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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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    Five tips for starting a programming career

    If you're hoping to become a programmer, you'll probably have to find some creative ways to gain experience and become marketable. Justin James shares some practical strategies for getting your...

    Posted by Justin James | September 27, 2010, 11:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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