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Three challenges that BYOD and the cloud pose for BCP planning

April 22, 2013 6:00am PDT

BYOD and the emergence of cloud services present new challenges to business continuity planning. Here are the areas that will need to be addressed in any new plan.

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Cleaning supplies for your smartphones, tablets, and accessories

March 13, 2013 8:53am PDT

Matthew Nawrocki shares some tips for cleaning oils, dirt, and grime from your smartphone and other handheld mobile devices.

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Three tips for consolidating data management and improving supply chain efficiency

January 14, 2013 4:51am PST

Prolific IT and data management can make or break a supply chain. Here are some tips for doing it right.

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Apple's U.S. manufacturing move boosts supply chain stability

December 18, 2012 5:30am PST

Apple's manufacturing move was critiqued by some as little more than a PR stunt, but Mary Shacklett believes that it signals good things for supply chains and jobs beyond just Apple's interests.

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Tech manufacturing: A disaster waiting to happen

June 18, 2012 6:21am PDT

The manufacture of technology, along with its essential raw materials, is now concentrated in a single region. This lack of resilience leaves the industry dangerously vulnerable to disruption.

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Why the Raspberry Pi was designed in the UK and built in China

February 10, 2012 2:49am PST

The story of getting a $25 computer made shows how global tech supply chains are evolving

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VMware vSphere 5: Storage DRS

February 8, 2012 8:26am PST

Lauren Malhoit talks about some vSphere 5 features that can help admins manage their storage more efficiently, and maybe even optimize performance at the same time.

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The (superior) books behind 2012's sci-fi and fantasy movies

January 26, 2012 9:06am PST

Jay Garmon lists the 18 science-fiction and/or fantasy titles you should read before heading to the multiplex this year.

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There are 10 decisions to make before you build your next PC

December 12, 2011 1:00pm PST

While building a custom system lets you tailor the components to meet your needs and hold down costs, you'll need to make some decisions first.

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Plan now for serious hard drive shortages: Tips to reduce risk

November 4, 2011 6:19am PDT

Recent natural disasters have caused major flooding in Thailand, resulting in a hard drive shortage. Rick Vanover shares some tips to help mitigate exposure to the supply chain interruption.

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Can you really complain about your workload?

November 2, 2011 6:26am PDT

Here's why some people don't see anything wrong with surfing the net for personal reasons while at work.

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Bumps in the road for new MacBook Pro models

October 26, 2011 8:57am PDT

Those in the market for the latest and greatest MacBook Pro models are still waiting, but might get a chance to refresh in November.

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Remembering September 11, 2001

September 8, 2011 8:43am PDT

IT pro Rick Vanover was working on a project at the Newark Airport in New Jersey on September 11, 2001. This is his reflection on that day.

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VAAI tips for storage arrays and vSphere 5 upgrades

August 26, 2011 10:04am PDT

Get tips on vSphere 5 storage resources and learn why the vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) are an important advance in virtualization.

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10 things to consider when building your own PC

August 24, 2011 6:16am PDT

Building a custom system lets you tailor the components to meet your needs, while holding down the costs. Justin James offers advice about some of the choices you'll need to make.

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Market meltdown likely to impact IT spending

August 9, 2011 10:51am PDT

The folks who control IT budgets -- chief financial officers -- are not going to be very enthusiastic about spending on tech projects amid the current market volatility.

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10 ways to safeguard your college-bound student's computer

August 1, 2011 8:20am PDT

You protect your corporate systems, but what about that back-to-school laptop you just bought your kid? Here are some things you can do to keep your student safe from cyber dangers.

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How serious is 'job offer' from consultant?

May 24, 2011 10:12am PDT

An IT pro working for a firm is working with a consultant who compliments his work and jokingly offers him a job. How serious can he take this?

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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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DIY: Installing the Joomla! CMS

April 22, 2011 12:17pm PDT

With the Joomla! content management system, you can create amazing sites, tools, and more. Jack Wallen presents a walkthrough on how to install the Joomla! platform.