TechRepublic Out Loud
TechRepublic celebrates and highlights the top members, events and topics from its thriving community of technology professionals.
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TR Community scoreboard for June 17, 2011 - Cloud battle
In this weekly recap post, you'll get a quick look at the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums.
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Are you aware and prepared to escape? Your IT future depends on it.
According to blogger Todd Fluhr, your IT future depends on three important strategies: Awareness, preparedness, and escape. Will you be ready if the current dot-com bubble collapses again?
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The yin and yang of tech evolution
In this guest post, TR member robw2205 questions the implications of the fast-paced evolution of technology. Do you think technology will one day outgrow mankind?
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Charlie Sheen could take lessons on what it means to be 'winning' from Microsoft
TechRepublic blogger Donovan Colbert addresses a member's comment about Microsoft only resting on its laurels over the past 20 years. He takes a closer look at what Microsoft has really achieved.
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Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - June 13, 2011
TechRepublic members' questions highlighted address issues with event logging software, calendar or contact sharing, Windows XP, SIP ports, printing in UNIX, and more.
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TR Community scoreboard for June 10, 2011 - Windows 8
In this weekly recap post, you'll get a quick look at the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums.
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Don't hire and then kill creativity in the workplace
According to Todd Fluhr, some companies intentionally stifle internal creativity, but they don't realize it. Find out what changes he made to a department to help promote and nurture creativity, which in turn increased productivity.
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Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - June 6, 2011
TechRepublic members' questions highlighted address issues with implementing a video conferencing system, pinging nodes, using Samba as an application server, server ROI, Windows Server 2008, and more.
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TR Community scoreboard for June 3, 2011 - Get hired
In this weekly recap post, you'll get a quick look at the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums.
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IT pros have the power to watch the watchmen
TechRepublic member Todd Fluhr believes that IT pros are on the front lines as old laws collide with new technologies that allow intrusions into personal privacy and freedoms. Do you agree that tech professionals have the power and the right to watch the watchmen? Explain your answer in the discussion thread.
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What does Angry Birds mean for the future of computing?
TR member Donovan Colbert thinks that with the right set of must-have apps (like Angry Birds), Chrome might become attractive enough within the niche of inexpensive netbook computing to be successful. Do you agree?
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Use social media to better serve your customers
In this guest post by TR member robw2205, he shares an infographic by HCC Medical Insurance Services that highlights how a large company can use social media to better serve their customers. What can you take away from this chart that your company can use in its social media strategy?
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Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - May 30, 2011
TechRepublic members' questions highlighted address issues with iPhone Wi-Fi connections, Windows XP load times, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and more.
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Try to salvage client relationships if you've failed to deliver
TechRepublic member Todd Fluhr offers some strategies for preventing critical fail when freelancing and ways to salvaging a client relationship if you've failed to deliver.
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TR Community scoreboard for May 27, 2011 - iPad uses
In this weekly recap post, you'll get a quick look at the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums.
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Spotlight Question: Thumbnails and Quick Launch taskbar missing in Windows 7
TechRepublic member lee_in_ftc upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 but now can no longer see photo thumbnails or the Quick Launch taskbar. If you can help this member solve these issues, you will earn a free TechRepublic coffee mug.
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Uncover uber Easter eggs by combining Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010
In this guest post, a TechRepublic member walks you through the steps to uncover incredible Easter eggs by combining Microsoft Office 2007 with 2010.
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Digg conservative group creates a bury brigade
TechRepublic member dcolbert shares his opinion about the conspiracy group called Digg Patriots (DP) and why he thinks this issue has more complex implications. Do you think Digg encourages group-think and the suppression of competitive, minority viewpoints?
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Don't hire and then kill creativity in the workplace
According to Todd Fluhr, some companies intentionally stifle internal creativity, but they don't realize it. Find out what changes he made to a department to help promote and nurture creativity, which in turn increased productivity.
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Troubleshooting tips for Verizon Wireless customers
Justin James describes the dropped call problem he was having with his Verizon phones. If you're experiencing similar issues, read his tips on how to save time during the troubleshooting process.
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TR Community tip: How to get an IPConfig log
In this tech support tip by TR member kimsland, you'll learn how to easily obtain an IPConfig log.
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After the layoff: Should I jump right back in or do some retraining?
TechRepublic member jdclyde talks about his post-layoff decision to retrain and gain a couple of certifications before finding another job. Did he make the right choice?
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Advice from a techie who has learned to love netbooks
TechRepublic member dcolbert shares his experience with netbooks and explains why you shouldn't listen to the advice of people who tried these devices and could never get past the "deal-breakers" to see the full range of possibilities.
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An imaginary conversation about the Apple iPad
TechRepublic member dcolbert stretches his imagination with this script of a fictitious conversation about the Apple iPad. If you have a tech-related post, photo, video clip, cartoon, or script that you'd like to share with your TR peers. please send them to trol [at] techrepublic.com.
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5 phrases that diminish the credibility of Linux, Mac, and Windows users
TechRepublic member dcolbert lists five phrases used in Linux, Mac, and Windows flame wars that diminish the credibility of the argument.
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10 must-have iPod Touch apps, according to TiggerTwo
When we asked Tricia Liebert (aka TiggerTwo) to send us a list of her favorite mobile apps, she replied that she only has an iPod Touch. Find out what mobile apps she uses the most on her Touch.
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Behind the scenes: The good, the bad, and the bottom line
Senior Product Manager Brandon Seltenrich discusses TechRepublic's mobile momentum and what's in store for upcoming "behind the scenes" posts.
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Big Brother is YOU watching
In this guest post by TR member Todd Fluhr, he argues that George Orwell's vision of 1984 is already here. Todd believes that we are Big Brother, and we've given away freely what no government in the history of mankind has dared hope to take so completely. Do you agree?
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Bing moves beyond search to help you make decisions
Rajesh Srivastava, Bing's Principle Group Manager, talks about how Bing is more than just a search engine -- it's a tool that helps you make informed decisions.
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BlogHer 2009 Tech Committee Out Loud
TechRepublic's Sonja Thompson interviews a few members of the BlogHer09 Tech Committee, including Sarah Dopp, Liz Henry, Shazia Mistry, Nelly Yusupova, and Virginia DeBolt.