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Turn an Excel sheet into graph paper
Tired of erasing holes in your graph paper or perhaps, even starting over from scratch? Use Excel instead of graph paper! by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Cell, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Rectangle
Move to a paperless system for client documentation
Here are six reasons why IT consultants may want to consider switching from paper-based documentation to electronic documentation. by Erik Eckel
Tags: Consultant, Management, Documentation, Erik Eckel, Strategy, Information Technology
It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: March 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's March 2010 patches in your organization. by Justin James
Tags: Home Entertainment, Microsoft Excel, Operating Systems, Web Browser, Security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft .NET, Security Item, Media Center PCs, Office Suites
Confessions of a mediocre programmer
Alan Norton reveals how he makes the best of his average coding skills to survive as a mediocre programmer. by Alan Norton
Tags: Programming, Development Tools, Software Development, Alan Norton, Programmer, Software/Web Development
Cisco unveils new router to drive video: Big expectations ahead
Cisco announced its effort to revamp the Internet as we know it, launching a new networking router that has the power and the capacity to handle the demands of the next generation Internet. by Sam Diaz
Tags: CRS-3, Video, Router, John Chambers, Sam Diaz, Cisco Systems Inc., Internet
IT hiring outlook improves: Think financial services if job hunting
IT job hunters may want to focus their efforts on the insurance and financial services sector, according to a new report. by Larry Dignan
Tags: Financial Planning, Recruitment & Staffing, CIO, Workforce Management, Job, IT Hiring Outlook, Information Technology, Larry Dignan, Hiring, Job Hunting
Product Spotlight: Digsby Multi-Instant Messaging
Digsby is a single application for connecting to popular public instant messaging IM networks without having to load multiple chat clients. by Paul Mah
Tags: Messaging, Digsby, Software, Instant Messaging, Paul Mah, Online Communications, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Internet
Nexus One's biggest challenge isn't iPhone; it's Google's online-only sales model
If Google wants to advance Android and put devices like the Nexus One up against the iPhone, Sam Diaz say it needs to dump the online-only sales model. by Sam Diaz
Tags: Sales, Nexus, Consumer Electronics, Verizon Communications Inc., Google Inc., Sales Strategy, Personal Technology, Product Marketing, Apple iPhone, Sam Diaz
Why a TechNet Plus subscription is worth the investment
A test environment for Windows Server systems is essential to delivering the right solution. Here's a tool that you can use to practice your Windows skills. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Servers, Operating Systems, Subscription, Microsoft Windows Server, Software, Rick Vanover, Investment, Evaluation Software, Microsoft Windows, Hardware
Hybrid computing, not cloud computing, is the future of technology
TechRepublic member dcolbert believes that cloud computing will compliment -- rather than replace -- traditional local computing. Do you agree? Is hybrid computing the future of technology? by Donovan Colbert
Tags: Machine, Thin Client, Data, Thin Clients, Computing, Network, Cloud Computing, Network Computing, Thin-client Computing, PC
Ethernet over power lines: Netgear makes major improvements
Using in-house electrical wiring for networking computers usually only happens if wires can't be run or Wi-Fi connections are less than adequate. Netgear's new Ethernet over power-line devices may change that. by Michael Kassner
Tags: Ethernet, Netgear Inc., Networking, Powerline, Personal Technology, Home Networking, Michael Kassner
Microsoft warns: Don't press F1
On March 1, Microsoft released a security advisory related to Internet Explorer. Pressing F1 while using the browser could trigger a VBScript vulnerability allowing an attacker to take over your PC. by Chad Perrin
Tags: Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, Software, Security, Security Advisory, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Vulnerability, Chad Perrin
Beware the White Knight Complex
Many organizations in the entertainment industry are failing and shareholders are demanding changes. The solution is simple - it's just not easy. by John McKee
Tags: Leadership, Entertainment Sector, Management, Entertainment, Leader, John McKee, Industry
Essential CIO tools: The vision presentation
Marc Schiller talks about how and why CIOs need to prepare a vision presentation. by Marc Schiller
Tags: Tool, Vision, Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Marc J Schiller, Marc Schiller, Presentation
Poll Results: How far behind has Microsoft fallen in the innovation race?
Find out how your peers answered this question: When it comes to product innovation and creating new markets, how far behind has Microsoft fallen? by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Leadership, Management, Operating Systems, Innovation, Software, Strategy, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Mark Kaelin
Create your own SSL CA with the OS X Keychain
Vincent Danen explains how to use the Certificate Assistant that comes with Mac OS X to create your own CA with the help of the OS X Keychain Assistant. by Vincent Danen
Tags: Ssl/Tls, Operating Systems, Security, SSL Certificate, Certificate, Computer Associates International Inc., SSL, Authentication/Encryption, Apple Mac OS X, Networking
Poll: Developers, what is the main risk with cloud computing?
Although cloud computing is gaining traction, many developers still have a number of concerns about it. What is your number one concern about cloud? by Justin James
Tags: Cloud Computing, Justin James, Developer, Hardware, Virtualization
Top mobile apps for business users
Shawn Morton lists eight useful business apps for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices. The categories for the apps are productivity, travel, networking, and business news. by Shawn Morton
Tags: Facebook, Android, Smart Phone, App, FlightTrack, Apple iPhone, Shawn Morton, RIM BlackBerry, Handhelds, Hardware
10 questions on managing business technology: An interview with Bill Keyworth
Bill Keyworth pioneered the development of IT service management as a means of maximizing business value. In this interview, he discusses that experience and shares his views on various tech and marketing trends. by Jeff Cerny
Tags: Technology, Cloud Computing, It Services, ITIL, Process Improvement, Strategy, Business Technology, Business Operations, Best Practice, Malcolm
Convert CVS repositories to Git
Vincent Danen shows you how to use the git-cvs plugin to convert CVS repositories to Git and reap the rewards of speed and efficiency that come with it. by Vincent Danen
Tags: Repository, Git, Productivity, CVS Corp., Vincent Danen
Just a little Tuesday Fun...
Hopefully most of you can open this, if not I can change the format.Just a little Tuesday break :Dhttp://home.comcast.net/~bskipper/Games/Spam_I_Am.doc-Tammy [_]3Our Webwasher rates it "Private Homepages"I can't open it....it makes people upset when I go "around" the filter...I'll have to wait until I get home. :(only fair dearwhen you were taking...
Tags: Tammy
Dragging myself into instant messaging.
We've had a internal IM system for about two years, deployed only within the IT department. I've never given it a serious shot, regarding it as little more than a time waster. I've decided to try to ignore this prejudice and give it as unbiased a try as...
Tags: Instant messaging, IM
Missive to Michael
I apologize getting back so late to you, Michael. I've been distracted. Since I did the edit, I got one of those telephone calls in the middle of the night. It was my sister, regarding our mother. She is dying. In another call today, my sister said that her next...
Tags: prayer, condolence, Doc, Santee
Dead at your age
Today is going to be a good day.I get regular email updates from deadatyourage.com. They keep me updated on who I've outlived so far. I can accept that some mae find this morbid, but not me. Anyway, today I found out that I've outlived Lurch. Go me!At...
Tags: that-I HAVE
Whats the deal with activation?
Why do so many software companies have activation? I hate it. Is there no way around it.jaco@someplaceinsa.comjaco@somewhereinsa.comWell first things firstYou need to edit out your E-Mail address or you will end up being flooded with Spam'\In relation to your question [i]Is there no way around it[/i]The easy answer is Refuse...
Tags: reactivation, Scummy, software, Microsoft Windows XP, piracy, Tools & Techniques
Only my posts stay marked as "read"
Is it just me, or is everyone seeing this same behavior? When I open a post, then next to another one, the title of the original does not turn gray indicating that it's been opened. My own posts, however do go gray.Same here..so tempted....to say that...
Tags: Same Here, Boxie, Tig, PRODUCTIVITY, http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadI, that-I
HST in Canada
Foro those of you who aren't aware, Canada's Liberal party is seekign to impose a Harmonized Sales Tax on ALL goods, of 12%, as opposed to the PST and GST we pay on select goods now. The Liberals (Canada's centre) suggest it will balance itself out as it...
Tags: sales, tax, sales tax, Free trade, Personal finance, HST, Taxes, GST
Home theatre speakers -
Yes, a very odd title for TR and NO I have no vested interest in the company providing this deal but I thought it was worth pointing out to anyone looking to add a surround system to their home theatre. ***this is not SPAM, I'm not selling anything nor benefitting...
Tags: RBH TK, speaker, EMP
Microsoft can't sell word, according to Federal judge
[i]Texas Judge Rules Microsoft Can't Sell Word AnymoreJohn BiggsTechCrunch.comWednesday, August 12, 2009; 5:18 AMGo ahead and clean up the coffee you just spit all over your keyboard. We'll wait. Back? OK. A judge in Texas ruled that Microsoft Word's XML systems violate patents by Toronoto-based i4i Inc. Word uses XML...
Tags: XML, I4i, Microsoft Corp., patent
Here's a kid that's really in trouble when he gets home
6 year old kid accidently takes off in experimental ballon...Betcha he was all smiles when he took off. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts?GT1=43001Latest...It landed in a field. No one on board.I just hopethe kid is not hurt.Whoa! no one on board? geez they know where the kid is?man, hope the...
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FNM - Women in Rock and Roll
Sorry 'bout the no-notice.I'll post one, two, or a few and see where it goes.Dreamboat Anniehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQDJ45qJHBQ&feature=relatedGrace Slick - Across the Boardhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1n7o4Wy4g0Rapture Blondiehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRL9NLQqP8Spoke a little too soon there...doncha think? :DAlicia Keys - Fallin'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehu2mlijZdo&feature=relatedDebbie Deborah Harry - The Tide is High.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0skjm-uJSsHeart of Glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmhqoB1lNESunday Girl.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obwanhb6kwwChrissie Hynde The Pretenders My City Was...
Tags: Tina Turner, Ella, women
Pure rubbish..for those that need a laugh
Found a funny site..not the best navigation..but if ya find the links to the older stuff..especially the cars.. there are some hilarious pics!!http://thereifixedit.com/page/2/ABSOLUTELY ROTFLMAO !!!!!! ....Spot the bloke painting the ceiling wearing [b]Door-Shaped SANDALS !![/b][i]I've just had difficulty typing this - the tears are blinding me and I'm laughing hysterically...
Tags: ROTFLMAO
Router IP Address
I reset my router to the factory settings, now dhcp is off I can't access my router's configuration page again. How can I know which Ip address my router is using now? Is there any at all, becouse when I plug my cable I get ip address from apipa, not...
Tags: NETWORKING, router, Routers & switches, IP address, IP, Network technology
Job Title in IT
Hi,My job title is Helpdesk Support but my responsibilities has been more than that, could you please advise me what should be an appropriate title for the responsibilities I have listed below:1. Administer network accounts2. Troubleshoot client workstations and work on telephone calls to assist in the troubleshooting for the...
Tags: job, job title, Recruitment & Selection, information technology, Printers
(an early) Happy Birthday MichaelJay !!!!!!!!!
Its MJ's Birthday on Sunday guys, but I thought I'd post it early so all you "weekday only" peeps can catch it!!!Happy Birthday Michael!!!I hope its a good one :D:x((((((Birthday Hugs)))))))Happy Birthday!Michael Jay. I hope you have a good one!HAPPEEEEE BURFFDEEEE TO YOOOOOO! Happy Birthday Mike!Hope you have a...
Tags: Food & Beverage, Happy Birthday Michael
feeling lost
Is it okay to feel lost in a new role? I started at a small company and I only got 5 days training to be desktop tech, network tech, server tech, everything and and i feel sick everyday I go home. I have no support...what to do?Step 1...Breathe....
Tags: job, Recruitment & Selection
cat5 ethernet cable and rj45 connector
HiI have a solid copper core outdoor shielded cat5 ethernet cable that I need to fit with rj45 connector so that I can plug a pc in the next building to my router. I was going to use the normal rj45 connectors (http://www.cablek.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=168) but then I thought that maybe I...
Tags: Ethernet, ethernet cable, Cat-5, cable, Network technology
Friday YUK
Best bumper sticker"Don't Steal, Our Government hates Competition" The Halloween PartyThe Mrs., feeling too tired, told her husband to go alone. Being a devoted husband he protested, but she said she needed some sleep and there was no need for him to miss out.So he took his costume, and away...
Tags: memory loss, short-term memory loss, beep, costume
Whats your Favorite Movie
My fav has to be The Boondock Saints another one is Blow That's a hard questionI'll go for Reservoir Dogs thoughOthe contenders would beThe GodfatherAlienCasualties Of WarOnce Were WarriorsState of GraceLeonRoninTaxi DriverApocolypse NowFull Metal JacketSchindler's ListStrange DaysThe King of New YorkYou Sexy BeastKilling ZoeFalling DownCarlito's WayScarfaceTrue Romanceand recently Defiance...Like I...
Tags: movie
A Very Happy Birthday to TiggerTwo
I know Tig this will not go down in history as one of the better Birthdays that you have ever had but know this, I am holding you tight in my thoughts and prayers and feel sure I am not alone in this.And you are not alone.indeed MJHappy Birthday TiggerTwo...Darryl...
Tags: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIG, prayer, Tig

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