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IT Security
Android Play Store: Is there a malware scanner in its future?
How do you feel about Google including a malware scanner in Play Store's client app? Evidence suggests it's already in the works.
Posted by Michael Kassner | October 16, 2012 2:54pm
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Web Designer
HTML5 video progresses with Real Time Communications
Ryan Boudreaux shares the latest developments with the HTML 5 video element and offers some live demos you can view to see it in action.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | October 16, 2012 2:37pm
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Windows and Office
App face-off: Shark007 versus K-Lite codec packs
A reader asked for a comparison of Shark007 and K-Lite and Matt Nawrocki obliged.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | October 16, 2012 12:03pm | Latest comment by lehnerus2000
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CIO Insights
Windows Phone 8: Cheat Sheet
Getting Windows Phone 8 right is vital for Microsoft's credibility in the smartphone world. Here's what you need to know about Microsoft's next mobile operating system.
Posted by Steve Ranger | October 16, 2012 9:36am | Latest comment by khunter
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Windows and Office
Display chapter numbers as page number components in a Word document
Displaying a page number is easy. Displaying the chapter number and the page number is just as easy - if you use Word styles.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 16, 2012 8:38am
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10 Things
10 steps to creating a scrolling Excel chart
When you have too many data points to display in a dashboard chart, add a scroll bar so users can still view all the data.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 16, 2012 6:57am
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Career Management
Infographic: Demand for IT networking professionals in US
Here's an infographic that looks at what the future of tech holds in terms of in-demand skills.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 16, 2012 6:15am
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Linux and Open Source
Why and how you should start using offlineIMAP now
Marco Fioretti explains how offlineIMAP helps you back up selected mailboxes so that you always have a secure copy that you can access on a different computer.
Posted by Marco Fioretti | October 16, 2012 6:00am | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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Data Center
Set up your first Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Host
Now that Windows Server 2012 is the current release of Windows server, you may decide that your next Microsoft virtualization host is going to run the latest version of Hyper-V. The article covers...
Posted by John Joyner | October 16, 2012 6:00am
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Google in the Enterprise
Send better email: Configure SPF and DKIM for Google Apps
Andy Wolber shows you how you can reduce spam with just two records added to your domain name system settings.
Posted by Andy Wolber | October 15, 2012 1:28pm
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iOS App Builder
Crowd source testing your iOS App
You can expect customers to find unanticipated problems with your app so the app should be tested in the real world before it's released.
Posted by Jerry McCobb | October 15, 2012 12:04pm | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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IT Security
DDoS attack methods and how to prevent or mitigate them
Patrick Lambert covers the various methods attackers use to launch distributed denial of service attacks, and the precautions you can take to prevent or at least, mitigate these types of events.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | October 15, 2012 11:24am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Let Task Hammer turn completing tasks into an RPG
Jack Wallen takes a look at Task Hammer, a fun productivity app that combines to-do lists with RPGs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 15, 2012 10:46am
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Five Apps
Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times
Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 15, 2012 8:49am | Latest comment by pickleman
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IT Consultant
When you're the second consultant
If you're called in as the second consultant, one tip is to be honest with the other consultant and your client about the state of things without getting too emotional about it.
Posted by Chip Camden | October 15, 2012 8:31am | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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SMB Technologist
Features of VMware's Virtual Distributed Switch 5.1
Lauren Malhoit talks about the new features of the Virtual Distributed Switch that comes with vSphere 5.1.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | October 15, 2012 8:02am
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Linux and Open Source
Upgrading Ubuntu 12.04 to 12.10
Ubuntu 12.10 is released in just days. Jack Wallen walks you through the process of upgrading from Ubuntu 12.04 to 12.10, so you can enjoy the experience a few days early.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 15, 2012 7:55am | Latest comment by LinuxForAll
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CIO Insights
Keystrokes to power smartphones? It's just a waste of energy
Avoiding wasted energy is a big part of the green credo, and at first sight collecting excess power seems a good idea. But in reality good design always trumps those kinds of scheme.
Posted by Peter Cochrane | October 15, 2012 7:40am
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Smartphones
Jolla: An interview with CEO Jussi Hurmola
Matthew Nawrocki interviews Jussi Hurmola, the CEO of Jolla, about the startup smartphone company, the upcoming Sailfish mobile OS, and future products.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | October 15, 2012 6:22am
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IT Leadership
What business can learn from the feds about BYOD
There's a new Federal directive laying out guidelines on how to manage the BYOD trend in cost effective, productivity-boosting and secure ways.
Posted by Valerie Helmbreck | October 15, 2012 5:50am | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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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 Erickjohnson
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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 lacey.a
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Apple in the Enterprise
Apple iOS 6 woes: Save the blobs if you need to downgrade
Gina Smith reports on the numerous issues some users are having with iOS 6, which may lead to the decision to downgrade to a more stable version. Bear in mind you can't do it without saving the...
Posted by Gina Smith | September 27, 2012 7:59am | Latest comment by acruiz
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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 sangzz
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10 Things
10 tips for speeding up Outlook
Does Outlook's pokey performance have you gnashing your teeth with frustration? Try these simple fixes to give it a kick in the pants.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 22, 2012 11:34am | Latest comment by hirussellsmith
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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 jdishun
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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 luisperezphd
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10 Things
10 things you should do when building a new PC
Building a custom system lets you tailor the components to meet your needs, while holding down the costs. Here are a few things to consider before you get started.
Posted by Brien Posey | October 1, 2012 5:17am | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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10 Things
The 10 best IT certifications: 2012
The certification landscape changes as swiftly as the technologies you support. Erik Eckel looks at the certs that are currently relevant and valuable to IT pros.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 26, 2012 6:34am | Latest comment by Jeffwii
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Career Management
Questions you should never ask in an interview
When an interviewer asks if you have any questions, that is not the time to see what you can get from a company.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 18, 2012 8:44am | Latest comment by poisson59
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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 imaginashawn
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10 Things
10 cross-platform tools that can make your job easier
With mixed-platform environments on the rise, you need tools that can handle whatever systems you're supporting. Here are 10 invaluable cross-platform applications.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 17, 2012 5:16am | Latest comment by jimmyhelu
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Career Management
The three most damaging management behaviors that you probably don't know you're doing
Here are three behaviors that we see most often in poor managers. Are you guilty of this?
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 9, 2012 4:23am | Latest comment by acruiz
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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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Career Management
How to increase your salary without becoming a manager
If you want more money but you don't want to move into management, here are some things you can do.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 2, 2012 6:23am | Latest comment by highlander718
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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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Career Management
The growing field of computer science: Where are the jobs?
the level of employment for computer scientists is expected to grow 19 percent in the next eight years. Check out who's hiring and what the average salaries are.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 24, 2012 8:13am | Latest comment by highlander718
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10 Things
10 things you can do to improve network and PC security
Securing your network and PCs is a never-ending battle. Here are some effective strategies to add to your arsenal.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 8, 2012 6:41am | Latest comment by joeller
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10 Things
10 things to love and hate about Microsoft Office 2013
Office 2013 has just reached RTM, but Deb Shinder has been working with it for quite a while. Here's her rundown of the pros and cons.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 15, 2012 5:38am | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
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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@...