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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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    Five tips for connecting with Microsoft Lync 2010

    Lync 2010, now available in Office 365, is designed to consolidate and simplify business communications and collaboration via IM, email, virtual meetings, and phone/video calling.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | July 26, 2011, 9:25 AM PDT

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