Latest IT News & Blogs
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CIO Insights
The secret to low-cost IT? Offload whatever you can
How easyJet keeps IT costs down while still delivering innovations
Posted by Nick Heath | February 4, 2013 3:05am
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IT Consultant
What clients' BYOD policies mean to consultants
Chip Camden explores how the BYOD trend can benefit consultants. He also looks at several different ways BYOD policies could apply to consultants compared to employees.
Posted by Chip Camden | February 4, 2013 2:51am
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Android App Builder
The ABC's of Android game development: Preparing the canvas
William J. Francis creates a drawing surface and a framework for controlling and updating the contents of an Android game. This is the first installment in his five-part Android game development...
Posted by William J. Francis | February 2, 2013 9:52am | Latest comment by authorwjf
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Data Center
Set bandwidth limits with VMware traffic shaping
Networking isn't usually the most contended resource, but you do have the ability to configure very granular throughput rules. Rick Vanover explains how in this blog post.
Posted by Rick Vanover | February 1, 2013 11:00am
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Windows and Office
Infographic: The top 11 features of Windows 8
Dot Com Infoway shares its thoughts on the Windows 8 operating system.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 1, 2013 8:34am | Latest comment by criedel@...
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The Enterprise Cloud
Leveraging the cloud for IT innovation
No matter the size of the company, the cloud is the key to IT innovation. Thoran Rodrigues explains why.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | February 1, 2013 6:00am
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10 Things
10 things you can do to keep your Millennials on board
Millennials have different expectations from previous generations -- and that requires some flexible management strategies if you want them to stick around.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 1, 2013 5:12am | Latest comment by waltersokyrko@...
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Manage sales from your Android tablet with MobileBiz
Jack Wallen takes a look at MobileBiz, a powerful invoicing application for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 31, 2013 1:33pm
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Smartphones
How to root your Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy S III running Android 4.0
Jack Wallen walks through the process of rooting a Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone that's running Android 4.0.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 31, 2013 1:01pm | Latest comment by edbarcik@...
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Google in the Enterprise
Best practices for Going Google: Data migration and the Google Apps Marketplace
This is the final post of a four-part series detailing the best practices for completing the process of Going Google.
Posted by Guest Contributor | January 31, 2013 12:07pm | Latest comment by Papablogger
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CIO Insights
How cloud platforms are letting business get experimental
Public cloud platforms are providing a cost-effective way for companies to experiment with new business ideas.
Posted by Nick Heath | January 31, 2013 11:48am | Latest comment by dzmitrykashlach
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iOS App Builder
Tips for generating revenue from your iOS app
The owner of an iOS app has three built-in potential revenue streams. Gregory Dean explains what they are.
Posted by Gregory Dean | January 31, 2013 9:36am
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10 Things
10 things you should know about providing IT support to remote locations
If you support remote sites, this list will help you anticipate and deal with some of the complexities and specialized requirements.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | January 31, 2013 9:18am | Latest comment by hug.login@...
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Linux and Open Source
Running 'Linux scripts' on Mac or Windows systems
Marco Fioretti addresses the issue of taking scripts written for a Linux-based system and trying to use them on different systems like OS X and Windows.
Posted by Marco Fioretti | January 31, 2013 8:40am | Latest comment by Alex Post
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Apple in the Enterprise
Restore default system applications on OS X after deletion or corruption
Jesus Vigo offers four solutions to restore system applications on OS X systems.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | January 31, 2013 8:36am
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Software Engineer
Poll: Do you think C++ will regain the spotlight?
Let us know whether you predict C++ is primed for a resurgence in market share by taking this one-question poll.
Posted by Justin James | January 31, 2013 8:24am | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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IT Leadership
What would Warren Buffett do? Advice for CIOs on BYOD
So what should CIOs do to preserve maximum productivity with BYOD, while maintaining much-needed corporate security? We'd be wise to take some pointers from business magnate Warren Buffett.
Posted by Guest Contributor | January 31, 2013 7:56am | Latest comment by chris_p_intel
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Web Designer
Create navigation bars with Responsive Web Design techniques
Ryan Boudreaux recommends some navigation bar designs and demos as a good way to start implementing Responsive Web Design for your website.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | January 31, 2013 6:00am
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Windows and Office
The countdown to 100,000 Windows 8 apps falls short
Greg Shultz spent the last few months tracking available apps in the Windows Store; see what he discovered.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 30, 2013 1:19pm | Latest comment by scorpioyd
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European Technology
How PA cleared the big data hurdle at the London Olympics
The Press Association's director of technical architecture on how its IT systems coped with the challenge of supplying coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Posted by Nick Heath | January 30, 2013 8:59am
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Windows and Office
Get the Windows 8 Media Center Pack for free - but be prepared to wait
Greg Shultz explains how to download and install the free Windows 8 Media Center Pack in Windows 8 Pro, including some caveats.
Posted by Greg Shultz | November 20, 2012 1:36pm | Latest comment by creatorshadow1
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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 rre3m
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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 subinznz
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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 free tools for admins on a tight budget
From diagnostic tools to antivirus to backup utilities, this list of freebies will help you do more with less.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 7, 2012 5:25am | Latest comment by patrick.oosterling@...
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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 nbsc@...
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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 basyoz
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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 gladlenise
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Five Apps
Windows 8: The five apps you should install first
Debra Littlejohn Shinder lists the five apps businesses users should install on a new Windows 8 device.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 25, 2012 7:12am | Latest comment by danwat1234
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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 Vikingen94
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Career Management
Glassdoor's top 25 oddball interview questions for 2013
Here are some odd interview questions by hiring managers at some leading companies.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 15, 2013 10:02am | Latest comment by jsargent
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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 Windows 7 commands every administrator should know
The command line is often the best place to resolve Windows 7 desktop problems. These basic commands will help speed your troubleshooting tasks.
Posted by Brien Posey | December 27, 2012 12:00am | Latest comment by FrankyO
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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 oneoar51
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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 MobileUp
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Microsoft may still win the tablet war
Find out why Patrick Gray believes that Microsoft may still win the tablet war, even if its early efforts are unsuccessful.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 9, 2013 10:34am | Latest comment by Thundergunt
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Five Apps
Hone your IT skills with these five web apps
Wally Bahny suggests five web apps that you can use to hone your IT skills as well as make yourself smarter in other business-related areas.
Posted by Wally Bahny | January 11, 2013 10:41am | Latest comment by BrianKrieger
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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 things to try when applications won't work with Windows 8
If you have problems getting an app to run on Windows 8, all's not lost. One of these strategies or workarounds may get the application running.
Posted by Brien Posey | January 6, 2013 5:42am | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Microsoft Office
Two ways to add checkbox controls to a Word document
Use a customized bulleted list or a content control to insert checkboxes into a Word document, depending on how you are going to use it.
Posted by Susan Harkins | February 22, 2012 8:16am | Latest comment by ian@...