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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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Five tips for bridging the gap between Millennials and IT
Self-reliant, tech savvy, connected: Millennials have different needs and expectations from previous generations. And that could make your job easier.
Posted by Nathan McNeill | August 30, 2011, 2:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by mazeda
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Five tips for weeding out potentially bad clients
Unless you want to get stuck in a relationship with a nightmare client, it's a good idea to do some sleuthing up front.
Posted by Susan Harkins | August 29, 2011, 5:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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Five tips for sharing data from your mobile device
When your users need help moving data from a phone or tablet to a PC, one of these approaches should do the trick.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 29, 2011, 1:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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Five tips for working with Office 2010 file properties and tags
Keep your Office files organized and easy to find by putting properties and tags to work. Here are some simple ways to take advantage of these features.
Posted by Katherine Murray | August 23, 2011, 12:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by jamestthomas@...
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Five tips for unlocking your Windows Phone 7 device
Whether you want to test your own apps, install homebrew apps, or get a look at Mango, there are potential benefits to unlocking your WP7 device.
Posted by Brien Posey | August 22, 2011, 1:24 PM PDT
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Five tips for building a truly useful intranet
Corporate intranets offer an effective way to promote communication and collaboration within an organization -- but only if they're designed and maintained with users' needs in mind.
Posted by Dave Paolicelli | August 19, 2011, 2:24 PM PDT
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Five tips for lightning-fast formatting in Word
No matter what kind of document you're working on, it will probably need some formatting. These shortcuts will help you zip through those tasks so you can concentrate on the content.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | August 17, 2011, 1:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by lucho_con_cerveza
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Five tips for making Google News deliver exactly what you want
Google's Web services are continually evolving, and News is no exception. Check out some recent innovations that will let you tweak Google News to fit your specific needs.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | August 16, 2011, 5:32 AM PDT
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Five tips for printer sharing in Linux
Admins often shy away from sharing a printer from Linux. But as Jack Wallen explains, following a few simple steps can go a long way toward simplifying setup and sidestepping problems.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 15, 2011, 11:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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Five tips for working efficiently with Excel's fill handle
The fill handle is a remarkably useful Excel tool -- and it has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. Here are some techniques everyone should know about (but not everyone does).
Posted by Susan Harkins | August 15, 2011, 7:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Five tips for fitting in when you start a new job
When you begin a new job, it's easy to get a little carried away trying to impress your boss and coworkers. Here's some practical advice for getting off to the right start.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 11, 2011, 12:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by The Dream
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Five tips for conducting more humane layoffs
If you have to do a layoff, HR may tell you to get it over with quickly. But Margaret Heffernan has a different suggestion: Ignore HR tactics and go with your better instincts.
Posted by Margaret Heffernan | August 10, 2011, 11:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Dr_Zinj
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Five tips for sharing files on a mixed-platform network
File sharing is pretty straightforward when everyone is on the same platform. But when different operating systems come into play, things can get tricky.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 8, 2011, 2:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by pgit
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Five tips for controlling procrastination
Some people say procrastination works for them, keeping them sharp and efficient. But for others, it's self-defeating, guilt-inducing, and demoralizing.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | August 5, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by Old Toppie
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Five tips for working with Excel comments
Comments provide a convenient way to attach information to worksheet cells without getting in the way of your data. Here are some tricks to help you get more from this handy feature.
Posted by Susan Harkins | August 3, 2011, 1:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by excelinexcel
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Five tips for restoring an unbootable hard drive
When you're dealing with a system that won't boot, you need to fall back on some diagnostic skills and recovery strategies. Jack Wallen shares his field-tested approach.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 2, 2011, 12:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by t.rohner@...
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Five tips for the best Android experience
Android supports all sorts of mobile platform tweakage. Here are five great ideas for capitalizing on Android's flexibility.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 29, 2011, 2:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by TheShawnThomas
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Five tips for organizing your Outlook 2010 tasks
Outlook tasks can help you organize and track various projects and commitments even if you're hopelessly disorganized or insanely busy. Here are a few pointers to help you use tasks effectively.
Posted by Katherine Murray | July 28, 2011, 11:20 AM PDT
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Five tips for reducing the stress of user support calls
Spend enough time on the helpdesk, and your nerves are likely to get a bit frayed. Here are some survival tips to help make the job less stressful.
Posted by Brien Posey | July 27, 2011, 12:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by sipeki
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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 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 CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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 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 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 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 cloudskus
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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 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 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
