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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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10 important lessons I've learned as a remote engineer

June 14, 2013 6:26am PDT

It takes a special kind of person to handle the remote support role. But for the right tech, the work can be enormously satisfying.

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New Android malware should be wake-up call for security admins

June 12, 2013 10:29am PDT

Security firm Kaspersky reported on a new malware threat that it calls the most sophisticated it has seen in targeting Android phones.

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Apple's new Mac Pro desktop: First look

June 11, 2013 10:26am PDT

Here is a just-the-facts look at the Mac Pro desktop, announced at Apple's WWDC event, with links to galleries and a roundup of other news.

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Shut down Windows 8 from the keyboard

June 7, 2013 8:33am PDT

Shut down Windows 8 by just pressing a key on your keyboard, pressing a button on your computer, or closing the lid on your laptop.

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DIY desktops are dead in business and dying in the home

May 24, 2013 8:22am PDT

Declining PC sales, fewer discrete components, and the proliferation of mobile devices are pushing the homebrew PC market into obscurity.

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Five tips for improving Mac performance

May 22, 2013 12:25pm PDT

These aren't the cheapest or the easiest ways, but these tips for improving your Mac's performance will have the most impact.

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Mac Sharing Part 4: Remote desktop

May 22, 2013 6:30am PDT

Remote desktop sessions between Macs and other platforms make support tasks convenient. Here are tips to make it work with iOS, Windows, Linux, and Android.

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Push to cloud services bolsters enterprise Mac use

May 15, 2013 8:18am PDT

As software vendors like Adobe push customers to cloud subscriptions and SaaS becomes more prevalent, old compatibility barriers break down for enterprise Mac use.

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Five small footprint productivity tools that pack a powerful punch

May 7, 2013 12:40pm PDT

With the right app you can get high performance without taking up a large amount of resources.

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10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux

May 7, 2013 8:54am PDT

Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.

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Does the decline in PC sales indicate tablet dominance?

May 2, 2013 9:12am PDT

Tablets and mobile devices are a major force behind the decline in PC sales, but is the PC dead, and are tablets truly the heir apparent for desktops and laptops?

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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix

May 1, 2013 11:27am PDT

This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.

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Dell shows client management focus at Microsoft Management Summit 2013

May 1, 2013 5:25am PDT

One of the things that caught John Joyner's eye at the recent MMS was Dell's commitment to client management for the Microsoft platform. He notes some of the new features.

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Quick Tip: Pick from hundreds of themes in Microsoft's Personalization Gallery

April 30, 2013 12:25pm PDT

Microsoft has released a myriad of themes from their Microsoft Download page, which are now available in a central location.

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Mac sharing Part 2: File-sharing scenarios

April 23, 2013 11:52am PDT

Sharing files between Macs is easy and convenient. Here are tips for various file-sharing scenarios, including AirDrop and User and Guest account sharing.

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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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Enterprises are moving to the "suite" life

April 18, 2013 7:41am PDT

There are dozens of vendors selling mobile device management, file sharing, desktop management, remote desktop access, desktop virtualization, and other systems. But more recently, suites designed...

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10 things you should know about deploying Windows Azure VMs in a hybrid IT environment

April 17, 2013 10:36am PDT

Microsoft's Windows Azure Infrastructure Services is now generally available -- and its Virtual Network technology could be your ticket to deploying a secure hybrid cloud model.

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