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Video: Run Windows Vista on your Mac with VMWare Fusion
If you're a Mac user who also needs to run Windows, like me, there's an easy way to get the best of both worlds. Bill Detwiler shows you how to run Windows Vista on Mac OS Ten using VMware Fusion.
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Video: Ellison applies the 'Art of War' in Sun deal
ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and senior editor Sam Diaz discuss the Oracle CEO's gamesmanship in buying Sun Microsystems and how he outplayed IBM.
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Video: Cisco CEO says physical and IT security are inseparable
At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Cisco CEO John Chambers discusses how physical and IT security are one and the same. The architecture must be tied together to form a balanced resolution.
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Video: Obama administration previews cybersecurity policy
At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Melissa Hathaway, the National Security and Homeland Security Councils' senior director for cyberspace, previews the president's policy on cybersecurity.
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Poll: Is your country ready for a serious digital attack?
Do you believe that the relevant government agencies and private organizations in your country are doing enough to prepare for and defend against a significant digital attack?
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Video: Oracle changes tech landscape with Sun acquisition
Senior Editor Sam Diaz shares his thoughts on Oracle's recent $7.4 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems. He says Oracle is positioning itself to come in as a one-stop player, complete with business ha...
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Video: Lt. General Keith Alexander talks about the NSA's efforts to secure online networks
Lt. General Keith Alexander talks about how the NSA is working on methods to secure online networks. He outlines two strategies: working with other nations to create an early warning system, and offer...
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Video: Will there be a digital Pearl Harbor?
Will there be one major catastrophe, or just smaller disasters? Panelists discuss what security issues we should be watching out for, where the threat might come from, and the difficulties in predicti...
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Video: Microsoft security exec Scott Charney talks about the latest threats
In an interview, Microsoft security executive Scott Charney tells CNET News' Ina Fried about the latest threats as well as new ways that Microsoft is trying to thwart the hackers.
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Video: Microsoft exec outlines Windows 7 security
Mobile-device security, two factor log-ins, and AppLocker, a code-signing feature for applications, are just a few of the security advancements Microsoft is rolling out with its Windows 7 operating sy...
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Video: RSA president urges for 'inventive collaboration'
RSA President Arthur W. Coviello Jr. calls for the security industry to create common standards, share core technologies, and integrate enhanced security into existing technologies.
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Video: Symantec CEO discusses the future of security
At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Symantec CEO Enrique Salem reveals what he thinks the security of the future will look like.
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Video: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory
If you regularly use Windows Explorer to manipulate files, you might be tired of the way it opens the My Documents by default. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates a simple tweak that will make W...
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GE's breakthrough will make 500 GB holographic discs possible
On Monday, GE announced a scientific breakthrough in the materials used to make micro-holographic storage discs. Is the death of Blu-ray, but a few years away?
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Outsourcing shouldn't be a dirty word
Outsourcing doesn't have to signal a flood of pink slips. Carefully planned outsourcing can let you use your current IT personnel more efficiently.
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Video: Remove Libraries from Windows Explorer in Windows 7
Bill Detwiler shows you how remove Libraries from the Windows Explorer navigation pane with a quick Windows 7 registry hack.
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Video: Five mistakes to avoid when supporting smartphones and mobile devices
Bill Detwiler outlines five mistakes that IT departments should avoid when supporting smartphones and mobile devices.
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Server Room Nightmare Challenge 2010 winners announced
Bill Detwiler asked TR members to submit their photos of nightmare server rooms they've encountered. TechRepublic editors picked our top three, but it was hard!
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Lock down stand-alone Windows machines with Multiple Local Group Policy
Bill Detwiler shows you how to create user-specific Group Policy configurations on Windows 7 and Vista with Multiple Local Group Policy.
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FBI seizes servers: Reminds IT admins to have a back-up plan
If the FBI seized your Web servers by mistake, would you be able to keep your site up? Here are five tips to make sure you could.
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Windows Diskpart command-line tool pop quiz
Do you know how to manage disks from the Windows command line? Test your knowledge of the Windows Diskpart utility with this TR Dojo pop quiz.
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Video: How to wipe a hard disk with DBAN
Don't let old data come back to haunt you. Bill Detwiler shows you how to use DBAN--a free hard disk wiping utility.
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TR Dojo Quiz: IBM PC celebrates 30th anniversary
The IBM Personal Computer celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, take our IBM PC quiz and test your knowledge of this piece of computer history.
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Work faster in Word by customizing the Office 2010 Ribbon
Bill Detwiler helps you take control of the Office 2010 Ribbon by adding shortcuts to the Quick Access Toolbar, creating your own tabs, and removing unused tabs.
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Two Windows PowerShell tips for the administration ninja
Bill Detwiler demonstrates two Windows PowerShell tips--retrieving a list of installed USB devices and killing processes without opening Task Manager.
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Video: Five tips for working with people from other countries and cultures
Are ready to be part of a global workforce? Bill Detwiler gives you five tips to help you work well with people from other backgrounds and cultures.
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Video: Use PowerShell to list all roles on a Windows Server
Bill Detwiler shows you a pair of PowerShell scripts that can give you a detailed list of all the roles on a Windows Server.
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Video: Five advanced PowerShell scripting tricks for Windows admins
Bill Detwiler shows you five PowerShell techniques that can put you on the path to becoming a scripting ninja.
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Pop Quiz: Basic Network Devices
Do you know the difference between a hub, a switch, and a router? Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of common network devices.
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Are $100 tablets a waste of money?
A $100 tablet may sound like a great deal. But, low-cost machines often have outdated software and underpowered hardware. Does price trump functionality?