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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
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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 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 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 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
