- TechRepublic wins 10 awards in the 2009 Digital Azbees
- The ASBPE handed out its 2009 Digital Azbee awards on Friday and TechRepublic came away with 10 winners. by Jason Hiner
- Office poll: Have you ever stored a calculated value in an Access table?
- Have you ever stored a calculated value in an Access table, even though doing so violates the rules of normalization? by Susan Harkins
- Add patterned lines to PowerPoint AutoShapes
- Are your PowerPoint AutoShapes boring? Add a bit of razzle dazzle using patterned lines. by Susan Harkins
- Why client invoices should go out daily
- IT consultant Erik Eckel believes waiting to send invoices is a rookie mistake. He outlines the logic and benefits of daily invoice distribution. by Erik Eckel
- 10+ ways Windows 7 will affect IT pros
- Regardless of your role in IT, Windows 7 is likely to have an impact on the work you do. TechRepublic contributors weigh in on how the new OS will affect a variety of tech positions. by TechRepublic
- Even more classic Microsoft commercials and videos you may have forgotten
- Greg Shultz takes another look at the long history of novel Microsoft advertising campaigns with a retrospective of videos long since past. by Greg Shultz
- Use shades of gray to enhance scale in Excel
- Color in a spreadsheet can be distracting, but shades of gray are acceptable and naturally suited to visual express a gradient scale. by Susan Harkins
- Snoop on your own network with ntop
- Vincent Danen recommends ntop if you want to know more about the traffic passing in and out of your network. by Vincent Danen
- Video: When companies don't follow up after interviews
- This video addresses the issue of companies that don't offer closure for job interviewees once a job has been filled. Here's what you can do to get closure yourself. by Toni Bowers
- Video: TR Out Loud - November 6, 2009
- This episode of TROLOV might be a little long-winded, but it includes a lot of great stuff -- including the weekly highlights on the site, member contributions, and information about TechRepublic's recognition with various Digital Azbee awards. by Sonja Thompson
- Lords of the flies: Are cyborg beetles a useful venture?
- Wally Bahny discusses the usefulness of a DARPA-funded project in which the goal is to create remote-controlled insects to possibly use as spies or to search for disaster survivors. by Wally Bahny
- Would you use a cloud-based service to store IT documentation?
- Scott Lowe is thinking about using a free Microsoft service to store his organization's IT documentation. Share your thoughts about using an offline storage vault for this type of data. by Scott Lowe
- OpenAmplify developer's diary - part four: Using OpenAmplify via SOAP
- Justin James walks you through the process of using the SOAP interface to OpenAmplify from Visual Studio 2008. by Justin James
- TR Dojo Challenge: How do you enable the Quick Launch toolbar on Windows 7?
- If you know how to enable the Quick Launch toolbar on Windows 7, you could earn a TechRepublic coffee mug? by Bill Detwiler
- Create ACLs for API-driven cloud storage with CloudBerry Explorer
- Cloud storage is a challenge for organizations in many ways, with security being one of the foremost concerns. IT pro Rick Vanover shows how to modify access control lists in cloud storage with a free tool. by Rick Vanover
- Product Spotlight: Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus application
- Microsoft Security Essentials is the company's foray into the crowded antivirus scanning software market. Justin James reviews it for us. by Justin James
- Once again: Act local, think global
- The current employment situation has made many individuals' career plans obsolete. The new choices, says executive coach John M McKee, come down to your career or your lifestyle. by John McKee
- Geek Gifts 2009: Klingon Language Suite of iPhone apps
- If you have a diehard Star Trek fan on your holiday shopping list, you'll want to read Scott Lowe's review of the Klingon Language Suite, which is a collection of three iPhone applications: the Conversational Klingon app, the Klingon Dictionary app, and the Klingon Phrasebook. by Scott Lowe
- Quick tips and checklists for common admin tasks
- Some of the most popular searches at TechRepublic continue to be those looking for our checklists and quick-tip downloads. Here are some of the most popular resources in the download directory focused on common administrative and support tasks. by Selena Frye
- Optimize and maintain your PCs with these simple tips
- Keeping PCs running at their best and extending the life of the equipment requires some diligent upkeep. This list of tasks will cover your bases. by Guest Contributor
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- (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...
- 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- 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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