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Five free Windows Phone 7 games for escapists
Sometimes, you just want to stop thinking about work for a while and float off into game-land. Here are a few apps that will give you a break from the daily grind.
Posted by Katherine Murray | September 26, 2011, 8:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Toolman5774
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Five topnotch replacements for GNOME 3 or Ubuntu Unity
Not a big fan of GNOME 3 or Unity? Jack Wallen offers a list of some solid alternative desktops.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 24, 2011, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by hkphooey
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Five source control systems for distributed development teams
Version control can be a big issue for developers working from various locations, but a good distributed control system can keep the project on track.
Posted by Justin James | September 23, 2011, 7:51 AM PDT
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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 Windows Phone 7 apps for travel
Smartphones and travelers are a match made in heaven. These free Windows Phone 7 apps can make your journey easier, safer, and more fun.
Posted by Brien Posey | September 20, 2011, 11:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by birambole
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Five free apps for the well-stocked net admin toolkit
Certain admin tasks are a lot easier to knock out if you've got a specialized tool to handle the job.
Posted by Brien Posey | September 19, 2011, 11:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by Brian J. Bartlett
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Five friendly apps for backup-shy users
The complexity of many backup tools scares off a lot of users. These less intimidating choices are effective and easy to use.
Posted by Justin James | September 19, 2011, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by Will Shirley
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Five Sysinternals tools no admin should be without
These Sysinternals utilities offer a powerful, convenient way to knock out all kinds of Windows admin tasks.
Posted by Derek Schauland | September 16, 2011, 6:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jayton
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Five timesaving extensions for Google Chrome
It's easy to get lost in the vast herds of Chrome extensions, so we rounded up five good candidates that will streamline your browsing experience.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 15, 2011, 10:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by colmack2
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Five image editors for graphics novices
Today's image editing apps tend to be pretty sophisticated, with more bells and whistles than everyone needs or wants. Here are a few simpler alternatives.
Posted by Justin James | September 13, 2011, 3:22 PM PDT | Latest comment by NikonGuy
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Five Linux backup tools that won't let you down
Whether you need a simple desktop backup tool or an enterprise-grade solution, Linux provides an assortment of viable choices.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 12, 2011, 5:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by mswal2846@...
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Five gadgets that automate Windows troubleshooting commands
Avoid the hassle of using Windows command-line tools by putting these handy gadgets to work.
Posted by Greg Shultz | September 6, 2011, 10:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by lunchbeast
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Five add-ins that make Outlook easier to use
If you can't do something in Outlook, chances are there's an add-in that can. Susan Harkins lists some handy add-ins that close a few feature gaps.
Posted by Susan Harkins | September 6, 2011, 7:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by jimburnham@...
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Five Web-based tools that simplify collaboration
The key to collaborating effectively is to find tools that make working with others easy and efficient.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 5, 2011, 6:53 AM PDT
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Five free (or open source) text editors for developers
Even if you do most of your development work in an IDE, you're likely to need a good text editor for certain tasks.
Posted by Justin James | September 4, 2011, 6:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by spacepioneer
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Blog alchemy: Five Tips turns into Five Apps
The Five Tips blog has been reinvented. Here's a look at what's changed.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | September 3, 2011, 6:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobp@...
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Five tips for troubleshooting formulas in Excel
If you're worksheet-challenged (or even if you aren't), finding and fixing formula problems can be a big headache. These tips will help ease the pain.
Posted by Katherine Murray | September 2, 2011, 2:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jody Gilbert
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Five tips for avoiding sloppy capitalization mistakes
Rules and preferences vary, but sometimes capital letters run amok. Here are a few guidelines for those who tend to get slap happy with the Shift key.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | September 1, 2011, 10:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jody Gilbert
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Five tips for planning training sessions that actually work
Effective training begins with clear objectives, a logical outline, an understanding of what your audience needs -- and a solid plan.
Posted by Katherine Murray | September 1, 2011, 8:19 AM PDT
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Five tips for supporting multiple localizations
You can minimize the challenges of supporting different localizations by following a few practical guidelines.
Posted by Brien Posey | August 31, 2011, 9:20 AM PDT
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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 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 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 tylivia13
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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 lvzhoujie
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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 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 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 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 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 alexisgarcia72@...
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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 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 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 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 robertao
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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 tristar8
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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 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 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 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 to help you clean up your Android device
Keeping your Android devices clean will help free up space, prevent slowdowns, and ensure that you have enough system resources for smooth operation.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 17, 2012, 9:53 AM PST | Latest comment by ekoder
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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
