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    Five time management tips that are worth a shot

    We've all heard the advice about creating daily to-do lists and prioritizing tasks. But there are also some less obvious tips that can have a big impact on your productivity.

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | February 15, 2011, 2:14 PM PST | Latest comment by NickNielsen

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    Five tips for handling stubborn clients

    When a client asks you to implement a solution that isn't up to your standards, what do you do? Here are a few ways to handle this type of situation.

    Posted by Chip Camden | February 11, 2011, 11:27 AM PST | Latest comment by Wellness1

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    Five desktop security tips that are easily overlooked

    A few small tweaks can add up to a more secure desktop. Jack Wallen shares some simple precautions that will provide a bit more protection.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 10, 2011, 7:01 AM PST | Latest comment by glnz

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    Five tips for learning how to use Server Core

    Deploying and managing Server Core can be tricky. These pointers will help you overcome some common configuration and management challenges.

    Posted by Brien Posey | February 7, 2011, 8:54 AM PST | Latest comment by ganesank123

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    Five power tips for LibreOffice users

    Once you begin to know your way around the LibreOffice suite, you can add a few advanced techniques to your repertoire. Jack Wallen offers five tips to get you started.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 4, 2011, 8:25 AM PST | Latest comment by hoggjenny

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    Five tips for standing up against your boss

    If you need to confront your boss over work issues, wait until you're calm, be prepared, and have a couple of rhetorical tricks up your sleeve.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | February 3, 2011, 10:04 AM PST | Latest comment by dbolab

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    Five contingency planning tips for independent consultants

    Independent consultants can mitigate the consequences of an extended illness or a disability by implementing a contingency plan. Here are tips on what to consider.

    Posted by Chip Camden | February 2, 2011, 3:42 PM PST

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    Five tips for using SmartArt in Office 2010

    Sometimes the best way to convey information is by using a diagram. In those situations, you may want to take advantage of SmartArt to put together a stylish illustration.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | January 31, 2011, 2:06 PM PST

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    Five tips for making GNOME 3 and Ubuntu Unity more useful

    Both GNOME 3 and Unity offer a unique approach to the desktop experience -- but they'll take some getting used to. Jack Wallen shares some advice for taking advantage of the new features.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | January 31, 2011, 11:59 AM PST | Latest comment by Druegan

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    Five tips for working with headers and footers in Word 2010

    Headers and footers can make documents easier to navigate and more professional looking. And despite what some users think, they're pretty easy to set up. Here are a few timesaving basics.

    Posted by Katherine Murray | January 28, 2011, 2:33 PM PST | Latest comment by RB Morin

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    Five simple tips for increasing your Facebook fan base

    Your Facebook fan page provides a great vehicle for building your business and extending your reach. Here are a few ways you can get more fans on board.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | January 28, 2011, 7:13 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto

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    Five tips for hiring a new IT staff member

    Finding the best person for an IT position requires more than just matching up skills with job requirements. Brien Posey shares some creative -- even unorthodox -- tricks for making a successful hire.

    Posted by Brien Posey | January 27, 2011, 10:05 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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    Five tips for working with Excel sheet protection

    Protecting worksheets will help safeguard your design and data, but at the cost of functionality. Here are some tricks for gaining the benefit of protection while still allowing certain types of...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | January 26, 2011, 9:13 AM PST | Latest comment by r.ramaraj@...

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    Five tips for deciding whether to virtualize a server

    Not all servers are suited for virtualization. Be sure you consider these possible deal-killers before you try to virtualize a particular server.

    Posted by Brien Posey | January 21, 2011, 8:26 AM PST | Latest comment by javalexlan

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    Five resume tips for IT consultants

    One of the best ways to communicate your reputation to prospective new clients is to let your resume speak for you. These tips will help you create an IT consultant resume that will open doors.

    Posted by Chip Camden | January 20, 2011, 3:01 PM PST | Latest comment by jacobus57

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    Five tips for migrating from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice

    If your organization is moving its users over to LibreOffice, there might be some initial confusion. Here are a few things you can do to make sure the experience is as painless as possible.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | January 20, 2011, 9:13 AM PST | Latest comment by mwclarke1@...

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    Five tips for building a successful global IT workforce

    By harnessing the IT talent that's available around the world, you can build a high-performing global workforce that meets your organization's needs. These tips will help you develop and grow a...

    Posted by Jay Patel | January 19, 2011, 2:39 PM PST | Latest comment by jarvan123

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    Five tips for subcontracting out work

    There's an element of risk in turning over part of your project to a subcontractor. But if you approach it the right way, you can minimize problems and misunderstandings.

    Posted by Chip Camden | January 14, 2011, 7:23 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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    Five tips for using sound in Outlook

    With a bit of fine-tuning, you can customize Outlook to deliver specialized alerts for various messages and reminders.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | January 12, 2011, 3:12 PM PST | Latest comment by ssharkins@...

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    Five tips for handling Exchange 2010 gotchas

    If you're planning to migrate to Exchange 2010, you'll want to be aware of several issues. Scott Lowe explains how to deal with some of the biggest concerns.

    Posted by Scott Lowe | January 10, 2011, 1:22 PM PST | Latest comment by Edward123123@...

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