Monday, 17 August 2009

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TechRepublic Member | August 17, 2009


10 cool things you can do with a USB flash drive

Your USB flash drive can do a whole lot more than just move data around. Greg Shultz introduces a variety of creative ways to put that drive to good use. Read more

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Windows Vista Registration Changer tool

When a system changes hands, it's a good idea to update the registration information to reflect the new user. This simple GUI app lets you quickly knock out the task so you don't have to wade through the Registry Editor to make the changes. Read more

10 great ideas from five great bosses

Despite the tough economy, many companies are still enjoying great successes. Executive and leadership coach John McKee shares some ideas you can use to build a more successful organization. Read more

10 reasons Linux should be your netbook operating system

Some users believe that Windows is the best netbook OS. But others - such as Jack Wallen - think Linux is a much better fit. Check out his reasons and see if you agree. Read more

Elevate privileges automatically with Elevation PowerToys

In this edition of the Windows 7 and Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to the Elevation PowerToys for Microsoft Windows Vista and shows you how to use them to more easily launch scripts that require elevated privileges. Read more

10 things you should know about Microsoft Office Live Workspace

If you need to store and share Office documents - but you don't want the cost or overhead of a technology such as SharePoint - Office Live Workspace may be the answer. Deb Shinder offers a look at this free solution. Read more

How do I change my MAC address with SMAC?

SMAC is a MAC address changer that has a simple to use graphical interface that enables the less experienced user all the way up to the guru change a piece of hardware's MAC address. Jack Wallen shows you how it all works. Read more


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10 dumb things users do that can mess up their computers

Users find plenty of ways to run into trouble, from gunking up their system with shareware to leaving it exposed to attackers to forgetting about using surge protectors. Share this list with your own users so they can sidestep preventable problems like these. Read more


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New Tracking Poll: The Business Role of Unified Communications Today

See how 766 of today?s leading IT professionals use unified communications technologies to reduce costs and help grow the organizational bottom line.


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A quick Twitter guide and glossary for business users

For a service that is remarkably simple, Twitter is often difficult for new users to understand and to quickly turn into a useful tool. Here is a quick rundown of the Twitter terms and utilities that business users need to know to quickly get up to speed. Read more

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Longing to escape from corporate world is not unusual

Video: Five networking tips to advance your career

10 cool things you can do with a USB flash drive

Three critical issues to consider before upgrading to Windows 7

Classic Microsoft commercials and videos you may have forgotten

Greg Shultz takes a look at the long history of novel Microsoft advertising campaigns with a retrospective of videos long since past.


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The end is near for Windows XP, what are you going to do?

10 cool tools in Windows 7

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Monday, 10 August 2009

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TechRepublic Member | August 10, 2009


How do I defragment a hard drive with UltraDefrag 3.1.0?

UltraDefrag is one of the fastest defragmenting tools available. And while it's working its speedy magic, it uses very few resources. Read more

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

Boost security by disabling these 10 Windows XP services

Seven warning signs that you should turn down a job offer

10 reasons why e-readers make sense in the enterprise

E-readers aren't just for avid e-bookworms anymore. See why these devices may hold considerable value in the business environment. Read more

Secure remote firewall administration via SSH

Most firewall systems contain a Web-based component that allows you to configure the firewall, but it's not very secure. Vincent Danen shows you a method via SSH that has the advantage of authentication and strong encryption. Read more

10 reasons why Windows 7's XP Mode is a big deal

Windows 7 features a new twist: XP Mode, which lets you run your Windows XP apps without compatibility issues. Brien Posey explains why XP Mode is significant and outlines its benefits. Read more

IT leader's guide to working with industry analysts

Working with industry analysts is more complicated than most IT pros expect. The hard part is educating your organization about how it can use the analyst data to make better decisions. Read more

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Product Spotlight: VirtualBox open source virtual machine app

VirtualBox is a free open source virtual machine application that will have you up and running in very little time and with much fewer headaches. Read more


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10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without

One way to make your job a little easier is to find out which tools other IT pros rely on -- and then try them out for yourself. Here's a list of favorite tools from 13 IT pros, whose roles range from consultant to developer to net admin to DBA.

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Majority of CIOs still reject the iPhone, but resistence is weakening

Most IT departments initially rejected the iPhone as a device that was not fit for business, but IT leaders are starting to change their tune. See how TechRepublic's CIO Jury voted on the question of whether their departments now support the iPhone. Read more

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10 signs of incompetent managers

Video: Does IT need more social scientists and fewer technologists?

10 IT flame wars that will never go away

Video: Diagnose Windows XP boot problems with MSCONFIG

Ask the Leadership Coach: Handling a promotion and finding your purpose

Got questions about your leadership or management style? Send them to Leadership Coach John M. McKee. In this post, he offers advice to someone handling a promotion from within her team and a manager disappointed with his current job and looking for a better fit.


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The end is near for Windows XP, what are you going to do?

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Monday, 3 August 2009

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TechRepublic Member | August 03, 2009


10 ways to turn your mobile phone into an efficient business tool

Increasingly sophisticated smartphone capabilities are making it easier for road warriors to accomplish business tasks. These tips will help maximize your mobile phone productivity. Read more

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

Boost security by disabling these 10 Windows XP services

Seven warning signs that you should turn down a job offer

How do I encrypt Thunderbird email with Enigmail?

Enigmail simplifies the less-than-user-friendly task of encryption to provide email security. Here's how it works. Read more

10 ergonomic keyboards that actually do their job

If you do a lot of typing -- or if you have employees who do a lot of typing - ergonomic keyboards make a great deal of sense. These 10 outstanding keyboards will prevent the strain that standard keyboards place on your body. Read more

10 cool features to look forward to in Office 2010

With the release of the Office 2010 Technical Preview, details are finally starting to roll in. Deb Shinder highlights some of the features she thinks might make the new version worth the upgrade. Read more

The RTM version of Windows 7 is ready, but are you ready for it?

Windows 7 is now at the Release to Manufacturing stages, which means the retail version is imminent. Here's an overview of the upgrade paths and pricing for Windows 7. Read more

10 ways to make sure your conference calls aren't a waste of time

The downturn in travel budgets has sparked an increase in the number of conference calls among those collaborating across distributed environments. Unfortunately, a lot of those calls are poorly handled, by both leaders and participants. These pointers will help keep your calls on track. Read more

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The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets

Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites. Read more


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Comic-Con 2009: The geeks dress up to meet the stars

Check out the wild and wacky attendees at this year's Comic-Con International convention held in San Diego. Our Comic-Con 2009 gallery features fans in costumes, zombies, celebrities, and collectibles. View on site


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CIO Jury split 50/50 on deploying Windows 7 in 2010

IT departments have largely ignored Windows Vista and stuck with Windows XP as the corporate standard. However, Windows 7 has received a warmer response from IT professionals than Vista did, and TechRepublic's CIO Jury is split down the middle on whether to deploy Windows 7. Read more

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Four resume tips for older workers

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Will society always need us geeks?

60 Minutes' Steve Kroft talks with tech industry insiders about the increasing complexity of our gadgetry and the IT support industry that it has spawned. Yet, Bill Detwiler wonders if society's need for support techs will eventually wane or at least shift focus.


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TechRepublic's best of site

32 online tools

The end is near for Windows XP, what are you going to do?

10 cool tools in Windows 7

Find and delete hidden Windows Vista and XP device drivers

Hunt down hard disk resource hogs


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