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Data centers in the 21st Century

April 22, 2013 9:29am PDT

Here are some snapshots of data centers from around the world that take advantage of the newest designs and technological advancements to achieve better security, performance, efficiency, and...

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10 stupid things people do in their data centers

April 25, 2013 7:08am PDT

Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).

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Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets

June 1, 2010 9:12am 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.

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Quick Tip: Take fast screenshots with Windows 8 shortcut

April 10, 2013 11:42am PDT

Capturing and saving a screenshot in Windows 8 can be as simple as a basic keyboard shortcut.

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Quick Tip: Disable the Sticky and Filter Keys in Windows

May 21, 2012 12:58am PDT

While accessibility features are terrific for those who need them, they can be annoyance for those who don't.

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Five free network monitoring tools

March 28, 2012 8:49am PDT

Among the wide array of network and system monitors, you'll find several that do what the pricier tools do -- for free.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 teardown reveals redesigned interior, easier-to-fix phone

May 6, 2013 1:08pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy S4, explores the redesigned interior and shows you why it's easier to repair than previous Galaxy phones.

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3D printers: 10 machines for home manufacturing

August 23, 2012 4:40am PDT

3D printing is becoming affordable thanks to the availability of home fabricators costing $1,000 or less. TechRepublic picks out 10 3D printers that won't break the bank.

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Cracking Open the Samsung Series 9 ultraportable notebook

May 20, 2011 12:01pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open Samsung's answer to the MacBook Air. Inside the ultrathin notebook, he found hardware from Samsung, Intel, TI, and Broadcom.

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How to replace a broken laptop screen

September 6, 2012 1:31pm PDT

A cracked screen can make a laptop unusable. Luckily, you can fix it. Bill Detwiler gives you step-by-step instructions for replacing a broken laptop LCD panel.

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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device

May 3, 2013 7:14am PDT

Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device.

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Cracking Open the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

February 23, 2012 12:44pm PST

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. Inside the Android smartphone, he found hardware from Texas Instruments, Elpida, and Atmel.

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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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Create virtualized environments with these five apps

April 18, 2013 12:08pm PDT

Virtualization plays vital role in IT. Here are five virtualization applications that you should consider.

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Ten first steps with Windows Server 2012

September 18, 2012 9:00am PDT

Scott Lowe walks you through some of the first tasks administrators perform when deploying a new Windows server on the network. Here's how it looks on Windows Server 2012.

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Hunting down the mainframe unicorn

April 24, 2013 1:50am PDT

Mainframes are still an essential part of the enterprise computing infrastructure, but staff with the skills can be hard to find - here's how one company solved the puzzle.

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Creating and deleting files using the Mac Terminal

January 26, 2012 7:21am PST

For Mac geeks who want to learn more about using the command line, Wil Limoges offers this basic tip for creating and deleting files in Terminal.

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How to navigate Start in Windows Server 2012

August 9, 2012 11:43am PDT

Scott Lowe offers some tips for IT Pros new to navigating Start in the Windows Server 2012 environment. Here are some of the basics to finding your way around.

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How SAS, Near Line (NL) SAS, and SATA disks compare

February 7, 2012 10:20am PST

Scott Lowe breaks down the differences in reliability and performance between SAS, Near-Line SAS, and SATA drives.

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Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times

October 15, 2012 8:49am PDT

Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.

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