- Never get complacent about security, even in fiction
- TV crime dramas get IT security wrong so often it's remarkable when it gets something right. On that rare occasion, you might learn something. by Chad Perrin
- Should IT consultants provide warranties?
- Do you give clients warranties on your IT consulting work? Find out why Chip Camden says he doesn't and then share your answer. by Chip Camden
- 10 things to look for in a hardware-based firewall
- The firewall you choose can have a major impact on your organization's security and productivity. Here are 10 factors you don't want to overlook. by Erik Eckel
- The Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program ensures compatibility for Windows 7
- Microsoft has put a great deal of effort into making sure that Windows 7 is compatible with new and existing hardware and software. by Greg Shultz
- Ballmer: Microsoft is still trouncing Google and Apple in its core businesses [video]
- In a new interview with CNET, Steve Ballmer talks about competing with Google and Apple, what's up with the Courier tablet, and more. by Jason Hiner
- Location-aware printing in Windows 7
- Derek Schauland takes a look at a new feature in Windows 7 -- Location-Aware Printing. See how it can help one of your mobility challenges. by Derek Schauland
- Video: How CIOs can instigate change
- IT leaders must know how to instigate change. This episode of CIO Sanity Savers discusses five key factors to help your change initiatives succeed. by Jason Hiner
- SugarSync offers Public Links feature for easy file-sharing
- Blogger Paul Mah gave SugarSync's new Public Links file-sharing feature a try. He suggests some possible applications for IT professionals. by Paul Mah
- 10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell
- PowerShell combines command-line speed, the flexibility of scripting, and the power of a GUI-based admin tool. See why now might be the time to master it. by Brien Posey
- Product Spotlight: Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander
- The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander is suitable for companies looking for a quick and easy way to expand their existing wireless coverage offices. by Paul Mah
- Video: HTML 5 is a hot topic at the Future of Web Apps
- From the Future of Web Apps conference in London, CNET's Natali Del Conte talks to some attendees about HTML 5, how to get paid for Web services, and mobile-friendly sites. by Mary Weilage
- Yoh reports the skills most in demand across the U.S.
- Yoh Index of Technology Wages has released a report that provides information about IT wages and the most in-demand skills across the United States. by Toni Bowers
- Office challenge: How do you change the font Word uses when printing envelopes?
- This week's Office challenge tests your Word skills and reveals the solution to last week's challenge on formatting in Excel. by Susan Harkins
- Programming news: Code 7 contest, Eclipse Galileo, AJAX Control Toolkit updates
- Read about 101 easy Web site fixes, functional cohesion, the XNA RPG Starter Kit, a charity in need of a Web designer/developer, and more. by Justin James
- TechRepublic Questions of the Week - October 5, 2009
- The questions highlighted in this Questions of the Week post address issues with installing software, RPC Server, Vista Remote Access, and more. by Sonja Thompson
- Should a user be banned from using Reply All?
- Reply All has been the bane of many people's existence, but does that mean that people should be banned from using the capability? Scott Lowe discusses this issue. by Scott Lowe
- Users in the wild: Some new species
- Jeff Dray loves to dissect the quirks and foibles of the customers he runs into during his support rounds. Here are a few "types" to add to the mix. by Jeff Dray
- Crimeware: How it works
- Michael Kassner speaks to Joe Stewart, a highly-regarded malware researcher with SecureWorks, to get more information on how crimeware works. by Michael Kassner
- Record screencasts with open source Webinaria
- Webinaria allows you to create either AVI or Flash videos of the activity on your PC screen. Jack Wallen shows you how it works. by Jack Wallen
- Automatically add captions to graphic elements in a Word document
- If your graphic elements require captions, let Word automate some of the process. by Susan Harkins
- Just a little Tuesday Fun...
- Hopefully most of you can open this, if not I can change the format.Just a little Tuesday break :Dhttp://home.comcast.net/~bskipper/Games/Spam_I_Am.doc-Tammy [_]3Our Webwasher rates it "Private Homepages"I can't open it....it makes people upset when I go "around" the filter...I'll have to wait until I get home. :(only fair dearwhen you were taking...
- Dragging myself into instant messaging.
- We've had a internal IM system for about two years, deployed only within the IT department. I've never given it a serious shot, regarding it as little more than a time waster. I've decided to try to ignore this prejudice and give it as unbiased a try as...
- Missive to Michael
- I apologize getting back so late to you, Michael. I've been distracted. Since I did the edit, I got one of those telephone calls in the middle of the night. It was my sister, regarding our mother. She is dying. In another call today, my sister said that her next...
- Dead at your age
- Today is going to be a good day.I get regular email updates from deadatyourage.com. They keep me updated on who I've outlived so far. I can accept that some mae find this morbid, but not me. Anyway, today I found out that I've outlived Lurch. Go me!At...
- Whats the deal with activation?
- Why do so many software companies have activation? I hate it. Is there no way around it.jaco@someplaceinsa.comjaco@somewhereinsa.comWell first things firstYou need to edit out your E-Mail address or you will end up being flooded with Spam'\In relation to your question [i]Is there no way around it[/i]The easy answer is Refuse...
- HST in Canada
- Foro those of you who aren't aware, Canada's Liberal party is seekign to impose a Harmonized Sales Tax on ALL goods, of 12%, as opposed to the PST and GST we pay on select goods now. The Liberals (Canada's centre) suggest it will balance itself out as it...
- Home theatre speakers -
- Yes, a very odd title for TR and NO I have no vested interest in the company providing this deal but I thought it was worth pointing out to anyone looking to add a surround system to their home theatre. ***this is not SPAM, I'm not selling anything nor benefitting...
- Microsoft can't sell word, according to Federal judge
- [i]Texas Judge Rules Microsoft Can't Sell Word AnymoreJohn BiggsTechCrunch.comWednesday, August 12, 2009; 5:18 AMGo ahead and clean up the coffee you just spit all over your keyboard. We'll wait. Back? OK. A judge in Texas ruled that Microsoft Word's XML systems violate patents by Toronoto-based i4i Inc. Word uses XML...
- Pure rubbish..for those that need a laugh
- Found a funny site..not the best navigation..but if ya find the links to the older stuff..especially the cars.. there are some hilarious pics!!http://thereifixedit.com/page/2/ABSOLUTELY ROTFLMAO !!!!!! ....Spot the bloke painting the ceiling wearing [b]Door-Shaped SANDALS !![/b][i]I've just had difficulty typing this - the tears are blinding me and I'm laughing hysterically...
- Adding a DSL route to a Cisco 2611 router
- Hi, all! I'm having an issue getting a Cisco 2611 router to use a DSL router as a gateway and am not skilled enough in Cisco to determine the problem.I've got the DSL router connected via ethernet to the Ethernet0/1 port on the Cisco and have the following configuration...
- Job Title in IT
- Hi,My job title is Helpdesk Support but my responsibilities has been more than that, could you please advise me what should be an appropriate title for the responsibilities I have listed below:1. Administer network accounts2. Troubleshoot client workstations and work on telephone calls to assist in the troubleshooting for the...
- feeling lost
- Is it okay to feel lost in a new role? I started at a small company and I only got 5 days training to be desktop tech, network tech, server tech, everything and and i feel sick everyday I go home. I have no support...what to do?Step 1...Breathe....
- cat5 ethernet cable and rj45 connector
- HiI have a solid copper core outdoor shielded cat5 ethernet cable that I need to fit with rj45 connector so that I can plug a pc in the next building to my router. I was going to use the normal rj45 connectors (http://www.cablek.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=168) but then I thought that maybe I...
- Whats your Favorite Movie
- My fav has to be The Boondock Saints another one is Blow That's a hard questionI'll go for Reservoir Dogs thoughOthe contenders would beThe GodfatherAlienCasualties Of WarOnce Were WarriorsState of GraceLeonRoninTaxi DriverApocolypse NowFull Metal JacketSchindler's ListStrange DaysThe King of New YorkYou Sexy BeastKilling ZoeFalling DownCarlito's WayScarfaceTrue Romanceand recently Defiance...Like I...
- The use of Magnetic propulsion systems.
- After extensive research into the possibilty of mobility via magnetic energy, I have found numerous avenues of success. No.1 Being the Continual power reproduction without the use of fossil feuls. No.2 No adverse affects to the enviroment or occupants of this planet. No.3 Minimal "if in fact no cost" to...
- Trying to remember a sci-fi show from the early or mid '90s
- I received the following question from a TechRepublic member via e-mail. I asked some of my colleagues, and we couldn't think of the answer, so I thought I'd pose it here."Hi, I am trying to remember a Sci-Fi show form the early or mid '90. The premise was how people...
- I'm a winner :)
- I am such a lucky person..wow..I just can't believe my luck..can you???FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT Category A Prize Winner CONGRATULATIONS Sir/Madam, We are pleased to inform you of the result of the NLF ONLINE International Lottery programs that entered your email addresses amongst other addresses for the international...
- Every day is a stupid day thanks to those darn users. :)
- Have a look at this website, it is a laugh and a half. :)http://toastytech.com/demented/index.htmlNice one, it reminds me of the time a fellow tech answereda call on the level 2 help line just minutes before he walked out the door for the last time. He was leaving due to...
- Internet access over ethernet
- I've just acquired a used laptop and am having trouble connecting to the internet over an ethernet connection using my PC as a host. I have a good connection between the two machines and can share files but when I open IE or Firefox, I can't connect to the web....
- Obsolete Technology - The AOL CD in the Mail
- Ran across this article on PC Magazine by JR Rapheal on Obsolete Technology. One mentions the AOL CD in the mail. Laughed at that one. One mentioned was the C:> I think linux users would disagree that the C:> prompt is obsolete. here's a link to the complete listing.http://www.pcworld.com/article/169863/obsolete_technology_40_big_losers.htmlFor...
White Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads
- Reducing Server Total Cost of Ownership with VMware Virtualization Software VMware VMware virtualization enables customers to reduce their server TCO and ... Download Now
- Building the Virtualized Enterprise with VMware Iinfrastructure VMware VMware virtualization software has been adopted by over 120,000 enterprise ... Download Now
- Breaking DB2 Platform Barriers Quest Software Are you supporting DB2 on multiple platforms? In this Quest white paper ... Download Now
- Five Steps to Determine When to Virtualize YourServers VMware Server virtualization isn't just for big companies. Entry-level ... Download Now
- Email Security and Archiving - Clearer in the Cloud Google The time is NOW for businesses and organizations of all sizes to implement ... Download Now
Essential Topics
Most Whitepapers in Enterprise Apps
TechRepublic features a vast library of resources from the world's leading technology companies.
White Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads
- Reducing Server Total Cost of Ownership with VMware Virtualization Software VMware VMware virtualization enables customers to reduce their server TCO and ... Download Now
- Building the Virtualized Enterprise with VMware Iinfrastructure VMware VMware virtualization software has been adopted by over 120,000 enterprise ... Download Now
- Breaking DB2 Platform Barriers Quest Software Are you supporting DB2 on multiple platforms? In this Quest white paper ... Download Now
- Five Steps to Determine When to Virtualize YourServers VMware Server virtualization isn't just for big companies. Entry-level ... Download Now
- Email Security and Archiving - Clearer in the Cloud Google The time is NOW for businesses and organizations of all sizes to implement ... Download Now
TechRepublic: The Web's largest community of IT leaders
TechRepublic helps IT decision-makers identify technologies and strategies to empower workers and streamline business processes. The site delivers a unique blend of original content by IT professionals, peer-to-peer advice from the largest community of IT leaders on the Web, and a vast library of professional resources from the leading vendors in the IT industry. TechRepublic features blogs, community forums, vendor white papers, software downloads, Webcasts, and research.