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iOS App Builder
Demystifying iOS location-based services to improve accuracy
Gregory Dean explores the several techniques developers can use in unison to provide accurate location coordinates of a device.
Posted by Gregory Dean | October 22, 2012 1:43pm | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Five Apps
Five easy to use secure shell clients
Jack Wallen lists what he considers to be five of the best SSH-ready clients for Windows and UNIX.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 22, 2012 12:03pm | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Software Engineer
ASP.NET development interview questions and answers
Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these sample ASP.NET proficiency interview Q&As; useful.
Posted by Tony Patton | October 22, 2012 9:46am
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Google in the Enterprise
Google for Entrepreneurs: Bringing ideas together
Google launched a new site called "Google for Entrepreneurs" last month. Find out what this site can do for your business.
Posted by Scott Matteson | October 22, 2012 8:36am | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Linux and Open Source
The implications of LightWorks coming to Linux
The LightWorks video editor is coming to Linux. How was this made possible and what are the far-reaching implications for the flagship open source platform? Jack Wallen ruminates.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 22, 2012 8:03am | Latest comment by just.a.guy
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CIO Insights
Does Windows 8 make sense on business desktops? Tech chiefs are split
Microsoft is preparing for its biggest operating system launch for two decades - but tech leaders aren't convinced they need to jump on the bandwagon, at least not yet.
Posted by Steve Ranger | October 22, 2012 6:35am | Latest comment by Skruis
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IT Leadership
Why CIOs struggle as board members
There are incumbent struggles that many board members face. For CIOs, these challenges can be doubly difficult.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 22, 2012 6:00am
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Data Center
How to create a quota template in Windows Server 2012
Scott Lowe illustrates how to create quota templates that allow you to apply storage limits across folders in Windows Server 2012.
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 22, 2012 6:00am
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Big Data Analytics
Big Data: Moving from strategy to tactics
Big Data, which comes into the enterprise unstructured and unorganized, first needs to be "prepped" so that it can be processed by a business analytics program. Here's what you need to do.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 22, 2012 5:22am | Latest comment by divyaangel
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10 Things
10 IT relics I really miss
Do you remember the days of BBSes and shareware subscriptions, magazines full of BASIC code for your CoCo, and true desktop cases? Take a techie stroll down memory lane.
Posted by Brien Posey | October 22, 2012 4:44am | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Career Management
Do you just hate everything?
Chronic negativity can be a career killer. Here are some ways to know if you're a chronic complainer and what you can do about it.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 22, 2012 4:14am | Latest comment by Marc Jellinek
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Geekend
Doctor Who: Four horrible ways Russell T. Davies kicked us in the feels
Geekend contributor Jessica Mills shares some of her strong and critical feelings about four Doctor Who episodes written by Russell T. Davies.
Posted by Jessica Mills | October 19, 2012 3:50pm | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Windows and Office
Put Word's recent documents list to work for you
Use Word's Recent Documents list to quickly open the files you use most often.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 19, 2012 1:45pm | Latest comment by psauve
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Software Engineer
SOLID design principles improve object-oriented development
Justin James highlights how five principles -- single responsibility, open/closed, Liskov substitution, interface segregation, dependency inversion -- help guide object-oriented developers.
Posted by Justin James | October 19, 2012 1:45pm | Latest comment by wjames1@...
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TR Dojo
Safeguard your data with Wise Folder Hider
If you're looking for a free tool to help you easily hide data from prying eyes and don't want to have to deal with encryption, Wise Folder Hider might be the ideal choice.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 19, 2012 1:27pm | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Windows and Office
Results revisited: What percentage of your enterprise is running Windows XP?
Our poll results show that there is an accelerating trend away from Microsoft Windows XP as the primary business operating system.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 19, 2012 12:08pm | Latest comment by CYBERSUN
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Asian Technology
Samsung unveils Galaxy Note II LTE Android smartphone in Singapore
The latest iteration of the hugely popular Galaxy Note smartphone has a 5.5-inch display in a thinner form factor, a faster quad-core processor, Bluetooth 4.0 and LTE, and more enhancements.
Posted by Paul Mah | October 19, 2012 9:59am
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Career Management
Reddit troll exposed, then loses job
A Reddit troll known for creating subforums called "Incest" and "Rapebait" has been exposed, losing his job in the process.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 19, 2012 7:06am | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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 mikifinaz1@...
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CIO Insights
iPad mini? Five reasons why it's a risky business for Apple
Is Apple really about to launch a smaller tablet? If it is, the iPad maker will have to overcome a number of hurdles to succeed.
Posted by Seb Janacek | October 19, 2012 4:20am | Latest comment by Slayer_
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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 Jacintakoi
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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 Jacintakoi
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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 Jacintakoi
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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 davidjbell@...
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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 jdishun
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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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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
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 jamer02
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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 jgetz@...
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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 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 spawnywhippet
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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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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 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 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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Smartphones
Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010 11:31pm | Latest comment by mitch_mccarley@...
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IT Leadership
CIOs may have no choice in supporting Windows 8
Scott Lowe has some advice for those CIOs who intend to ignore Windows 8: It's not going to be as easy to do as you think it is.
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 17, 2012 5:47am | Latest comment by Palmetto_CharlieSpencer