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The realities of mobility and hitting the road

May 6, 2013 6:03pm PDT

Over the past couple of years, the increase in connectivity has even changed the way people go on holidays.

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Specific solutions for the IT department

August 8, 2012 4:48am PDT

Scott Lowe offers specific solutions for how to end some activities that IT is doing and shouldn't be.

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How to replace a broken screen on your iPhone

July 16, 2012 11:21am PDT

Cracking your iPhone's front glass or the display might not stop it from working, but can make it difficult and unsafe to use. Here's a step-by-step guide to fixing a broken front panel on your...

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The evolution of the data center: Abstraction layers, STP and TRILL

July 13, 2012 11:37am PDT

Scott Lowe discusses the changing face of the data center, and how abstraction technologies are revolutionizing our old architectures.

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Bandwidth problems? DIY fibre could dig you out of a hole

July 5, 2012 8:29am PDT

Waiting for an incumbent telecoms supplier to install real broadband can be futile. And a spot of DIY is often far easier than you might think.

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Increase any PC's performance with these 10 steps

July 3, 2012 3:51am PDT

Justin James lists 10 simple steps that will help improve the speed and performance of any PC.

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How to replace a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3

June 28, 2012 1:46pm PDT

Breaking the glass on your iPad may not stop it from working, but can make it difficult and unsafe to use. Here's a step-by-step guide to fixing a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3.

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10 things you should have in your presentation kit

May 16, 2012 11:12am PDT

Preparing for a presentation means rehearsing your material -- but it also means making sure you have all the items you need for a glitch-free delivery.

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BT releases Rabit to catch cable thieves

March 26, 2012 7:23am PDT

Can a new network 'burglar alarm' cut the damage that metal thieves are causing disruption to BT's national network?

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Geek Gifts 2012: Megalodon Elite 7.1 Gaming Headset

March 21, 2012 12:07pm PDT

The Megalodon Elite 7.1 Gaming Headset is a versatile piece of gaming gear that delivers the goods when it comes to a personal audio experience.

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10 tasks to keep your IT department productive during slow times

March 12, 2012 2:37pm PDT

When work slows down, it's smart to catch up on back-burner tasks. You can keep your techs busy and get some necessary (but neglected) chores out of the way.

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Setting up Cisco ASA 5510 firewall, part 2

February 2, 2012 7:56am PST

In the second installment of her series on setting up a Cisco ASA firewall, Lauren Malhoit runs through setting up management access and then setting up a cluster with two ASAs.

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Office 365 and the future of Cloud

January 23, 2012 11:26am PST

Patrick Gray talks about how hosted infrastructure is now within reach of even the smallest companies, and how it will evolve.

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Tidying up for the new year: Inventory, dispose, and clean

January 13, 2012 12:00pm PST

The beginning of a new year is the usual time to tie up loose ends from the past year and clean the slate for the coming year. Here are Jerry Smith's recommendations for tasks to consider.

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Cable certifier: An essential consulting tool

January 6, 2012 12:55pm PST

Erik Eckel believes most consultants will find that a high-quality cable certifier is an indispensable and essential toolkit device.

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The first 25 geek movies of 2012

January 4, 2012 9:02am PST

Continuing our annual tradition of previewing the geek-centric theatrical movie releases for the coming year, we offer up the first 25 sci-fi, fantasy and horror flicks that will hit U.S. cinemas...

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Pinpricks, annoyances, and other slithy toves

December 31, 2011 6:56pm PST

As 2011 comes to an end, IT consultant Bob Eisenhardt shares his list of things that make his life difficult.

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The 10 hottest tip lists of 2011

December 29, 2011 7:02am PST

Before its transformation into Five Apps this year, the Five Tips blog played host to more than 650 tips. Here are the tips that topped the charts.

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The 10 biggest perks of working in IT

December 22, 2011 11:33am PST

IT jobs usually entail a lot of stress and frustration. But if you're lucky, they can also provide enough enjoyment to make it all worthwhile.

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10 things you shouldn't do when running network cable

November 16, 2011 10:37am PST

Improperly installed cabling can cripple network performance, create maintenance headaches, and lead to hidden costs. Here's where things can go wrong.

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