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Repair multiple Internet Explorer issues with one application
The free Anvi Browser Repair Tool can repair a multitude of Internet Explorer problems. Find out why this is one of Jack Wallen's go-to tools.
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Dream Studio media maker is a dream come true
The Ubuntu-based Dream Studio platform includes everything your SOHO or small business needs to create business class, professional multimedia projects.
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Manage your databases with Toad
If you need to create, edit, and manage MySQL databases, TechRepublic contributor Jack Wallen says Toad is freeware that's worth a look.
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Safeguard your data with Wise Folder Hider
If you're looking for a free tool to help you easily hide data from prying eyes and don't want to have to deal with encryption, Wise Folder Hider might be the ideal choice.
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Automate MySQL backups with the help of MySQLDumper
Learn how to automate backing up MySQL databases with MySQLDumper and configure the web-based tool to email you a report about whether the task succeeds.
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Back up your MySQL databases with this web-based tool
If you're looking for a simple way to back up and restore your MySQL databases, MySQLDumper is the tool for you. Here's how to install and use MySQLDumper.
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Areca offers SMBs a free backup solution for Windows and Linux
Once you learn Areca's terminology, you'll be creating backups with this easy to use and flexible solution in no time.
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Free Helpdesk stands out for its easy setup and user friendliness
Free Helpdesk does not offer a lot of bells and whistles, though it does an incredibly good job of being a simple and intuitive way for your IT department to organize support requests.
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Try the free and flexible screenshot tool Greenshot
If you want to get good screenshots and be able to add objects and text to the images but don't want to use a full tool like GIMP, Jack Wallen says Greenshot is a fantastic solution.
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Use formatting, autoformatting, and themes in LibreOffice Calc
Formatting, autoformatting, and themes will make your LibreOffice Calc documents easier to read, prettier, and more efficient to create and use.
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Collect network system information with Belarc Advisor and PhpSysInfo
The free applications Belarc Advisor and PhpSysInfo can get as much information about as many of your machines as you need.
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Share one keyboard and mouse with multiple machines without a KVM
The Synergy open source application allows you to share a keyboard and mouse between Windows, Mac, and Linux computers and saves you the cost of a KVM.
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Enable the mounting of ext2/3 file systems on a Windows machine
One of the easiest ways to get data off an ext2/3 disk from a Windows machine is to use Ext2Fsd. Here are Ext2Fsd installation and usage instructions.
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Lock down sensitive information with Secure Data Manager
Secure Data Manager is a handy way to keep your sensitive passwords hidden from prying eyes, yet keep it at the ready for when you need to locate credentials for a machine, a software key, a URL login...
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Set up email accounts in Simple Groupware
Jack Wallen provides all the information your SMB needs to start setting incoming and outgoing email for all the users on your Simple Groupware server.
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Enable the mounting of ext2/3 file systems on a Windows machine
One of the easiest ways to get data off an ext2/3 disk from a Windows machine is to use Ext2Fsd. Here are Ext2Fsd installation and usage instructions.
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Simple Groupware has plenty to offer SMBs
The free, web-based Simple Groupware solution's features include email, CMS, Bookmarks, RSS, backups, inventory, and more. Here's how to install the impressive open source groupware suite.
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Share one keyboard and mouse with multiple machines without a KVM
The Synergy open source application allows you to share a keyboard and mouse between Windows, Mac, and Linux computers and saves you the cost of a KVM.
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Enjoy easier Ubuntu desktop rollouts with the help of Booster
Give the Booster graphical interface a try and and see if it makes your Linux desktop rollouts more efficient.
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Collect network system information with Belarc Advisor and PhpSysInfo
The free applications Belarc Advisor and PhpSysInfo can get as much information about as many of your machines as you need.
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Use formatting, autoformatting, and themes in LibreOffice Calc
Formatting, autoformatting, and themes will make your LibreOffice Calc documents easier to read, prettier, and more efficient to create and use.
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Free Helpdesk stands out for its easy setup and user friendliness
Free Helpdesk does not offer a lot of bells and whistles, though it does an incredibly good job of being a simple and intuitive way for your IT department to organize support requests.
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Try the free and flexible screenshot tool Greenshot
If you want to get good screenshots and be able to add objects and text to the images but don't want to use a full tool like GIMP, Jack Wallen says Greenshot is a fantastic solution.
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Lock down sensitive information with Secure Data Manager
Secure Data Manager is a handy way to keep your sensitive passwords hidden from prying eyes, yet keep it at the ready for when you need to locate credentials for a machine, a software key, a URL login...
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Set up email accounts in Simple Groupware
Jack Wallen provides all the information your SMB needs to start setting incoming and outgoing email for all the users on your Simple Groupware server.
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Get your data into the cloud without saving it to the cloud
If you want to gain access to desktop files without uploading the files to a third-party cloud service, Syncbox might be the perfect solution.
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Get LAN-based interoffice secure chat with BeeBEEP
SMBs looking for an internal chat solution should check out BeeBEEP. Learn how easy it is to use this interoffice, LAN-based secure chat tool.
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Manage your Nagios installation with the web-based GUI NagiosQL
NagiosQL is a powerful web-based GUI tool that helps you configure and manage your Nagios network monitor. Follow these NagiosQL install instructions.
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The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins
Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered.
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Four cost-effective POS systems for small businesses
Point of sale software can cost a pretty penny. If you're shopping for a POS product, the ones featured here are either free or should be affordable for small businesses.