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Five Apps
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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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Five excellent keyboard replacements for the Android tablet
If the built-in Android keyboard is driving you crazy, check out these alternatives. They can make typing on your tablet a thousand times easier.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 19, 2011, 1:10 PM PST | Latest comment by jehhynes
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Five versatile screen-capture apps for Windows
When you need a bit more functionality than Print Screen and Paint offer, one of these screen capture tools will come in handy.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 18, 2011, 5:55 AM PST | Latest comment by gjschaub
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Five cloud apps for file sharing
When it comes to file sharing, you have a lot of cloud apps to choose from. Here are five solid contenders that are affordable and easy to use.
Posted by Katherine Murray | December 14, 2011, 7:29 AM PST | Latest comment by sensaris
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Five apps that keep me clued in to tech issues
Succeeding in IT means staying on top of an overwhelming volume of new trends and developments. Here are a few good ways to keep up.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 12, 2011, 9:54 AM PST
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The five fastest-booting Linux distributions
You may not have to reboot Linux very often. But when you do, these peppy distributions will have you up and running in a matter of seconds.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 12, 2011, 8:08 AM PST | Latest comment by mbspringer133
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Five top alternatives to PowerPoint
Not a PowerPoint fan? You still have some good presentation options -- including several Web-based apps.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 8, 2011, 1:45 PM PST | Latest comment by Beezix
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Five handy add-ins for Word 2010
Add timesaving functionality without bogging Word down. These free (or free-to-try/dirt-cheap) tools will help you knock out a variety of tasks.
Posted by Katherine Murray | December 7, 2011, 5:50 AM PST | Latest comment by mcgrathlaw
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Five powerhouse graphics editors that won't break the bank
You don't have to spend a fortune to get the graphics editing features you need. These apps deliver advanced functionality without a killer price tag.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 5, 2011, 3:40 PM PST | Latest comment by bob@...
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Five free comparison-shopping smartphone apps
These apps will help you save time, money, and aggravation as you track down the items on your holiday shopping list.
Posted by Katherine Murray | December 5, 2011, 8:08 AM PST
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Five frivolous (but entertaining) apps for Windows Phone 7
Got a little time to kill? Here are a few WP7 apps that might amuse you.
Posted by Brien Posey | November 29, 2011, 12:54 PM PST
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Five SEO tools to help boost Web site traffic
A lot of Web sites live and die by the effectiveness of their search engine optimization. Luckily, there are good tools designed to meet the SEO challenge.
Posted by Justin James | November 29, 2011, 8:49 AM PST | Latest comment by gaddio
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Five tools for managing employee performance reviews
Performance reviews can trigger an avalanche of work, but the right app will prevent you from being overwhelmed by the task.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 28, 2011, 4:23 PM PST | Latest comment by collantjay
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Five tools for creating sharp-looking apps
A drab app is likely to be an overlooked app. Here are few tools that can add some visual punch to your applications.
Posted by Justin James | November 28, 2011, 1:18 PM PST
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Five fun multimedia apps for Windows Phone 7
Take full advantage of Windows Phone 7's multimedia capabilities with these entertaining apps.
Posted by Brien Posey | November 22, 2011, 7:32 AM PST
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Five apps that let me manage essential communications
Communication needs vary, but most of us rely on certain tools and services to stay in touch. Scott Lowe shares his list of go-to communication apps.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 21, 2011, 11:56 AM PST
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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 Microsoft apps that will change IT
Microsoft has some potential game-changers on the horizon that could dramatically affect the company's role in the enterprise.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 18, 2011, 8:35 AM PST | Latest comment by stranger around
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Five add-ins for users who hate the Office Ribbon
Those who pine for the classic Office menu structure can re-create it, thanks to a variety of affordable add-ins.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 15, 2011, 5:59 AM PST | Latest comment by Peter_Pan_7
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Five Windows defraggers that won't tie newbies into knots
Defrag tools tend to intimidate nontechnical users. But these defraggers are easy to use -- and some have a nice selection of top-end features, to boot.
Posted by Justin James | November 14, 2011, 12:29 PM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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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 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 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 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 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
