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Big Data Analytics
Live event: TechRepublic and ZDNet's Big Data Webinar
A panel of experts will join TechRepublic and ZDNet's live webinar to discuss the findings of a recent ZDNet survey on Analytics/Big Data. Find out how to register.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 21, 2013 12:16pm
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Linux and Open Source
Fifty shades of open source
To many, open source is black and white -- software is either open or not. Jack Wallen sees the new world order in shades of gray and begs the open source community to be more open in their attitude.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2013 9:43am | Latest comment by Divergex
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IT Security
Aaron Swartz, activist for Internet freedom: You will be missed
Michael P. Kassner remembers how Internet censorship was narrowly averted thanks in large part to Aaron Swartz.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 21, 2013 9:33am
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Big Data Analytics
Big Data lessons enterprises can learn from the Cloud
Cloud solutions for the supply chain, where the approach to data gathering and data sharing has been nothing short of revolutionary. Here's what those solutions can teach us about Big Data.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | January 21, 2013 8:05am | Latest comment by dogknees
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European Technology
A new front opens in my war on spam
Spam seems to be in danger of being overtaken by multiple subscriptions to feeds I've never heard of.
Posted by Peter Cochrane | January 21, 2013 6:41am | Latest comment by JCitizen
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IT Leadership
Poll: Have you ever posted a job on an online job board?
Are online job boards worthwhile from a hiring standpoint? Take our poll and let us know.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 21, 2013 6:19am
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Career Management
Poll: Have you ever gotten a job using a job board?
Job boards have come under a lot of fire for their usefulness. Have you had any success with them?
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 21, 2013 6:08am | Latest comment by dinomutt
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Data Center
Get a quick console view of a VM through HTTP
Having a quick view of the status of a VM is nice. Rick Vanover shows a nifty little way to grab a look at the console of a VMware VM.
Posted by Rick Vanover | January 21, 2013 6:00am
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IT Security
New controversy on the effectiveness of antivirus software
Patrick Lambert looks at a recent report that tested antivirus and found detection rates "abysmal." But not everyone thinks the tests were fair.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 21, 2013 6:00am | Latest comment by emgub
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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 | Latest comment by TRgscratch
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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 | Latest comment by Slayer_
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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 | Latest comment by wizardjr
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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 | Latest comment by eldergabriel@...
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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 | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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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 CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 Vikingen94
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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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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 Suresh Mukhi
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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@...