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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: May 2013

May 14, 2013 12:57pm PDT

Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches in your organization.

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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN

August 15, 2011 9:06am PDT

Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.

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Windows 8: The five apps you should install first

October 25, 2012 7:12am PDT

Debra Littlejohn Shinder lists the five apps businesses users should install on a new Windows 8 device.

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10 tweaks to make Windows 7 even better

April 9, 2009 9:53am PDT

Windows 7 appears to be a crowd pleaser among the IT pros who have been kicking its beta tires -- including Deb Shinder. But even though she's very impressed with the new OS, she's already...

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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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Build Your Skills: Learn to manipulate file time stamps in Windows

March 24, 2003 8:00am PST

Understand how the Windows operating systems handle time stamps, how to view the time stamps on files and directories, and why and how time stamps are changed.

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10 ways to monitor what your users are doing with company computers

July 20, 2007 10:07am PDT

This information is also available as a PDF download. Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother -- monitoring employees' use of the...

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10 cool tools in Windows 7

May 21, 2009 1:28pm PDT

The changes to the Windows 7 interface have gotten a lot of play, but some of the new built-in tools are just as compelling. Deb Shinder runs through some of the most impressive enhancements, from...

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10 tech certifications that actually mean something

August 13, 2007 1:41pm PDT

This information is also available as a PDF download. There are hundreds of tech certification programs and exams out there, some sponsored by software vendors, some by vendor-neutral...

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SolutionBase: Strengthen network defenses by using a DMZ

June 29, 2005 7:00am PDT

Nations seperate armies through the use of a DMZ, or demilitarized zone. You can seperate your network and users from the threats faced on the Internet by deploying a DMZ as well. Here's what you...

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The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets

November 21, 2008 9:22am PST

Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.

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What makes cybercrime laws so difficult to enforce

January 26, 2011 12:05pm PST

Deb Shinder discusses both the difficulty of enforcing cybercrime laws and of tracking down cybercriminals in the first place.

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Internet-to-go: Use your smartphone connection with other devices

July 19, 2011 10:41am PDT

Deb Shinder says that one of smartphones most useful features is the ability to share their 3G or 4G Internet connections with other devices. Find out if mobile hotspot / tethering is right for you.

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10 cool features to look forward to in Office 2010

July 23, 2009 9:09am PDT

With the release of the Office 2010 Technical Preview, details are finally starting to roll in. Deb Shinder highlights some of the features she thinks might make the new version worth the upgrade.

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10 things you can do to protect your data

April 17, 2006 7:00am PDT

Operating systems and applications can always be reinstalled, but your data is unique--making it the most important thing on your computer or network. Here's a look at 10 ways you can protect that...

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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: March 2013

March 12, 2013 12:49pm PDT

Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2013 patches in your organization.

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Which edition of Office 2007 is right for you?

May 7, 2007 7:00am PDT

Microsoft offers eight versions of Office 2007 -- which is nice in terms of flexibility, but it certainly complicates the decision-making process. Deb Shinder looks at the price structure,...

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Understanding and selecting authentication methods

August 28, 2001 7:00am PDT

If you are serious about computer/network security, then you must have a solid understanding of authentication methods. Debra Littlejohn Shinder takes a moment to lay out the role authentication...

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Use your smartphone for slideshow presentations

November 9, 2011 9:05am PST

Deb Shinder suggests some Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone apps that can help create or simply enhance your next presentation.

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Plan your end-user training strategy before software roll-out

March 6, 2006 8:00am PST

Managers and IT departments often rush to deploy the latest and greatest software without considering the need to train end-users in its use. A scalable end-user training strategy will make your...

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