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Explore the latest interface changes Google has made to its social network.

Guest contributor Rafael Akchurin of QuintoLabs presents this how-to article on setting up web content filtering on Squid Proxy.

Microsoft’s WinDBG will help you to debug and diagnose a BSOD problem and then lead you to the root cause so you can fix it.

You won’t be able to land your ideal CIO position by surfing job ads and firing off resumes. You have to do the right kind of preparation and legwork, and this episode of Sanity Savers for IT Executives will help you get started.

Fellow TechRepublic member and information technology professional jmgarvin has to travel often for his company. Sometimes he goes to a place that most would consider interesting. One recent trip took him to Sidney Australia. He sent along these photos for us to enjoy.

Users sometimes need to clean up a Word document so they can send it to a production system or other publication platform without problematic elements like field codes. The Replace command can get the job done, but it’s a bit tricky. This macro offers a simple, one-step solution for users of all experience levels.

You can’t build a compelling presentation that communicates your message if your slides are cluttered, text-heavy, or ugly. These tips from design pro Garr Reynolds will help you develop presentations that are professional and inviting.

Should employees be told to what extent their behavior is monitored? How much effort and expense should managers incur in considering questions of data access and privacy? Does the availability of information justify its use? CIO Jeff Relkin examines these and other ethical concerns facing today’s IT manager.

Security is important, but it’s easy to overlook the little things–like having effective passwords.

If you’re serious about becoming a successful, well-rounded IT professional, you need to constantly broaden your skills and knowledge–and in some areas that might surprise you. This list details key competencies that will help advance your career.

Career coaches or head hunters may have told you that creating an effective resume means punching it up with jazzy verbs and adjectives. Not so, say IT hiring managers. In fact, if you’re using glitzy modifiers, you could be doing your resume more harm than good. Here’s a look at some recruiters’ “favorite-hate” resume verbiage.

Here’s a look at how to handle the mysterious Windows error code 0x80040707, which usually occurs during an installation or upgrade routine.