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TR Dojo
Manage the product inventory in your TomatoCart installation
In this TomatoCart tutorial, learn how to add tax codes and zones, manage product categories, add products, and change banner images in the ecommerce solution.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 6, 2012 1:08pm
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Windows and Office
The first nine things I do to default settings in Word 2013
Some of the default settings in Word 2013 just don't work for him, so before he does anything else Mark Kaelin changes them.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | December 6, 2012 12:22pm | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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10 Things
10 things every new IT admin needs to know
When you launch your IT career, it's important to understand concepts -- but you also need to know how to perform these real-world tasks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 6, 2012 12:14pm | Latest comment by Palmetto_CharlieSpencer
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The Enterprise Cloud
Migrating from a relational to a NoSQL cloud database
Matt Asay describes the approach one needs to take in migrating a standard relational database to an open source NoSQL cloud database.
Posted by Guest Contributor | December 6, 2012 12:01pm
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Android App Builder
Why fragmentation is great for Android developers and users
It would be bad form to delve into the world of Android fragmentation wearing a pair of rose-colored glasses, but also don't overlook the upsides to the OS's segmentation.
Posted by Grady Winston | December 6, 2012 10:47am | Latest comment by radleym
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Apple in the Enterprise
Apple technologies rewrite BYOD landscape
Erik Eckel explains how Apple is affecting the BYOD policy trend and ensuring that it is here to stay in the enterprise.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 6, 2012 6:11am
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Web Designer
Tutorial: How to implement the parallax scrolling effect, part 2
Ryan Boudreaux presents the final part of his two-part tutorial on implementing parallax scrolling in your web design. A download includes all the demo files used.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | December 6, 2012 6:00am
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Geekend
Five reasons not to trust Siri
Geekend contributor Jessica Mills thinks we should fear AI technology, specifically Siri, and gives five fictional examples to help make her case. Is Siri creepy, useful technology, or both?
Posted by Jessica Mills | December 6, 2012 5:48am | Latest comment by geekyjessica
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CIO Insights
Apple vs Android: How tech tribalism is ruining the web
The never-ending stream of "mine's better than yours" between fans of rival smartphones, tablets and computers is destroying healthy debate about IT. It's time for the warring factions to put away...
Posted by Seb Janacek | December 6, 2012 4:26am | Latest comment by atkinsonphillip@...
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CIO Insights
How India's angel investors are lifting its startup community to new heights
Angel investment is taking off in India - creating a raft of funding opportunities for the country's entrepreneurs.
Posted by Saritha Rai | December 6, 2012 3:17am
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CIO Insights
How in-memory computing is helping Unilever to maxmise profits
Consumer goods giant Unilever on how the in-memory computing platform SAP Hana will boost its bottom line.
Posted by Nick Heath | December 5, 2012 9:20pm
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Android App Builder
Theming toast messages with the Android SDK
A toast message is a warm and fuzzy way to alert users about what is happening in your Android app without interrupting the UX. Learn how to build custom toast messages.
Posted by William J. Francis | December 5, 2012 5:35pm
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Infographic: Tablets top holiday shopping list
According to a recent infographic, tablets are the hottest consumer electronic gift this holiday season.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 5, 2012 11:45am
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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 ceso_softdev
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IT Security
John McAfee tripped up by the smartphone
The case of John McAfee just gets weirder. Here's how he was tracked down in Guatemala, where he is currently seeking asylum from Belize authorities.
Posted by Selena Frye | December 5, 2012 8:19am | Latest comment by jonathan_alvarez@...
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Data Center
Resetting vpxuser credentials for an ESXi host
Every now and then things you don't touch need correcting, including the vSphere vpxuser account. Rick Vanover shows how to reset this critical account's credentials.
Posted by Rick Vanover | December 5, 2012 6:35am
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IT Security
The basics of using a proxy server for privacy and security
Patrick Lambert goes over the basics of how proxy servers work and why they are used to add security and privacy.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | December 5, 2012 6:30am | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Big Data Analytics
10 emerging technologies for Big Data
Thoran Rodrigues interviewed Dr. Satwant Kaur about the 10 emerging technologies that will drive Big Data forward.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | December 5, 2012 6:00am
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IT Leadership
Ten questions on BYOD in the enterprise, with Peter Price, CEO of Webalo
Jeff Cerny talks with Peter Price, the co-founder and CEO of Webalo about the effect of BYOD on the enterprise.
Posted by Jeff Cerny | December 5, 2012 4:55am
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Five Apps
Five apps for crapware cleanup
You don't have to put up with the aggravation of crapware. Here are several effective tools for removing it from your Windows PC.
Posted by Justin James | December 5, 2012 2:37am | Latest comment by SKDTech
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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 Viktor_f
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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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Windows and Office
The first 10 things you should do to a new Windows 8 desktop installation
There are at least ten specific things every user should do to a newly installed Windows 8 operating system.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | August 14, 2012 8:36am | Latest comment by red6969
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Windows and Office
Transfer a Windows 8 ISO to a bootable USB flash drive
Greg Shultz shows you how to transfer a Windows 8 ISO to a bootable USB flash drive.
Posted by Greg Shultz | September 27, 2012 9:52am | Latest comment by Bart Mensfort
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Career Management
The dangers of accepting a counteroffer
You may think that getting and accepting a counteroffer from your company is flattering. You may have to think again.
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 13, 2012 10:24am | Latest comment by chris.leeworthy@...
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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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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 technocom@...
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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 pmseck
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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 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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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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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 services your consulting firm should avoid offering
It may be tempting to build your business by offering to fulfill all your clients' needs. But be careful: Some services may turn out to be more than you can handle.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 19, 2012 5:31am | Latest comment by capeterson67@...
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Tech Sanity Check
iPhone 5: What it means for business professionals
For those who use the iPhone for business, here are the eight most important things you need to know about the redesigned iPhone 5.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 12, 2012 7:21pm | Latest comment by Viktor_f
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Tech Sanity Check
GE's $200 million bet to resurrect IT
To enable its renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, GE Appliances had to completely reboot IT to act like an agile startup. TechRepublic has an inside look at the groundbreaking project.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 30, 2012 7:58pm | Latest comment by mclbd@...
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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@...
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Career Management
Career-harming scandals: Why do smart people do such dumb things?
Career-ending scandals, sexual and otherwise, seem to be everywhere these days. Why do intelligent people shoot themselves in the foot so often?
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 26, 2012 11:42am | Latest comment by premiertechnologist
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10 Things
10 security mistakes that are easy to avoid
What's worse than getting hit with a security breach? Getting hit with an easily preventable one.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 3, 2012 12:00am | Latest comment by Jimbo Jones
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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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10 Things
10 reasons why Ubuntu 12.10 desktop blows away Windows 8
Ubuntu 12.10 has arrived, and Windows 8 is just around the corner. Jack Wallen says there's no contest between the two.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 19, 2012 4:42am | Latest comment by drmtiede