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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 tips for narrowing down problems on client machines
There may not be a one-size-fits-all method for diagnosing issues on client PCs, but following a series of logical steps can help speed problem resolution.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 30, 2011, 9:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by maj37
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Five tips for customizing the Office 2010 Ribbon
Office 2010 gives you considerable leeway in tailoring the interface to work the way you want it to. Susan Harkins runs through some customization basics.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 28, 2011, 2:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by meronbar
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Five tips for creating custom MMCs for administrative tasks
Building your own management consoles lets you consolidate the tools you routinely use so you can streamline your admin chores. Here are a few pointers for creating helpful MMCs.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 28, 2011, 11:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by dlovep@...
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Five tips for faster remote network troubleshooting
Solving network problems can be a challenge, particularly if you're not on site. Jack Wallen offers a methodical approach for working through the troubleshooting process.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 27, 2011, 1:32 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jesper_L
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Five tips for getting the most out of Word borders
Borders aren't just about boxes and rules. They can serve as powerful design elements that make your documents more functional, attractive, or compelling, depending on your needs.
Posted by Katherine Murray | June 27, 2011, 9:12 AM PDT
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Five tips for getting cable clutter under control
Does your server room look like it's ready for some marinara sauce and a few meatballs? Turn your cable chaos into a manageable system by following a few simple steps.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 24, 2011, 9:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by NZJester
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Five tips for resolving conflict within your management team
Effective leaders can mediate conflict and reach consensus among members of an executive group. It takes perspective, honesty, and a focus on the issues that matter.
Posted by Steve Tobak | June 24, 2011, 7:17 AM PDT
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Five tips for using creative Word formatting
You can take advantage of a few less obvious formatting features to add polish and design interest to your Word documents. Here are some simple but effective tricks that can make a big difference.
Posted by Katherine Murray | June 21, 2011, 6:35 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 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
