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Five Apps
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Five user-friendly archiving and compression tools
You're not stuck using the built-in archiving/compression app that comes with your OS. Here are a few alternatives to consider.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 18, 2012, 8:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by michael@...
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Five must-have open source productivity tools
You don't have to turn to proprietary software to get your work done. Here are five feature-rich open source alternatives.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 17, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by _Papa_
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Five versatile mapping applications
Today's mapping apps do a lot more than tell you how to get from point A to point B. Here's an assortment of feature-rich tools.
Posted by Brien Posey | July 9, 2012, 3:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by jakubcek@...
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Five must-have WordPress plugins
Successful blogs require effort, imagination, and a feature-rich platform. WordPress can help you out with the last item, thanks to a wide assortment of powerful plugins.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 2, 2012, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by SwipeAdsSupport
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Five apps that show off Windows 8 search integration
Windows 8 lets apps serve as search providers. Here are a few early examples that incorporate this capability.
Posted by Justin James | June 27, 2012, 3:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by eye4bear
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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 must-have apps for your USB stick
Don't get caught out in the field without the tools you need. A USB stick equipped with a few essential apps might just save the day.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2012, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by mark@...
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Five tools to help simplify social networking management
If your social media presence is becoming impossible to manage, one of these tools may help bring things under control.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 13, 2012, 1:41 PM PDT
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Five tools to monitor and manage your online reputation
To make sure your reputation stays clean, you have to keep an eye on what's being said about you. These tools can help you protect your good name.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 11, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by denicelorraine
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Five good apps for editing video
You can produce some impressive videos if you take advantage of today's feature-rich editing tools. Here are several worth checking out.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 6, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by MontseCano
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Five preventive maintenance tools for Windows
Keep your Windows machines optimized and healthy with the help of these five tools.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 4, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Zoey11
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Five airport survival apps
Traveling by air can mean assorted aggravations and delays. Here are five handy apps to make your travels go more smoothly.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 29, 2012, 10:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deepti Dani
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Five trustworthy password recovery tools
In a bad situation, you may have to use a specialized tool to recover a password. Here are five reliable apps you can turn to.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 27, 2012, 10:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by jill@...
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Five Webmin modules that give you added power and control
One of the best things about Webmin is that it's infinitely extendable. Here are several modules that will broaden your admin capabilities.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 23, 2012, 7:14 AM PDT
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Five apps to help keep your photo collections under control
It's easy to quickly lose yourself in an avalanche of digital images. Here are a few tools to help get things organized.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2012, 4:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by blavelle62@...
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Five tools for configuring Samba
Samba lets Linux, Windows, and Mac communicate with one another, but it can be tough to configure. These tools will help reduce your Samba headaches.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012, 12:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by mark.cooper@...
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Five admin tools that bridge the platform gap
Cross-platform tools make life easier for admins who have to deal with mixed environments. Here are a few tools to help out with a variety of tasks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by mwclarke1
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Five video communication apps
Adding video to your calls, chats, and meetings can greatly improve communications. Here are five solutions that facilitate video conversations.
Posted by Katherine Murray | May 8, 2012, 9:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by veseng
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Five free and secure password management apps
Maintaining a large assortment of strong passwords is a challenge. Here are some apps that make the task more manageable.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2012, 1:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by stevew@...
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Five parental control apps to help safeguard your kids
There are various ways to protect your kids when they go online, including specialized tools like the ones on this list.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 1, 2012, 8:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by mamabearrobyn
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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 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 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 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 alexisgarcia72@...
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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 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 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 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 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 tristar8
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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 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 inexpensive digital photography applications
You don't have to pay a small fortune for editing and managing digital photos.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 30, 2013, 10:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
