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Improve your UI by expressing time effectively
July 17, 2008 12:00am PDT
Your user interface may convey time for various reasons, such as through progress indicators that tell users how long they have to wait for an operation to complete. This chapter from Designing...
Provided by: Addison-Wesley
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Leverage the power of Control Panel and group policies in Vista
May 28, 2008 12:00am PDT
Control Panel and group policies in Windows Vista are powerful, flexible tools if you wield them correctly -- but a lot of people don't fully understand their capabilities or they create problems...
Provided by: Sams Publishing
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Project management screw-up #5: Lacking the right sponsorship
May 13, 2008 12:00am PDT
For any project to succeed, it's crucial to get an appropriate level of sponsorship. This sample chapter from The Project Management Advisor: 18 Major Project Screw-ups, and How to Cut Them off at...
Provided by: FT Press
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Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Vista problems
May 9, 2008 12:00am PDT
Tracking down the cause of problems with Windows Vista requires systematic troubleshooting, but at least you can take advantage of some new diagnostic tools. This sample chapter from Microsoft...
Provided by: Sams Publishing
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Project management screw-up #1: Failing to address the right problem
April 17, 2008 12:00am PDT
One of the easiest ways to spin your wheels and waste your time on a project is to lose sight of just what the project is supposed to address. This sample chapter from The Project Management...
Provided by: FT Press
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Get the most out of PowerPoint 2007's all-new chart tools
April 10, 2008 12:00am PDT
Displaying data in a clear, stylish way makes presentations more lively and helps your audience grasp even the most complicated information. PowerPoint 2007 offers completely revamped charting...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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Exploit these online resources to promote healthier, lower-stress special-needs traveling
November 8, 2007 12:00am PST
Over the past decade, the Internet has utterly transformed the travel industry. A wealth of online resources has allowed both business and holiday travelers to make savvier, more cost-effective...
Provided by: Addison Wesley Professional
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Increase your software project's chances of success by practicing outside-in development
October 19, 2007 12:00am PDT
Outside-in software development is a way of thinking about building software that keeps your team's focus and energy on the people who will ultimately engage with and benefit from the product: the...
Provided by: IBM Press
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Animate a character in Blender
October 19, 2007 12:00am PDT
Blender is a free, open-source, and cross-platform 3D creation suite that has proven to be a powerful alternative to commercially available 3D design software and is now one of the world's most...
Provided by: No Starch Press
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Explore the Ubuntu Linux desktop
October 19, 2007 12:00am PDT
GNOME, Ubuntu Linux's default desktop environment, takes its inspiration from both Windows and Mac OS X, prioritizing simplicity and ease of use. But unlike other operating systems, Ubuntu...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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Use Ruby on Rails to create a social networking Web site with full community searching and browsing functionality
October 19, 2007 12:00am PDT
Ruby on Rails is fast displacing PHP, ASP, and J2EE as programmers' development framework of choice, thanks to its elegant design and emphasis on practical results. Learn how to build large-scale...
Provided by: Addison Wesley Professional
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Use network sniffers to defend your network against intrusion
October 11, 2007 12:00am PDT
Even properly secured and hardened systems that have been tested for security vulnerabilities will eventually come under attack or experience other security issues. Fortunately, tools are...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your data with these encryption tools
October 11, 2007 12:00am PDT
The days of totally private networks are long gone. Today, there is no way to avoid sending your business data outside of your network. Nor would you want to; sharing information with business...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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Investigate attacks against your network with these open-source forensic tools
October 11, 2007 12:00am PDT
Even if you do everything right to secure your network, including implement security measures properly and maintain them vigilantly, no network is 100% secure. So, what do you do if, in spite of...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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Secure your wireless LAN with these tools and techniques
October 11, 2007 12:00am PDT
When you deploy a wireless LAN, your new security perimeter becomes literally the air around you. Security threats go up considerably, wireless attackers or eavesdroppers can come from any...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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MIDP GUI Programming, Part 1
October 9, 2007 12:00am PDT
User interface requirements for handheld devices are different from those for desktop computers. For example, the display size of handheld devices is smaller, and input devices do not always...
Provided by: O'Reilly Media
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Plan and create a custom database with Microsoft Access 2007
October 4, 2007 12:00am PDT
Learn how to create a custom database from scratch while taking full advantage of the tools that Access provides in this chapter download from Microsoft Office Access 2007 on Demand. Mastering...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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Perfect Phrases For Business Letters
October 1, 2007 12:00am PDT
To make a powerful impression that gets your message across while commanding respect and attention, you need a well-written business letter. Written correctly, a business letter is a powerful tool...
Provided by: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Perfect Phrases For Managers And Supervisors
October 1, 2007 12:00am PDT
Communication is the single most important key to a manager's success. What you say - and how you say it - sets the tone for every personal interaction, whether you're dealing with a troublesome...
Provided by: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Project Management: 24 Steps To Help You Master Any Project
October 1, 2007 12:00am PDT
Project Management gives you 24 concise, practical lessons for becoming a high-performing, well-regarded, and well-rewarded project manager. Detailing every stage of successful project management,...
Provided by: McGraw-Hill Companies
