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Five Apps
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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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Five uninstallers that really work
Remove all traces of unwanted programs with the help of these uninstaller tools.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 27, 2012, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by techlans
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Five handy apps for recording audio notes
Audio notes offer a versatile and convenient alternative to their typed or handwritten counterparts. Here are a few apps you may want to take for a spin.
Posted by Katherine Murray | April 25, 2012, 5:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by jroche1973@...
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Five apps for building online polls and surveys
You don't have to be a genius statistician to create useful, friendly polls and surveys. These online tools make the process a snap.
Posted by Katherine Murray | April 20, 2012, 10:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by HarrySykes
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Five tools to help you manage your MySQL databases
The right MySQL management tool can make your database chores go a lot more smoothly. Here are five topnotch tools to consider.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 18, 2012, 5:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by sathishkumarnadu
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Five Android apps to heighten your stargazing experience
From planning tools to observatories to planetariums, a universe of great Android apps is available for astronomy buffs.
Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | April 12, 2012, 9:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by DT2
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Five PowerPoint add-ons that go beyond ordinary slide shows
If you've ever been disappointed by tools claiming to help you create killer presentations, take heart: Here are a few that might renew your faith in add-ons.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | April 10, 2012, 6:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by mflynn@...
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Five free desktop media players
If Windows Media Player falls short of your needs, you might prefer one of these free third-party alternatives.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 4, 2012, 5:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by Citsme
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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 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 apps to automate invoicing for small businesses
Brien Posey recently evaluated a selection of invoicing apps for his business. Here are some pros and cons of the five that topped his list.
Posted by Brien Posey | March 26, 2012, 9:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by metrobill
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Five user-friendly encryption tools for Linux
Linux encryption doesn't have to be intimidating or complex. These tools make the process easy.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 22, 2012, 5:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by pinguin_world
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Five replacements for the Windows 7 desktop
Think the Windows desktop is limited, inflexible, and boring? Good news: You're not stuck with it. Here are five cool alternatives.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 19, 2012, 2:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by robsku
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Five essential apps for your vSphere toolkit
By itself, vSphere 5 can't fully administer your virtualization environment. vExpert Rick Vanover looks at the extras needed to round out the solution.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 14, 2012, 7:53 AM PDT
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Five favorite Windows 8 preview apps
As you kick the tires of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, be sure to check out these early contenders for top apps.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 12, 2012, 9:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by pk@...
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Five handy PC apps for road warriors
Your trips will go more smoothly if you take advantage of a few specialized tools for travelers.
Posted by Brien Posey | March 7, 2012, 8:15 AM PST | Latest comment by ScaryMonster
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Five apps to simplify your writing projects
Writing projects can be daunting -- which often leads to procrastination and sub-par work. Here are some tools that can improve the process (and the results).
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 29, 2012, 8:29 AM PST | Latest comment by Giraffin
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Five apps to prep for Microsoft certification exams
If you're looking for a good way to get ready for your next Microsoft certification exam, these tools may give you the edge you need.
Posted by Brien Posey | February 27, 2012, 7:38 AM PST | Latest comment by ethantaylor
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Five apps to wipe data from your Android phone
If your phone gets lost or stolen -- or if you decide to return or recycle it -- you need to wipe it clean of your private data.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 22, 2012, 7:05 PM PST | Latest comment by AvengerMobile
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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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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 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 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 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 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
