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Jody Gilbert
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Jody Gilbert
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Five free and secure password management apps
Maintaining a large assortment of strong passwords is a challenge. Here are some apps that make the task more manageable.
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Five must-have WordPress plugins
Successful blogs require effort, imagination, and a feature-rich platform. WordPress can help you out with the last item, thanks to a wide assortment of powerful plugins.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 2, 2012, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by aiellenon
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Five apps that show off Windows 8 search integration
Windows 8 lets apps serve as search providers. Here are a few early examples that incorporate this capability.
Posted by Justin James | June 27, 2012, 3:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by eye4bear
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Five free wireless networking tools
Monitor, secure, and optimize your Wi-Fi network with the help of these handy apps.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 25, 2012, 10:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by register2@...
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Five must-have apps for your USB stick
Don't get caught out in the field without the tools you need. A USB stick equipped with a few essential apps might just save the day.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2012, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by James Brown
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Five tools to help simplify social networking management
If your social media presence is becoming impossible to manage, one of these tools may help bring things under control.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 13, 2012, 1:41 PM PDT
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Five tools to monitor and manage your online reputation
To make sure your reputation stays clean, you have to keep an eye on what's being said about you. These tools can help you protect your good name.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 11, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by denicelorraine
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Five good apps for editing video
You can produce some impressive videos if you take advantage of today's feature-rich editing tools. Here are several worth checking out.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 6, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by TNT@...
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Five preventive maintenance tools for Windows
Keep your Windows machines optimized and healthy with the help of these five tools.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 4, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by meronbar
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Five airport survival apps
Traveling by air can mean assorted aggravations and delays. Here are five handy apps to make your travels go more smoothly.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 29, 2012, 10:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by Wyrmlord
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Five trustworthy password recovery tools
In a bad situation, you may have to use a specialized tool to recover a password. Here are five reliable apps you can turn to.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 27, 2012, 10:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Adelejukerberg
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Five Webmin modules that give you added power and control
One of the best things about Webmin is that it's infinitely extendable. Here are several modules that will broaden your admin capabilities.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 23, 2012, 7:14 AM PDT
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Five apps to help keep your photo collections under control
It's easy to quickly lose yourself in an avalanche of digital images. Here are a few tools to help get things organized.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2012, 4:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by mark@...
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Five tools for configuring Samba
Samba lets Linux, Windows, and Mac communicate with one another, but it can be tough to configure. These tools will help reduce your Samba headaches.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012, 12:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by mark.cooper@...
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Five admin tools that bridge the platform gap
Cross-platform tools make life easier for admins who have to deal with mixed environments. Here are a few tools to help out with a variety of tasks.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by mwclarke1
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Five video communication apps
Adding video to your calls, chats, and meetings can greatly improve communications. Here are five solutions that facilitate video conversations.
Posted by Katherine Murray | May 8, 2012, 9:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by bsalloum
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Five free and secure password management apps
Maintaining a large assortment of strong passwords is a challenge. Here are some apps that make the task more manageable.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2012, 1:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by jbkraut
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Five parental control apps to help safeguard your kids
There are various ways to protect your kids when they go online, including specialized tools like the ones on this list.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 1, 2012, 8:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by jon.i.mullen@...
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Five uninstallers that really work
Remove all traces of unwanted programs with the help of these uninstaller tools.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 27, 2012, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by hillelana
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Five handy apps for recording audio notes
Audio notes offer a versatile and convenient alternative to their typed or handwritten counterparts. Here are a few apps you may want to take for a spin.
Posted by Katherine Murray | April 25, 2012, 5:01 PM PDT
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Five apps for building online polls and surveys
You don't have to be a genius statistician to create useful, friendly polls and surveys. These online tools make the process a snap.
Posted by Katherine Murray | April 20, 2012, 10:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by Nevember
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Five must-have apps for your USB stick
Don't get caught out in the field without the tools you need. A USB stick equipped with a few essential apps might just save the day.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2012, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by James Brown
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Five free wireless networking tools
Monitor, secure, and optimize your Wi-Fi network with the help of these handy apps.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 25, 2012, 10:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by register2@...
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Five tools to monitor and manage your online reputation
To make sure your reputation stays clean, you have to keep an eye on what's being said about you. These tools can help you protect your good name.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 11, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by denicelorraine
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Five preventive maintenance tools for Windows
Keep your Windows machines optimized and healthy with the help of these five tools.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 4, 2012, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by meronbar
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Five apps to help you clean up your Android device
Keeping your Android devices clean will help free up space, prevent slowdowns, and ensure that you have enough system resources for smooth operation.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 17, 2012, 9:53 AM PST | Latest comment by SensibleSupport
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Five tips for managing calendars in Outlook 2010
Outlook 2010 introduced some calendar enhancements that make it easier to stay on top of your appointments and coordinate the schedules of everyone on your team. Here's a quick look at how to take...
Posted by Katherine Murray | September 20, 2010, 7:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by Randall Alifano
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Five top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook
If you're looking for an email client to replace Outlook, you're in luck: Many solid alternatives are available. Jack Wallen lists five top contenders.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 14, 2011, 5:49 AM PST | Latest comment by jeff@...
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The five fastest-booting Linux distributions
You may not have to reboot Linux very often. But when you do, these peppy distributions will have you up and running in a matter of seconds.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 12, 2011, 8:08 AM PST | Latest comment by mbspringer133
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Five trustworthy password recovery tools
In a bad situation, you may have to use a specialized tool to recover a password. Here are five reliable apps you can turn to.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 27, 2012, 10:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Adelejukerberg
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Five tips for working with headers and footers in Word 2010
Headers and footers can make documents easier to navigate and more professional looking. And despite what some users think, they're pretty easy to set up. Here are a few timesaving basics.
Posted by Katherine Murray | January 28, 2011, 2:33 PM PST | Latest comment by Slowry12
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Five free replacements for Windows Explorer
If you've ever wished for more or better file management features than Windows Explorer offers, these free alternatives might be the answer.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 17, 2011, 2:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by mike@...
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Five must-have WordPress plugins
Successful blogs require effort, imagination, and a feature-rich platform. WordPress can help you out with the last item, thanks to a wide assortment of powerful plugins.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 2, 2012, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by aiellenon
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Five excellent keyboard replacements for the Android tablet
If the built-in Android keyboard is driving you crazy, check out these alternatives. They can make typing on your tablet a thousand times easier.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 19, 2011, 1:10 PM PST | Latest comment by jehhynes
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Five alternatives to QuickBooks for business accounting
QuickBooks may lead the pack when it comes to accounting packages, but a number of excellent apps are available that might suit your needs a bit better.
Posted by Justin James | November 21, 2011, 9:35 AM PST | Latest comment by Jordan.Krizman
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Five tools to help simplify social networking management
If your social media presence is becoming impossible to manage, one of these tools may help bring things under control.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 13, 2012, 1:41 PM PDT
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Five tips for extending lithium-ion battery life
There's lots of press about how to conserve battery power, but not much about how to take care of your batteries. Here are a few things you can do to increase battery longevity.
Posted by Michael Kassner | September 10, 2010, 8:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by Emma J
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Five PowerPoint add-ons that go beyond ordinary slide shows
If you've ever been disappointed by tools claiming to help you create killer presentations, take heart: Here are a few that might renew your faith in add-ons.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | April 10, 2012, 6:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by Suresh Mukhi
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Five Word tips that could change your life
Searching for ways to increase your Word productivity may get in the way of your productivity. So here are a few tricks you don't need to go looking for. Efficient, simple to use, easy to remember.
Posted by Jody Gilbert | June 1, 2011, 1:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by Robiisan
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Five uninstallers that really work
Remove all traces of unwanted programs with the help of these uninstaller tools.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 27, 2012, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by hillelana
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Five tools for getting rid of duplicate files
If your system has gotten gunked up with duplicate files, clean up the mess with one of the handy tools on this list.
Posted by Justin James | January 16, 2012, 8:35 AM PST | Latest comment by GRAYGOAST52@...
