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Steering around the potholes with Google Drive
Read one user's difficulties with Google's cloud storage/file synchronization service.
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Keys to successful corporate online training
If it's done right, online training can help employees develop the skills they need to do their jobs.
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Virtualizing apps could be the bridge over the BYOD security gap
Michael P. Kassner explores what businesses are doing to mitigate the BYOD risk.
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Best Linux distributions for enterprise computing needs
Out of the Linux variations, which are best suited for enterprise-level servers and desktops?
Latest IT News & Blogs
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Windows and Office
Use SUMIFS() to sum by multiple conditions in Excel
Excel's SUMIF() lets you sum values, conditionally. It's new sibling, SUMIFS() lets you sum values by multiple conditions.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 30, 2013 12:30am
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The Enterprise Cloud
The curse of cloudwashing lives on
Dressing up products with the latest buzzwords isn't unusual in the tech industry, but consumers shouldn't be misled about what makes for a true cloud service.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | May 29, 2013 1:12pm
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Data Center
CTO Tate Cantrell: Building 21st century data centers
CTO Tate Cantrell of Verne Global answers questions about building data centers with renewable power resources and the latest design features.
Posted by Selena Frye | May 29, 2013 11:54am
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Apple in the Enterprise
Secure data with FileVault 2 on a Mac
Here are the steps to enable FileVault 2, which protects user data with whole-disk encryption.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | May 29, 2013 10:18am
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IT Security
How to successfully implement the principle of least privilege
Least privilege is a core security principle, but it's one that often meets with resistance by users. Here are tips for how to implement it and get the point across to others.
Posted by Dominic Vogel | May 29, 2013 9:27am
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Data Center
Network-attached storage as a SOHO server alternative
Features available on today's NAS devices make them much more versatile -- they can even be a competitive alternative to a conventional server for a SOHO network.
Posted by Scott Reeves | May 29, 2013 7:04am | Latest comment by dspernow@...
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Google in the Enterprise
Steering around the potholes with Google Drive
Read one user's difficulties with Google's cloud storage/file synchronization service and how these problems were addressed.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 29, 2013 12:19am | Latest comment by jon@...
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iOS App Builder
Motion Events Part 2: Core Motion
Motion information for iOS apps is made available through the use of motion events. Part 2 of this tutorial explains how it works.
Posted by Gregory Dean | May 29, 2013 12:14am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Access Microsoft Dynamics CRM from an Android tablet
Android and Microsoft Dynamics CRM seem like an impossible mobile CRM combination, but some free apps in the Google Play Story say otherwise.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 28, 2013 5:59pm
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Android App Builder
Why Android Studio looks very promising (a hands-on review)
After using the Android Studio Early Access Preview for 48 hours, William J. Francis walks you through the install, some surprises he encountered, and more.
Posted by William J. Francis | May 28, 2013 4:35pm | Latest comment by SirWizard
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Smartphones
Standardize your Android contact phone number format with Twitch
Organize all of your Android contact phone numbers into a standard format with the help of Twitch! Contacts Formatter.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 28, 2013 2:10pm
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10 Things
10 keys to a successful corporate online training program
If it's done right, online training can help employees develop the skills they need to do their jobs effectively and expand their knowledge and expertise.
Posted by Mary Shacklett | May 28, 2013 12:34pm
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SMB Technologist
Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part two
Lauren Malhoit goes over Part Two of the Puppet Labs Learning VM tutorial, which introduces you to the Agent/Master configuration of the Puppet VMs.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | May 28, 2013 12:27pm
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Social Media in the Enterprise
LinkedIn company pages: Get a good return on your social media investment
After deciding to have a company page on LinkedIn, use the tips here to gain some social media leverage.
Posted by Duane Craig | May 28, 2013 11:41am
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Web Designer
Get started with the WordPress Plugin Boilerplate
Find out how to get the WordPress Plugin Boilerplate and learn to create your own custom plugins.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 28, 2013 11:03am
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Tech Decision Maker
IT needs to understand the move from BI to data analytics
How exactly do the areas of data and predictive analyses differ from business intelligence and what should IT leaders be doing differently?
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 28, 2013 6:52am
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IT Security
Virtualizing apps could be the bridge over the BYOD security gap
Allowing BYOD has unfavorable implications for both the company and employees. Michael P. Kassner explores what businesses are doing to mitigate the risk.
Posted by Michael Kassner | May 28, 2013 6:33am | Latest comment by daboochmeister
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Linux and Open Source
Best Linux distributions for enterprise computing needs
There are a lot of Linux distributions out there. Out of those hundreds of variations, which are best suited for enterprise-level servers and desktops?
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 28, 2013 5:45am | Latest comment by dallas@...
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Windows and Office
Build dynamic charts in Excel
Users will appreciate an Excel chart that updates right before their eyes.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 28, 2013 1:22am | Latest comment by RoqCas
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Windows and Office
Use EDATE() and relative addressing to create a quick date matrix in Excel
With a little planning, you can create an easy-to-implement date matrix in Microsoft Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 28, 2013 12:26am | Latest comment by dmolter@...
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Windows and 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 | March 5, 2013 10:56am | Latest comment by thanhonap
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Tech Decision Maker
Windows XP: If it ain't broke...
Although XP has less than one year of official support remaining from Microsoft, many organizations have no plans to replace it. What's going on?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 3, 2013 5:25am | Latest comment by grenet
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Apple in the Enterprise
How to create a bootable USB to install OS X
Jesus Vigo goes over the steps to create a bootable USB to install OS X 10.7-10.8 and OS X 10.5-10.6, as well as how to put multiple versions on the same USB.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | April 2, 2013 6:00am | Latest comment by themacjesus
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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@...
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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 | Latest comment by jackhard
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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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Five Apps
Five lesser-known web browsers worth trying
Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2013 8:05am | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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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10 Things
10 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems
When Outlook falters, productivity and vital business communications take a big hit. These troubleshooting measures will help you resolve problems quickly.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013 7:02am | Latest comment by peterlonz
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Software Engineer
Seven traits of effective programmers
Being a great programmer involves more than writing code that works. Justin James lists the hallmarks of programmers who rise to the top ranks of their profession.
Posted by Justin James | May 4, 2013 9:18pm | Latest comment by cmckinney@...
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Windows and Office
Create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8 for both a flash drive and an optical disk.
Posted by Greg Shultz | February 13, 2013 12:15pm | Latest comment by vrakeshis@...
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10 Things
10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux
Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013 8:54am | Latest comment by Robynsveil
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Windows and Office
Restore Windows 8 with System Image Recovery
Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Image Recovery tool from the Recovery Drive to restore your hard disk.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 27, 2013 12:17pm | Latest comment by John94903
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Microsoft Office
Transpose Excel data from rows to columns, or vice versa
When you need to flip-flop data in an Excel worksheet, don't waste time doing it manually. Excel offers a handy Transpose option that will quickly take care of the task.
Posted by Jeff Davis | June 23, 2009 12:00am | Latest comment by excelinexcel
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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 PhilipAngel
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Cracking Open
DIY desktops are dead in business and dying in the home
Declining PC sales, fewer discrete components, and the proliferation of mobile devices are pushing the homebrew PC market into obscurity.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 24, 2013 8:22am | Latest comment by Miroslavr
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Five Apps
Protect your privacy with these five applications
There are a number of different utilities that you can use to mitigate risk and help protect your privacy.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 25, 2013 10:55am | Latest comment by gmichaels
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Windows and Office
Quick Tip: Take fast screenshots with Windows 8 shortcut
Capturing and saving a screenshot in Windows 8 can be as simple as a basic keyboard shortcut.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 10, 2013 11:42am | Latest comment by VTMedicated
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Microsoft Office
Use SUMIFS() to sum by multiple conditions in Excel
Excel's SUMIF() lets you sum values, conditionally. It's new sibling, SUMIFS() lets you sum values by multiple conditions.
Posted by Susan Harkins | November 14, 2011 11:25am | Latest comment by peter.r7
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Career Management
The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013
Here's a look at what the experts say will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.
Posted by Guest Contributor | December 17, 2012 6:17am | Latest comment by gregg.howard
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