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New OS X, iOS, and Microsoft Office updates will help out business users

June 18, 2013 1:54pm PDT

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.

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Five apps to make the Linux desktop business-ready

June 14, 2013 8:29am PDT

With the right apps could Linux run your business desktop PCs? Jack Wallen thinks so.

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Poll: Is the mass-adoption of Windows 8.x by businesses inevitable?

June 13, 2013 12:35pm PDT

A Great Debate on ZDNet about Windows 8.1 ignited a thought and a poll question that will surely lead to a discussion.

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How to find and delete pesky 'other' data in OS X and iOS

June 6, 2013 5:35am PDT

For users who suspect the vague category of "other" data is hogging space and resources on their OS X or iOS systems, here is how to investigate what it is and delete it.

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DARPA's Plan X and the future of the U.S. cyber defense infrastructure

June 4, 2013 5:30am PDT

Plan X sounds like a summer sci-fi movie, but it's actually one of DARPA's latest projects, aimed at improving the nation's defense of critical infrastructure targets.

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xScope Browser Pro: Full-featured, fast, one-handed browsing

May 14, 2013 1:17pm PDT

Take a look at how to install and configure xScope Browser Pro, an inexpensive but powerful app for your Android mobile device.

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Create a customized navigation system with the Win+X Menu Editor for Windows 8

April 11, 2013 1:17pm PDT

Greg Shultz shows you to create your own customized WinX menu for Windows 8.

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Mac sharing Part 1: How to get connected

April 10, 2013 7:34am PDT

Simon Barnett offers a guide to basic Mac sharing. Learn how to share files, resources, and screens over a simple network.

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How to create a bootable USB to install OS X

April 2, 2013 6:00am PDT

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.

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Five useful utilities for Microsoft Outlook

March 28, 2013 8:29am PDT

Brien Posey lists five utilities that can provide some extra functionality to Outlook.

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Tips for configuring Boot Camp partitions for business users

March 27, 2013 12:38pm PDT

Erik Eckel makes recommendations for sizing Boot Camp partitions for Windows on Mac OSX, using second internal disks, and partition management.

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The ABCs of Android game development: User input

March 1, 2013 11:02am PST

William J. Francis concludes his Android game development series with this tutorial on how to derive input from a user and how to use the input to influence the on-screen action.

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Trio of OS X commands simplify network troubleshooting

February 13, 2013 12:29pm PST

Erik Eckel describes the uses of three essential commands to troubleshoot common networking problems on Mac OS X.

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Power Fundamentals Part 1: Fresh Mac for business users

February 12, 2013 12:17pm PST

Simon Barnett embarks upon a series to teach "switchers" to Mac OS the power fundamentals that will help business users work most efficiently. He begins with a fresh Mac in this first post.

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Businesses smart to accommodate Apple products powering BYOD trend

February 7, 2013 5:41am PST

Erik Eckel offers his perspective on Apple's rise in business over the years, and its success in driving the BYOD trend.

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Restore default system applications on OS X after deletion or corruption

January 31, 2013 8:36am PST

Jesus Vigo offers four solutions to restore system applications on OS X systems.

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Commoditizing HPC: What it means for IT

January 14, 2013 5:26am PST

The sooner IT readies itself for HPC, the more aggressive companies can be in taking advantage of big data in ways that present-day business analytics can't facilitate.

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Hands on with HTC's Windows Phone 8X

January 7, 2013 9:02pm PST

There's a lot to explore in Windows Phone, and the integrated UI across multiple Windows platforms, the familiar tools, and SkyDrive are hard to beat.