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Five IDEs for building better applications

May 10, 2013 10:55am PDT

When it comes to building applications, the right tool for the job can really make all the difference.

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What is the difference between responsive vs. adaptive web design?

April 11, 2013 7:56am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux clears up some of the confusion about what is meant by responsive vs. adaptive web design. While similar in their goal, the approaches are different.

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Exchange 2013: First-time installation and basic administration

May 20, 2013 6:00am PDT

The Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange 2013 adds on-premise co-existence with legacy Exchange Server versions. Check out the new features

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Top four Android voice recorder applications

May 23, 2013 12:48pm PDT

After combing through numerous Android recording apps, Jack Wallen lists his top four favorite and why.

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10 things to try when applications won't work with Windows 8

January 6, 2013 5:42am PST

If you have problems getting an app to run on Windows 8, all's not lost. One of these strategies or workarounds may get the application running.

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Project management: One size does not fit all

May 31, 2013 6:03am PDT

Some projects are not suited to a Waterfall approach, and they're not a perfect fit for a 100% Agile approach. The solution might be a combination of the two project management methodologies.

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Quick Tip: Add an Applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop

April 19, 2013 12:08pm PDT

With the help of a special code, add an applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop that grants easy access to all programs.

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How entry level developers are being squeezed out of the job field, and what they can do about it

June 3, 2013 8:04am PDT

Entry-level developers can overcome the increasingly steep barriers to entry in the field, but only if they are willing to invest the necessary time to get some hands-on experience using the tools...

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Working with the ASP.NET Global.asax file

July 5, 2005 7:00am PDT

The ASP.NET Global.asaz file allows you to implement a variety of tasks, including application security. Find out how may use this file in your application development efforts.

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Pros and cons of cross-platform mobile app development tools

March 15, 2013 11:58pm PDT

If you want to use platforms that allow development for both iOS and Android apps, keep these potential benefits and drawbacks of such tools in mind.

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Selectively disable UAC for your trusted Vista applications

March 13, 2008 12:00am PDT

Do you want to selectively disable User Account Control (UAC) for specific programs that run from Vista's Start menu? You can -- Greg Shultz shows you step by step using the Application...

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Four Google Apps project managers should consider

September 6, 2012 11:31am PDT

Will Kelly shows us some of the top project management apps available in the Google Apps Marketplace.

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Seven traits of effective programmers

May 4, 2013 9:18pm PDT

Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.

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Refresh your Windows 8 system from a Recovery Drive

March 7, 2013 1:41pm PST

Greg Shultz explains how to use the default mode of the Windows 8 Refresh your PC tool from the Recovery Drive.

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Connect to Amazon EC2 with a private key using PuTTY and Pageant

November 15, 2011 6:00am PST

Nick Hardiman shows you how to set up a secure connection to an Amazon EC2 machine using PuTTY and Pageant to handle your private key.

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Organize your Gmail Tasks using the GTasks application

April 12, 2013 11:49am PDT

Scott Matteson explains how to plan out your priorities using Gmail Tasks with the free GTasks mobile application.

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Control smartphone usage with Exchange 2010 ActiveSync

September 7, 2010 10:16am PDT

Exchange 2010 includes controls to help IT departments provide mobility services and enable automated methods by which user's devices are required to adhere to organizational policies.