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Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.

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Connect the Thunderbird email client to your Exchange server

April 26, 2013 8:00am PDT

Looking for an Outlook replacement? If so, try using Thunderbird with the ExQuilla addon to get an email client connected with an Exchange 2007 or 2010 server.

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When to use functional programming languages and techniques

May 21, 2013 10:30am PDT

If a project requires lots of concurrency/parallelism, its own language, or lots of math, you should think functional programming.

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A quick tutorial on coding Android's accelerometer

September 16, 2011 11:55pm PDT

The accelerometer is a hardware sensor used to detect a shake motion. William Francis shares the accelerometer code that he uses in his Android apps.

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Migration paths: Replacing Java for internally developed programs

May 31, 2013 5:45am PDT

Due to the unique and entrenched position Java holds in the business world / detail a variety of migration paths away from Java, for desktop applications as well as applets

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Project management: One size does not fit all

May 31, 2013 6:03am PDT

Some projects are not suited to a Waterfall approach, and they're not a perfect fit for a 100% Agile approach. The solution might be a combination of the two project management methodologies.

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A newbie's guide to Android development

May 11, 2012 8:41pm PDT

William J. Francis covers Android development basics, such as the necessary tools to get started and a typical project hierarchy.

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Statement of work: essential or useless?

May 21, 2013 11:00am PDT

Chip Camden advises on how to write a statement of work that fits with an iterative development process, yet still provides assurances of value to the client and to the consultant.

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Android's indeterminate ProgressDialog tutorial

May 7, 2013 1:01pm PDT

Delve into how to use the Android ProgressDialog class to create a better user experience.

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Pros and cons of cross-platform mobile app development tools

March 15, 2013 11:58pm PDT

If you want to use platforms that allow development for both iOS and Android apps, keep these potential benefits and drawbacks of such tools in mind.

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Set up a VPN on your Zentyal small business server

May 24, 2013 12:24pm PDT

Follow these steps to learn how to set up a VPN server on your Zentyal Community Edition free small business server.

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The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins

August 11, 2012 11:30pm PDT

Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered.

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Learn BYOD policy best practices from templates

May 1, 2013 6:03am PDT

No two BYOD policies are or should be alike. Here are four BYOD policy templates that might help you seed your BYOD policy discussion and development process.

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Show a progress bar in your Android app for a better UX

March 6, 2013 11:01am PST

Users expect mobile apps to be responsive, and when nothing happens, they feel frustrated. Learn how to give users a better experience by adding a progress bar to your Android app.

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How to test Web services with soapUI

August 27, 2012 10:39am PDT

SmartBear's soapUI is a fantastic tool for testing and demoing Web services. Follow these instructions on how to use soapUI to perform Web service testing.

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Android v. iOS guide for newbies

April 4, 2013 11:20am PDT

If you're just starting out in app development and trying to choose between the Android or the iOS SDK, this basic guide might be useful.

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Create a one-page status report with Microsoft Project 2010

March 13, 2013 12:51am PDT

See how easy it is to customize Microsoft Project 2010 to create a custom view that filters detailed tasks and highlights the major deliverables that need reviewing in a status report.

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