- Short-term contracting work may have long-term benefits
- Blogger Jay Rollins thinks now is a good time for companies to hire independent contractors to work on small projects. One possible benefit is that the short-term arrangement could lead to a long-term client relationship. by Mary Weilage
- Videos: CIOs say virtualization is ready for prime time
- Peter Solvik of Sigma Partners asks a panel of CIOs whether virtualization is ready for primetime. The IT chiefs discuss server-level and desktop virtualization and how the technology is helping their businesses run more efficiently. by Jason Hiner
- Hyper-V R2 scalability and cross-processor migration features introduced
- Microsoft has been racing to catch up in the enterprise virtualization space, and the company's efforts appear to be bearing fruit. Feature sets and scalability are quickly making gains against market leader VMware. Scott Lowe introduces two new Hyper-V R2 features that are coming and contrasts them against similar VMware...
- Video: Three abstraction techniques for parallel programming
- Intel's James Reinder details three ways developers an use abstraction for parallel programming: libraries, OpenMP, and Threading Building Blocks. by Bill Detwiler
- Video: Three must-knows for parallelism
- Intel's James Reinders explains why scalability, correctness and maintainability are all vital issues when it comes to developing software for multicore systems. by Bill Detwiler
- BI systems failure: Is the CIO to blame?
- Jay Rollins comments on a recent discussion about whether a CIO could be faulted when business intelligence systems projects fail. He breaks down the two sides of the argument and offers his take. by Jay Rollins
- Video: TR Out Loud - May 15, 2009
- Six weeks to go until the TechRepublic Community Event! In the meantime, enjoy this weekly update of the top discussions and members on the boards. by Sonja Thompson
- Big news flash: Inspirational leaders inspire
- In a recent leadership survey conducted by Duke University's School of Business, it was found that there is a direct correlation between competent leadership and a company's bottom line. Why is this news? by Toni Bowers
- Clustering enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2 improve migration time
- An enhancement to Windows Server 2008 R2 is clustered shared volumes. Rick Vanover provides an overview of this important change. by Rick Vanover
- Office challenge: How can you force Excel to open a specific workbook?
- Here's the answer to last week's challenge on omitting 0 values from an averaging expression, along with a new question to test your Excel skills. by Susan Harkins
- Always open Excel workbooks using a specific zoom factor
- Users working in a shared workbook save more than data. They save their personal druthers, such as the zoom factor. You can avoid this problem by standardizing the zoom factor using a macro. by Susan Harkins
- In this economy you want good negotiating skills
- In a demanding economy, most organizations are struggling to maintain profits. Problem is, one of the best ways of doing it is being mishandled because of a lack of training. In this article, leadership and success coach John M McKee provides proven tactics to improve the bottom line. by...
- Video: Task parallelism and data parallelism explained
- Before you jump into parallel programming, you'll need to understand both task and data parallelism. In this video, Intel director James Reinders explains the difference between task and data parallelism, and how there is a way around the limits imposed by Amdahl's Law. by Bill Detwiler
- Put an audio recorder in your kit
- I have written before that support pros should have access to a digital camera as one of their tools. After all, as the adage says, a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes though, a picture falls far short of an actual recording of the sounds on site. by William...
- New update to combat security vulnerability in PowerPoint
- New critical security update for PowerPoint. by Susan Harkins
- 10 solid Linux distributions for your netbook
- You don't have to settle for an OS that's a bad fit for your netbook -- there are numerous alternatives, some of which can provide a near-laptop experience. Jack Wallen runs through the pros and cons of 10 viable Linux distributions. by Jack Wallen
- Developers, what is your experience level?
- Justin James is curious to know if TechRepublic members are entry-level, intermediate, or senior developers. Let him know your level of development experience by taking this quick poll. by Justin James
- Secure your Cisco Network Time Protocol with these tips
- Lori Hyde makes recommendations for your Cisco routers to secure Network Time Protocol, a critical function for your network, which affects crucial items such as VPNs, time-based ACLs, and authentication. by Lori Hyde
- Free online PDF to Word conversion service
- Don't pay big bucks for a utility that converts .pdf files to Microsoft Word text when you can convert for free! by Susan Harkins
- Product Spotlight: Shuttle SN68SG2 Desktop PC
- The small form factor of the Shuttle SN68SG2 Desktop PC is the perfect solution for tight cubicles, offices, and other spaces where a standard desktop will not fit. by Jack Wallen
- Hotmail Login
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- A New CIO's 100-Day Plan
- When new CIOs start, they have to immediately create momentum and build credibility. High expectations are held by the business community, senior executives, and the IT organization itself ? and starting off on the right foot is critical to managing those initial expectations. To manage this initial roller coaster ride,...
- Glary Registry Repair 3 (Windows)
- Glarysoft Registry Repair is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that allows you to safely scan, clean, and repair registry problems. Problems with the Windows registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages. Glarysoft Registry Repair allows you to fix your registry and optimize your PCs performance...
- Keep stakeholders in the loop with this project status report template
- Download this template to effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and keep everyone on the same page. This updated template, created by project management expert Tom Mochal, will enable you to keep stakeholders apprised of the current status of a project and will help ensure that there...
- Use these four Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP
- Plenty of third-party programs claim to tweak or optimize Windows. However, most of them simply make Registry edits. Here are four manual tweaks that experienced IT professionals can make to improve the speed of Windows XP.Title: Windows XP Hacks, 2nd Edition ISBN: 0596009186 Published: February 2005 Author: Preston Gralla Chapter:...
- TCP/IP Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. Determining and repairing problems can consume a lot of time, especially if you don't know what to do or how to do it correctly and quickly. This On Demand Web Seminar explains how you might consider troubleshooting different problems that...
- Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive
- Almost everyone who has worked with computers for any lengthof time at all has run into at least one situation in which a problem left a PCunbootable. What if you could return the machine to a bootable state just byinserting a USB flash drive though? Believe it or not, it...
- Cracking open the iPhone, video 1 ? Getting started
- After waiting in line, spending $600, signing a two-year AT&T; contract, and activating the iPhone, we decided that the next sensible action was to take the thing apart -- in classic TechRepublic Cracking Open style. In addition to our extensive photo gallery, we filmed three video clips in which TechRepublic?s...
- Free download corel draw software
- Can i get the corel draw software download free of charge. if yes then please give the exact site name.Legally NOCorel Draw is Propriety Software just like Windows or any other Microsoft product and as such it is protected by Copyrite Laws.However if you like Corel does have a Trial...
- Understanding Networking Fundamentals
- View Available Dates and LocationsA strong foundation of basic networking concepts is fundamental to a successful career in information technology, and in our popular Understanding Networking Fundamentals course, you'll gain those real-world, practical skills. In addition, this course includes 1-year access to our 50-book Online Networking Reference Library with...
- 10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without
- One way to make your job a little easier is to find out which tools other IT pros rely on -- and then try them out for yourself. Susan Harkins extracted a list of favorite tools from 13 IT pros, whose roles range from consultant to developer to net admin...
- Cracking Open the Dell Adamo
- Dell hopes to take a little air out of Apple's sails with the ultrathin, ultrapricey Adamo. Watch as iFixit and TechRepublic crack open the Dell Adamo and compare it to the MacBook Air. by Bill Detwiler
- Resource Guide: 10 Tech Skills You Should Develop Over the Next Five Years
- If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills, you're in the right business. In the late...
- 10 skills developers will need in the next five years
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- Network Security Assessment Tool
- How does your network security compare to those of your peers? Learn where you may be vulnerable and how to address those risks. Find out with our quick assessment.
- Video - CDW Configuration Center
- Video - CDW Configuration Center
- Disaster Preparedness: How to Develop a Business Continuity Plan
- Like most business development and major IT projects, a business continuity plan requires an investment of time and resources. Business leaders looking for the greatest return on their investment tend to put off business continuity until disaster strikes - a critical mistake that can jeopardize a business's survival.
- Download this project plan template
- If you've taken on a small to midsize project that doesn't warrant a full-scale plan in Microsoft Project, download this Excel spreadsheet template sent in by a TechRepublic member for quick and easy project management.
- Fundamental Principles of Network Security
- Security incidents are rising at an alarming rate every year. As the complexity of the threats increases, so do the security measures required to protect networks. Data center operators, network administrators, and other data center professionals need to comprehend the basics of security in order to safely deploy and manage...
- Windows cannot access specified device, path or file...
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