Latest IT News & Blogs
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Smartphones
Get corporate email on your iPhone with TouchDown
Derek Schauland takes a look at NitroDesk's TouchDown for iOS, which allows you to connect to your corporate Exchange email from your iPhone.
Posted by Derek Schauland | March 21, 2013 4:31pm
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10 Things
10 of the biggest IT sand traps
Many of the issues plaguing IT departments can be mitigated or sidestepped altogether. Here are some ways to deal with several common pitfalls.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | March 21, 2013 2:27pm
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Tech Sanity Check
Best practices in Cloud and SaaS: A special feature
Cloud computing in general and Software as a Service in particular have developed into an irresistible force. These resources can help you do it right.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 21, 2013 1:49pm
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Google in the Enterprise
Benefits of working in public using social media
With some careful application of social media tools, could you actually eliminate the need for email?
Posted by Andy Wolber | March 21, 2013 12:37pm | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Social Media in the Enterprise
A flowchart for not feeding the trolls
This flowchart by the United States Air Force serves as a good baseline for social media interaction and for dealing with pesky and potentially harmful Internet trolls.
Posted by Jay Garmon | March 21, 2013 12:28pm
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Software Engineer
AWS Elastic Beanstalk simplifies Amazon cloud deployments
See how Amazon Web Services Elastic Beanstalk with .NET via Visual Studio provides a straightforward way for developers to deploy their .NET applications to the AWS cloud.
Posted by Tony Patton | March 21, 2013 12:08pm
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Customize Windows 8 News and People tiles
Donovan Colbert shows you how to customize the News and People tiles on a Windows 8 Surface RT tablet.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 21, 2013 12:06pm
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Five Apps
Five single sign-on apps
Manage your passwords with one of these single sign-on apps.
Posted by Brien Posey | March 21, 2013 11:14am
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The Enterprise Cloud
First steps to SaaS with AWS CloudFormation templates
Nick Hardiman explains how to use Amazon's CloudFormation templates to build the IaaS layer for his example SaaS that he wants to take to market.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | March 21, 2013 10:48am
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SMB Technologist
Block social networking sites with DansGuardian
If your SMB doesn't want to fool with the hassle of monitoring employees' use of social media sites and creating a social media policy, try the open source DansGuardian to block such sites altogether.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 21, 2013 10:08am
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Windows and Office
Reset your PC from a Windows 8 Recovery Drive
Reset your PC tool removes all of your data and settings and then reinstalls Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows you how it works.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 21, 2013 8:47am | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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IT Consultant
Starting a consulting business in an unusual market
If there aren't a lot of IT consultants in your region, think about why that is the case before launching a consultancy. Here's advice for a reader living in Malawi about starting such a business.
Posted by Chip Camden | March 21, 2013 7:33am | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Web Designer
Learn more about Web Components with these demos
Ryan Boudreaux explains what the Web Components specification is and how it can be used to create reusable modules for web applications.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 21, 2013 6:00am
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10 Things
10 reasons you should build your own cloud
As your reliance on cloud technologies increases, it might be time to think about bringing your cloud infrastructure in-house.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 21, 2013 5:40am | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Big Data Analytics
Have small shops finally come into their own?
With big companies saddled with huge legacy costs, has the argument that "small is beautiful" finally been settled in favor of the small? Patrick Gray doesn't think so.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 21, 2013 5:22am | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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European Technology
Cloud skills: IT teams' lack of know-how is derailing deployments
Many IT departments just don't have the architecture and infrastructure skills in-house to cope with cloud deployments.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | March 21, 2013 3:48am | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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Android App Builder
Working with Android's PopupMenu class
Android's PopupMenu widget takes all of the heavy lifting out of adding popup-like menu functionality in your apps. Here are the basics about PopupMenu.
Posted by William J. Francis | March 21, 2013 2:42am
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10 Things
10 things to look for in a multi-function device
Don't get sidetracked by bells and whistles: Consider these basic necessities when choosing a multi-function device.
Posted by Brien Posey | March 20, 2013 2:25pm | Latest comment by mail2ri
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iOS App Builder
Sprucing up your apps with simple animations: Part 2
Adding even the simplest of animations can give your iOS app a more polished look.
Posted by Scott Kantner | March 20, 2013 12:50pm
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Google in the Enterprise
Planning a Windows file server migration to Google Drive
In-house file servers can carry a hefty price tag, but that does not always mean Google Drive can alleviate these costs.
Posted by Scott Matteson | March 20, 2013 11:19am | Latest comment by allenfalcon
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10 Things
10 underused Office features
Microsoft Office is so feature-packed, most users barely scratch the surface of its functionality. See if you're using Office apps to their full potential.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 28, 2013 1:56pm | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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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 AdaptiveDervish
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Windows and Office
Office 2013 licensing changes increase IT angst
Microsoft has made some important changes to the licensing of Office which has caused more than the usual change anxiety.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 22, 2013 8:48am | Latest comment by lk_bellsouth.net
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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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Windows and Office
Microsoft capitulates and some angst over Office 2013 is relieved
Reacting to customer feedback, Microsoft has decided to change the license policy for Office 2013.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | March 6, 2013 8:27am | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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Microsoft Office
Two ways to add checkbox controls to a Word document
Use a customized bulleted list or a content control to insert checkboxes into a Word document, depending on how you are going to use it.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 22, 2012 8:16am | Latest comment by ian@...
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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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Career Management
Words that mean nothing in a resume
Some of the most often used terms in resumes are also the most meaningless. Learn how to avoid that pitfall.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 11, 2013 4:54am | Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
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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 RyanCarlos
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Microsoft Office
How to add a drop-down list to an Excel cell
Drop-down lists can greatly facilitate data entry. Here's a look at how to use Excel's data validation feature to create handy lists within your worksheets.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 12, 2008 12:00am | Latest comment by dhivya.vasu01@...
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10 Things
10 ways to present yourself more professionally
Whether you're delivering a speech, running a meeting, or interviewing for a job, these tried-and-true tricks can make you come across as confident and professional.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 6, 2013 10:54am | Latest comment by ejimenezp
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Career Management
Four things that make your resume look dated
Even if people keep their resume up to date with their latest jobs, they often plug that new information into an old format. Here's how to tell if your resume is dated and what to do about it.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 4, 2013 5:26am | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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IT Security
List open ports and listening services
You should turn off any services you don't actually need so that they will not become avenues of attack for security threats. Different systems will have different services running by default,...
Posted by Chad Perrin | April 15, 2008 8:47pm
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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 subinznz
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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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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 mfiruz
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Career Management
Seven reasons your coworkers don't trust you
You don't have to commit a major scandal for your coworkers to lose faith in you. Sometimes it's a bunch of little things that add up.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 25, 2013 4:43am | Latest comment by premiertechnologist
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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 cool ways to use Excel's conditional formatting feature
Excel's conditional formatting feature can do a whole lot more than many people realize. Susan Harkins runs through 10 practical ways to put this tool to work.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 11, 2012 2:06pm | Latest comment by excel noob
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10 Things
10 ways to reference Excel workbooks and sheets using VBA
Excel offers myriad options for referring to workbooks and sheets in your VBA code. See which methods make sense in which situations.
Posted by Susan Harkins | August 25, 2009 9:08am | Latest comment by johnywhy@...