Latest IT News & Blogs
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IT Leadership
Don't be premature in closing your help desk
The new generation's familiarity with technology does not mean it's capable of troubleshooting. Think twice before you let go of your help desk.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 21, 2013 5:28am
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Windows and Office
Display multiple subtotaling functions in Excel
There's more to Excel's Subtotal feature than you might realize. You can add multiple subtotaling functions to the same row, and you can add multiple rows.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 21, 2013 12:05am
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Girt by Code
A look at Internet Explorer 10 on Windows RT
The new version of Internet Explorer comes in two varieties: a well-known desktop version and the new Windows RT version.
Posted by Tony McSherry | January 20, 2013 4:31pm
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10 Things
The first 10 steps you should take when deploying Windows Server 2012
This illustrated walk-through explains the first 10 things you should do when rolling out Windows Server 2012.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 20, 2013 7:40am
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Five Apps
Five apps to make the BOYD transition easier
Jack Wallen suggests apps that will help make switching between home and office easier.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 18, 2013 12:53pm
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Google in the Enterprise
Use Google PageSpeed Insights to analyze your Web page performance
Google PageSpeed Insights can analyze how your web pages are running and provide solutions to improve operation and load time.
Posted by Scott Matteson | January 18, 2013 11:32am
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Data Center
End of an era: Steve Herrod leaving VMware
For virtualization fans around the world, Dr. Steve Herrod leaving VMware is a big deal. Rick Vanover shares his perspective in this post.
Posted by Rick Vanover | January 18, 2013 10:47am
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The Enterprise Cloud
How to sign up, create a VM, and destroy it on Rackspace
Are you shopping around for cloud infrastructure? Nick Hardiman takes you through the basic Rackspace sign-up and virtual machine creation process.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | January 18, 2013 6:00am
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Smartphones
Smartphones and M2M for mHealth
Will Kelly explains how smartphones and M2M are becoming tools for patient advocacy and self-sufficiency.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 18, 2013 5:12am
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Windows and Office
Leverage OneNote for better organizational collaboration
Learning how to leverage the local and cloud-based features of OneNote can give you a significant organizational edge.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 17, 2013 12:25pm | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Web Designer
How to make CSS customized call outs
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates more ways to jazz up call out boxes with special icons and messages.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | January 17, 2013 9:03am
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iOS App Builder
Understand the states and transitions of an iOS App
It is important for every developer to understand the concept of application state. Gregory Dean explains.
Posted by Gregory Dean | January 17, 2013 8:29am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Alternative typing solutions for Android tablets
Phil Cohen suggests some keyboard options for typing on an Android tablet.
Posted by Phil Cohen | January 17, 2013 7:07am | Latest comment by renecschutte
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SMB Technologist
Use Helge's Switchblade to diagnose and resolve IT issues
Helge's Switchblade comes with UltraDefrag, RegShot, Driver Restore, Notepad++, and many other tools. This free portable app is a must-have for your troubleshooting toolkit.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 17, 2013 6:54am
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CIO Insights
Stop doing what the vendors tell you, CIOs told
Corporate IT strategies are too often bland rehashes of what's come before, says Gartner after surveying more than 2,000 CIOs on their plans for the coming year.
Posted by Nick Heath | January 17, 2013 3:08am | Latest comment by lahav
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The Enterprise Cloud
The cloud is fundamental to the Internet of Things
Thoran Rodrigues explains why the cloud is integral to further expansion of machine-to-machine technology.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | January 16, 2013 12:35pm | Latest comment by JamesRL
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Windows and Office
Windows 8: Even more new File Explorer features
Greg Shultz continues to introduce advanced features found in Windows 8's new File Explorer.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 16, 2013 11:55am | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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10 Things
10 reasons your SMB should be considering M2M technologies
M2M promises to open the door to business opportunities that have traditionally been out of reach for many small businesses.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 16, 2013 11:42am | Latest comment by info@...
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Android App Builder
More fun with Android's property animation class
Learn how to create a button in your Android app that transforms between two background colors over a period of time to create a pulsing effect.
Posted by William J. Francis | January 16, 2013 11:37am
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Big Data Analytics
Three applications of M2M and Big Data
Will Kelly points out three areas where Machine to Machine (M2M) technologies and Big Data are coming to together to deliver business results.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 16, 2013 11:18am
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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 baluma@...
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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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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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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 tomi01
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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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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
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 dougotte
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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 SkyBon
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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 jdishun
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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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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 Thundergunt
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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 Vikingen94
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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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Five Apps
Hone your IT skills with these five web apps
Wally Bahny suggests five web apps that you can use to hone your IT skills as well as make yourself smarter in other business-related areas.
Posted by Wally Bahny | January 11, 2013 10:41am | Latest comment by lwburrows
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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 Tony Hopkinson
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10 Things
10 things to try when applications won't work with Windows 8
If you have problems getting an app to run on Windows 8, all's not lost. One of these strategies or workarounds may get the application running.
Posted by Brien Posey | January 6, 2013 5:42am | Latest comment by Who Am I Really
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10 Things
10 ways to keep your IT staff from jumping ship
If you want to retain the best talent for your shop, you may need to adopt a few strategies to build loyalty and boost morale.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 13, 2012 3:04pm | Latest comment by igorg@...