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We know what the geek in your life wants
TechRepublic conducts a survey each year as part of our Geek Gift Guide series. The results for 2009 may surprise you. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Geek, Marketing Research, Marketing, Mark Kaelin
Three ways to get your message read
Communication goes well beyond the simple act of hitting the Send button. With these three tips, Scott Lowe tries to help you make sure that the other side of the communication equation - receipt and understanding - also takes place. by Scott Lowe
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Fired and hired in 40 days
Once you get past the shock of losing your job, you should set out to systematically find a new one. Here's a tool that can help. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Shock, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection, Productivity, Toni Bowers
Video: TR Out Loud - December 4, 2009
In one of the last TR Out Loud videos of 2009, Sonja Thompson recaps the weekly highlights at TechRepublic, including the top discussions and most active members on the boards. by Sonja Thompson
Tags: Corporate Governance, Sonja Thompson, Video, Marketing, Corporate Law, Business Operations, Corporate Communications
Quickly insert rows and columns into an Excel sheet
Use this easy to remember keyboard shortcut to insert rows and columns into your Excel sheets. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Keyboards, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Sheet, Hardware, Column, Peripherals
Setting priorities as an IT consultant
Separating priority from immediacy in business is more complex than it might appear. Here's how one consultant found a way to do it. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Consultant, Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Priority, Shannon Kalvar
Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 vs. VMware's vSphere: A cost comparison
Read Scott Lowe's cost comparison between Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 and VMware's vSphere and then download the Excel spreadsheet version of his chart. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Microsoft Excel, Software, Office Suites, VMware Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Hardware, Scott Lowe, Virtualization
Check out the Windows 7 Control Panel Walkthrough series
To help you become familiar with the tools available in the Windows 7 Control Panel, Greg Shultz has created a Walkthrough Photo Gallery series. by Greg Shultz
Tags: Operating Systems, Greg Shultz, Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
Intel debuts experimental computer chip with 48 cores
Intel has produced an experimental, 48-core chip. It will ship 100 of them to researchers and partners in 2010. What would you do with 48 cores? by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Intel Corp., Networking, Computer Chip, Bill Detwiler, Semiconductors, Computer, Core, Hardware, Network Technology, Chip
Product Spotlight: CloudBerry Online Backup for Amazon S3
CloudBerry Online Backup for Amazon S3, from CloudBerry Lab, makes backing up any computer to the Internet a snap with an easy backup wizard. by Wally Bahny
Tags: Backups, S3 Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Productivity, Wally Bahny, Internet
I'm dreaming of a Kindle 2, Photoshop, Hearts of Iron III, and more
After compiling TechRepublic's 2009 Geek Gift Guide, we thought it would be fun to learn what our contributors would put on their wish lists this year. Justin James shares his top five. by Justin James
Tags: Contributor, Adobe PhotoShop, Justin James
Poll: Would you turn your boss in for software piracy?
The Business Software Alliance BSA is offering the increased payouts to London residents as part of its annual "Nail Your Boss" program. Would you turn in your boss? by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Boss, Software, Bill Detwiler
Video: The downside of being in management
If your career goal is to be a manager, you need to be aware of the realities of people management. Toni Bowers tells what you may face as a manager. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Career, Professional Development, Video, Manager, Toni Bowers
Office challenge: What's the easiest way to access contact information when viewing an appointment?
This week's challenge tests your knowledge of Outlook appointments and contacts and you'll also learn the solution to last week's Word challenge. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Word Processors, Challenge, Groupware, Susan Harkins, Office Suites, Software, Microsoft Office
10 Linux features Windows should have by default
The Linux and Windows camps may be polarized, but Jack Wallen believes each OS could be improved by borrowing from the other. This week, he looks at how certain Linux features could benefit Windows. by Jack Wallen
Tags: Operating Systems, Jack Wallen, Software, Linux, Open Source, Microsoft Windows, UNIX
How do I copy shortcuts to the All Users folders in Vista or Windows 7?
Alan Norton shows you how to copy shortcuts to the All Users folders in Windows 7 - it is not the same procedure as in Windows XP. by Alan Norton
Tags: Operating Systems, Software, Alan Norton, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
10 things I can never remember how to do in Excel
If your Excel skills are perennially rusty, this cheat sheet will help you knock out basic tasks without forcing you to scramble back up the learning curve. by Jody Gilbert
Tags: Microsoft Excel, Jody Gilbert, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office
10 best year-end tech practices for SMBs
For a lot of IT departments, the end of the year means a slower pace - which makes it the ideal time to catch up on a host of essential but often deferred tasks. by Erik Eckel
Tags: Smb/Sme, Management, Erik Eckel, Strategy, Small And Medium Business
Take full advantage of Jump Lists in Windows 7 with these tips
Greg Shultz describes the basics of Windows 7's Jump List feature and provides tips that show you how to take advantage of it. by Greg Shultz
Tags: Operating Systems, Greg Shultz, Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
Use holiday parties to climb the ladder
Having an office party? John M McKee shares his Top 10 tactics for climbing the ladder over cocktails. by John McKee
Tags: Ladder, John McKee
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...
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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...
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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
Adding a DSL route to a Cisco 2611 router
Hi, all! I'm having an issue getting a Cisco 2611 router to use a DSL router as a gateway and am not skilled enough in Cisco to determine the problem.I've got the DSL router connected via ethernet to the Ethernet0/1 port on the Cisco and have the following configuration...
Tags: Ethernet0/1, NETWORKING, router, cdp, DSL, IP address, IP, router configuration, Cisco Systems Inc., Network technology
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...
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