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    Five tips for making GnuCash work for your business

    If your budget is tight and you're tired of dealing with crash-prone accounting software, you might want to take GnuCash for a spin. Here are some of the best ways to take advantage of this open...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | April 1, 2011, 12:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by mred69@...

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    Five tips for setting (and getting) a reasonable hourly consulting fee

    One of the trickier aspects of the consulting business is trying to determine a fee that will attract clients but still keep the wolves from your door. Susan Harkins offers some practical advice.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | April 1, 2011, 7:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...

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    Five tips for becoming a tech writer

    If you've been reading tech books and articles for years and thinking, 'I could write stuff like this,' you may be right. Veteran author Katherine Murray shares a few tricks of the tech-writing trade.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | March 29, 2011, 12:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by SirWizard

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    Five tips for making greener PC purchases

    If you want your next PC to be as eco-friendly as possible, a little research will go a long way. Here are some tips to help you determine a machine's energy usage, find out about harmful...

    Posted by Katherine Murray | March 28, 2011, 1:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui

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    Five tips for reducing Exchange Server support costs

    A few simple steps can make a big difference in what you spend to support your Exchange Server organization. Brien Posey shares several practical suggestions.

    Posted by Brien Posey | March 28, 2011, 11:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by todd_dsm

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    Five tips for designing effective online learning modules

    Developing useful training materials can be a little daunting, especially if you're new to the process. Katherine Murray shares a few simple recommendations for creating topnotch learning modules.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | March 24, 2011, 11:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by mikeh@...

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    Five proofreading tips to ensure error-free Web content

    Don't expect your customers to hand you clean content. These tried-and-true proofreading tips will minimize mistakes on your Web sites.

    Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 23, 2011, 11:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by rgleason@...

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    Five tips for cutting back on uncompensated consulting work

    If your consultancy provides free support to callers, think of how many billable hours you lose each year. Here are tips on how to reduce free consulting in your firm.

    Posted by Erik Eckel | March 21, 2011, 12:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by Scott Hennes

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    Five tips for optimizing Hyper-V

    By following a few simple practices, you can get more value out of your server hardware while still delivering good VM performance. Brien Posey offers tips for tuning your Hyper-V environment.

    Posted by Brien Posey | March 21, 2011, 11:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by gpoulos@...

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    Five tips for faster Web browsing

    If you're wasting too much time waiting (and waiting and waiting) for Web pages to load, give these tips a try. You should see an immediate, noticeable boost in speed, making your browsing...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 18, 2011, 12:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by Rodgman

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    Five tips for managing your CUPS print server

    Simplify your print management tasks with the help of the Common UNIX Print Server (CUPS). These pointers will help you avoid problems and get the most benefit from this powerful tool.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 17, 2011, 11:28 AM PDT

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    Five tips for troubleshooting Linux desktops

    The Linux desktop is generally stable and trouble-free. But when the occasional issue arises, these steps will help you identify and fix the problem.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 11, 2011, 8:22 AM PST | Latest comment by BobTatus

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    Five tips for enhancing Excel charts

    With a few simple tweaks, you can make your Excel charts easier to interpret and convey data in a more compelling and meaningful way.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | March 9, 2011, 10:53 AM PST | Latest comment by stapleb

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    Five tips for efficient file management in Windows 7

    Share these tips with Windows 7 newbies to reduce initial confusion and help them get up to speed quickly.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | March 8, 2011, 10:43 AM PST | Latest comment by RB1955

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    Five tips for promoting your consultancy on the cheap

    No advertising budget? With a little effort and ingenuity, you can still get your name out there.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 7, 2011, 9:13 AM PST

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    Five tips for creating more efficient forms in Access

    If your forms are sluggish, users will complain. Here are some easy ways to speed up form performance.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | March 3, 2011, 8:59 AM PST

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    Five tips for backing up your data to the cloud

    Cloud backups may seem like an ideal offsite storage solution. But as Brien Posey discovered, you need to do your homework before selecting a cloud backup service.

    Posted by Brien Posey | February 28, 2011, 8:49 AM PST | Latest comment by nils.hagner@...

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    Five tips for green computer upgrades

    There are plenty of cost-effective, energy-efficient options available for upgrading your computer equipment. Katherine Murray runs through a few simple pointers.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | February 26, 2011, 7:00 AM PST | Latest comment by puchasr

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    Five tips for using PowerPoint 2010 for online training

    PowerPoint 2010 makes it easy to deliver training via the Web. Here's a look at how to successfully broadcast a presentation.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | February 25, 2011, 11:30 AM PST

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    Five tips for saving your neck with backups

    Following a few best backup practices can make the difference between having an effective safety net and losing critical data (and maybe your job).

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 25, 2011, 9:29 AM PST | Latest comment by eckerlin