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Using smartctl to get SMART status information on your hard drives

March 30, 2010 5:00am PDT

Vincent Danen has some tips for using the smartmontools package to obtain important information about the health of your hard drives that could provide early warning signs of problems.

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What makes cybercrime laws so difficult to enforce

January 26, 2011 12:05pm PST

Deb Shinder discusses both the difficulty of enforcing cybercrime laws and of tracking down cybercriminals in the first place.

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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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10 things you gotta have to succeed in IT

April 13, 2011 8:44am PDT

Everyone seems to agree that IT is a tough field. But what does it take to overcome the adversities and become a successful IT pro? These qualities may be the key.

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Why you should be working in health IT

March 20, 2013 5:41am PDT

Here are three reasons health care IT is a field where you can make a tangible impact - and therefore, a field that's worthy of your career consideration.

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Web design inspiration: 10 Health and wellness websites

March 14, 2012 10:11am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux picked this gallery of ten websites highlighting some examples of companies and organizations that deliver excellent experiences for those seeking advice, information, and...

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10 non-monetary benefits to attract and retain top developers

March 18, 2008 1:01pm PDT

When recruiting developers, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that money is what brings in the best and the brightest. After all, developers tend to receive paychecks a bit beefier than...

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Industry insiders say don't bother with HIPAA certs

February 12, 2003 8:00am PST

If you've been consulting in the healthcare field, by now you are fully immersed in HIPAA. Most of our sources say you needn't bother with HIPAA certifications. Do you agree?

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Your medical records, HIPAA, and the illusion of privacy

January 7, 2013 7:44am PST

HIPAA is supposed to protect our private medical records from prying eyes, but there are many exceptions and gaps as Michael P. Kassner found out while doing some research.

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How bogus resumes raise questions about Indian outsourcing skills

September 11, 2012 3:31am PDT

Without tough measures by employers, the volume of dodgy job applications could hit confidence in India's outsourcing workforce.

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How tablets are being used in business; listed by industry

October 18, 2011 11:26am PDT

Tablets are seeing major uptake from business professionals. Here's Gartner's list of the business functions for tablets, broken down by industry.

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10 things I love about IT

February 12, 2008 8:53am PST

If you're reading this, chances are you're pretty involved with the IT industry. It's sometimes easy to forget why we got into this business or why we stay in it, particularly when the scope is...

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Bring back the 40-hour work week

July 9, 2012 10:49am PDT

While it looks good to be the first to arrive and the last to leave work each day, it turns out that putting in 60 hours of work each week may do more harm than good in achieving end results.

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Five health hazards of your office job

May 24, 2010 4:57am PDT

Do you think because you're not a professional skydiver that you're not risking your health every day just by going to work? Think again.

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Small businesses beware the dangers of government prime contracts

May 13, 2003 7:00am PDT

Prime contracting with the federal and state government can be a dangerous game for the small consulting business or the weak of heart. Read on before you take on the responsibilities inherent in...

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Cybercrime: Why it's the new growth industry

February 28, 2011 5:00am PST

Deb Shinder takes a closer look at cybercrime trends to explain why it is seeing double-digit growth and what is being done to counteract this expanding industry.

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Ten catastrophes: All-time worst tech industry executive decisions

September 7, 2011 5:41am PDT

IT, software and computer companies are certainly not without their share of poor executive decisions and mismanagement. While dozens of notable examples could have made our list, these were by...

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Vulnerable medical devices: A clear and present danger

January 14, 2013 7:26am PST

Technology is helping to save lives, but vulnerable medical devices and computers are a real risk. Michael P. Kassner asks the experts about the state of healthcare security.

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Dinosaur sighting: The days of Big Iron

December 14, 2010 12:19pm PST

A lot of IT pros got their start in the computer industry surrounded by massive mainframes, flashing lights, punched cards, and the sound of tape drives revving up and spinning down. Here's a look...

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Use the data access layer to simplify architecture

May 30, 2006 8:40pm PDT

The data access layer provides a way to design an application with a clean separation of code into their functional areas within an application. Learn more about building your own data access layer.

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