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Calculating the true cost of cybercrime

September 14, 2010 10:11am PDT

Deb Shinder looks at several studies that have sought to quantify the cost of cybercrime. She presents the difficulties associated with it -- and the challenges it poses for adequate law enforcement.

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The top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets

August 30, 2010 7:12am PDT

Deb Shinder introduces the Windows 7 gadgets she finds most useful.

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Cybercrime terminology and the evolution of language

August 26, 2010 6:00am PDT

My last column inadvertently stirred up a small storm of dissent. I got email advising me that I had insulted or offended the entire TR membership (from someone who apparently felt comfortable...

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Pros and cons of jailbreaking or rooting your smartphone

August 20, 2010 8:00pm PDT

If jailbreaking/rooting might compromise the phone's security and void the warranty, why are some smartphone owners doing it? Deb Shinder outlines the benefits and more of the drawbacks of...

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10 ways to use social networking tools to promote your business

August 19, 2010 12:00am PDT

Social networking sites provide unprecedented opportunities to get the word out about yourself and your business. Unfortunately, many people don't have a clue how to use these tools effectively....

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Hiring hackers: The good, the bad and the ugly

August 11, 2010 6:00am PDT

Deb Shinder looks at the practice of hiring former hackers to work as security professionals. When is it a good idea? Is it ever? Here are the risks.

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Smartphone camera shopping tips

July 30, 2010 5:50pm PDT

Deb Shinder discusses which features to look for in a smartphone camera and which phones are regarded as having the best cameras.

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The myriad business uses for smartphone cameras

July 29, 2010 5:50pm PDT

Smartphone cameras are no longer just for the consumer market -- the cameras can also be useful business tools. Deb Shinder lists good business reasons to have a camera on your phone.

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PDF Scanner (Must-have Windows Mobile apps, according to Deb Shinder)

July 22, 2010 8:27pm PDT

PDF Scanner (Must-have Windows Mobile apps, according to Deb Shinder) article root How about some more information! "What do you think?" you ask. I think that you should provide information...

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Must-have Windows Mobile apps, according to Deb Shinder

July 20, 2010 7:51am PDT

With so many useful and entertaining mobile apps available on the market, we thought we'd ask our editors, contributor writers, and members what apps they prefer above the rest. In this particular...

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10 tweaks to make Office 2010 work the way you want

July 20, 2010 12:00am PDT

Office 2010 has a lot going for it -- including better customization options. Deb Shinder looks at some tricks for making the new version work the way you want it to.This download is also...

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The 10 biggest Office 2010 annoyances

July 13, 2010 12:00am PDT

Even when you like a software package, certain aspects of it may bug you. Deb Shinder shares her list of the most vexing Office 2010 features.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...

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Review: NetWrix Change Reporter Suite

June 15, 2010 8:46am PDT

NetWrix Change Reporter Suite stands out for its easy deployment and usability and its comprehensive coverage of every change made within a network.

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Spotlight: NetWrix Change Reporter Suite

June 15, 2010 8:41am PDT

NetWrix Change Reporter Suite stands out for its easy deployment and usability and its comprehensive coverage of every change made within a network.

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10 things about the iPad that don't suck

June 3, 2010 8:01am PDT

Sometimes it takes more than a quick test drive to warm up to a new device. See why Deb Shinder has decided the iPad has a few things going for it after all.

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10 things about the iPad that don't suck

June 3, 2010 12:00am PDT

Sometimes it takes more than a quick test drive to warm up to a new device. See why Deb Shinder has decided the iPad has a few things going for it after all.This download is also available as an...

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Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets

June 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

Windows 7 gadgets offer added functionality and convenience in a variety of ways. Here are a few you may want to add to your desktop.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...

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10 reasons to use DirectAccess and Unified Access Gateway (UAG) 2010

April 20, 2010 12:00am PDT

Using UAG as your DirectAccess server solution provides a number of significant advantages. Deb Shinder looks at what DirectAccess offers and describes the benefits of using UAG.This download is...

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Download WMWifiRouter to turn your smartphone into a WAP

April 8, 2010 7:35am PDT

When Deb Shinder's FiOS Internet connection went down, she used WMWifiRouter to connect her Sony VAIO laptop to the Internet through her Windows Mobile phone's 3G service. She walks you through...

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Heinous consulting contract gotchas

March 31, 2010 4:20pm PDT

Deb Shinder discusses some of the most heinous terms in independent consultants' contracts and offers tips on how to deal with those clauses.

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