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IT Leadership
Overcoming the fear of risk in Enterprise Collaboration
Fear of failure and inability to manage risks are two of the main reasons why executives hesitate to invest in enterprise collaboration platforms and strategies. Here's how to get around that fear.
Posted by Guest Contributor | January 16, 2013 6:56am
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Data Center
Java insecurity: Options are few for many enterprises
Scott Lowe explains the challenges of trying to remove Java on an organizational level, a route many IT pros --tired of dealing with continual exploits -- would love to take.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 16, 2013 6:49am | Latest comment by berta@...
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CIO Insights
Training, not outsourcing, is key to success say CIOs
IT leaders who focus on training and retaining staff are generally more successful than those buying in talent from outsourcers, a global survey of more than 2,000 CIOs finds.
Posted by Nick Heath | January 16, 2013 6:43am
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SMB Technologist
Passing PCI DSS external vulnerability scans
Mark Pimperton finds it's not always easy to pass external vulnerability scans and maintain compliance.
Posted by Mark Pimperton | January 16, 2013 6:03am
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IT Security
Growing attack surfaces require new security model
Patrick Lambert describes the intelligence-based security model -- a response to new attack surfaces that don't fit into the standard perimeter-defense model.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 16, 2013 6:00am
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Data Center
DIY SAN: Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces and iSCSI target
John Joyner shows you how to use Windows Server 2012 to create an iSCSI target and virtual disk that can be used for storage.
Posted by John Joyner | January 16, 2013 6:00am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Tablet trends and predictions for 2013
Patrick Gray lists some general tablet trends and gives his predictions for the major tablet players in 2013.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 16, 2013 5:45am
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CIO Insights
Ten business trends for 2013 - and four ways they affect you
The ratchet of change just went 'click' and is the new stable, the new economy, and there is no going back, and what is in store is even more radical.
Posted by Peter Cochrane | January 16, 2013 1:11am
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Five Apps
Five apps for audio editing in Windows
Matthew Nawrocki shares his favorite audio editors on the Windows platform.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 15, 2013 1:53pm
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Software Engineer
Poll: Do you plan to develop for BlackBerry 10?
RIM's incentives for developing for BlackBerry 10 might be enough to get developers' attention. Let us know whether you plan to develop for the platform.
Posted by Justin James | January 15, 2013 11:53am | Latest comment by toasterburn
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Windows and Office
Review: Universal USB Installer for Windows
Matt Nawrocki shows you just what you need for a bootable Linux distro written to a USB thumb drive.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 15, 2013 11:49am | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Career Management
Glassdoor's top 25 oddball interview questions for 2013
Here are some odd interview questions by hiring managers at some leading companies.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 15, 2013 10:02am | Latest comment by premiertechnologist
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Apple in the Enterprise
Understand the Mac directory structure: Basic commands
Erik Eckel explains the Mac directory structure for new users and administrators and goes over a few basic commands to get you started working with files.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 15, 2013 9:00am
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Web Designer
Web governance case study: UN websites get reviews and recommendations
Web governance models can apply to the smallest e-commerce sites as well as large and complex organizations such as the UN. Here is an example of the latter.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | January 15, 2013 9:00am
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Google in the Enterprise
Pimp your Google Sites for better collaboration
Will Kelly shows us some applications available in the Google Apps Marketplace that can help you get more out Google Sites.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 15, 2013 8:44am
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IT Consultant
Five networking tips for IT project managers
The benefits of networking with project management peers include learning about trends and tools, getting real-world advice and support, and more. Make networking one of your new year's goals.
Posted by Andrew Makar | January 15, 2013 8:18am | Latest comment by PMPsicle
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Smartphones
Infographic: Rise of the Mobile Strategist
A new infographic by Antenna shows the increase in mobile roles, including which mobile skills are in demand and how much they pay.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 15, 2013 6:17am
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The Enterprise Cloud
Managing documents with CloudBerry S3 Explorer Pro
Derek Schauland explains what he likes about using the CloudBerry Explorer Pro client to manage docs in his Amazon S3 account.
Posted by Derek Schauland | January 15, 2013 6:00am
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European Technology
Offshoring has fuelled IT skills crisis, say UK firms
The practice of offshoring entry-level IT roles is leaving firms unable to find experienced staff to fill more senior positions, according to a forum of major UK businesses.
Posted by Nick Heath | January 15, 2013 2:54am | Latest comment by ray777b
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CIO Insights
Nerves of glass - Artificial Intelligence and us
For decades pundits have been describing optical fibre networks as the nervous system of the planet, but none could have guessed just how prophetic that would be.
Posted by Peter Cochrane | January 15, 2013 2:53am | Latest comment by dogknees
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Windows and Office
Get the Windows 8 Media Center Pack for free - but be prepared to wait
Greg Shultz explains how to download and install the free Windows 8 Media Center Pack in Windows 8 Pro, including some caveats.
Posted by Greg Shultz | November 20, 2012 1:36pm | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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European Technology
10 coolest uses for the Raspberry Pi
As the $40 Raspberry Pi computer ships we round up the 10 projects to try on your new Pi.
Posted by Nick Heath | April 23, 2012 4:13am | Latest comment by Pautex
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Career Management
The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013
Here's a look at what the experts say will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.
Posted by Guest Contributor | December 17, 2012 6:17am | Latest comment by Edsaid
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Windows and Office
Get the true story behind Windows 8
Greg Shultz wants you to read and watch what he believes is one of the best explanations of how the Windows 8 operating system was developed.
Posted by Greg Shultz | December 20, 2012 11:31am | Latest comment by inet32@...
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Windows and Office
Transfer a Windows 8 ISO to a bootable USB flash drive
Greg Shultz shows you how to transfer a Windows 8 ISO to a bootable USB flash drive.
Posted by Greg Shultz | September 27, 2012 9:52am | Latest comment by Bart Mensfort
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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 basyoz
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10 Things
10 skills for developers to focus on in 2013
Development trends that began to emerge in 2012 are picking up steam. Here's a look at the must-know technologies for the year ahead.
Posted by Justin James | December 16, 2012 6:21am | Latest comment by DevelopIntelligence
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Five Apps
The 10 hottest Five Apps lists of 2012
The most popular Five Apps lists of 2012 tend to focus on Microsoft Windows and Office - how to make them better, safer or obsolete.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | December 18, 2012 8:32am | Latest comment by DarkFire21
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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 MobileUp
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10 Things
10 signs that you aren't cut out for IT
IT pros often complain about the downsides of their jobs. But what if you really AREN'T meant for an IT career?
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 21, 2012 12:00am | Latest comment by premiertechnologist
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Windows and Office
The first 10 things you should do to a new Windows 8 desktop installation
There are at least ten specific things every user should do to a newly installed Windows 8 operating system.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | August 14, 2012 8:36am | Latest comment by john@...
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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 NickNielsen
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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 technocom@...
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Windows and Office
Make Windows 8 boot straight to the desktop
Greg Shultz walks you through the steps required to make Windows 8 boot straight to the desktop using a scheduled task.
Posted by Greg Shultz | December 5, 2012 10:06am | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Five Apps
Windows 8: The five apps you should install first
Debra Littlejohn Shinder lists the five apps businesses users should install on a new Windows 8 device.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 25, 2012 7:12am | Latest comment by pluiggi
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Microsoft may still win the tablet war
Find out why Patrick Gray believes that Microsoft may still win the tablet war, even if its early efforts are unsuccessful.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 9, 2013 10:34am | Latest comment by JJFitz
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10 Things
10 Windows 7 commands every administrator should know
The command line is often the best place to resolve Windows 7 desktop problems. These basic commands will help speed your troubleshooting tasks.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 27, 2012 12:00am | Latest comment by FrankyO
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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 luisperezphd
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Windows and Office
The ten most popular Office tips of 2012
Susan Harkins lists ten of 2012's most popular Office tips published in the Windows and Office Blog, and the now inactive Office Blog.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 20, 2012 12:20pm | Latest comment by skbinok
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Hands on: Microsoft Surface vs. Apple iPad
Which tablet should you buy: Microsoft Surface or Apple iPad? Patrick Gray compares the hardware and software of these two devices.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 3, 2012 9:40am | Latest comment by Viktor Dmytrenko