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The 10 hottest tablets coming in 2011
There are an obscene number of new tablets coming to market in 2011. Plenty of them are safe to ignore. Here are 10 that are worth anticipating.
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Avoid getting buried in technical debt
Shipping first-time code is like going into technical debt. Chip Camden explains that the usefulness of the technical debt metaphor is awareness.
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10 mistakes that rookie IT consultants make
IT consulting is a tough, competitive field, and there are ample opportunities to mishandle the job. Erik Eckel offers some cautionary advice for IT consultants who are just starting out.
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Fear and loathing in shadow IT
Rather than continuing to fight shadow IT, consider taking a reasoned approach to understanding and adopting services that provide a compelling business benefit.
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Verizon lands iPhone: Answers to five big questions
There are five big questions we've been hearing in relation to the iPhone 4 on Verizon. Here are the answers.
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CES 2011: The biggest winners and losers
CES is the biggest stage in the technology industry and every CES has its winner and losers. Here is the scorecard for CES 2011.
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Macs in Business
Get customized docks with DragThing for the Mac
If you are a Mac user who has grown to appreciate the dock functionality, Vincent Danen recommends the shareware app called DragThing, which allows you to do much more with the dock and customize...
Posted by Vincent Danen | February 2, 2011 9:42am
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Programming and Development
Programming news: Dryad, Standing Cloud App Network, HTML5 drama
Read about Visual COBOL R3, NetBeans dropping Ruby on Rails support, a SharePoint 2010 Developer Training Kit, the latest Appcelerator mobile developer survey, and more.
Posted by Justin James | February 2, 2011 9:41am
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TechRepublic Out Loud
How I obtained a Coby (low-end) tablet
TR member dcolbert was sure surprised when he received a Coby Kyros MID7015 Android tablet for Christmas. Find out his opinion of this niche of low-end tablets.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 2, 2011 7:48am | Latest comment by SinisterSlay
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Linux and Open Source
Why Linux is a perfect fit for charities and non-profits
Linux and charity go hand in hand. From cost savings to reliable computing environments, Linux fundamentally belongs in non-profits. Jack Wallen champions the cause of providing Linux solutions to...
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 2, 2011 7:38am
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Servers and Storage
Disable UAC for Windows Servers through Group Policy
User Account Control is rarely needed for Windows Server systems. Learn how to use Group Policy to disable this feature.
Posted by Rick Vanover | February 2, 2011 7:25am
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IT Leadership
Five tips for moving to the cloud
Like any migration, with moving to the cloud careful consideration and planning are necessary. Here are five steps for ensuring your move to the cloud happens successfully
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 2, 2011 6:47am
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Career Management
Fear of liability is putting a stranglehold on common sense
We've probably all known a boss or co-worker who is both mean and incompetent. Why are some of these people allowed to retain their jobs?
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 2, 2011 4:40am
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Tech Sanity Check
Two great laptops for Windows users who have MacBook Air envy
The 11-inch MacBook Air has set a new standard for mini laptops, but not everyone wants a Mac. See how the Sony Vaio X1 and the Acer Timeline X can dispel MacBook Air envy for Windows users.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 1, 2011 8:05pm | Latest comment by colecrew
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Microsoft Office
Office challenge: How would you stop users from saving changes to a Word file?
In this week's Office challenge, test your Word skills and learn the solution to last week's Outlook challenge.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 1, 2011 1:32pm | Latest comment by mattouellette
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Smartphones
12 ways for smartphones to be more business-ready
Smartphones still have a way to go before the mobile devices are extremely useful business tools straight out-of-the-box. Deb Shinder identifies features, capabilities, and functionalities that...
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 1, 2011 1:28pm
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Microsoft Windows
Quick Tip: Speed up menus in Windows 7
If you are still trying to squeeze more speed and performance out of Windows 7, here is a tip that will accelerate the display of menu items.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 1, 2011 1:20pm | Latest comment by TG2
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10 Things
10 Windows annoyances (that Linux doesn't have)
From disappearing resources to cumbersome printing to mysterious application crashes, Jack Wallen has a list of Windows beefs that he says are simply not an issue with Linux.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 1, 2011 1:20pm | Latest comment by youzer
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Network Administrator
Get simple yet integrated external file sharing with ShareFile
Transferring large files out of an organization can be a challenge. IT pro Rick Vanover checks out ShareFile and some of the new capabilities with ShareFile Sync.
Posted by Rick Vanover | February 1, 2011 1:16pm | Latest comment by cliff@...
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TechRepublic Out Loud
Report TechRepublic bugs and offer suggestions about the 2011 upgrade
TR member Tigger_Two created a Google Doc for bugs and/or suggestions about the 2011 upgrade to help facilitate a more coordinated effort between the TR community and TechRepublic staff working...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | February 1, 2011 12:17pm
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IT Security
Why a lively imagination may bolster security more than best practices
Flexible thinking is more likely to help you protect yourself against malicious security crackers than slavish attention to best practices.
Posted by Chad Perrin | February 1, 2011 11:00am | Latest comment by Sterling "Chip" Camden
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Network Administrator
Review: IS Decisions RemoteExec 5
Derek Schauland reviews the RemoteExec 5 utility for performing remote administration tasks.
Posted by Derek Schauland | February 1, 2011 10:36am | Latest comment by famigorena@...
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10 Things
Bending the failed expectations curve: 10 questions with NetIQ's Jay Gardner
NetIQ president and GM, Jay Gardner, discusses the challenges of helping technology end users avoid diminishing benefits and gain incremental value from their IT investments.
Posted by Jeff Cerny | February 1, 2011 10:08am
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Product Spotlight
Review: WinDirStat disk usage cleanup tool
WinDirStat reads the entire directory tree of your Windows machine and reports back exactly what it is that is taking up that space on your drive.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 1, 2011 8:57am | Latest comment by pauldooney
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Servers and Storage
An Enhanced Ethernet primer
If you're considering introducing Enhanced Ethernet in your environment, read this overview to find out what's necessary for Enhanced Ethernet to operate.
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 1, 2011 8:51am | Latest comment by pgit
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Career Management
Job searching by the numbers
In this blog, we explain why an average network of contacts is inadequate for a job search
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 1, 2011 5:41am
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IT Consultant
10 mistakes that rookie IT consultants make
IT consulting is a tough, competitive field, and there are ample opportunities to mishandle the job. Erik Eckel offers some cautionary advice for IT consultants who are just starting out.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 12, 2011 10:13am | Latest comment by Erik Eckel
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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. Android has them, iPhone does not. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2010 3:59pm | Latest comment by cp100
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10 Things
10 must-have Android apps
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2010 11:07am | Latest comment by boxfiddler
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10 Things
10 ways to become an IT superstar
Becoming a sought-after industry expert requires dedication, planning, and hard work. Here are some things you can do to make it happen.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 4, 2011 7:43am | Latest comment by OurITLady
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Tech Sanity Check
CES 2011: The biggest winners and losers
The Consumer Electronics Show is the biggest stage of the technology industry and every CES has its winner and losers. Here is the scorecard for CES 2011.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 9, 2011 3:00am | Latest comment by libertysys
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10 Things
10 things Android phones do better than the iPhone
Jack Wallen has jumped on the Android bandwagon in a big way. Find out which features won him over.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 3, 2009 12:05pm | Latest comment by imakerz developers
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Tech Sanity Check
The five hottest business technology trends to watch in 2011
Based on conversations with IT leaders and technology companies, here are Jason Hiner's top tech trends for the enterprise in the year ahead.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 2, 2011 8:02pm | Latest comment by duckboxxer
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Tech Sanity Check
Google Android vs. Apple iOS: Handicapping the 2011 death match
If you thought Google Android and Apple iOS butted heads in 2010, wait until you see what they do in 2011. And, see where both have weaknesses that could be exploited.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 14, 2011 2:23pm | Latest comment by TNT@...
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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 ann.no2l@...
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Microsoft Windows
Access the real Administrator account in Windows 7
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explains how you can activate and use the real Administrator account in Microsoft Windows 7.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 20, 2011 8:07am | Latest comment by Spitfire_Sysop
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Tech Sanity Check
Breakthrough device of CES: Motorola Atrix = Phone + PC
The idea of a smartphone that could also be a desktop PC has been around for years, but Motorola surprised us at CES 2011 by delivering the first product that brings that idea to life.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 8, 2011 7:35am | Latest comment by bigjim01@...
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Microsoft Windows
Quick Tip: The 10 most useful Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts
Master these keyboard shortcuts and hit the ground running with Microsoft Windows 7.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | December 30, 2010 12:57am | Latest comment by groundhog32
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Career Management
11 smart career tips for 2011
A Silicon Valley-based executive search consultant and author offers her tips for handling your career in 2011.
Posted by Kathryn Ullrich | January 12, 2011 4:21am | Latest comment by kullrich
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Tech Sanity Check
Top 25 Android apps: The best of the best
Android now has over 70,000 apps to choose from. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner shows you 25 of the best ones to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 28, 2010 12:00am | Latest comment by alinawaz83@...
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Tech Sanity Check
Has ASUS discovered the strategy to take down the iPad?
ASUS has a different tablet strategy than most of the vendors trotting out tablets at CES 2011. Learn it's two-pronged strategy for beating the iPad and get the details on its four tablets.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 5, 2011 8:41am | Latest comment by txag
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Linux and Open Source
Open source is not just for Linux: 14 apps that are great for Windows users
Open source is not just for Linux. Did you know there are plenty of useful software titles for Windows that also happen to be open source? Jack Wallen introduces you to some of the must-have open...
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 18, 2011 6:32am | Latest comment by TNT@...
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Five Tips
Five tips for managing employee Internet access
When it comes to Internet usage, you don't want to be too restrictive -- but you may need to exercise some level of control over your users' activities. These suggestions can help you find a...
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 7, 2011 12:08pm | Latest comment by ariyano@...
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TR Dojo
Pop Quiz: RAID basics
Do you know the difference between RAID 1 and RAID 5? Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of RAID basics.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 18, 2011 11:59am | Latest comment by mfa@...
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Tech Sanity Check
The 10 hottest tablets worth waiting for in 2011
There are an obscene number of new tablets coming to market in 2011. Plenty of them are safe to ignore. Here are 10 that are worth anticipating.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 31, 2011 8:09am | Latest comment by Daniel Breslauer
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Tech Sanity Check
HTC Thunderbolt: Early favorite for best smartphone of 2011
The HTC Thunderbolt was one of the most anticipated products of CES 2011 and it didn't disappoint. See why it's the early favorite for the year's most powerful smartphone.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 7, 2011 1:19pm | Latest comment by ralphclark
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