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Huddle vs. SharePoint: A comparitive analysis in three collaboration scenarios

June 19, 2013 4:24pm PDT

If your organization is looking for a SharePoint alternative, see how Huddle compares to the Microsoft collaboration platform in three common usage scenarios.

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First steps with a brand new Ubuntu virtual machine

June 19, 2013 12:49pm PDT

Here is a quick how-to on setting up a brand new Ubuntu VM and adding a web server. Ubuntu is the most popular open source OS for cloud deployments.

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Review: Nuance Dragon Notes

June 19, 2013 11:27am PDT

Dragon Notes has potential, but with free editions of the same app available, it might be better to stick with the mobile version.

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New OS X, iOS, and Microsoft Office updates will help out business users

June 18, 2013 1:54pm PDT

Some of the new features for iOS 7 and the Mavericks OS, plus a new Microsoft Office for iPhones app, will be a boon for business users. Here's what to look out for.

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Quick Tip: Restore individual files from a System Image in Windows 8

June 18, 2013 10:31am PDT

With Windows 8 you can restore individual files from a System Image backup quite easily using its built-in ability to mount ISO and VHD files.

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How to use Google Data Highlighter, part 1

June 18, 2013 8:00am PDT

Google Data Highlighter is a web tool that allows you to tag certain types of pages that will display as content-rich snippets in search results.

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Five programmer-specific text editors

June 18, 2013 7:12am PDT

Programmers need an editing tool that works with them and offers the special features that cater to their peculiar needs.

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Create a social media content posting and curation calendar

June 18, 2013 5:31am PDT

Planning ahead makes social media management so much easier. A simple way to keep you on track is to develop a content and curation calendar for your social posts.

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Entice your employees to collaborate with eXo

June 17, 2013 10:04am PDT

The eXo tool's social networking look and feel might encourage employees to use it for collaboration.

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Seven apps that will help make IT pros more productive

June 17, 2013 7:33am PDT

There are ways IT pros can improve our own productivity by using applications, which will benefit you and the company you work for. Here are seven to look at.

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What SDN means to the network administrator

June 17, 2013 5:45am PDT

Software-defined networking is new enough that pinning down its practical use is still difficult to get our heads around. Here is some perspective on SDN from the net admin's point of view.

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Consider cross-platform mobile app development tools carefully

June 14, 2013 12:53pm PDT

When considering platforms that allow development for both iOS and Android apps, keep these potential pros and cons in mind.

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The Windows 8 Start Menu reimagined and reinvigorated

June 14, 2013 11:41am PDT

With Start Menu Reviver you get the traditional functionality of the Start menu, but with a Windows 8 Modern UI look and feel.

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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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How to prevent code rot

June 13, 2013 5:58pm PDT

Software developers call neglected code that stops working code rot. Chip Camden explains why this often occurs and how to avoid such trouble.

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Poll: Is the mass-adoption of Windows 8.x by businesses inevitable?

June 13, 2013 12:35pm PDT

A Great Debate on ZDNet about Windows 8.1 ignited a thought and a poll question that will surely lead to a discussion.

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8 tips to make SMB websites better

June 13, 2013 10:30am PDT

Small, DIY websites often try to do too much, resulting in poor user engagement and lost business opportunities. Here are a few things to focus on.

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Options for customizing a Bootstrap site

June 13, 2013 9:16am PDT

Discover how easy it is to use custom designs to set your Bootstrap-based site apart from sites that use the default design of the Bootstrap framework.

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Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part three

June 11, 2013 8:13pm PDT

In this installment in her Puppet Learning VM series, Lauren Malhoit provides examples on the Master/Agent workflow and a video tutorial on node definitions.