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When the Significant Other pulls rank

May 20, 2011 8:18pm PDT

If spousal emergencies and interruptions occur frequently while you're working on a consulting engagement, Chip Camden offers advice on how to attempt to solve this problem.

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Firefox 4 for Android is feature rich but slow

May 20, 2011 12:04pm PDT

Read Jack Wallen's first impressions of how well Firefox 4 for Android handles bookmarks, add-ons, syncing, PDF rendering, and more. See if he ultimately prefers Android's built-in browser or...

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Geek Gifts 2011: The Unofficial LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Inventor's Guide

May 20, 2011 6:28am PDT

The Unofficial LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Inventor's Guide book has instructions on how to build and program four more robot models with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 set. Find out if Wally Bahny thinks...

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DIY: CourseForum makes online collaboration a breeze

May 19, 2011 8:42am PDT

The CourseForum online collaboration tool is useful for schools, businesses, non-profits, and even individuals looking for an interactive forum-driven site. Learn how to install and set up the...

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MAC Defender malware hoopla proves old adage

May 19, 2011 6:41am PDT

Although most business Mac users will not fall for the MAC Defender malware, the fake antivirus application is a reminder that Mac users still need education about Web-based security threats.

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NASA and Etsy team up to find the best space-related crafts

May 18, 2011 10:12pm PDT

Check out photos of artwork from the NASA/Etsy Space Craft Contest. The TechRepublic gallery features space-themed stained glass, furniture, jewelry, quilts, and more.

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Analysis of mobile development approaches

May 18, 2011 9:14pm PDT

Which mobile development approach fits your needs? If you don't know, read this overview about the possibilities. Also find out which approach Justin James thinks is mobile developers' best bet...

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Moving an ESXi host to a new vCenter Server

May 18, 2011 9:19am PDT

If you need to move an ESXi host to a different VMware vCenter Server, virtualization expert Rick Vanover explains how to perform this task.

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Use delegated control to delete accounts in Active Directory

May 17, 2011 7:39pm PDT

Delegated control is a great tool to help with the day-to-day housekeeping of Active Directory. Rick Vanover shows Windows admins how to use delegated control for account objects.

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DIY: Create a Linux NAS device with a netbook

May 17, 2011 1:55pm PDT

Jack Wallen instructs DIY enthusiasts on how to create a NAS device using a netbook that runs and supports Ubuntu Linux.

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Poll: Developers, do you use a profiling tool?

May 17, 2011 1:43pm PDT

Justin James asks whether you use profiling tools in your development work and, if so, how do you use them? Take this TechRepublic poll.

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Gather VMware environment information with RVTools

May 16, 2011 9:05pm PDT

IT pro Rick Vanover recommends admins check out RVTools, a free and quick way to navigate the vSphere environment.

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TechEd 2011 day 1 keynote: Cloud, devices, music, and magic

May 16, 2011 3:45pm PDT

John Joyner offers a recap of the TechEd North America 2011 keynote address by Microsoft's Robert Wahbe, in which he focused on cloud computing and devices.

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Access social media sites via these apps

May 13, 2011 8:06pm PDT

Scott Lowe shares his operational procedure with regard to Twitter, Yammer, LinkedIn, and Facebook and explains how apps makes outreach to these four social media sites possible.

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Understanding function composition and partial application

May 13, 2011 4:05pm PDT

Independent consultant and developer Chip Camden uses practical examples to explain two principles of Functional Programming.

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DIY: Moodle offers course management for free

May 13, 2011 12:01pm PDT

Moodle is open source course management software that Jack Wallen says is the perfect DIY project for anyone working in education. Here are Moodle installation instructions and tips.

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Identify stale Active Directory computer accounts with dsquery

May 13, 2011 10:00am PDT

Active Directory domains are in constant need of housekeeping. Rick Vanover shows one way to identify potentially stale computer accounts in Active Directory.

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Remote Guild Chat comes to the World of Warcraft Mobile Armory

May 13, 2011 9:05am PDT

The World of Warcraft Mobile Armory app's Remote Guild Chat feature enables WoW subscribers to connect from anywhere on their iPhone or Android phone or iPad and chat with guild members.

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Photos from BrickMagic Festival for LEGO Fans

May 13, 2011 7:01am PDT

LEGO builders and enthusiasts met up at the recent BrickMagic Festival for LEGO fans. These photos show some of the incredible LEGO creations on display at the event.