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Apple in the Enterprise
How to create a bootable USB to install OS X
Jesus Vigo goes over the steps to create a bootable USB to install OS X 10.7-10.8 and OS X 10.5-10.6, as well as how to put multiple versions on the same USB.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | April 2, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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Windows and Office
How to find duplicates in Excel
You'll need more than one trick up your sleeve to find duplicates in Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | March 5, 2013, 10:56 AM PST | Latest comment by thanhonap
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Microsoft Office
Two ways to add checkbox controls to a Word document
Use a customized bulleted list or a content control to insert checkboxes into a Word document, depending on how you are going to use it.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 22, 2012, 8:16 AM PST | Latest comment by ian@...
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IT Security
List open ports and listening services
You should turn off any services you don't actually need so that they will not become avenues of attack for security threats. Different systems will have different services running by default,...
Posted by Chad Perrin | April 15, 2008, 8:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by jackhard
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Microsoft Office
How to add a drop-down list to an Excel cell
Drop-down lists can greatly facilitate data entry. Here's a look at how to use Excel's data validation feature to create handy lists within your worksheets.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 12, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by dhivya.vasu01@...
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10 Things
10 things that are hard to find (or gone altogether) in Office 2013
Is Office 2013 hiding the tools and options you rely on? Here are some features that have been reshuffled -- or removed.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 23, 2013, 6:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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10 Things
10 signs your staff is about to mutiny
When your staff is frustrated and resentful, morale and productivity can take a big hit. Knowing how to spot the signs may help you preempt a full-scale rebellion.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 7, 2013, 5:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by dvs2rockin
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10 Things
10 highly valued soft skills for IT pros
Today's IT pro needs both technical expertise and soft skills -- that's nothing new. But the scope of those in-demand soft skills just keeps growing.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 31, 2013, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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10 Things
10 ways to reference Excel workbooks and sheets using VBA
Excel offers myriad options for referring to workbooks and sheets in your VBA code. See which methods make sense in which situations.
Posted by Susan Harkins | August 25, 2009, 9:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by johnywhy@...
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European Technology
Haswell: Cheat Sheet
Everything you need to know about the fourth generation of PC processors from Intel.
Posted by Nick Heath | June 5, 2013, 2:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by dvsit
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Windows and Office
Quick Tip: Take fast screenshots with Windows 8 shortcut
Capturing and saving a screenshot in Windows 8 can be as simple as a basic keyboard shortcut.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 10, 2013, 11:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by VTMedicated
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Google in the Enterprise
Quick Tip: Work with your Google Calendar in Outlook
Google Apps Sync lets you use your Google calendar in Microsoft Outlook. Find out why this can be handy and how to set it up.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 17, 2013, 7:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by JRinPDX
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Five Apps
Five lesser-known web browsers worth trying
Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2013, 8:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Microsoft Office
Transpose Excel data from rows to columns, or vice versa
When you need to flip-flop data in an Excel worksheet, don't waste time doing it manually. Excel offers a handy Transpose option that will quickly take care of the task.
Posted by Jeff Davis | June 23, 2009, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by excelinexcel
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Five Apps
Five alternatives to Microsoft Office 365
Alternative apps from the fringes which Jack Wallen thinks could very easily fill all of your online office suite needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2013, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by radleym
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Cracking Open
DIY desktops are dead in business and dying in the home
Declining PC sales, fewer discrete components, and the proliferation of mobile devices are pushing the homebrew PC market into obscurity.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 24, 2013, 8:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by texadactyl
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Microsoft Office
Use SUMIFS() to sum by multiple conditions in Excel
Excel's SUMIF() lets you sum values, conditionally. It's new sibling, SUMIFS() lets you sum values by multiple conditions.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 14, 2011, 11:25 AM PST | Latest comment by peter.r7
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Career Management
The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013
Here's a look at what the experts say will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.
Posted by Guest Contributor | December 17, 2012, 6:17 AM PST | Latest comment by gregg.howard
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10 Things
10 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems
When Outlook falters, productivity and vital business communications take a big hit. These troubleshooting measures will help you resolve problems quickly.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013, 7:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by peterlonz
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Microsoft Windows
Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to change Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 25, 2011, 12:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by PhilipAngel
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iOS App Builder
Create intricately formatted content for you app using UIWebView
At first glance, the UIWebView class may seem like something you'd want to use only when embedding web-based content into your app. However, it turns out that UIWebView is worth considering...
Posted by Scott Kantner | June 19, 2013, 1:19 PM PDT
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The Enterprise Cloud
First steps with a brand new Ubuntu virtual machine
Here is a quick how-to on setting up a brand new Ubuntu VM and adding a web server. Ubuntu is the most popular open source OS for cloud deployments.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | June 19, 2013, 12:49 PM PDT
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Windows and Office
Review: Nuance Dragon Notes
Dragon Notes has potential, but with free editions of the same app available, it might be better to stick with the mobile version.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 19, 2013, 11:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by GSG
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IT Security
Be wary of WordPress plugin vulnerabilities
WordPress plugins are highly vulnerable, according to a recent report.
Posted by Dominic Vogel | June 19, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT
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Smartphones
Control your desktop PC with Windows Phone 8
Find out how you can use the PC Remote app and server to control your desktop PC from your Windows Phone 8.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 19, 2013, 8:53 AM PDT
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Google in the Enterprise
Use Google Authenticator to securely login to non-Google sites
With two-step authentication enabled, you'll be prompted to enter a six-digit number after you provide your username and password.
Posted by Andy Wolber | June 19, 2013, 8:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by treedy830
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European Technology
Mobile and cloud top governments' tech shopping lists
Big data and BYOD also appear on the to-do list but there's not much extra cash around for new projects
Posted by Steve Ranger | June 19, 2013, 6:40 AM PDT
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10 Things
10 tips for coping with international business travel
Traveling to other countries on business can get a little tricky. Here's some hard-won advice from one globetrotting IT pro.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 19, 2013, 6:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by TsarNikky
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Big Data Analytics
Preparing today for the Big Data challenges of tomorrow
Big Data challenges of tomorrow are many. Will Kelly brings us some insight from Big Data leaders on how to meet those challenges.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 19, 2013, 6:30 AM PDT
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Apple in the Enterprise
New OS X, iOS, and Microsoft Office updates will help out business users
Some of the new features for iOS 7 and the Mavericks OS, plus a new Microsoft Office for iPhones app, will be a boon for business users. Here's what to look out for.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 18, 2013, 1:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Data Center
Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac
The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.
Posted by Michael Kassner | June 18, 2013, 11:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by thomas4442
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Windows and Office
Quick Tip: Restore individual files from a System Image in Windows 8
With Windows 8 you can restore individual files from a System Image backup quite easily using its built-in ability to mount ISO and VHD files.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 18, 2013, 10:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by joeray55
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Leading tablet feature-to-feature comparison chart
Jack Wallen breaks down the feature offerings of four of the leading tablets in the United States.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2013, 10:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Career Management
Infographic: Why should companies hire interns?
This infographic makes a strong case for internship involvement for both the student and the company.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 18, 2013, 8:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by crmabbott@...
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Web Designer
How to use Google Data Highlighter, part 1
Google Data Highlighter is a web tool that allows you to tag certain types of pages that will display as content-rich snippets in search results.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 18, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT
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Five Apps
Five programmer-specific text editors
Programmers need an editing tool that works with them and offers the special features that cater to their peculiar needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2013, 7:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by khuongduybui
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Linux and Open Source
Phatch, the team-friendly photo processor
Phatch is an easy-to-use photo processor that allows batch processing and an array of actions that can be automated. Marco Fioretti shows you how it works.
Posted by Marco Fioretti | June 18, 2013, 5:45 AM PDT
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Social Media in the Enterprise
Create a social media content posting and curation calendar
Planning ahead makes social media management so much easier. A simple way to keep you on track is to develop a content and curation calendar for your social posts.
Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | June 18, 2013, 5:31 AM PDT
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Tech Decision Maker
Is your shop corrupted by unnecessary processes?
Even when those processes are managed with rigor, discipline, and the latest technology, they still do little to enhance the core product or service being offered.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 18, 2013, 4:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by ThomasQz@...
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SMB Technologist
How to use the Cisco UCS emulator
Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) emulator allows people who don't have UCS to play with it. Here's what you need to know about this handy tool.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | June 18, 2013, 4:51 AM PDT
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Tech Sanity Check
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TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner applies a sanity check to new technologies, new products, and new developments in the IT industry in order to help IT leaders sort through the latest hype and buzz.
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Career Management
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Head Blogs Editor Toni Bowers discusses various aspects of working in the corporate world, including the best techniques for finding a great job and how to cope once you get there.
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Cracking Open
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TechRepublic Head Technology Editor Bill Detwiler dissects the latest business tech products and analyzes the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions.
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CIO Insights looks at the world of technology and business from the point of view of CIOs, IT directors and other senior tech professionals.
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Tech Decision Maker
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The IT leadership source that will supply you with the knowledge you need to choose technology and best practices that will map to your company's strategic goals.
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10 Things
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Get the key facts on a wide range of technologies, techniques, strategies, and skills with the help of these concise, need-to-know lists.
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Five Apps
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Discover the tools you need to solve problems, handle projects, boost productivity, and simplify your work. Each post offers a focused roundup of peer-tested apps, covering all platforms and all types of tasks.
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The Enterprise Cloud
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This blog covers the latest developments and major players in cloud technology. Get practical advice on evaluating providers of cloud applications and services, as well as tips and best practices on implementing and managing the enterprise cloud.
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Big Data Analytics
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This blog offers best practices and tips for companies looking to extract insight from internal data, plus today's most useful data from across the Internet.
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Data Center
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Network, server, and storage administrators get valuable advice and best practices to help meet the challenges they face in keeping systems connected, available, and running at high efficiency.
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IT Security
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Security bloggers help keep you up to date on how to protect your network through news, updates, advice, and opinions on how you can stay ahead of hackers.
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Linux and Open Source
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If you're a Linux administrator or you are integrating Linux into your IT department then you won't want to miss the latest tutorials, news, and updates on various Linux distributions and open source applications.
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Apple in the Enterprise
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This blog covers the latest Apple news and provides hands-on tips and best practices for supporting and managing Macs in the workplace.
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Google in the Enterprise
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Google in the Enterprise helps professionals get the most out of Google Docs, Google Apps, Chrome, Chrome OS, and all the other Google products used in business environments.
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Windows and Office
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Get the most out of Microsoft Windows and Office in your enterprise with these tips, tricks, tweaks, registry hacks, and security patch breakdowns. In addition, get ahead of the curve with insight into future Microsoft products that will impact your busin
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Software Engineer
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Web developers, software engineers, and programmers of various stripes will find a variety of tutorials and tips to help them improve their methods, deepen their coding skills, and build better applications.
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Web Designer
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This blog offers tips for the beginner and the expert for designing and programming for web sites, including how to maximize them for mobile viewing.
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Android App Builder
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Android App Builder provides invaluable advice, tips, and tutorials for mobile app developers who are coding, packaging, and marketing top-notch apps for today's cutting edge smartphones and tablets.
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Smartphones
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TechRepublic's Smartphones blog will address how IT professionals deploy smartphones in the enterprise and manage mobile devices in their organizations. We'll also talk about mobile development and feature product reviews.
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Tablets in the Enterprise
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Tablets are the hottest new form factor in computing and offer people a new way to interface with data and applications. TechRepublic examines how tablets can be put to use in a business environment.
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iOS App Builder
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Building apps for iPhone and iPad is critical for many companies and can be lucrative for independent developers and small firms. We show you how it's done and offer some help with the intangibles.
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SMB Technologist
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Experienced IT pros address the particular technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses.
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TechRepublic's IT consultant bloggers appreciate that consultants have unique issues and they provide advice on project management, technical challenges, and running a consultancy.
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Social Media in the Enterprise
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Get expert advice on how to use social media technologies, methodologies, and tools to promote your business, what to include in social networking employee policies that cover workplace access and appropriate usage, and more.
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Our team working out London will keep you up to date with all the big technology news from the UK and mainland Europe - and what it means for you.
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