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Selena Frye

Selena Frye

TechRepublic Staff

Selena Frye

Selena Frye
Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer, and IT Security blogs.
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    Poll: Is Firefox more secure than Internet Explorer?

    In the past, there was a time when I thought Firefox was without a doubt more secure than Internet Explorer. Why? At the time it was something new, people would rave about how much more secure...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | February 10, 2008, 10:18 AM PST | Latest comment by trepub@...

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    Software vs. appliance: A first look at the Barracuda Spam Firewall

    You may remember that back in November, I talked about the various approaches to dealing with SPAM and junk-mail.  I also mentioned that I would be looking to replace my custom anti-spam gateway...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | February 6, 2008, 4:08 AM PST | Latest comment by marshaweinmann@...

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    eBay's revamped feedback system

    eBay is planning to change its feedback system to stop sellers from leaving negative feedback about buyers. The new rules will come in to effect from May and apply worldwide. Sellers have...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | February 5, 2008, 6:14 PM PST | Latest comment by Eynog

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    Three undersea cables cut in a week: Just bad luck?

    Not one, but three, undersea cables have been cut in the past week! Flag Telecom's Europe-Asia and the SEA-ME-WE-4 cables were cut 8.3 KM outside of Alexandria at 0800 GMT on the 30th January...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | February 5, 2008, 2:54 PM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen

  • 0

    The evolution of UC with Windows Mobile devices

    Much has been written about Microsoft's Unified Communications initiative in terms of Office Communications Server 2007 and Exchange 2007. The "missing link" is the ability for today's mobile...

    Posted by Deb Shinder | February 1, 2008, 10:44 AM PST

  • 28

    Is pt360 the all-in-one Cisco tool we've been looking for?

    Like most of you, I love finding new tools that help me manage and troubleshoot routers. But what if you had to choose just one network management and troubleshooting tool? Do you think there's...

    Posted by David Davis | January 31, 2008, 11:30 AM PST | Latest comment by giadich@...

  • 29

    Fixing Three: Solving connectivity issues with the Huawei E220 and Three Mobile broadband

    Over the last few months I've tested several of the new HSDPA mobile broadband solutions on the UK market and have been pretty impressed. One of the most competitive packages is offered by Three...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 29, 2008, 2:41 PM PST | Latest comment by tharindusj@...

  • 24

    Would you want to work for IBM?

    IBM have shocked many of their technical staff with a 15% pay cut! The move comes after IBM was forced to settle a lawsuit brought against them by employees back in 2006. The employees, mainly...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 27, 2008, 3:49 PM PST | Latest comment by big blue IBM

  • 0

    Office 2008 for Mac

    It's been four years since Microsoft's last Office for Mac release: Office 2004. Following last year's release of Office 2007 for Windows systems, Mac users have been a little stuck as they have...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 27, 2008, 9:42 AM PST

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    Five things you should know about configuring a Cisco IOS switch

    Once you're ready to make the jump to a more sophisticated switch, what do you need to know? Let's answer some of the most frequently asked questions and explore the basic configuration of Cisco...

    Posted by David Davis | January 24, 2008, 12:23 PM PST | Latest comment by pinatano@...

  • 15

    Simplify admin tasks by exporting Active Directory data with CSVDE

    Depending on how thoroughly you use it, Active Directory can hold some very valuable information on your company and its staff. Not only does the directory contain the basic credentials of each of...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 22, 2008, 5:06 PM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto

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    Are utilities too well connected?

    On Saturday the Washington Post reported on the CIA's divulgence of information relating to cyber attacks on utility companies (electricity, oil, gas and water) outside of the US.  The CIA's...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 22, 2008, 5:00 PM PST | Latest comment by Justin Fielding

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    Open source under attack?

    A nest of poisoned Web sites has been quietly attacking unsuspecting visitors using an arsenal of thirteen different exploits. If the site visitor has javascript enabled and is vulnerable to any...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 19, 2008, 7:31 PM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest

  • 8

    OLPC: Microsoft to the rescue?

    I'm sure many of you will remember the One Laptop Per Child project (OLPC).  The project has been through some difficult times.  The so called $100 laptop actually costs $188.  Nicholas...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 17, 2008, 3:29 PM PST | Latest comment by apotheon

  • 2

    Web-based video chat for business or pleasure

    VoIP and video are the wave of the future, and SightSpeed offers an attractive package, especially with the upcoming Web-based service that you'll be able to use from any computer without...

    Posted by Deb Shinder | January 16, 2008, 11:03 AM PST | Latest comment by thenabster

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    Run remote commands on a Cisco router from your PC

    Did you know that you can run Cisco router commands without leaving the Windows command prompt? This can come in handy for scripting and automating router management. Find out how to set it up.

    Posted by David Davis | January 16, 2008, 9:37 AM PST | Latest comment by Photogenic Memory

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    How does Vodafone 7.2 mobile broadband stack up against the competition?

    Last month I took a look at what the various mobile broadband operators have on offer and gave Three mobile's HSDPA service a test run. Overall, I was quite impressed by Three's service but I...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 16, 2008, 6:25 AM PST

  • 6

    Macbook Air

    Apple have unveiled their ultrathin, ultraportable notebook; the Macbook Air.  Claimed to be the thinnest notebook in the world, as one would expect from Apple the new addition to the Macbook...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 16, 2008, 6:18 AM PST | Latest comment by James Jelinek

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    Practice Cisco router configuration using a free emulator

    With a simulator, there are always missing commands and programming errors, and it can never really be as complete as the real IOS. However, because an emulator runs the IOS, you get every feature...

    Posted by David Davis | January 10, 2008, 11:47 AM PST | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet

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    Will 2008 be Vista's year?

    2007 saw new OS releases from both Microsoft and Apple. The long-awaited Windows Vista finally made it to retail at the end of January, and despite the snazzy new look and its mildly improved...

    Posted by Justin Fielding | January 4, 2008, 10:20 AM PST | Latest comment by Will_B

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