Latest Enterprise How-To
- 10 October 2013
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How-Tos: Understand the limits of a virtual computer
Amin Inshassi asked the Desktops forum for details about what can and can't be done with a virtual machine.
- 26 September 2013
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How-Tos: 5 Ways CIOs Need to Prepare for Obamacare
Healthcare reform in the United States focuses mainly on providing coverage to the uninsured, and odds are good that your company offers health insurance to most employees. However, there are still reporting and security requirements you'll need to deal with -- and you'll have to be a vocal leader to make sure these tasks are a high priority.
- 25 September 2013
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How-Tos: VDI Technology Better, Faster and Cheaper, But Adoption Still Slow
Virtual desktop infrastructure has come a long way since the terminal service days of the 1960s. Heck, VDI has come a long way since the 2000s thanks to plummeting prices for clients, better graphics cards and improved administration. By and large, though, VDI deployments remain more of a niche solution.
- 19 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to Overcome Small Business Data Recovery Challenges
Data recovery has mattered ever since businesses started relying on PCs in the workplace. Today's common storage options for small businesses all present some disaster recovery challenges. Here's what your organization should do to address them.
- 09 September 2013
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How-Tos: Your Twitter account has been hacked! Here's what to do about it.
Kirsty woke up to find that someone else had taken control of her Twitter account. I tell her how to get it back.
- 06 September 2013
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How-Tos: Hybrid hijinks: How to install Android on your PC
Windows 8's bold grab for tablet relevance may snatch headlines, but it isn't the only operating system looking to extend its established supremacy over a whole new class of devices. As the PC market hemorrhages, more and more manufacturers are turning to Google's Android OS to power PCs that once carried Windows alone. From hybrids to all-in-ones to an Intel-promised flood of incredibly cheap "Droidbooks," Android cometh.
- 04 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to solve the 10 most common tech support problems yourself
Whether you're dealing with your dad's decade-old computer or your own custom-built gaming rig, troubleshooting PC problems is a part of everyday life. Before you make that $50 support call, though, try your hand at homebrew tech support. We spoke to some of the best support reps in the business about the most common problems they fix--and how you can do it yourself.
- 25 July 2013
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How-Tos: 6 Google Analytics Tips for Online Marketers and Small Business Owners
Google Analytics lets organizations of all shapes and sizes measure the performance of their websites. There's a lot of data in there--and even more that you can do with that data once you've extracted it. These tips will help you get started with Google Analytics.
- 23 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to get a full-screen Gmail compose window every time
Last week we talked about Gmail's spiffy new inbox-sorting tabs. Today let's look at another new feature, one that's just starting to roll out to users: a full-screen new-message window.
- 22 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to enable or disable Gmail's new tabs
Gmail just rolled out one of its best features in years: Inbox tabs. (Actually, the feature was announced back in May, but is only just now starting to roll out to users.)
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How-Tos: Big Data ROI Will Take Time, Clear Goals and Talent
The big data market is expected, by one estimate, to grow more than 30 percent annually until the end of the decade. But more than half of big data projects fail--and even those that do succeed can fall apart if the findings aren't applied to operational efficiencies. Ron Bodkin, CEO of Think Big Analytics, offers advice to help you prevent your business from becoming just another statistic.
- 09 July 2013
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How-Tos: Get a disposable email address from MailDrop
Your email address is like your home address: Never give it out unless absolutely necessary.
- 08 July 2013
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How-Tos: Add checkboxes to an Excel spreadsheet
Tgood37 asked the Answer Line forum how to add checkboxes to Excel spreadsheets, and how to make sure that checking a box will have an effect.
- 26 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to Announce Your Job Departure on Social Media
Don't leave your network in the dark when you leave a job. Here are the dos and don'ts for announcing a career change on LinkedIn and other social networking sites.
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How-Tos: In-Memory Technology Speeds Up Data Analytics
Long the purview of financial firms looking for an edge as they make lightning-fast transactions, in-memory technology is starting to catch the attention of many firms that conduct real-time analysis.
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How-Tos: Video conferencing on your Windows 8 laptop
Communication has never been easier thanks to Windows 8 and the host of video conferencing options available.
- 19 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to Maximize Your Work Productivity on the Road
Heading on a business trip? To get work done, you're going to need more than your laptop, smartphone and tablet. Here's what else you need to bring to be as productive as possible.
- 11 June 2013
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How-Tos: How to use PowerPoint for free online
The browser-based PowerPoint Web App allows you to make presentations that you can show off on the big screen quickly, easily and professionally
- 30 May 2013
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How-Tos: 6 Practical Predictive Analytics Tools
Most analytics tools put data in an historical context. That's all well and good, but if what if you want to use past data to gauge future performance? That narrows your analytics options. These six tools will help you make practical use of your data in order to make business decisions.
- 22 May 2013
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How-Tos: Meaningful Use, 3D Imaging Drive Health Data Storage Demand
Healthcare providers are under siege by massive amounts of data. This is forcing the industry to upgrade its aging storage infrastructures, architectures and systems. Where that data is being stored may come as a surprise.
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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