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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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Five tips for fitting more virtual machines onto a Hyper-V host
Server virtualization helps you save money on hardware -- and the more machines you host, the more money you can save.
Posted by Brien Posey | July 25, 2011, 3:44 PM PDT | Latest comment by hlohss@...
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Five tips for saving time with Word templates
One of the easiest ways to save yourself a ton of work is to get into the Word template habit. Katherine Murray offers a few pointers to get you started.
Posted by Katherine Murray | July 25, 2011, 12:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by JLMcCracken
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Five tips for starting your meetings on time
Meetings that start late are often inefficient and disorganized, and they tend to run over. Here are some ways to get your meetings off to the right start -- and right on time.
Posted by Justin James | July 25, 2011, 7:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by dbobke@...
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Five tips for becoming a superstar blogger
Want to increase traffic to your blog by five thousand percent? These simple tips are guaranteed to work!
Posted by Steve Tobak | July 18, 2011, 9:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by santeewelding
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Five survival tips for dealing with a narcissistic leader
Narcissists can be brilliant visionaries, powerful leaders... and a train wreck waiting to happen. If you work for one, be ready for some special handling.
Posted by Margaret Heffernan | July 17, 2011, 9:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by tstraight
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Five tips for creating useful client documentation
Incomplete or obsolete documentation is scarcely better than no documentation at all. But by following these tips, you'll have the information you need where and when you need it.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 14, 2011, 1:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by blombach
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Five tips for cleaning up email messages before you forward them
The messages you forward should be as clean and professional as the ones you create from scratch. Here's how to make sure your forwarded messages aren't full of extraneous junk.
Posted by Susan Harkins | July 9, 2011, 2:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Five tips for managing pain at work
It's not something people really talk about, but a lot of your co-workers are toughing out some serious pain -- and maybe you are, too.
Posted by Steve Tobak | July 7, 2011, 9:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by colonel.jack.o.neill@...
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Five tips for improving Linux server performance
You can maximize the performance of your Linux server by making a few tweaks. Jack Wallen runs through some effective performance-boosting tricks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 5, 2011, 2:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by techrepublic@...
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Five tips for controlling the cloud
By following a few practical tips and defining the right management process, you can gain the control you need to make your cloud solutions successful.
Posted by Sundar Raghavan | July 1, 2011, 7:43 AM PDT
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Five tips for creating great art in Office 2010
Office 2010 includes sophisticated features -- like filters, background removal, and flexible cropping-- that let you create artistic effects rivaling some dedicated graphics packages.
Posted by Katherine Murray | June 30, 2011, 2:16 PM PDT
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 free Windows registry cleaners to keep your system running smoothly
If you decide to use a registry cleaner, make sure you choose one that's reliable and safe. Here are some excellent options.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 6, 2012, 11:31 AM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen
