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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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Five tips for choosing the right Linux distribution
If you're poised to give Linux a try, you'll want to make sure you pick a distribution that suits your needs. Jack Wallen zeroes in on the key factors that should guide your choice.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 8, 2011, 6:38 AM PST | Latest comment by cwarner7_11
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Five tips for managing employee Internet access
When it comes to Internet usage, you don't want to be too restrictive -- but you may need to exercise some level of control over your users' activities. These suggestions can help you find a...
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 7, 2011, 12:08 PM PST | Latest comment by sandiemill
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Five tips for handling project risks
Experienced project managers know that the sooner they've identified possible project landmines, the easier it will be to lessen their impact or avoid them altogether. Here are a few ways to...
Posted by Jerry Loza | January 3, 2011, 1:41 PM PST | Latest comment by Eddie R. Williams
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Five simple tips that will improve your writing a thousand percent
Social media, texting, and rampant blogging may be dumbing down our writing skills. Here are a few ways to keep your writing professional and clear -- without sweating a bunch of picky grammar rules.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | January 3, 2011, 12:29 PM PST | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Five tips for setting better goals
Coming up with a list of New Year's resolutions isn't all that tough. But building -- and achieving -- a set of concrete goals is a bit trickier.
Posted by CC Holland | December 27, 2010, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by PMPsicle
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Five tips for being more productive when working from home
Even if you're well-suited to work from home, maintaining your productivity can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions for making sure you're as effective and efficient as possible.
Posted by Dave Johnson | December 23, 2010, 6:41 AM PST | Latest comment by Caribe10
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Five tips for effectively managing your software assets
A software asset management process can help you avoid the risks of noncompliance and save thousands of dollars each year in licensing fees.
Posted by Adee McAninch | December 20, 2010, 3:11 PM PST
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The five hottest Five Tips lists of 2010
The Five Tips blog has covered a wide range of issues this year -- but the top five posts all fit into two categories. See which topics TR members found the most essential and compelling in 2010.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | December 17, 2010, 12:59 PM PST
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Five tips for dealing with high maintenance clients
Certain clients -- and you know who they are -- require some special strategies to make the relationship bearable. Jack Wallen offers some survival tips for handling those problematic clients.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 16, 2010, 8:04 AM PST | Latest comment by paulshotan@...
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Five tips for ensuring comfortable laptop ergonomics
Whether you use a laptop full-time in the office or only when you hit the road, you could incur some discomfort (i.e., pain) from repetitive stress issues, among other things. BNET's Dave Johnson...
Posted by Dave Johnson | December 15, 2010, 12:04 PM PST | Latest comment by johnhelp123
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Five tips for speeding up Windows boot time
The time required to start a PC has improved dramatically. Yet to many, it's still agonizingly slow. Here are a few ways to fix that.
Posted by Michael Kassner | December 13, 2010, 8:02 AM PST | Latest comment by ArtShapiro
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Five tips for taking advantage of holiday downtime
If your work slows down during the holidays, you may finally get a chance to tackle those projects you haven't had time for during the year. Here are some good ways to make use of those slower days.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 13, 2010, 7:01 AM PST | Latest comment by V.H. Scarpacci
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Five tips for sorting Outlook mail messages
Conquer Inbox chaos with the help of these Outlook sorting tips.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 9, 2010, 9:34 AM PST | Latest comment by chris_black
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Five tips for finding a cloud solution that's ready for your users
Cloud services can lower costs and make your organization more agile -- but only if you choose a solution that's right for your users. Here are a few factors to keep in mind when you evaluate your...
Posted by Sundar Raghavan | December 8, 2010, 8:10 AM PST
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Five+ tips to ensure PCI DSS compliance
When Michael Kassner helped a friend get through a PCI DSS compliance audit, he found out the hard way that it's no small task. His advice will help you take the right steps to protect cardholder...
Posted by Michael Kassner | December 6, 2010, 12:46 PM PST | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Five tips for dealing with a frozen Windows Setup
Windows Setup occasionally freezes for no apparent reason. Here are five strategies for isolating the cause and working around the problem.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 6, 2010, 11:06 AM PST | Latest comment by wild__bill
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Five tips for helping your clients save money
There are all sorts of ways to help your clients get maximum value from your services -- and that means cost savings for them and future business for you.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 6, 2010, 10:40 AM PST
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Five tips for easy Linux application installation
These days, installing apps on a Linux system is relatively painless -- but there are still a few things that trip up the unwary or inexperienced user. Jack Wallen offers some basic pointers for...
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 1, 2010, 6:58 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Five tips for getting temp workers up to speed quickly
When you manage temporary workers, you face some unique challenges -- especially if they work remotely. BNET's Wayne Turmel shares some strategies for making sure your temps and your team work...
Posted by Wayne Turmel | November 29, 2010, 2:05 PM PST
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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
