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Cracking Open
HTC One X teardown reveals an internal design that isn't DIY repair friendly
Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC One X, finding an internal design that isn't exactly DIY repair-friendly and a difficult-to-replace battery.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 10, 2012 1:38pm
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Web Designer
How to conduct your own website usability testing
Ryan Boudreaux details all the pieces that should be included in a plan to conduct your own website usability testing.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 10, 2012 1:32pm
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Linux and Open Source
Project Sputnik: Dell plans Ubuntu laptop aimed at developers
Dell, in partnership with Canonical, has announced a serious effort to create an Ubuntu-based ultrabook aimed specifically at developers.
Posted by Selena Frye | May 10, 2012 12:46pm
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Google in the Enterprise
Poll: Are you using Google Hangouts for anything?
Google is making video an integral part of their user growth strategy, but are we buying what they are selling?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 10, 2012 12:43pm | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Microsoft Office
A quick way to select an Excel data range
Here's a quick method, and the equivalent keyboard shortcut, for selecting an entire data range.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 10, 2012 11:19am
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Microsoft Windows
The evolution of Windows 8 is about to take another leap forward
Ready or not, Microsoft Windows 8 is on the way and you'll get your next preview look in early June.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 10, 2012 10:52am | Latest comment by Skruis
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Smartphones
Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center
Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | May 10, 2012 8:02am
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Apple in the Enterprise
Infographic: Apple by the Numbers
This infographic tells the tale of Apple's huge profit margins and business success around the world.
Posted by Selena Frye | May 10, 2012 7:01am
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Apple in the Enterprise
Apple updates iOS to 5.1.1 with vulnerability fixes
Wil Limoges details what is in the latest iOS update 5.1.1 and recommends that users update immediately to close some big security holes.
Posted by Wil Limoges | May 10, 2012 6:53am
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IT Leadership
Yahoo CEO resume flap: IT pros react
IT pros react harshly to Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's false claims of a computer science degree, adding fuel to investor Daniel Loeb's pressure for a Yahoo board CEO ouster.
Posted by Gina Smith | May 10, 2012 4:41am | Latest comment by Moejj
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Girt by Code
Carmack celebrates Wolfenstein's 20th
Gaming classic Wolfenstein is 20 years old, and to celebrate, John Carmack has done a director's commentary for the game, which is now playable online.
Posted by Chris Duckett | May 9, 2012 9:46pm
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SMB Technologist
Managing Macs in a Windows shop, part 2
Lauren Malhoit goes over the steps for creating the connection between the Mac server and the Active Directory server.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | May 9, 2012 2:05pm
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Tech Sanity Check
12 critical insights on the state of IT in 2012
Today's IT departments are in flux and under pressure. Here's an explanation of why, and advice on how IT can change the equation.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 9, 2012 1:31pm | Latest comment by rsherrell
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The Enterprise Cloud
Installing the Amazon EC2 API tools and ensuring basic security
Nick Hardiman explains the process of creating an auto-scaling group in order to ensure his web service has adequate capacity. But before downloading the needed tools from Amazon, security must be...
Posted by Nick Hardiman | May 9, 2012 12:51pm
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Google in the Enterprise
The current state of the Google Apps Marketplace
Kevin Purdy surveys the current Google Apps Marketplace and shares some insightful observations.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | May 9, 2012 11:28am
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10 Things
10 things you can do to make your next IT audit more productive (and less painful)
No one enjoys IT audits. But there are several ways you can optimize their benefits and make them less threatening for your staff.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 9, 2012 9:00am | Latest comment by ycsing
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IT Security
Infographic: How cyber-secure are public companies?
This infographic presents some less-than-stellar numbers illustrating how well public companies are securing their web applications.
Posted by Selena Frye | May 9, 2012 9:00am
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Asian Technology
Samsung Galaxy S III: Designed to trump its own Galaxy Nexus
Paul Mah had the opportunity for a hands-on with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. He offers his initial impressions of it.
Posted by Paul Mah | May 9, 2012 8:59am | Latest comment by sauerbach@...
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Microsoft Office
Office challenge: Why does Excel change dates when I copy a sheet to a new workbook?
This week, test your Excel skills by identifying and remedying this troublesome date behavior.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 9, 2012 7:37am | Latest comment by Dukkman145
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Better manage and control tethering on your Android tablet
Jack Wallen offers some tethering tips for your Android tablet, including some helpful apps and additional security, even if your provider doesn't allow tethering.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 9, 2012 7:32am
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10 Things
Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets
Windows 7 gadgets offer added functionality and convenience in a variety of ways. Here are a few you may want to add to your desktop.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | June 1, 2010 9:12am | Latest comment by lyrichuffman
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10 Things
10 Google services you can live without
As Google expands its reach, many users are looking for alternatives to its services. Can you live without Gmail? How about YouTube? Check your needs against this list.
Posted by Justin James | April 15, 2012 5:35pm | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Career Management
Six lines your boss should never cross
A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 17, 2012 10:18am | Latest comment by dl_wraith
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Tech Sanity Check
Google's secret weapon to take down Cupertino and Redmond
Google is about to take possession of a software weapon that it could fire at Apple and Microsoft, but it's unclear whether it will push the button.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 23, 2012 11:23am | Latest comment by imnotrich
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Tech Sanity Check
15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous
One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 16, 2012 3:00pm | Latest comment by davidhbrown
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Smartphones
Infographic: The true cost of an iPhone
What are you willing to pay Apple's smartphones? This infographic, developed by Madeline Harris, outlines the true cost of an iPhone.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 16, 2012 12:19pm | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Career Management
Three ways your smartphone can hurt your career
Smartphones are as common in modern workplaces as coffee. But be careful that your smartphone does not end up causing problems for you.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 1, 2012 5:54am | Latest comment by tech@...
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10 Things
10 reasons IT pros get a bad rap
It's no secret that IT pros aren't too popular with some clients and end users. Alan Norton considers some of the underlying reasons for the bad press.
Posted by Alan Norton | May 6, 2012 5:53am | Latest comment by Alan Norton
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10 Things
10 IT job roles that are hardest to fill
Some IT jobs seem to draw plenty of qualified candidates, but other jobs are nearly impossible to fill. Here are several positions that drive hiring managers crazy.
Posted by Justin James | April 6, 2012 11:06am | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Microsoft Windows
Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to change Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 25, 2011 12:18pm | Latest comment by MartyOnta
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Career Management
Infographic: The tell-tale signs of an overworked employee
This graphic examines the obvious, and invisible, signs that an employee is being overworked, as well as the three most common reactions.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 8, 2012 5:11am | Latest comment by 'techy'
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Microsoft Office
How to find duplicates in Excel
You'll need more than one trick up your sleeve to find duplicates in Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 12, 2009 12:00am | Latest comment by exisllc
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DIY IT Guy
DIY: How to take screenshots from your Android mobile
Jack Wallen answers a question he gets asked a lot: How do I take screenshots on my Android phone?
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 15, 2011 7:24am
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Microsoft Windows
Map and troubleshoot your USB ports with Microsoft USB View
After some deep investigation, Greg Shultz came across a Windows 7 compatible version of the old Windows utility USB View.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 12, 2012 11:17am | Latest comment by acagroup
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10 Things
10 classic mistakes that plague software development projects
When you combine project management pitfalls with software development challenges, you have a recipe for some big (but often preventable) problems.
Posted by Justin James | April 20, 2012 4:01pm | Latest comment by andrew232006
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IT Leadership
Six things your IT department should stop doing today
Scott Lowe identifies six activities that he thinks should be handled by others or through different means.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 19, 2012 5:03am | Latest comment by coffeeshop
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Microsoft Windows
Take advantage of limited time SkyDrive loyalty offer from Microsoft
Get a free SkyDrive upgrade to 25GB just by clicking the right link, but don't wait too long.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 24, 2012 8:31am | Latest comment by anil.b.k@...
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Smartphones
Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010 11:31pm | Latest comment by abdielt03
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10 Things
10 security problems you might not realize you have
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Posted by Justin James | October 15, 2011 9:31am | Latest comment by ultimitloozer@...
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10 Things
10 things you should know about USB 2.0 and 3.0
USB 3.0 has been highly anticipated -- and now, it's finally here. Sort of. Find out about its availability, specifications, benefits, and limitations.
Posted by Alan Norton | December 28, 2009 8:34am | Latest comment by RealInIT