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May 25, 2009

TechRepublic Downloads 10 ways developers can ease user frustrations Some users may make unrealistic demands, but most of the time, they just want software that's easy to use and that works the way it's supposed to. Justin James itemizes several basic user expectations and ways to address them. SponsoredLive Virtual Conference: Lowering datacenter costs through server refresh Discover how today's newest generation of rack servers provide extreme performance?along with dramatically reduced IT costs. (IBM) Hottest new downloads Increase productivity with these 10 helpful OpenOffice extensions OpenOffice offers a host of essential features, but as with most software, it would be nice to have it do just a little bit more. Jack Wallen has sorted through the scores of available OpenOffice add-ons to find 10 that are particularly well suited to simplifying business tasks. 10 tips for doing layoffs the right way Workforce reductions are often necessary to keep companies solvent during difficult times -- but mishandling the process can make an already bad situation even worse. Here are 10 things to keep in mind if you're gearing up for layoffs. Create a quick org chart in PowerPoint When you need an easy way to illustrate a simple hierarchy, consider building an org chart directly on a PowerPoint slide. Here's a look at how to use some basic diagramming tools so you can pull this together in a hurry. 10 tips for advancing from a beginner to an intermediate developer Beginner developers who want to take their career to the next level may be stymied by a lack of resources and recommendations. Justin James helps close that information gap with 10 suggestions for making the leap. Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want Learn how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice. This download also includes a list of all of the standard [Windows] key shortcuts. Members' choice 10 ways techs can make extra cash If you're searching for opportunities to supplement your income -- or you're in between jobs and need some work to tide you over -- the tech field offers a number of possibilities. Erik Eckel runs down some of your options. Perennial favorites 10 seriously annoying default configurations 10 things you should look for in a netbook 10 security threats to watch out for in 2009 10+ Microsoft Office add-ins to simplify your work The 10 best ways to handle a job interview SponsoredLive Webcast: Email Archival and Security Takes to the Cloud Join the cloud computing revolution and discover why it's a better, more cost-effetive option for handling your email security and archiving needs. (Google) Video: TR Out Loud - May 22, 2009 In the fifth week before the TechRepublic Community Event, Sonja Thompson recaps the weekly highlights on the site, including the top discussions and most active members. TechRepublic Newsletters Get the latest community updates, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Community Central Product Spotlight 10 Things White Papers from our partners Live Webcast: Email Archival and Security Takes to the Cloud (Google) Live Virtual Conference: Lowering datacenter costs through server refresh (IBM) Downturn has you down in the dumps? Here are 10 strategies to help lift you out of it. (Oracle) Choosing the best CRM for your organization (Oracle) IBM Smart Business White Paper (IBM) TechRepublic Today iPhone apps are Google's biggest threat in mobile search Google created the Andoid mobile OS because it wants its search engine to remain relevant as the world migrates more toward mobile computing. But Google's biggest challenge in mobile search is not other search engines or platforms, it's apps -- particularly iPhone apps. Learn why. Subscribe to the Tech Sanity Check RSS feed. Get more from TechRepublic Vacation? What a quaint concept Video: How CIOs should spend their day 10 ways developers can meet user expectations and ease frustrations IT Dojo: Protect company assets during employee departures 10 tips for doing layoffs the right way Workforce reductions are often necessary to keep companies solvent during difficult times -- but mishandling the process can make an already bad situation even worse. Here are 10 things to keep in mind if you're gearing up for layoffs. Copyright © 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.