Among the wide array of network and system monitors, you'll find several that do what the pricier tools do -- for free.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 28, 2012, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ofena
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Five video converter apps
There are a number of utilities available that can convert video from its native format into a format that is supported by mobile devices.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 3, 2013, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Five apps to make the Linux desktop business-ready
With the right apps could Linux run your business desktop PCs? Jack Wallen thinks so.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 14, 2013, 8:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by mcumbee
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Five top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook
If you're looking for an email client to replace Outlook, you're in luck: Many solid alternatives are available. Jack Wallen lists five top contenders.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 14, 2011, 5:49 AM PST | Latest comment by ag691234
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Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times
Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 15, 2012, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Resourceasset@...
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Five tips for extending lithium-ion battery life
There's lots of press about how to conserve battery power, but not much about how to take care of your batteries. Here are a few things you can do to increase battery longevity.
Posted by Michael Kassner | September 10, 2010, 8:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by Emma J
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Five solid FTP clients that also happen to be free
FTP isn't going away anytime soon and for anyone looking for a solid FTP client, here are five free tools that should meet nearly any need.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 12, 2012, 11:07 AM PST | Latest comment by hackomania
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Five free, dead-easy IP traffic monitoring tools
When you really need to know what's going on with your network, give one of these free monitors a try.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 21, 2011, 1:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by 100coconuts
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Five free and reliable cloning tools
Image your drives for free with the help of one of these reliable tools.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 21, 2012, 6:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Five tools for getting rid of duplicate files
If your system has gotten gunked up with duplicate files, clean up the mess with one of the handy tools on this list.
Posted by Justin James | January 16, 2012, 8:35 AM PST | Latest comment by pczyky
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Five top apps for managing inventory
A good inventory control tool will help your business be more efficient and profitable. These five apps are either free or open source, and one of them might be just what you need.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 15, 2012, 9:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by inflowinventory
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Five free wireless networking tools
Monitor, secure, and optimize your Wi-Fi network with the help of these handy apps.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 25, 2012, 10:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by D-howie
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Five alternatives to QuickBooks for business accounting
QuickBooks may lead the pack when it comes to accounting packages, but a number of excellent apps are available that might suit your needs a bit better.
Posted by Justin James | November 21, 2011, 9:35 AM PST | Latest comment by fredb@...
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Five cool Windows 7 docks to sharpen up your desktop
Enhance the functionality and convenience of your Windows 7 desktop and add some visual pizzazz with these easy-to-use docks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 2, 2012, 11:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by t_loud
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Five apps for task automation
Automating tedious tasks with the right tool can save you time and energy.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 12, 2013, 8:28 AM PDT
