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Attaining the Pilgrim's Bounty in World of Warcraft
New to World of Warcraft this year is a Thanksgiving-themed holiday called Pilgrim's Bounty. Geekend contributor Wally Bahny tells you what it takes to earn the Pilgrim meta-achievement. by Wally Bahny
Tags: World Of Warcraft, Wally Bahny
Build a customized Gantt chart view in Microsoft Project
Dr. Andrew Makar shares the step-by-step process of configuring a custom Gantt chart view. This customization trick may save you time when you're switching between views in Microsoft Project. by Andrew Makar
Tags: Andrew Makar, Software, Office Suites, View, Microsoft Office, Gantt Chart, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Project
How IT consultants can make the most of networking meetings
If you're uncomfortable marketing your IT consulting business, you're in trouble. These six tips will help you succeed at your next business network event. by Erik Eckel
Tags: Outsourcing, Consulting, Networking, Network, Erik Eckel, It Operations, Information Technology, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Business Operations
Top tech turkeys of 2009
Here are several items that you may want to cross off your holiday shopping list. Also, watch the CNET video to find out which company's servers get a dishonorable mention. by Mary Weilage
Tags: Mary Weilage, Servers, Marketing, Hardware, Corporate Communications
Evaluate the efficiency of Windows 7 Power Plan settings
Greg Shultz shows you how to use Windows 7's PowerCfg command line tool to evaluate the efficiency of your Power Plan settings. by Greg Shultz
Tags: Operating Systems, Greg Shultz, Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
How to centralize email and calendar data for optimum availability
Brad Bird addresses the common challenge of trying to keep email and calendar information centralized and synchronized, especially while on-the-go and working with multiple systems. by Brad Bird
Tags: E-mail, Brad Bird, Online Communications
Product Spotlight: Wiresoft Firegate 100 Series firewall
Small businesses that require a unified threat management solution will find serious capacity packed inside the Firegate 100 Series firewall. by Erik Eckel
Tags: Firewalls, Networking, Threat Management, Erik Eckel
Save changes to all open Word documents at one time
If your Word sessions often wind up with a lot of open documents, this obscure command can streamline the process of closing them and saving your changes. by Jody Gilbert
Tags: Change, Microsoft Word, Jody Gilbert, Word Processors, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office
Three things to remember when connecting Snow Leopard users to Exchange 2007
Erik Eckel takes a look at the business improvements made in Mac's Snow Leopard release. Better compatibility with Microsoft Exchange make it not only enterprise-ready, but enterprise-friendly. by Erik Eckel
Tags: E-mail Servers, Software, Erik Eckel, Desktops, Groupware, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Five guidelines for secure customer communication
Make sure your communications with customers and clients are secure. Chad Perrin outlines five guidelines to secure the sensitive data of your customers. by Chad Perrin
Tags: Guideline, Communication, Chad Perrin
Five security news items that should get your attention
A mix of good and bad news caught Chad Perrin's eye in the second half of 2009. These are the five that he thinks you shouldn't miss. by Chad Perrin
Tags: Security, Chad Perrin
Installing VMware vCenter prerequisites on Windows Server 2008 R2
Scott Lowe explains how to prepare a Windows Server 2008 R2 server for VMware vCenter and how to tackle two problems that are sure to arise during the installation process. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Software, VMware Inc., Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Scott Lowe, Virtualization
Tips on choosing a programming language to learn
If you're interested in learning a new programming language, Justin James suggests asking yourself five questions that will help you pick the one that best suits your needs. by Justin James
Tags: Programming, Programming Language, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Justin James, Software Development, Software/Web Development
Office challenge: How can you get Word to print both Portrait and Landscape in the same document?
Test your Word skills in this week's challege and learn a few ways to improve performance in Excel. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office
Cloud computing and the build vs. buy question
Cloud-based, SaaS, outsourced - although the barrier to entry for outsourced services seems to be lower than it was in the past, Scott Lowe wants to make sure that due diligence and complete analyses are performed before jumping in with both feet. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Outsourcing, Cloud Computing, It Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Business Operations, Scott Lowe, Outsource
IT consultants: Don't let your niche define you
Being the "go-to-consultant" for a niche can be great -- unless clients don't have any work for you in that specific area. Here are four steps for diversifying your skill set. by Chip Camden
Tags: Management, Niche, Networking, Strategy, Chip Camden, Semiconductors, Information Technology, Hardware, Network Technology
10 tips for working with dates in Microsoft Access
Handling dates in Access is often a little tricky and nonintuitive. These tips will help you avoid the most common date-related headaches. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Databases, Tip, Susan Harkins, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise Software
Find Outlook messages quickly with an All Mail search folder
Storing messages in folders makes email easy to organize and manage, but it can hamper searching. To search all your messages at once, create a custom search folder. by Susan Harkins
Tags: E-mail, Susan Harkins, Microsoft Outlook, Message, Software, Office Suites, Folder, Microsoft Office, Online Communications, Groupware
How do I search for duplicate files with Auslogics Duplicate File Finder?
Installing a simple application like Duplicate File Finder to contain wide-spread file duplication across a company can save thousands of dollars. by Jack Wallen
Tags: Jack Wallen, AusLogics
How should one handle maternity leave on a resume?
Should you explain a gap in your work history if it involves a maternity leave? Blogger Toni Bowers offers advice to a TechRepublic member who is in this situation. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Blogger, Toni Bowers
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...
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