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Web Designer
URL rewriting with IIS's URL Rewrite module
Justin James shows you how to use IIS's URL rewriting module and how to create your own rules.
Posted by Justin James | September 28, 2011 9:06am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
How to root a Toshiba Thrive tablet
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps you'll need to take to root a Toshiba Thrive tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 28, 2011 8:18am | Latest comment by seanferd
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IT Security
Companies change their Terms of Service to limit their liability against hacks
Patrick Lambert points out the changes to Terms of Service that big companies like Sony enacted after its hacking fiasco to limit their liability.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | September 28, 2011 8:01am | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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TR Dojo
Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic 4G Touch) Teardown: Samsung Exynos processor and no NFC
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sprint Epic 4G Touch (Samsung Galaxy S II). He finds a unique blend of Samsung and third-party components, but no NFC.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 28, 2011 7:53am | Latest comment by Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic
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IT Leadership
Don't try to avoid hard work by automating
The root cause of automated crap is perhaps the basic notion that applying a technology, methodology, or other management voodoo can replace the hard work required for personal (and...
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 28, 2011 6:13am | Latest comment by seanferd
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Five Apps
The five most bloated Linux applications
Some Linux apps have become as unwieldy as their non-Linux counterparts. You may still want to use them -- but be prepared for a sluggish experience.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 28, 2011 6:01am
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Career Management
Top IT skills wanted for 2012
A new Computerworld survey indicates the nine IT skills that will be in demand in 2012.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 28, 2011 4:57am
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Microsoft Windows
Show your peers what you know about the Windows Diskpart command-line tool
Test your knowledge of the Windows Diskpart utility with this pop quiz. Can you score a passing grade?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 28, 2011 2:14am | Latest comment by tommy@...
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IT Consultant
Preventing code rot
Software developers call neglected code that stops working code rot. Chip Camden explains why this often occurs and how to avoid such trouble.
Posted by Chip Camden | September 27, 2011 4:39pm | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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IT Leadership
Do better in your waking hours by sleeping better
Successful individuals recognize the value of ensuring that they are functioning at a high level of performance. In this blog, executive leadership coach John M McKee shares six tips that can...
Posted by John McKee | September 27, 2011 2:41pm | Latest comment by CareerCoach
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Web Designer
Working with the CSS3 Multi-column Layout Module
Ryan Boudreaux explains the new styling for the CSS3 Multi-column Layout Module with code and display examples of different styles.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | September 27, 2011 2:28pm
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Apple in the Enterprise
Lion desktop multi-touch gestures warrant Magic Trackpad use
Erik Eckel describes the multi-touch gestures allowed on Mac OS X Lion and gives his reasons for recommending the Magic Trackpad to take advantage of them.
Posted by Erik Eckel | September 27, 2011 1:41pm | Latest comment by vulpine@...
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Google in the Enterprise
Gmail in your mobile browser is probably better than your email app
Sure everything is supposed to be an app these days, but Kevin Purdy thinks Gmail on a mobile Web browser may be your best bet.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | September 27, 2011 11:37am | Latest comment by susancline
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Apple in the Enterprise
Apple schedules October 4 event: iPhone 5 expected to debut
Apple is inviting the press to an official event next Tuesday, Oct. 4, and an announcement regarding the iPhone 5 is widely expected to be the main event.
Posted by Selena Frye | September 27, 2011 10:02am | Latest comment by dave1f
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Smartphones
Android's apps are comparatively ugly: Is Linux to blame?
Donovan Colbert didn't realize how nice WP7 was until he had to go back to the Android platform. He predicts that Microsoft will come from behind to steal Android's thunder if Google fails to make...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | September 27, 2011 9:18am | Latest comment by vulpine@...
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Tech Sanity Check
Debating HP: Fixed or doomed?
In this week's Great Debate, TechRepublic's Jason Hiner and ZDNet's Larry Dignan will debate HP's latest CEO change and the future of the company.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 27, 2011 9:17am | Latest comment by Colinza
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Network Administrator
What to expect from new Backup Exec management pack for Microsoft SCOM
John Joyner reviews the new Symantec Backup Exec management pack and what it can do to help streamline backup checks and alerts for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.
Posted by John Joyner | September 27, 2011 9:00am
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Microsoft Office
Office challenge: How would you enter the same value into numerous non-contiguous cells?
This week, test your Excel skills by answering this simple user question: How can I enter the same value in several non-contiguous cells?
Posted by Susan Harkins | September 27, 2011 8:52am | Latest comment by zimmerwoman
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Microsoft Office
Office solution: Here's how to resolve a Read Receipt timing conflict
Learn how to resolve a conflict between two users when they encounter a Read Receipt request.
Posted by Susan Harkins | September 27, 2011 8:49am
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Linux and Open Source
How to save your Twitter timeline to a file with a simple script
Marco Fioretti shares a simple script that uses the Curl program that you can run as a cron job from your server to archive a Twitter timeline.
Posted by Marco Fioretti | September 27, 2011 6:00am
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Tech Sanity Check
The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011
Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 16, 2011 12:57pm | Latest comment by thehanz7
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Tech Sanity Check
The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks
Jason Hiner offers his top picks for iPhone apps that can help you work smarter and improve your productivity.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 6, 2011 11:42pm | Latest comment by kelleyjl
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10 Things
10 wacky IT office pranks
An office without practical jokes would be a mighty dull place to work. Luckily, legions of IT pranksters have kept things lively over the years.
Posted by Brien Posey | August 26, 2011 2:11pm | Latest comment by egovreau@...
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10 Things
Don't be fooled by these 10 PC performance myths
Much of what you hear about boosting PC performance is outdated -- and some of it was never true to begin with. Here's the real story.
Posted by Justin James | September 2, 2011 10:16am | Latest comment by jeslurkin
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Tech Sanity Check
The 10 best tablets of 2011 [UPDATED]
Tablets are the hot new thing and there are too many to choose from. See Jason Hiner's picks for the 10 tablets that are worth your attention.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 30, 2011 9:53am | Latest comment by mrskellyscl@...
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10 Things
10 things you can do to boost PC performance
Does your PC performance need a kick in the pants? These simple steps will help speed things up.
Posted by Justin James | September 9, 2011 2:17pm | Latest comment by limanemin@...
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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 webdd
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Tech Sanity Check
Five future technologies I can't wait for
If you think the past two decades have been amazing for tech, wait until you see what's next. See the five hottest technologies that are on the way.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 13, 2011 11:41am | Latest comment by BaconSmoothie4-2
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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. Android has them, iPhone does not. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2010 3:59pm | Latest comment by vw-golf
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Tech Sanity Check
Ford's sweeping car redesign packs a lot of IT
Ford revealed its major redesign of the automobile this week with the Evos concept car. The design includes deep integration of IT and the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 1, 2011 5:45pm | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Tech Sanity Check
Four industries about to be transformed by the Internet
The Internet has had a powerful democratizing effect on modern society, and it's far from finished in reshaping industries. Here are the next four.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 6, 2011 12:49pm | Latest comment by tavent
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10 Things
10 must-have Android apps
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2010 11:07am
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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 AlemAdam
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Career Management
Ten years later: IT and life lessons from the South Tower
Bob Eisenhardt was an IT pro employed in the South Tower on 9/11. He explains what it took to recover -- both personally and in IT.
Posted by Bob Eisenhardt | September 8, 2011 4:20am | Latest comment by wyattharris@...
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Tech Sanity Check
How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet
The Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Learn how to hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 3, 2011 7:30pm | Latest comment by AlemAdam
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Career Management
Take your gun to work day?
A new Texas law gives gun owners a new right to store a weapon (any lawfully owned firearm, not just those owned under a Concealed Handgun License) in their vehicle while at work.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 31, 2011 4:19am | Latest comment by Rick Lowe
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Microsoft Windows
The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts
The Windows Logo key, which is common on most keyboards these days, can be a powerful tool if you know the right shortcuts.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | August 26, 2011 8:40am | Latest comment by TuneUp Utilities
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10 Things
10 things Android phones do better than the iPhone
Jack Wallen has jumped on the Android bandwagon in a big way. Find out which features won him over.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 3, 2009 12:05pm | Latest comment by AlemAdam
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10 Things
10 ways tablets must improve to become fully accepted
The popularity of tablets is on the rise in both the consumer and business spheres. But some limitations continue to hold them back.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 1, 2011 6:48pm | Latest comment by kturner1
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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 jvennix@...