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Registration for TechRepublic Live 2011 is now open
TechRepublic is hosting a free tech event in Louisville, KY, on Sept. 28-30, 2011. Seating is limited, so we encourage members to reserve a spot via the TechRepublic Live 2011 Registration page.
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 17, 2011, 3:57 AM PDT
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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?
Posted by toddfluhr | June 16, 2011, 7:54 AM PDT
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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?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 15, 2011, 2:47 PM PDT
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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.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 15, 2011, 10:21 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 13, 2011, 9:12 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 10, 2011, 7:54 AM PDT
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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,...
Posted by toddfluhr | June 10, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT
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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...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 6, 2011, 5:03 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 3, 2011, 12:28 PM PDT
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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...
Posted by toddfluhr | June 2, 2011, 12:51 PM PDT
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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...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 1, 2011, 4:45 PM PDT
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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...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 1, 2011, 6:10 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 30, 2011, 1:58 PM PDT
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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.
Posted by toddfluhr | May 27, 2011, 8:54 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 27, 2011, 7:24 AM PDT
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Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - May 23, 2011
TechRepublic members' questions highlighted address issues with Apache 2.0, internet connctions, defragging in Windows XP, wireless PCs, mapping from Mac to a PC, and more.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 23, 2011, 6:14 AM PDT
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TR Community scoreboard for May 20, 2011 - Microsoft loves developers
In this weekly recap post, you'll get a quick look at the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 20, 2011, 5:53 AM PDT
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Conceptualizing Chromebooks, Chrome OS, and HTML5-based apps
According to Donovan Colbert, Chromebooks and Chrome OS aren't that revolutionary or different from other platforms - they just add an abstraction layer between the user and the application...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | May 19, 2011, 1:03 PM PDT
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Effectively use social media for business applications
In this guest post, TR member robw2205 says it's possible to effectively use social media for business applications as long as you understand how the medium works and use it properly. Here's how.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 17, 2011, 3:45 PM PDT
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Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - May 16, 2011
TechRepublic members' questions highlighted address issues with Internet Explorer 9, Windows 2003 Server, Orfeo Document Management System, Nagios on Ubuntu, Microsoft Office Access 2010, and more.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 16, 2011, 5:51 AM PDT
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You can do more for less with the Coby Kryos tablet
According to TR member dcolbert, as a value proposition, the Coby Kyros is a pretty impressive device for under $150. In fact, it's capable of a few things that are more difficult if not...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 9, 2011, 9:31 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | March 30, 2011, 8:27 AM PDT
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Linux vs. Windows: Suspending logic and reason for blind faith
TechRepublic member dcolbert discusses his opinion about the "many eyes" vs. "security through obscurity" security model debate. He thinks that both are a mystical, spiritual belief that an end...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | November 11, 2010, 7:58 AM PST
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IT joke of the week - Keeping up with the latest tech
This week's IT joke of the week was submitted by Eddie Hackett on TechRepublic's Facebook page and illustrated by John Lee.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | November 5, 2010, 7:52 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | August 5, 2010, 7:20 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Mary Weilage | October 28, 2010, 6:59 AM PDT
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Microsoft's critical missteps with Windows Phone 7 development
Developers' lack of interest in Windows Phone 7 boils down to four major problems, according to Justin James. Find out what they are.
Posted by Mary Weilage | October 11, 2010, 10:07 PM PDT
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Netbook mod performance with Joli OS
TR member dcolbert talks about his experience with Jolicloud's Joli OS mobile platform. Find out where he thinks Joli OS succeeds and where it fails.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | April 12, 2011, 12:37 PM PDT
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TR member loses seven years of data with openSUSE
Find out why TR member Jaqui thinks Novell's SuSE (both openSUSE and SuSE Linux Enterprise) is a "do not even think about using for business" distribution. Do you trust Novell?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | September 20, 2010, 6:07 AM PDT
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Video: Streaming YouTube via HDMI on a Coby Kyros MID 7015
In this short video, TR member dcolbert demonstrates how the $150 Coby Kyros MID 7015 tablet can stream video to your TV via an HDMI cable.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 28, 2011, 8:13 AM PDT
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Droid: Creepy invasion of privacy has never been so enjoyable
TechRepublic member dcolbert discusses some of the pros and cons of the Verizon Droid, how the Droid compares to the iPhone, and some of his fantasies surrounding Apple, Google, and wireless carriers.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 9, 2009, 5:22 AM PST
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Effectively use social media for business applications
In this guest post, TR member robw2205 says it's possible to effectively use social media for business applications as long as you understand how the medium works and use it properly. Here's how.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 17, 2011, 3:45 PM PDT
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Spotlight Question: How can I boot Windows 7 on the second partition?
TechRepublic member furiouszed needs help booting Windows 7 on the second partition. When furiouszed made that partition Active, it resulted in the drive being completely unreadable. Please post...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 28, 2010, 5:22 AM PST
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Camera phone challenge: Sunrise / sunset
You have from now until Friday, October 8, 2010 at 5:00 PM EDT to submit camera phone photos of the sunrise / sunset. The editorial staff will select their three favorite photos from all the...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | September 27, 2010, 11:25 AM PDT
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If history repeats itself, Microsoft will dominate mobile platforms
TechRepublic member dcolbert likens today's mobile contenders with desktop PCs from 20 years ago. If history repeats itself, he believes the Android will be phased out and Windows Mobile will rise...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 23, 2010, 5:21 AM PDT
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The Seven Technological Wonders of the World
During the TR Out Loud podcast on April 18, 2008, TechRepublic member Maxwell Edison asked the following Question of the Week: "What would you include in a list of the Seven Technological Wonders...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 25, 2008, 6:54 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 19, 2009, 6:00 AM PDT
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TR Community tip: Create and use a Windows 7 system repair disc
In this quick tip by TR member Jacky Howe, you'll learn how to create and use a system repair disc in Windows 7. If you have other tips for repairing or restoring Windows 7 systems, please share...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 21, 2010, 5:21 AM PST
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Verizon Droid microphone problems = fun gadget, but not a quality phone
A Verizon Droid user recounts her experience with the mobile phone and the lack of customer satisfaction -- from both Verizon and Motorola -- when she reported audio difficulties in the original...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 19, 2010, 4:11 PM PDT
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Must-have desktop apps, according to Hal 9000
We asked TechRepublic member Hal 9000 about his favorite applications, and he responded with a list of personal desktop apps that he uses the most. Find out which desktop apps he prefers above the...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | August 12, 2010, 10:46 AM PDT
