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Tech Sanity Check
Top 10 trends that will transform mobile between now and 2015
Gartner analyst Nick Jones laid out his top 10 mobile and wireless technologies to watch over the next four years. Read it and get our take.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 20, 2011 9:58am
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Five Apps
Five HTML editors for Web novices
You can build a slick, compliant, interactive Web site even if your HTML skills are a bit shaky. These tools make site creation a breeze.
Posted by Justin James | October 20, 2011 9:15am
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The Enterprise Cloud
Embracing the public cloud and keeping your data secure
Conventional wisdom says the public cloud is insecure, and yet in-house security stratagems often go awry in spectacular fashion. Tajudeen Abubakr lays out the basic recommendations for cloud risk...
Posted by Tajudeen Abubakr | October 20, 2011 9:00am | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Microsoft Windows
Make the Choice command work for you even in Windows 7
Use the batch file command Choice to make your batch files interactive. Greg Shultz shows how it can come in handy even in Windows 7.
Posted by Greg Shultz | October 20, 2011 8:29am | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Career Management
Survey says: Most unusual excuses employees gave for missing work
Ever had to call in sick because some bats got in your hair? That's just one of the unusual excuses employers reported hearing for missed days.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 20, 2011 7:37am | Latest comment by robo_dev
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IT Consultant
Justify charging clients drive time
Drive time costs could jeopardize your consultancy's profitability. Read tips on calculating and talking to clients about drive time charges.
Posted by Erik Eckel | October 20, 2011 7:06am
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DIY IT Guy
DIY: Fix offline folders that cannot sync in Windows 7
Jack Wallen admits this solution to an ugly problem isn't pretty, but in the end, your users/client will have offline folders that work in Windows 7.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 20, 2011 6:43am
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Apple in the Enterprise
Extending battery life for Apple portables
Wil Limoges offers some basic tips about how to extend the battery life of your Apple portable devices.
Posted by Wil Limoges | October 19, 2011 2:32pm | Latest comment by macmadman
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Tech Sanity Check
How 'master innovators' play by different rules
IT executives are under increasing pressure to become innovation leaders. These secrets from master innovators could hold the key.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 19, 2011 2:05pm
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IT Leadership
Best leaders know what they stand for
Ever notice that some leaders and some organizations seem to be able to move forward in any environment, while others seem stalled? There's a reason for this, says executive leadership coach John...
Posted by John McKee | October 19, 2011 12:43pm
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10 Things
10 questions to ask before upgrading from Access to SQL Server
Upgrading to SQL Server might make sense for some of your clients, but it could be a bad idea for others. These questions will help them make the right call.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 19, 2011 12:35pm
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DIY IT Guy
DIY: SmoothWall Express, a free firewall distribution
SmoothWall Express is an outstanding solution for any small business that needs a powerful security device and cannot afford SonicWALL.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 19, 2011 12:20pm
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Tech Sanity Check
Android 4.0: Eight new features that actually matter
Google unveiled Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" on Wednesday and showed off lots of eye candy. Here's a look at the useful stuff.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 19, 2011 12:08pm | Latest comment by scottcp36
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Google in the Enterprise
Quick Tip: Apply styles and fonts in Google Docs with Paint Format
Google is constantly adding new features to Google Docs. One recent addition is the Paint Format function. Mark Kaelin explains how it works.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 19, 2011 11:10am | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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App Builder
Handling internal variable state in Android development
William Francis explains how to master another technique required to successfully manage state in your Android apps: handling internal variables.
Posted by William J. Francis | October 19, 2011 11:08am | Latest comment by authorwjf
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Tools for managing and securing tablets in the enterprise
Patrick Gray offers tips for securing and managing tablets in your organization.
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 19, 2011 10:14am
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Five Apps
Five free antivirus tools for Windows
The field of AV solutions has gotten crowded, making it tough to sort through your options. Here are several solid (and free) tools worth a look.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 19, 2011 10:11am | Latest comment by jfuller05
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10 Things
10 things you should know about UEFI
If you're a bit fuzzy on what UEFI is all about -- and how it will significantly change modern PC functionality -- these quick facts will get you up to speed.
Posted by Justin James | October 19, 2011 9:41am
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IT Consultant
Highlight missing baselines in Project 2010
Learn how to apply a custom filter to highlight the tasks missing baseline data in Microsoft Project 2010.
Posted by Andrew Makar | October 19, 2011 8:52am
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Tech Sanity Check
Fedex CIO: Use your ugly pictures to get stuff done
See how FedEx CIO Rob Carter used his "ugly picture" to get other FedEx leaders to give up control and create a centralized IT services framework.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 19, 2011 7:17am
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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 AngelaElmer
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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 | Latest comment by BernardBrent
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Tech Sanity Check
Steve Jobs has passed away, tech world mourns
Steve Jobs, the long-time CEO and co-founder of Apple, has died. Here is the official statement from Apple, a note from Bill Gates, and more.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011 5:22pm | Latest comment by csenzwiler
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Tech Sanity Check
What the IT department will look like in 2015
The IT department of 2015 will have fewer full-time staff members, will hire more consultants, and will focus on software, mobile, and the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 28, 2011 10:56pm | Latest comment by BernardBrent
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10 Things
10 ways to diagnose ailing PCs: Step by step
Taking a systematic approach to troubleshooting PC issues will save you time and frustration and get your clients back to work more quickly.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 30, 2011 9:10am | Latest comment by toasterburn
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Tech Sanity Check
The Tale of Steve Jobs and the Five Dragons
Steve Jobs resurrected Apple by slaying five dragons. See how he did it. This reprint of a 2010 article is published in honor of Steve Jobs' passing.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011 11:30pm | Latest comment by marco5811
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Tech Sanity Check
The top five alternatives to the iPhone 4S
If you're feeling left out because you're not getting an iPhone 4S, here are five other great phones to consider if you're looking for an upgrade.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 13, 2011 11:12pm | Latest comment by batnet@...
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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 paul.shonk
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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
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Tech Sanity Check
TechRepublic live analysis: Apple iPhone 4S event
TechRepublic will provide live commentary of Apple's iPhone event from a business and IT perspective on Tuesday at 1:00PM Eastern.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 4, 2011 7:14am | Latest comment by agrajag
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TR Dojo
Sony Tablet S teardown: Wild wedge-shaped case hides unique hardware
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S and finds internal hardware that's as unique as the Android tablet's wedge-shaped exterior.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 21, 2011 8:17am | Latest comment by lwalden@...
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10 Things
10 ways Microsoft can make Windows 8 a game changer
Now that we've had a chance to see some of the things Windows 8 can do, let's talk about a few of the things it SHOULD do.
Posted by Justin James | September 23, 2011 7:22am | Latest comment by dogknees
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Tech Sanity Check
Look out: The 10 rising tech trends of 2012
At its annual Symposium, Gartner unveiled its list of the 10 most strategic tech trends of 2012, including a controversial demotion of the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 17, 2011 4:17pm | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Career Management
How to deliver criticism to a sensitive employee
Employees who are prone to get emotional in the face of criticism are often hard to deal with. Here are some tips for making this easier for you and for them.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 21, 2011 5:49am | Latest comment by shikshan
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10 Things
10 ways to automate the mundane (so you can focus on what matters)
Wouldn't it be great if you could focus on supporting critical business initiatives instead of just keeping the lights on? These steps can help.
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 6, 2011 10:07am | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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10 Things
10 obsolete technologies that are still useful
Before you retire that camcorder and cancel your landline service, see why Brien Posey thinks some vintage tech is worth hanging onto.
Posted by Brien Posey | September 22, 2011 8:56am | Latest comment by david@...
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10 Things
10 security problems you might not realize you have
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Posted by Justin James | October 15, 2011 9:31am | Latest comment by Ron_007
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Tech Sanity Check
Talking computer will change the world; promises not to kill you
IBM's Watson computer has made a major breakthrough in human speech and is about to use it to help solve real world problems.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 22, 2011 2:12pm | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 Richard-H
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Software Engineer
Windows 8: A developer's first impressions
Justin James highlights the major changes in Windows 8 that developers need to know, and explains why he thinks Microsoft strategy might backfire.
Posted by Justin James | September 19, 2011 11:41am | Latest comment by eye4bear