Five Apps
Discover the tools you need to solve problems, handle projects, boost productivity, and simplify your work. Each post offers a focused roundup of peer-tested apps, covering all platforms and all types
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Five easy to use drive janitors to help clean up your hard drive
There are times when a handy disk janitor utility can swoop in and save the day. Jack Wallen lists a few of his favorites.
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Five free portable rootkit removers
The second you suspect a rootkit action must be taken immediately. Here are five apps that can help.
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Five apps that will clean up Internet Explorer
Brien Posey discusses five utilities that can help you to clean up Internet Explorer and cover your tracks.
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Five apps for creating and managing business cards
Matthew Nawrocki lists five apps that will help you create, manage, and process business cards.
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Five alternatives to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is not the only game in town; Brien Posey suggests some suitable alternatives.
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Five enterprise-ready antivirus systems
Wally Bahny examines five enterprise grade antivirus systems that you may have overlooked.
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Five free desktop backup tools you may never have heard of
It's nice to know there are backup tools that can be installed, free of charge, which can handle one, simple task.
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Five BYOD security apps that will protect your data
Jack Wallen lists five must-deploy tools to help secure your company's BYOD experience.
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Five optical disc apps for Windows
Matthew Nawrocki lists five optical disc tools that he finds particularly helpful.
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Five enterprise instant messaging systems
Wally Bahny takes a look at five instant messaging systems that are designed to be used within a private corporate network.
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Five handy applications for Wi-Fi
Brien Posey shares some utilities that can help you to get the most out of what Wi-Fi has to offer.
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Five productivity apps to make the BYOD experience more productive
With the right productivity apps you can manage to remain productive when you're using your own devices at your place of business.
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Five download utilities that simplify the process
Brien Posey lists tools that will simplify your large scale downloads.
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Five free network analyzers worth any IT admin's time
Solid information leads to a strong and worry-free network. Jack Wallen lists five tools that can get you that solid information for free.
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Five Apps for working with disk partitions
Matthew Nawrocki shares five freeware partition editors that should serve as effective replacements for the tools that come with Windows.
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Five tips for acing a job interview
When the time comes to hit the interview trail, your preparation, attitude, and presence all count. Jack Wallen offers some proven tips for making your interviews a success.
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Five uninstallers that really work
Remove all traces of unwanted programs with the help of these uninstaller tools.
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Five tips for managing calendars in Outlook 2010
Outlook 2010 introduced some calendar enhancements that make it easier to stay on top of your appointments and coordinate the schedules of everyone on your team. Here's a quick look at how to take advantage of these features.
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Five tips for handling errors in VBA
Effective error handling can mean the difference between a seamless, user-friendly experience and a problem-plagued application. These best practices will help ensure your apps run as intended, without a hitch.
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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 enterprise instant messaging systems
Wally Bahny takes a look at five instant messaging systems that are designed to be used within a private corporate network.
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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.
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Five tips for speeding up Windows XP performance
You may be able to improve a sluggish Windows XP system with a trip to the Performance Options dialog box. Here are a few tweaks worth trying.
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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.
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Five tips for working with headers and footers in Word 2010
Headers and footers can make documents easier to navigate and more professional looking. And despite what some users think, they're pretty easy to set up. Here are a few timesaving basics.
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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.
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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.
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Five apps to prep for Microsoft certification exams
If you're looking for a good way to get ready for your next Microsoft certification exam, these tools may give you the edge you need.
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The five best Linux file system cleaning tools
In honor of National Clean up Your Computer month, here some top picks for Linux system cleaners.
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Five tools for configuring Samba
Samba lets Linux, Windows, and Mac communicate with one another, but it can be tough to configure. These tools will help reduce your Samba headaches.