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Data centers in the 21st Century

April 22, 2013 9:29am PDT

Here are some snapshots of data centers from around the world that take advantage of the newest designs and technological advancements to achieve better security, performance, efficiency, and...

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10 stupid things people do in their data centers

April 25, 2013 7:08am PDT

Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).

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Five apps that provide more performance using less resources

May 7, 2013 12:31pm PDT

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

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Restore Windows 8 with System Image Recovery

March 27, 2013 12:17pm PDT

Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Image Recovery tool from the Recovery Drive to restore your hard disk.

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Hackers: From innocent curiosity to illegal activity

May 6, 2013 7:59am PDT

Researchers asked why talented youth skilled in "computerese" evolve into criminal hackers. Michael P. Kassner explains their unexpected results.

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10 coolest uses for the Raspberry Pi

April 23, 2012 4:13am PDT

As the $40 Raspberry Pi computer ships we round up the 10 projects to try on your new Pi.

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Sync more than one cloud storage service

May 2, 2013 11:11am PDT

There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.

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10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot

January 26, 2006 8:00am PST

If your computer powers up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have some troubleshooting ahead of you. Here's a look at the likely culprits and what you can do to...

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How to replace a broken laptop screen

September 6, 2012 1:31pm PDT

A cracked screen can make a laptop unusable. Luckily, you can fix it. Bill Detwiler gives you step-by-step instructions for replacing a broken laptop LCD panel.

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Five tools to help sync more than one cloud storage service

May 2, 2013 11:26am PDT

There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.

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10+ Windows 7 services you may not need

March 30, 2012 11:58am PDT

If you evaluate your organization's need for certain Windows 7 services, you may find that a number of them can be safely disabled.

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Create virtualized environments with these five apps

April 18, 2013 12:08pm PDT

Virtualization plays vital role in IT. Here are five virtualization applications that you should consider.

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BoxCryptor vs. DropSmack: The battle to secure Dropbox

April 29, 2013 10:30am PDT

Can DropSmack malware be stopped? Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of BoxCryptor if it is up to the task of securing the Dropbox file-synchronization service.

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The business value of Google Glass and wearable computing

May 15, 2013 4:52am PDT

Wearable computing is an emerging technology that's affecting both the consumer and enterprise space.

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10 tips for making greener PC purchases and upgrades

April 19, 2013 10:38am PDT

Whether you're buying a new machine or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you make the most eco-friendly choices.

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Five apps for better data center management

April 16, 2013 12:37pm PDT

Five data center management apps that span the spectrum of potential tools and reports.

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Quick Tip: Archive old email in your Gmail inbox the easy way

February 27, 2012 7:23am PST

No matter how hard you try, your Gmail is going to get bloated with old messages. Take advantage of Google's archive system to manage the clutter.

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Inside the Cold War bunker that's now a cloud datacentre

June 11, 2012 8:15am PDT

With enough steel doors, tunnels and caverns to make a James Bond villain weep with envy, Switzerland's former main Cold War command centre is undergoing a makeover as a cloud computing datacentre.

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Restart Windows Server 2003 from the command line

January 15, 2008 12:00am PST

When the Windows Server 2003 computer you are working on will not shut down and you don't have any luck using the Start menu or the [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] methods -- and you need to restart the...

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The difference between Gmail, a Google Account, an Apps Account, and an Apps for Business Account

June 15, 2011 1:34pm PDT

There are four types of Google email accounts. Susan Cline explains the difference between each type and how they apply to enterprise users.

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