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Office challenge: How can you get a list of libraries referenced in an Access database?
In this week's challenge, test your Access skills and learn the solution to last week's Outlook challenge. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Databases, Susan Harkins, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Storage, Library, Hardware
Five tips for starting a programming career
Justin James offers a TechRepublic member -- who is a network admin and a self-taught programmer -- advice about how to launch his programming career. by Justin James
Tags: Career, Professional Development, Programming, Development Tools, Job, Justin James, Software Development, Software/Web Development
Geeky ways to celebrate Valentine's Day
Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in true geeky fashion? Nicole Bremer Nash has a few suggestions. by Nicole Bremer Nash
Tags: Games, Valentine's Day, Personal Technology, Nicole Bremer Nash
How do I create shutdown shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7?
Creating shortcuts to shutdown or power down a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 is easy but does require specific commands. Mark Kaelin shows you how. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Operating Systems, Shortcut, Software, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Mark Kaelin
SAP customers: How do you feel about SAP's leadership change?
As it struggles to adapt, SAP has made a leadership change. Are you more likely to work with the company? Take the poll and join the discussion. by Jason Hiner
Tags: Sales, Jason Hiner, Leadership, Research & Development, Sales Strategy, Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP AG, Product Marketing, Product Development
Tips for delivering presentations via your smartphone
It's possible to give a PowerPoint presentation from your smartphone -- just make sure that you keep these rules in mind. by Jeff Dray
Tags: Jeff Dray, Consumer Electronics, Smart Phone, Cellular Phones, Personal Technology, Handhelds, Hardware, Smart Phones, Presentation
How Lean Six Sigma affirms agile programming practices
Joe Goss examines how the Define Measure Analyze Improve Control and agile software development methodologies address the eight areas of waste defined by Lean Six Sigma. by Joe Goss
Tags: Management, Programming, Development Tools, Software, Software Development, Lean Six Sigma, Developer, Joe Goss, Process, Software/Web Development
BrowserSpy.dk: Reveals more than enough information
For various reasons, Web browsers freely pass information to Web host. Lots of information, just ask BrowserSpy.dk. by Michael Kassner
Tags: Web Site, BrowserSpy.dk BrowserSpy.dk, Web Browser, Web, Panopticlick, Henrik, Web Browsers, Michael Kassner, Internet
Print multiple copies of individual pages in a Word document
Use a built-in printing feature in a little-known way to print multiple copies of individual pages in a Word document. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Document Management, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Office Suites, Software, Microsoft Office, Copy, Managerial Accounting, Enterprise Software
Video: Cool, lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts
Bill Detwiler shares 10+ lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that let you format text with ease. by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Video, Software, Office Suites, Bill Detwiler, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Keyboard Shortcut
Product Spotlight: AllCapture 3.0 video creator
AllCapture incorporates screen capture recording with the ability to annotate and apply special effects all into one relatively familiar interface. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Video, AllCapture, Screen Capture, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Mark Kaelin
When to use mount points for Windows servers
Windows mount points are a common practice in the Exchange world, yet are sometimes misunderstood elsewhere. Here are a few more use cases for mount points. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Distributed File System, Servers, Disk, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, Software, Rick Vanover, File System, Letter, Microsoft Windows
10 things you shouldn't do when working with an upset customer
Nobody likes dealing with an angry user, but it comes with the tech territory. Here are a few ways to keep things from going from bad to worse. by Calvin Sun
Tags: Management, Jody Gilbert, Strategy, Person, Productivity, Upset Person, Calvin Sun, Customer, Automotive
Delegating DNS record write permissions
With application owners having an increased closeness to infrastructure teams, delegating permissions to certain objects becomes natural. IT guru Rick Vanover highlights one trend to take the burden off of a network team. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Permission, Networking, DNS, Rick Vanover, Domain Names, Internet
Enhance Safari with Glims plug-in
Vincent Danen introduces a handy, free plug-in for the Safari Web browser that adds features Safari lacks and makes it much more useful. by Vincent Danen
Tags: Operating Systems, Web Browser, Glims, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Mac OS X, Software, Apple Macintosh, Plug-in, Apple Mac OS
Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions. by Vincent Danen
Tags: Regular Expression, Grep, Kodos, Program Interface, Vincent Danen
Is ITIL certification worth the time and cost?
The ITIL certification asks a fairly hefty price in terms of time and money thousands of dollars. Is it worth it? by Toni Bowers
Tags: Quality, It Services, ITIL, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Business Operations, Toni Bowers, IT Skeptic
Why WAN acceleration is one of the hottest projects in IT
Learn what WAN acceleration can and can't do, how it works, the ROI case, and why it's such a hot project for many IT departments. by Jason Hiner
Tags: Jason Hiner, WANs, Acceleration, WAN Acceleration, Networking, Information Technology, Network Technology
Where are the Linux tablets?
The iPad has brought attention back to the tablet PC. There will be plenty of new tablets arriving soon...but will Linux play a part in this new craze? by Jack Wallen
Tags: Tablets, Tablet PC, Operating Systems, Jack Wallen, Software, Linux, Open Source, Notebooks, Notebooks & Tablets, Hardware
Delete hiberfil.sys by disabling Windows Hibernate function
Hiberfil.sys can use several GB of hard disk space. Delete the file, and it will likely return. Bill Detwiler explains how to get rid of it for good. by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Hibernate Setting, Operating Systems, Software, Bill Detwiler, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
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
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...
Tags: movie

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