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10 things you should do to a new PC before connecting it to the Internet

If you haven't updated your Microsoft Windows PC for security vulnerabilities, it's likely that some form of malware will compromise it within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take these steps to protect yourself before you start surfing the Web.

Four questions I ask myself before each meeting

TechRepublic contributor Shannon Kalvar says, "Technical folks, even technical project managers, are not always the best communicators. If we do not listen, and listen carefully, to one another things get lost." Find out what four questions Shannon asks before going into a conversation.

IE7: Are we right back where we started from?

The day after IE7 was released, a brand-new flaw appeared. While Redmond argued that the vulnerability actually comes from Outlook Express, it still affects IE7. But Mike Mullins says it doesn't bode well for the browser update, whose security enhancements Microsoft has been touting.

Discover the Hidden Potential in Your Servers with VMware/HP Capacity Planner

Learn how VMware/HP Capacity Planner takes the guesswork out of planning for a server consolidation during this free Webcast, sponsored by VMware, which will be live today at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT.

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