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An introduction to iPhone app development
Download the first chapter of iPhone for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach looks at iPhone functionality, the Cocoa frameworks, Objective-C programming and the iPhone SDK 3, and more. by Mary Weilage
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Mary Weilage, Personal Technology, Apple iPhone, Smart Phones
Why PMs need to look beyond the trees to the forest
Focusing on project deliverables without keeping in mind the project strategy can lead to costly and dangerous mistakes. by Rick Freedman
Tags: Rick Freedman, Management, Project Management Office, Project Management, It service Management, It Operations, Strategy, Portfolio, Information Technology, Team
Configure the Windows Server Backup role on core installations
Learn how to install the Windows Server Backup role on the core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, Software, Rick Vanover, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Installation
Poll: How much will the Apple tablet cost and will you pay it?
Most agree Apple will release a tablet PC. But, there's still debate on how much an Apple tablet will cost. What do you think? And, will you pay it? by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Tablets, Bill Detwiler, Apple Inc., Notebooks, Notebooks & Tablets, Hardware
Automating dates and times in a Word document
Letting Word enter a date or time for users is easy, but often leads to frustration when Word doesn't perform as expected. Train users how to use these features or give them a macro. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Macro
IBM announces Power7 servers
On Tuesday, IBM CFO Mark Loughridge announced that the company's Power7 chip will begin shipping by the end of the first quarter of 2010. by Andy Moon
Tags: Server, Networking, Power7, Semiconductors, IBM Corp., Hardware, Network Technology, Chip Line, Andy Moon, Chip
Social gaming hits stride with Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online open beta
Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online is now in open beta, ready and willing to accommodate you and your friends in a round of virtual golf. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Games, Beta, Personal Technology, Mark Kaelin
10 reasons why you should begin phasing out Exchange public folders
The Exchange public folders feature has become a little long in the tooth. Brien Posey explains why it's time to consider alternatives. by Brien Posey
Tags: E-mail Servers, Jody Gilbert, Brien Posey, Software, Folder, Microsoft Exchange Server, Groupware, Enterprise Software
Is independent consulting dead?
Chip Camden thinks the reports of independent consulting being dead are exaggerated, though he concedes that there are greater obstacles to getting work. by Chip Camden
Tags: Workforce Management, Outsourcing, Consulting, Job, It Operations, Chip Camden, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Business Operations, Recruitment & Staffing, Jason Perlow
10 things you should (and shouldn't) do if you're mad at your boss
If your manager pushes you too far, it might be tempting to channel Conan O'Brien. But before you go too far, check out this alternative advice. by Steve Tobak
Tags: Workplace, Workforce Management, Jody Gilbert, Boss, Marketing, Steve Tobak, Tobak, Corporate Communications
Poll: Will your computer respond to a natural user interface?
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer suggests that 2010 will be the year natural user interfaces become a viable alternative to the mouse and keyboard. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Keyboards, User Interface, Computer, Hardware, Mark Kaelin, Peripherals
TR Dojo Challenge: What does Windows use hiberfil.sys for and how can I remove it?
Tell me why hiberfil.sys eats up so much disk space on Windows machines and how to remove it, and you could earn a TechRepublic coffee mug. by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Question, Operating Systems, Software, Bill Detwiler, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks & Tablets, Hardware, File
Five tips for tackling a one-time project
Don't let a one-time project derail your career. IT consultant Robert A. Ryan shares tips on how to successfully manage a 'once in a career' event. by Robert A. Ryan
Tags: Career, Professional Development, Management, Service Level Management, Project, It service Management, It Operations, Strategy, Robert A. Ryan
Video: TR Out Loud - January 22, 2010
In what may very well be the last TROLOV TR Out Loud on Video -- at least in its current form -- Sonja Thompson counts down the top discussions of the week and highlights the most active members on the forums. by Sonja Thompson
Tags: E-mail, Operating Systems, Post, Sonja Thompson, Video, Software, Marketing, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Online Communications
Video: How to avoid fake job scams
Here's how to recognize and deal with fake job adds. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Workforce Management, Video, Job, Marketing, Recruitment & Staffing, Toni Bowers, Corporate Communications
IPv4 addresses: They are almost gone
This past Tuesday, the organization responsible for managing IPv4's unallocated-address pool announced that addresses are almost gone. What does that mean? by Michael Kassner
Tags: Address, IPv4, Telecommunications, Networking, IPv6, Michael Kassner
AdMob: Android makes impressive gains in Q4
Usage is a key metric in the world of smartphones. AdMob's Q4 data traffic numbers show that Android, which only had 1 percent of the traffic a year ago, now has 16 percent of the traffic. by Sam Diaz
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Android, Smart Phone, Cellular Phones, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz, Apple Inc., Handhelds, Hardware, Smart Phones
Product Spotlight: MySQL Workbench
The MySQL Workbench is an amazing single-point of contact for MySQL administrators, which can handle tasks both locally and remotely. by Jack Wallen
Tags: Tool, Databases, Jack Wallen, MySQL, Software, MySQL Workbench, Data Management, Open Source, Enterprise Software
10 must-have Android apps
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best. by Jack Wallen
Tags: Android Market, App, Jack Wallen, Jody Gilbert, Telecom & Utilities, Engineering, FeedR, Phone
Follow these rules to successfully facilitate clients' meetings
Rick Freedman offers IT consultants tips on how to lead a facilitated meeting that will yield positive results. by Rick Freedman
Tags: Human Capital Management, Rick Freedman, Workforce Management, Management, Session, Human Resources, Team, Team Management
Just a little Tuesday Fun...
Hopefully most of you can open this, if not I can change the format.Just a little Tuesday break :Dhttp://home.comcast.net/~bskipper/Games/Spam_I_Am.doc-Tammy [_]3Our Webwasher rates it "Private Homepages"I can't open it....it makes people upset when I go "around" the filter...I'll have to wait until I get home. :(only fair dearwhen you were taking...
Tags: Tammy
Dragging myself into instant messaging.
We've had a internal IM system for about two years, deployed only within the IT department. I've never given it a serious shot, regarding it as little more than a time waster. I've decided to try to ignore this prejudice and give it as unbiased a try as...
Tags: Instant messaging, IM
Missive to Michael
I apologize getting back so late to you, Michael. I've been distracted. Since I did the edit, I got one of those telephone calls in the middle of the night. It was my sister, regarding our mother. She is dying. In another call today, my sister said that her next...
Tags: prayer, condolence, Doc, Santee
Dead at your age
Today is going to be a good day.I get regular email updates from deadatyourage.com. They keep me updated on who I've outlived so far. I can accept that some mae find this morbid, but not me. Anyway, today I found out that I've outlived Lurch. Go me!At...
Tags: that-I HAVE
Whats the deal with activation?
Why do so many software companies have activation? I hate it. Is there no way around it.jaco@someplaceinsa.comjaco@somewhereinsa.comWell first things firstYou need to edit out your E-Mail address or you will end up being flooded with Spam'\In relation to your question [i]Is there no way around it[/i]The easy answer is Refuse...
Tags: reactivation, Scummy, software, Microsoft Windows XP, piracy, Tools & Techniques
Only my posts stay marked as "read"
Is it just me, or is everyone seeing this same behavior? When I open a post, then next to another one, the title of the original does not turn gray indicating that it's been opened. My own posts, however do go gray.Same here..so tempted....to say that...
Tags: Same Here, Boxie, Tig, PRODUCTIVITY, http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadI;, that-I
HST in Canada
Foro those of you who aren't aware, Canada's Liberal party is seekign to impose a Harmonized Sales Tax on ALL goods, of 12%, as opposed to the PST and GST we pay on select goods now. The Liberals (Canada's centre) suggest it will balance itself out as it...
Tags: sales, tax, sales tax, Free trade, Personal finance, HST, Taxes, GST
Home theatre speakers -
Yes, a very odd title for TR and NO I have no vested interest in the company providing this deal but I thought it was worth pointing out to anyone looking to add a surround system to their home theatre. ***this is not SPAM, I'm not selling anything nor benefitting...
Tags: RBH TK, speaker, EMP
Microsoft can't sell word, according to Federal judge
[i]Texas Judge Rules Microsoft Can't Sell Word AnymoreJohn BiggsTechCrunch.comWednesday, August 12, 2009; 5:18 AMGo ahead and clean up the coffee you just spit all over your keyboard. We'll wait. Back? OK. A judge in Texas ruled that Microsoft Word's XML systems violate patents by Toronoto-based i4i Inc. Word uses XML...
Tags: XML, I4i, Microsoft Corp., patent
Here's a kid that's really in trouble when he gets home
6 year old kid accidently takes off in experimental ballon...Betcha he was all smiles when he took off. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts?GT1=43001Latest...It landed in a field. No one on board.I just hopethe kid is not hurt.Whoa! no one on board? geez they know where the kid is?man, hope the...
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FNM - Women in Rock and Roll
Sorry 'bout the no-notice.I'll post one, two, or a few and see where it goes.Dreamboat Anniehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQDJ45qJHBQ&feature;=relatedGrace Slick - Across the Boardhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1n7o4Wy4g0Rapture Blondiehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRL9NLQqP8Spoke a little too soon there...doncha think? :DAlicia Keys - Fallin'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehu2mlijZdo&feature;=relatedDebbie Deborah Harry - The Tide is High.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0skjm-uJSsHeart of Glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmhqoB1lNESunday Girl.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obwanhb6kwwChrissie Hynde The Pretenders My City Was...
Tags: Tina Turner, Ella, women
Pure rubbish..for those that need a laugh
Found a funny site..not the best navigation..but if ya find the links to the older stuff..especially the cars.. there are some hilarious pics!!http://thereifixedit.com/page/2/ABSOLUTELY ROTFLMAO !!!!!! ....Spot the bloke painting the ceiling wearing [b]Door-Shaped SANDALS !![/b][i]I've just had difficulty typing this - the tears are blinding me and I'm laughing hysterically...
Tags: ROTFLMAO
Adding a DSL route to a Cisco 2611 router
Hi, all! I'm having an issue getting a Cisco 2611 router to use a DSL router as a gateway and am not skilled enough in Cisco to determine the problem.I've got the DSL router connected via ethernet to the Ethernet0/1 port on the Cisco and have the following configuration...
Tags: Ethernet0/1, NETWORKING, router, cdp, DSL, IP address, IP, router configuration, Cisco Systems Inc., Network technology
Router IP Address
I reset my router to the factory settings, now dhcp is off I can't access my router's configuration page again. How can I know which Ip address my router is using now? Is there any at all, becouse when I plug my cable I get ip address from apipa, not...
Tags: NETWORKING, router, Routers & switches, IP address, IP, Network technology
Job Title in IT
Hi,My job title is Helpdesk Support but my responsibilities has been more than that, could you please advise me what should be an appropriate title for the responsibilities I have listed below:1. Administer network accounts2. Troubleshoot client workstations and work on telephone calls to assist in the troubleshooting for the...
Tags: job, job title, Recruitment & Selection, information technology, Printers
(an early) Happy Birthday MichaelJay !!!!!!!!!
Its MJ's Birthday on Sunday guys, but I thought I'd post it early so all you "weekday only" peeps can catch it!!!Happy Birthday Michael!!!I hope its a good one :D:x((((((Birthday Hugs)))))))Happy Birthday!Michael Jay. I hope you have a good one!HAPPEEEEE BURFFDEEEE TO YOOOOOO! Happy Birthday Mike!Hope you have a...
Tags: Food & Beverage, Happy Birthday Michael
feeling lost
Is it okay to feel lost in a new role? I started at a small company and I only got 5 days training to be desktop tech, network tech, server tech, everything and and i feel sick everyday I go home. I have no support...what to do?Step 1...Breathe....
Tags: job, Recruitment & Selection
cat5 ethernet cable and rj45 connector
HiI have a solid copper core outdoor shielded cat5 ethernet cable that I need to fit with rj45 connector so that I can plug a pc in the next building to my router. I was going to use the normal rj45 connectors (http://www.cablek.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=168) but then I thought that maybe I...
Tags: Ethernet, ethernet cable, Cat-5, cable, Network technology
Friday YUK
Best bumper sticker"Don't Steal, Our Government hates Competition" The Halloween PartyThe Mrs., feeling too tired, told her husband to go alone. Being a devoted husband he protested, but she said she needed some sleep and there was no need for him to miss out.So he took his costume, and away...
Tags: memory loss, short-term memory loss, beep, costume
Whats your Favorite Movie
My fav has to be The Boondock Saints another one is Blow That's a hard questionI'll go for Reservoir Dogs thoughOthe contenders would beThe GodfatherAlienCasualties Of WarOnce Were WarriorsState of GraceLeonRoninTaxi DriverApocolypse NowFull Metal JacketSchindler's ListStrange DaysThe King of New YorkYou Sexy BeastKilling ZoeFalling DownCarlito's WayScarfaceTrue Romanceand recently Defiance...Like I...
Tags: movie

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