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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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Five tips for a smooth migration to Ubuntu's Unity desktop
When Ubuntu 11.04 is released next year, it will have a new default interface in tow: Unity. Jack Wallen explains what you can expect and how to prepare for the transition.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 29, 2010, 1:02 PM PST | Latest comment by santeewelding
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Five tips for getting your project back on budget
If you discover your project is starting to exceed budget, you'll want to act right away before things get out of hand. Tom Mochal offers some tips for reining in costs.
Posted by Tom Mochal | November 29, 2010, 12:00 PM PST
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Five tips for using Publisher 2010's high-end typography features
With its support for advanced OpenType characteristics, Publisher 2010 takes typography to the next level. See how to use these features to achieve some highly sophisticated formatting.
Posted by Katherine Murray | November 29, 2010, 10:00 AM PST
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Five tips for getting a good price on a laptop
If you're looking for a laptop, there are deals to be had -- as well as inflated prices, hidden costs, and outright scams. Brien Posey shares some shopping do's and don'ts to help you get your...
Posted by Brien Posey | November 29, 2010, 7:56 AM PST | Latest comment by dirtylaundry
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Five tips for designing a small business network
When you design a network for a small business, you have to address different issues from those you face in an enterprise environment. Brien Posey offers some tips for handling the special...
Posted by Brien Posey | November 22, 2010, 11:22 AM PST | Latest comment by Justin James
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Five tips for securing mobile data
As more and more company data moves onto mobile devices, IT faces a host of new security concerns. Here are some issues to consider as you develop your mobile security model.
Posted by Shun Chen | November 22, 2010, 9:50 AM PST
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Five tips for teaching database concepts to clueless users
Investing a little time in helping your users understand database fundamentals will make them more productive and self-reliant. Their understanding and insights may even help you improve your...
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 22, 2010, 8:58 AM PST
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Five tips for translating text in Word 2010
Word 2010 offers more sophisticated and powerful translation tools than previous versions. See how to use the tools to translate a word, a phrase, or even an entire document.
Posted by Katherine Murray | November 22, 2010, 7:49 AM PST
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Five tips for remotely administering desktops
Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you both time and money. These pointers will help keep your remote administration efforts running smoothly.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 15, 2010, 2:41 PM PST | Latest comment by SgtPappy
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Five tips for protecting mobile devices
Your users may not realize how vulnerable their mobile devices are, and that can put your information assets at great risk. Here's some practical advice for securing mobile systems.
Posted by Tom Olzak | November 15, 2010, 9:29 AM PST
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Five tips for dealing with Windows boot problems
Few computer issues are as frustrating as a non-booting Windows machine. Here are a few simple techniques that can help get you up and running.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 12, 2010, 5:58 AM PST | Latest comment by uthamaputiran
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Five tips for avoiding Access query mistakes
You can save yourself a lot of grief if you follow a few simple rules when building Access queries. See how to prevent errors, bottlenecks, and lost data.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 11, 2010, 7:00 AM PST
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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 Slayer_
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Five alternatives to Microsoft Office 365
Alternative apps from the fringes which Jack Wallen thinks could very easily fill all of your online office suite needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2013, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by radleym
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Five web-based network troubleshooting tools
Web-based networking toolkits often offer numerous ways to test routes, domains, and other issues that will directly affect your network.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 5, 2013, 8:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by highermath
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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 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 video converter apps
There are a number of utilities available that can convert video from its native format into a format that is supported by mobile devices.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 3, 2013, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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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 Ofena
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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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 inflowinventory
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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 fredb@...
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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
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Five free Windows registry cleaners to keep your system running smoothly
If you decide to use a registry cleaner, make sure you choose one that's reliable and safe. Here are some excellent options.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 6, 2012, 11:31 AM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen
