Scott Matteson801, Author at TechRepublic

Scott Matteson801

Scott Matteson is a senior systems administrator and freelance technical writer who also performs consulting work for small organizations. He resides in the Greater Boston area with his wife and three children.

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Cloud
How to handle a multicloud migration: Step-by-step guide

How to choose the right migration service for your needs and make the transition to a multicloud model with ease.

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Published: September 5, 2022, 3:00 AM PDT Modified: September 2, 2022, 12:25 PM PDT Read More See more Cloud articles
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Networking
Ooma vs Dialpad: Compare VoIP solutions

Ooma and Dialpad are two of the top-rated VoIP solutions. Learn about key features of these VoIP solutions in our head-to-head product comparison.

Scott Matteson801
Published: August 3, 2022, 10:16 AM PDT Modified: August 3, 2022, 11:29 AM PDT Read More See more Networking articles
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Software
EaseUS Todo PCTrans review: A great option for any Windows user’s tool kit

EaseUS’s Todo PCTrans assists in transferring data and programs between Windows systems. Learn more about this app's features.

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Published: July 27, 2022, 10:40 AM PDT Modified: July 27, 2022, 7:36 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Innovation
The 10 best crypto wallets of 2022

Crypto wallets store cryptocurrency for use in making crypto transactions via exchanges. Learn the top crypto wallet options for 2022.

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Published: June 22, 2022, 12:36 PM PDT Modified: December 27, 2022, 4:28 PM EST Read More See more Innovation articles
Software
Review: System Mechanic Ultimate Defense

System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is a Windows utility intended to optimize system performance, secure the OS and user data/credentials and perform data recovery services. Learn more about how it works and how the features rate.

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Published: June 16, 2022, 3:04 PM PDT Modified: June 16, 2022, 3:13 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Innovation
Best cryptocurrency exchanges of 2022

Cryptocurrency exchanges allow the transfer of crypto between buyers and sellers. Learn about the top crypto exchange options.

Scott Matteson801
Published: May 31, 2022, 10:07 AM PDT Modified: June 9, 2022, 12:48 AM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
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Software
PowerShell tutorial: The basics of PowerShell scripting

PowerShell can save you a lot of time on Windows admin tasks, but to use it effectively you need to understand how it works. Here's a crash course in Windows PowerShell scripting basics to get you started.

Scott Matteson801
Published: May 12, 2022, 9:30 AM PDT Modified: November 2, 2022, 12:38 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Networking
10 ways to check ports in Linux to help troubleshoot systems

System and network troubleshooting often involves checking and obtaining information about ports to ensure functionality and determine the source of problems. Learn handy tips to help keep systems running smoothly.

Scott Matteson801
Published: May 6, 2022, 1:48 PM PDT Modified: May 12, 2022, 12:46 AM PDT Read More See more Networking articles
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Hardware
How to test your RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic

Bad RAM can cause a host of Windows problems: Crashing, freezing or the dreaded blue screen of death. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can test for defective physical memory with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.

Scott Matteson801
Published: May 2, 2022, 5:37 AM PDT Modified: October 31, 2022, 3:57 PM PDT Read More See more Hardware articles
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Data Management
Firebolt vs Snowflake: Compare data warehousing platforms

The world of data management features many ETL tools and these two are among the best, but which will work better for you?

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Published: April 1, 2022, 9:31 AM PDT Modified: December 12, 2022, 9:22 AM PST Read More See more Data Management articles