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Add a new trick to your favorite tool: magnetize it!
My new job has me doing a lot more in-house repairs than I have ever done before. As a result, I have been fleshing out my toolbox. This week I recommend to you my latest discovery. I think you will find it an 'attractive' addition to your workbench. by William...
Tags: Nunit, unit test, Programming languages, Microsoft Visual Studio
Why Oracle bought Sun: 60% of enterprise software vendors rely on Java
AMR Research indicates that more than 60 percent of the top 50 enterprise software vendors have applications that rely on Java. Larry Dignan asks: Anyone out there still think Oracle's acquisition of Sun was about hardware? by Larry Dignan
Tags: FTP
Geek Gifts 2009: WowWee Rovio Mobile Webcam
The Rovio mobile Webcam from WowWee is one of the most geek-friendly gifts we have ever reviewed -- find out why. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: C/C++, disk, recovery, C, window, hard drive, Construction, computer, PRODUCTIVITY, Memory
Video: E3 2009: Trends and breakthroughs in gaming tech
In the CBS News.com video, Daniel Sieberg and Natali Del Conte report from E3 2009 about some of the latest trends and breakthroughs in gaming technology. They also feature some of the attendees who dressed up for the event. Here are highlights from the video. by Mary Weilage
Tags: WAN, WANs, Frame relay, patient, NETWORKING, Budget Constraints, Network technology
Video: E3 2009: Trends and breakthroughs in gaming technology
In the CBS News.com video, Daniel Sieberg and Natali Del Conte report from E3 2009 about hot trends in gaming technology. They also feature some of the attendees who dressed up for the event. Here are highlights from the video. by Mary Weilage
Tags: monitoring, server, workgroup environment, Web site, Web technology, NETWORKING, Monitors & displays, Web site development, monitor, Network technology
10 common issues you can fix with a registry hack
Sometimes, configuring Windows to meet your needs requires a trip to the registry editor. Here's a look at some simple hacks that can save you time and prevent a variety of problems. by Brien Posey
Tags: hardware
Protect Webserver directories from unwanted browsing
The reddit social news aggregation site now has a category just for Webserver directories that are not protected from unauthorized browsing. by Chad Perrin
Tags: Web Server, Directory, Web Servers, Chad Perrin, Internet
Product Spotlight: BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone
The BlackBerry Bold is marketed to smartphone and PDA users everywhere. Unfortunately, even with improved displays and redesigned shells, BlackBerry continues to best serve professional business users. by Erik Eckel
Tags: Consumer Electronics, BlackBerry Bold, Smart Phone, Erik Eckel, Personal Technology, RIM BlackBerry, Handhelds, Hardware, Smart Phones
Office poll: Rate your level of expertise with VBA
[poll id = "9"] by Susan Harkins
Tags: Server, Networking, Erik Eckel, 64-Bit, Semiconductors, Computer, Components, Hardware, Network Technology, Processors
Office poll: Rate your level of expertise with VBA
This week's Office poll asks you to rate your VBA skills. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Web Development, Susan Harkins, Scripting Languages, Microsoft VBA, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Software/Web Development
New etiquette rules with Twitter?
With many discussions about the various impact that social networking services have on an organization and individual, IT pro Rick Vanover raises some questions on basic protocol. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Twitter, Rick Vanover, Marketing, Social Networking, Online Communications, Advertising & Promotion
Storage in the cloud: Compliance primer
Today, a very important step has occurred for one storage provider whom has demonstrated a running trend of standards-based practices. Cloud storage provider Nirvanix obtained SAS 70 Type II certification for their practices in providing secured, reliable cloud storage. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Compliance, Rick Vanover, Storage, Hardware
Will you support Google's operating system? Take the poll.
"Google to Challenge Microsoft With Operating System� read a recent Bloomberg News headline. But will you support it? by Joe Rosberg
Tags: Joe Rosberg, Google Inc., Operating Systems, Software, Operating System
Poll: Should corporate help desks support home PCs?
With the proliferation of telecommuting and remote workers, corporate help desks are being pressured to support the home office. However, this practice can cause more problems than it's worth. Let us know where you stand on the issue. by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Workforce Management, Help Desk, Human Resources, Bill Detwiler, It Operations, Telecommuting, Call Centers, Home PC, PC
Security tips and checklists for re-evaluating your infrastructure
Use the sultry summer days to catch up on the latest security tips from Global Knowledge experts. You might find a few new ideas to shore up your network. by Selena Frye
Tags: Security, Selena Frye
Are you ready for when your enterprise hardware fails?
Since we established that Windows XP will be around for awhile, the question becomes, when do you plan to upgrade the hardware. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft Windows XP, Enterprise Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Mark Kaelin
TR Community tip: Reduce file sizes when using photos
In this quick tip by TR member aabishop@..., you'll learn an easy way to reduce the size of your photos in Microsoft Office documents. by Sonja Thompson
Tags: Sonja Thompson, Photograph
Call for attention-grabbing PowerPoint slides
You're invited to share your best slides with the TechRepublic audience as part of my upcoming article on effective PowerPoint design. I'm looking for something specific though -- I need slides that will grab and hold the audience's attention. Certain graphic qualities and attributes are compelling enough to keep all...
Tags: Susan Harkins, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Slide, Microsoft PowerPoint
10 Linux applications that are perfect for educational environments
Teachers and school administrators are having to get creative about finding quality educational software they can afford. Jack Wallen introduces 10 topnotch open source solutions to help manage and administer educational programs and teach children of all ages. by Jack Wallen
Tags: Operating Systems, Jack Wallen, Environment, Software, Linux, Open Source
Remote Desktop Manager from Devolutions: The ultimate server and device management utility?
Managing multiple systems can be a challenge for even the most experienced administrator, which is why tools designed to ease the task burden can be such a welcome relief. Scott Lowe talks about one such tool from Devolutions called Remote Desktop Manager. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Tool, Server, Remote Desktop, Productivity, Scott Lowe, Desktop
IT Management Conference & Expo - NYC - Oct. 14-16, 2009
Anyone else going?http://www.ManageIT.meI am really looking forward to insights from the CIO of Forbes and founder of MySQL (along with Gary Vaynerchuk!)
Tags: information technology, IT administration
My computer is in trouble I need some help!!
Hey guys I'm not very good with computers I knwobmy way around but not that experianced the other day I installed avira intivir to my computer and scaned it found a few things and removed them I colsed out and walked away...later I came...
Tags: Safe Mode, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, computer, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, desktop, Userinit
Hotmail Login
I have a user who is running WinXP and frequently uses Hotmail as a backup when her office email goes down. After loading Ad-Aware SE she can no longer login to her Hotmail account from this system. After creating a new Hotmail account for a different user, we...
Tags: e-mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Developr, MSN Hotmail
Download this project plan template
If you've taken on a small to midsize project that doesn't warrant a full-scale plan in Microsoft Project, download this Excel spreadsheet template sent in by a TechRepublic member for quick and easy project management.
Tags: Management, Microsoft Excel, TechRepublic Inc., Software, Office Suites, Project Management, It service Management, It Operations, Microsoft Office, Strategy
Use these four Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP
Plenty of third-party programs claim to tweak or optimize Windows. However, most of them simply make Registry edits. Here are four manual tweaks that experienced IT professionals can make to improve the speed of Windows XP.Title: Windows XP Hacks, 2nd Edition ISBN: 0596009186 Published: February 2005 Author: Preston Gralla Chapter:...
Tags: Registry, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, O'Reilly Media Inc.
TCP/IP Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. Determining and repairing problems can consume a lot of time, especially if you don't know what to do or how to do it correctly and quickly. This On Demand Web Seminar explains how you might consider troubleshooting different problems that...
Tags: Tcp/Ip, Networking, Network, Global Knowledge Network Inc., Productivity
Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive
Almost everyone who has worked with computers for any lengthof time at all has run into at least one situation in which a problem left a PCunbootable. What if you could return the machine to a bootable state just byinserting a USB flash drive though? Believe it or not, it...
Tags: USB flash drive, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Brien M. Posey MCSE
Catchy Name for a Computer Repair Business
Hi,hi, im planning to do a computer business..and im looking for anybody that could help me give a catchy business name. I will be doing onsite computer repair and small business consultation here in Arizona. I have came-up with some names but most of them were already taken eg....
Tags: tumulak@..., computer, PRODUCTIVITY
Cracking open the iPhone, video 1 — Getting started
After waiting in line, spending $600, signing a two-year AT&T contract, and activating the iPhone, we decided that the next sensible action was to take the thing apart -- in classic TechRepublic Cracking Open style. In addition to our extensive photo gallery, we filmed three video clips in which TechRepublic's...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Video, Apple iPhone, Marketing, Corporate Communications
How CIOs Should Spend Their Day
With the exception of possibly the CEO, the CIO's business calendar is the most difficult to manage. The key? CIOs should balance time management in ways that do not deprive any key constituents of essential time. Each stakeholder group is equally important, and a disproportionate allocation of the CIO's focus...
Tags: Management, Time Management, Strategy, Productivity, CIO, Forrester Research Inc.
10 reasons Vista haters will love Windows 7
Disgruntled Vista users, take heart: According to Deb Shinder, Windows 7 addresses many Vista annoyances and offers myriad improvements of its own. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
Tags: Operating Systems, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Debra Littlejohn Shinder, Software, Security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
Understanding Networking Fundamentals
View Available Dates and LocationsA strong foundation of basic networking concepts is fundamental to a successful career in information technology, and in our popular Understanding Networking Fundamentals course, you'll gain those real-world, practical skills. In addition, this course includes 1-year access to our 50-book Online Networking Reference Library with...
Tags: Networking, Network, Atlanta, San Jose
RemoveAny 2.6.2 (Windows)
RemoveAny finds and removes spyware, adware, Trojan horses, key-loggers, backdoors, rootkits on your computer. RemoveAny product recognizes malicious software by watching for suspicious behavior, not by searching for known signatures. It has constant protection that is always up-to-date without requiring signature updates.
Tags: Cyberthreats, Rootkits, HeavenWard, Viruses And Worms, Security, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, RemoveAny Product
Cracking Open the Dell Adamo
Dell hopes to take a little air out of Apple's sails with the ultrathin, ultrapricey Adamo. Watch as iFixit and TechRepublic crack open the Dell Adamo and compare it to the MacBook Air. by Bill Detwiler
Tags: apple, dell adamo, Bill Detwiler, Notebooks, apple macbook air, Notebooks & Tablets, Hardware, TechRepublic Inc., laptop, cracking open
Resource Guide: 10 Tech Skills You Should Develop Over the Next Five Years
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills, you're in the right business. In the late...
Tags: Skill, Servers, Workforce Management, Operating Systems, Tcp/Ip, TechRepublic Inc., Networking, Software, Human Resources, Hardware
Network Security Assessment Tool
How does your network security compare to those of your peers? Learn where you may be vulnerable and how to address those risks. Find out with our quick assessment.
Tags: Tool, Networking, Network, Security, CDW Corp., Network Security
Video - CDW Configuration Center
Video - CDW Configuration Center
Tags: Video, CDW Corp., Marketing, Corporate Communications
Disaster Preparedness: How to Develop a Business Continuity Plan
Like most business development and major IT projects, a business continuity plan requires an investment of time and resources. Business leaders looking for the greatest return on their investment tend to put off business continuity until disaster strikes - a critical mistake that can jeopardize a business's survival.
Tags: Business Security, Management, It Services, Business Continuity, CDW Corp., Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, Business Operations
10 seriously annoying default configurations
Into every life, a little stupidity must fall. And sometimes, you just have to vent about it. Rick Vanover shares a few of the default configurations he finds especially frustrating and idiotic.... What are yours?This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Tags: Rick Vanover, Blogging, Configuration, Internet
memory upgrade for gateway l-top T-6340U
I upgraded my gateway T-6340U laptop to 4g, and it will not boot. It came loaded with 2gigs in one slot, the empty slot with identical memory ng. Tested new memory in both slots works. I could not find any info on this laptop from gateway or HSN on max...
Tags: T-6340U, RAM, Memory

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