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CXO

Where the heck is Pin 1? Here are five ways to find it

So there you are, with a dangling ribbon cable and a question: Where's Pin 1? Learn five methods for finding this pin more quickly.

Data Centers

Flashing your BIOS

Keeping your BIOS up to date is an important part of system maintenance. In this Daily Feature, Ken Dwight shows you how to flash your BIOS.

Storage

What to do when you run out of IRQs

IRQs are your system's natural resources, and there are only so many to go around. What do you do when you've used them all up? In this Daily Drill Down, Ken Dwight tells you how to conserve your IRQs.

Data Centers

Your motherboard revealed, part 2

In this Daily Drill Down, Ken Dwight continues his introduction to the components of the motherboard that he began in part one. Learn about crystals, RF chokes, and more.

Data Centers

Basic BIOS settings, part 2

Your BIOS has many mysterious screens. In this Daily Drill Down, Ken Dwight probes more mysteries of the BIOS and explores settings that can improve system performance.

Data Centers

TechRepublic Tutorial: Master basic BIOS settings

Learn about basic BIOS options that can help you troubleshoot system problems and enhance overall performance.

Data Centers

How to enter your computer’s Setup program

Your BIOS has many mysteries, one being how to get into it in the first place. In this Daily Feature, Ken Dwight gives you the open sesame you need to enter this secret passageway.

Hardware

Hardware upgrades to improve system performance

In this Daily Feature, Ken Dwight describes a few simple changes you can make that will vastly improve your system speed. If you're new to hardware troubleshooting, you won't want to miss this.

CXO

Replacing your motherboard: Which form factor is best?

If your current motherboard can't take your system any further, read this Daily Feature by Ken Dwight, who explains all about current form factors and upgrades.

Networking

Where the heck is Pin 1? Here are five ways to find it

So there you are, with a dangling ribbon cable and a question. Where's Pin 1? In this Daily Feature, Ken Dwight gives you five methods for finding a pin in a haystack.

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Recruiting an Operations Research Analyst with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job.This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium includes a job description, sample interview questions ...

The digital transformation required by implementing the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a radical change from business as usual. This quick glossary of 30 terms and concepts relating to IIoT will help you get a handle on what IIoT is and what it can do for your business.. From the glossary’s introduction: While the ...

kendwight

Where the heck is Pin 1? Here are five ways to find it

Flashing your BIOS

What to do when you run out of IRQs

Your motherboard revealed, part 2

Basic BIOS settings, part 2

TechRepublic Tutorial: Master basic BIOS settings

How to enter your computer’s Setup program

Hardware upgrades to improve system performance

Replacing your motherboard: Which form factor is best?

Where the heck is Pin 1? Here are five ways to find it

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool

How to recruit and hire an Operations Research Analyst

Quick glossary: Industrial Internet of Things

Software Procurement Policy