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To take advantage of Amazon's best pricing on EC2 machines, you must learn the basics of the Linux command line. Here are a few more commands and tips to help you on your way.

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Review: Invoice360 for Windows 8

May 15, 2013 8:09am PDT

Generate invoices for your clients using Windows RT or 8 Pro's tablet interface with the freeware app Invoice360.

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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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How the Chromebook succeeds beyond all other Linux distributions

May 13, 2013 1:00pm PDT

The Chromebook has taken off. It's a Linux-based device that has one key thing in its favor. Jack Wallen explains what he thinks it is.

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10 questions to help businesses assess their email systems

May 13, 2013 11:58am PDT

Email is a critical communications tool, yet some organizations don't give it the attention it needs. These questions will help you uncover oversights and develop better processes.

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Do modern operating systems conflict with enterprise applications?

May 13, 2013 5:30am PDT

There is no shortage of moving targets in the data center. IT pro Rick Vanover shares opinions related to enterprise applications and the role of the operating system today.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 stirs questions about Android customization

May 10, 2013 11:53pm PDT

Can the Android OS be so customizable through fragmentation and app development that it ceases to be Android? Let us know what you think.

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Poll: BlackBerry Enterprise Server for BYOD

May 10, 2013 12:58pm PDT

Take our poll and let us know if you were aware that BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) can now manage Android and iOS devices as part of BYOD.

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Video tip: Add a tile to the Windows 8 Start Screen

May 10, 2013 8:14am PDT

Sometimes you have to create a tile on the Windows 8 Start Screen manually. This video shows you how.

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Reset your password in Windows 8

May 9, 2013 12:35pm PDT

To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.

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How to back up and restore Boot Camp partitions

May 9, 2013 6:00am PDT

Backing up and restoring the Windows environment stored within Boot Camp partitions can be tricky. Jesus Vigo recommends this method using WinClone.

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Quick Tip: Mount ISO files with Virtual CloneDrive

May 8, 2013 12:09pm PDT

Virtual CloneDrive makes using ISO files in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, just as easy as it is in Windows 8.

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App by app, Google is bringing self-serving Intents to iOS

May 7, 2013 7:31pm PDT

Google makes it easier for iOS app developers to integrate with Chrome.

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Five small footprint productivity tools that pack a powerful punch

May 7, 2013 12:40pm PDT

With the right app you can get high performance without taking up a large amount of resources.

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10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux

May 7, 2013 8:54am PDT

Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.

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Hyper-V Recovery Manager on Windows Azure: Game changer in DR architecture

May 7, 2013 6:00am PDT

HVRM is a hybrid service that leverages the Azure public cloud and allows you to manage the replication of your primary data center to your disaster recovery (DR) site.

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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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