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Five tips for getting your IT project funded in a tough economy
In an atmosphere of drastic spending cuts, IT projects can be a tough sell. Here are a few strategies that will give your tech initiatives a fighting chance.
Posted by Brien Posey | October 25, 2010, 8:08 AM PDT
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Five tips for writing better VBA code
You can produce efficient, reliable, and easy-to-maintain code by following a few best practices. Susan Harkins reviews some essential aspects of good VBA code writing.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 25, 2010, 6:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by anupriyadevi
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Five tips for getting started with Access 2010
Access has a reputation for being a little intimidating to new users (and some veteran users, as well). See how Access 2010 simplifies database creation so that even novices can reap the benefits.
Posted by Katherine Murray | October 22, 2010, 12:00 PM PDT
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Five tips for debugging a routine in the Visual Basic Editor
The VBE provides tools to help you debug your code, but you need to know a few tricks to use them effectively. Susan Harkins suggests a few ways to streamline your debugging tasks.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 21, 2010, 2:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tieske_
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Five tips for deciding when to replace an aging PC
You may not want to part with a system you like -- especially if you've put a lot of money into it. But sometimes it's the sensible thing to do. Brien Posey lists some clear-cut reasons to retire...
Posted by Brien Posey | October 21, 2010, 7:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by johnm41
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Five tips for creating content building blocks in Word 2010
Reusing standard text and document elements stored in the Quick Parts gallery can save you tons of time. Here's a brief rundown of how to create and access these items.
Posted by Katherine Murray | October 18, 2010, 1:52 PM PDT
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Five tips for solving software problems
When you're trying to troubleshoot a problem with your software -- especially if the client isn't being at all helpful -- these tactics will help you zero in on what's going wrong.
Posted by Chip Camden | October 18, 2010, 1:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by lizhiyong96
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Five tips for more reliable Acronis backups
Acronis is a popular data backup and disaster recovery solution -- and handled the right way, it can be a lifesaver. But as Jack Wallen explains, its effectiveness depends on whether you follow a...
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 18, 2010, 12:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by me4833
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Five tips for getting rid of crapware
New computers are being sold with crapware installed. I don't like it. I doubt that you do, either. Here's what we can do about it.
Posted by Michael Kassner | October 18, 2010, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Five tips for easing the move from Lotus Domino Document Manager
If your organization is planning to migrate content from Domino Document Manager, make sure you consider all the key issues involved in the process.
Posted by Bruce Grant | October 10, 2010, 9:12 AM PDT
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Five tips for handling errors in VBA
Effective error handling can mean the difference between a seamless, user-friendly experience and a problem-plagued application. These best practices will help ensure your apps run as intended,...
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 9, 2010, 8:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by gsmisek
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Five tips to help gear up for a job search
Maybe you know for sure you're about to get canned. Or maybe you're just bracing for a likely downsizing. Either way, it's smart to get the wheels in motion now for landing that next job.
Posted by Dave Johnson | October 7, 2010, 9:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by PharmRepConnect
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Five tips for managing a dispersed project team
IT leaders who oversee teams of remote workers have some obstacles to overcome. Tom Mochal offers some practical advice for successfully managing a distributed workforce.
Posted by Tom Mochal | October 6, 2010, 1:37 PM PDT
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Five tips to make Nautilus file management even better
Nautilus is a powerful and user-friendly file manager -- but it doesn't stop there. Jack Wallen explains several ways you can extend its usefulness and tap into additional functionality.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 6, 2010, 12:00 AM PDT
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Five of my favorite tips for working efficiently in the Visual Basic Editor
If you spend much time in the VBE, you'll appreciate any shortcuts that streamline your work. Susan Harkins shares the tricks she finds most useful.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 4, 2010, 12:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Five tips for moving disaster recovery to the cloud
Companies are beginning to entrust their data to third-party cloud computing services -- but that strategy comes with certain risks. Here's an overview of some of the most critical issues to keep...
Posted by David Cowan | October 4, 2010, 10:24 AM PDT
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Five tips to ensure safe online shopping
Online shopping is convenient. Unfortunately, that convenience can put your personal and financial information at risk. Michael Kassner shares some lessons he had to learn the hard way.
Posted by Michael Kassner | October 4, 2010, 9:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by temgirevikas
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Five tips for meeting the eDiscovery challenge
The time to develop your data archiving strategy is not the day you get hit with an eDiscovery request. Here are a few pointers to help you implement a system that will keep you in compliance.
Posted by Greg Arnette | September 30, 2010, 9:38 AM PDT
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Five tips for creating animations in PowerPoint 2010
If you've struggled in the past with PowerPoint's animation tools, you may find the situation has improved with the latest version. Here are a few easy ways to create animation effects with...
Posted by Katherine Murray | September 29, 2010, 12:25 PM PDT
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Five tips for avoiding removable media malware
With the growth of widespread network-delivered malware infections, we tend to forget that sometimes the old methods are still effective. Find out what you can do to protect yourself from the...
Posted by Chad Perrin | September 27, 2010, 12:56 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deepjyoti
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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

































