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Five Apps
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Five data recovery apps that could make you a hero
When you get a panicked call from someone whose hard disk has crashed (with precious files that weren't backed up), one of these apps might save the day.
Posted by Brien Posey | February 13, 2012, 11:02 AM PST | Latest comment by MichaelSteverson
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Five pieces of scamware to watch out for
From fake antivirus apps to uninvited toolbars, scamware can bog down your users' PCs -- and sometimes do a whole lot worse.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 6, 2012, 10:05 AM PST | Latest comment by brocksamson2011
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Five LibreOffice extensions to help you catch grammar problems
If you do a lot of writing using LibreOffice, these handy extensions will help you spot mistakes and polish your work.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 3, 2012, 2:27 PM PST | Latest comment by rmerchberger@...
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Five ticketing systems for developers
The right app can make a big difference when it comes to tracking bugs, integrating with other systems, and working through development tasks.
Posted by Justin James | January 31, 2012, 12:06 PM PST | Latest comment by umbertoeklat@...
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Five reliable Outlook PST file repair tools
Outlook PST files can become corrupted -- and when that happens, work grinds to a halt. If your organization relies on Outlook, one of these tools could save the day.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 30, 2012, 11:47 AM PST
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Five apps for tracking the latest political mayhem
The U.S. election season is fully upon us. If you're trying to keep up with the polls, pundits, and political news, these apps can help.
Posted by Katherine Murray | January 29, 2012, 9:35 AM PST | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Five Windows 7 gadgets worth sharing with your users
Gadgets offer a simple, friendly way to execute all sorts of tasks -- perfect for nontechnical users (and often handy for power users, too).
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 25, 2012, 6:34 AM PST | Latest comment by N4AOF
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Five apps to hit the ground running with your new Android tablet
If you're trying to figure out which apps to load on your brand new Android tablet, here are some great choices to get you started.
Posted by Brien Posey | January 24, 2012, 7:44 AM PST
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Five GPS apps to help you get where you're going (for cheap)
Save time and gas money by equipping your smartphone with an inexpensive -- but indispensable -- GPS tool.
Posted by Katherine Murray | January 23, 2012, 10:30 AM PST | Latest comment by gamboaecr@...
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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 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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The five best Linux file system cleaning tools
In honor of National Clean up Your Computer month, here some top picks for Linux system cleaners.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 11, 2012, 2:25 PM PST | Latest comment by fr33code
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Five apps to meet your help desk challenges
A number of good tools are available to reduce help desk headaches, streamline management, and optimize workflow.
Posted by Justin James | January 10, 2012, 9:12 AM PST | Latest comment by mckinnej
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The first five apps I install on a new Mac
Once you move beyond the basics when provisioning a new Mac, certain apps jump to the top of the list. Here are a few good ones to consider.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 9, 2012, 3:12 PM PST | Latest comment by rgreenlaw
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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
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Five powerhouse finance packages designed for SMBs
Finding accounting software that fits your needs can be tricky. See if one of the solutions on this list offers the right feature set for the right price.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 3, 2012, 10:24 AM PST | Latest comment by mohamedn78
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Five apps to help with network discovery
A good discovery tool can be a net admin's best friend. The tools on this list are designed to help with discovery/inventory, monitoring, and reporting.
Posted by Brien Posey | January 3, 2012, 8:57 AM PST | Latest comment by fotuo
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The 10 hottest Five Apps lists of 2011
The year's top posts cover everything from Office add-ons, free AV tools, and HTML editors to Windows gadgets, simple backup apps, and Android keyboards.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | December 23, 2011, 6:58 AM PST | Latest comment by Ashley_Drew
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Five social networking apps for Windows Phone 7
You can enrich your social connectivity by adding specialized apps to your WP7 device. Here are a few to try.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 22, 2011, 11:29 AM PST
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Five apps that bring sanity to network monitoring
Scads of network monitoring tools are available to help you stay on top of performance issues. We've narrowed the list to five good choices.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 20, 2011, 9:57 AM PST | Latest comment by al.walker@...
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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 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 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 tristar8
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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 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 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 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 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 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
