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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.

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Launching an IT consultancy: What has changed since 2008

May 12, 2011 1:41pm PDT

Erik Eckel updates his tips about starting an IT consultancy to include some lessons that his office learned in the wake of the financial crisis.

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Best practices for network interface naming conventions

May 11, 2011 9:46am PDT

For Windows Servers admins, it's extremely annoying when you cannot determine which interface is which based on network names. Rick Vanover presents strategies for network naming practices.

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DIY: Use VirtualBox to serve up virtual machines

May 10, 2011 12:59pm PDT

Jack Wallen describes how to create virtual images and serve them over your network using free virtualization software called VirtualBox.

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Improve SCCM management with these five utilities

May 9, 2011 5:59am PDT

Scott Lowe highlights five add-ins that he recommends IT pros use when managing Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager to make it shine.

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Use virtualized vSphere Client for access on the go

May 6, 2011 11:08am PDT

Sometimes downloading the vSphere Client isn't possible. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shows how to use a virtualized instance of the application.

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IT consultant job snapshots from Erik Eckel and Chip Camden

May 6, 2011 10:41am PDT

Two busy IT consultants describe the demands of their job and how they meet the challenges. Read about the training and experience that led them to this career.

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Roll a D6: A video for the D&D crowd

May 6, 2011 9:05am PDT

Fans of the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons should check out the music video Roll a D6, created by Connor Anderson.

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Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2011 this Saturday

May 4, 2011 11:46am PDT

Free Comic Book Day 2011 is a great opportunity for young geeks and geeks who are young at heart to get some excellent reading material. See the list of comics that are available for this year's FCBD.

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Disable Server Manager and Initial Configuration Tasks via Group Policy

May 4, 2011 7:37am PDT

Windows Servers by default run the Initial Configuration Task tool and the Server Manager at login. Rick Vanover describes how to disable this auto launch via Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 R2.

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ToughTech Duo QR RAID storage system review

May 4, 2011 7:23am PDT

CRU-DataPort's ToughTech Duo QR high-performance RAID storage system offers great quality at a premium price. Scott Lowe says the price might make this storage device a tough sell.

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Protect your IT consultancy from untrustworthy vendors

May 3, 2011 7:16pm PDT

Erik Eckel says a vendor gave a client false information about a solution his IT consultancy deployed. He discusses IT consultants' only defense in such situations with vendors.

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Poll: Do you attend development conferences?

May 3, 2011 2:52pm PDT

Some developers skip tech conferences because of the admission fees, the work they'll miss, or the travel expenses. Take the poll to let us know if you make a point to attend development conferences.

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World of Warcraft: Rise of the Zandalari

May 2, 2011 2:40pm PDT

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm patch 4.1 is called Rise of the Zandalari. Wally Bahny gives WoW players an overview of the storyline and the two new heroics.

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Configure SNMP monitoring with network devices in SCOM 2007 R2

May 2, 2011 6:47am PDT

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 can discover and provide operational monitoring of network infrastructure, such as routers and switches. Learn how to set up a network device monitor.

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Benefits of server power supply efficiency

April 29, 2011 2:44pm PDT

Going green may be financially and socially beneficial to your company. Scott Lowe explains how server power supply efficiency can impact the bottom line.

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Geek fashion suggestions for women

April 29, 2011 2:23pm PDT

From steampunk-style dresses to physics-themed tees, Nicole Bremer Nash offers women tips on how to lead the geek fashion revolution without getting fussy.

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The dirty tricks clients play

April 29, 2011 7:40am PDT

Chip Camden describes common bad behaviors that some clients exhibit. He also advises consultants on how to respond when they encounter these bad apples.

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DIY: VPN vs. Terminal Services in a Windows Server 2003 environment

April 28, 2011 3:50pm PDT

Jack Wallen offers a TechRepublic member advice about whether it's better to use a VPN or a terminal server to set up a remote access solution for a Windows Server 2003 environment.

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Geeky spring science experiments

April 28, 2011 10:35am PDT

Nicole Bremer Nash describes five science experiments that would be fun for the entire family. Geekend readers, share your science experiment suggestions in the discussion.

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