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DIY: Create easy to use databases with LibreOffice Base

January 27, 2012 3:30pm PST

Jack Wallen demonstrates how to use LibreOffice Base on Linux. You can also use the database tool on Windows or Mac.

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Five data recovery tools that could save the day

February 13, 2012 10:54am PST

When a hard drive crashes and takes important files with it, you may need to turn to one of these rescue apps.

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10+ reasons why IT pros hate Microsoft Access (but really shouldn't)

July 24, 2008 12:44pm PDT

Microsoft Access may not be right for all situations, but it does have its place -- at least according to database expert Susan Harkins. Here's her take on some of the more common complaints she's...

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Five free and secure password management apps

May 2, 2012 1:29pm PDT

Maintaining a large assortment of strong passwords is a challenge. Here are some apps that make the task more manageable.

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Get to know the Cisco IOS show interfaces command

August 23, 2006 6:44pm PDT

If you don't know what's really going on with the interfaces on your Cisco routers, then you likely don't know which changes you need to make. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David...

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Use Android's AlarmManager to schedule an event

May 14, 2013 11:53am PDT

This app development tutorial is the most basic implementation of the powerful Android AlarmManager class.

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Print each group of your Access report on a separate page

May 20, 2008 12:01am PDT

Ensuring that your Access report groups print out on individual pages is just a matter of tweaking your group header property settings. Mary Ann Richardson shows how to do it.

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The industry's 10 best IT certifications

December 10, 2008 12:29pm PST

IT pros tend to have strong opinions when debating the value of professional certification -- and views become even more polarized when it comes down to a discussion of which certs are meaningful....

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Stupid job titles have to go

October 18, 2010 7:51am PDT

These days, corporate directories are filled with job titles that are so vague and ambiguous they no longer have any meaning. Here are a few of the worst offenders.

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How to use the new multivalue field in Access 2007/2010

May 23, 2011 11:12am PDT

If you're hesitant to use the accdb-format multivalue field, read this introduction to the feature. It might help you make your decision.

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Quickly save the current record in Access using code

January 24, 2009 8:36am PST

You don't need a lot of code to save data in Access. If you're using code to save data, you need only one statement!

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How the parallax effect is used in web design

April 24, 2012 11:59am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux defines the parallax effect and how it has been used in animation and gaming. It is also an effect that can be achieved in web design. Here are some examples.

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Programming with the Android 4.0 Calendar API: the good, the bad, and the ugly

January 4, 2012 8:02am PST

The Android 4.0 CalendarContact class is a welcome and long overdue addition to your programming arsenal. This tutorial is a brief introduction to the class.

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DIY: Connect LibreOffice Base to a MySQL database

February 11, 2012 11:04pm PST

By connecting LibreOffice Base to a MySQL database, it makes the office suite much more flexible and powerful. Learn how to make that connection.

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Manage staff transition in Google Apps: A 10 step checklist

July 9, 2012 2:06pm PDT

Andy Wolber presents a checklist to make sure you transition data smoothly between outgoing and incoming users in Google Apps.

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Datapod and the art of data center design on the iPad

April 23, 2013 10:15am PDT

Take a look at Datapod, a free iPad app that helps prospective data center clients design their own modular data center.

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What does a DBA do all day?

June 26, 2008 4:56pm PDT

Data integrity is a DBA's number one responsibility, but do you know what else they do all day? Bob Watkins outlines some of the basic duties of a DBA.

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10 things you can do to boost PC performance

September 9, 2011 2:17pm PDT

Does your PC performance need a kick in the pants? These simple steps will help speed things up.

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Create a social media toolkit for better time management

May 10, 2013 11:21pm PDT

Staying on task when managing your social media responsibilities isn't as difficult when you have the right tools at the ready. Here are five tools to consider.

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How to use Logical Volume Manager (LVM) to grow etx4 file systems online

September 19, 2011 12:30pm PDT

Scott Reeves explains how LVM and fsadm can be used to grow ext4 file systems without incurring any downtime for critical applications -- even while the file system is being expanded.

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