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The Tale of Steve Jobs and the Five Dragons
Steve Jobs resurrected Apple by slaying five dragons. See how he did it. This reprint of a 2010 article is published in honor of Steve Jobs' passing.
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When policy changes are mere corporate narcissism
A technically elegant tweak or data optimization with a raft of benefits on the IT side might be nothing but trouble for the overworked shift manager on the factory floor.
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Cracking Open: Amazon Kindle 2011
Bill Detwiler cracks open the redesigned 2011 Kindle and discovers a device that's very close to being a truly disposable e-reader.
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10 things I don't miss about Access
Database development is outgrowing Access -- and even some longtime Access developers aren't entirely sad about this trend.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 6, 2011 3:02pm | Latest comment by beck.joycem@...
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Microsoft Windows
Quick Tip: Animate your Windows 7 desktop wallpaper
A free application called Okozo Desktop can transform your static Windows 7 desktop wallpaper into a mesmerizing animation.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 6, 2011 1:41pm | Latest comment by Palmetto
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10 Things
10 things you must teach new Linux users
Sharing a few key facts about Linux can mean the difference between a stress-free transition and a user meltdown.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 6, 2011 11:06am | Latest comment by darkduck
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Web Designer
CSS3: How to implement the box-shadow property
Ryan Boudreaux uses multiples examples of CSS3 code to illustrate the effects that are possible with the box-shadow property.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | October 6, 2011 10:23am
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Five Apps
Five green smartphone apps to shrink your carbon footprint
Small choices can have a big impact on how you treat the planet. Here are some apps that will help you green up your lifestyle.
Posted by Katherine Murray | October 6, 2011 10:16am
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IT Leadership
HP's CEO failure was lack of leadership savvy
It's not what you're selling -- it's what you stand for. For both leaders and organizations it's important to keep this rule of success in mind.
Posted by John McKee | October 6, 2011 10:15am | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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10 Things
10 ways to automate the mundane (so you can focus on what matters)
Wouldn't it be great if you could focus on supporting critical business initiatives instead of just keeping the lights on? These steps can help.
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 6, 2011 10:07am | Latest comment by Jody Gilbert
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IT Security
Survey shows upper management weak on understanding security issues
Patrick Lambert takes a look at a recent McAfee survey that concluded that many in upper management have a poor understanding of their organization's own security policies.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | October 6, 2011 9:44am
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Geekend
October 2011 sky calendar for the Northern Hemisphere
If you plan to do some stargazing this month, this handy guide highlights what to expect when you look to the night sky.
Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | October 6, 2011 9:20am
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Amazon's Kindle Fire just nuked the tablet market: Winners and losers
Amazon just split the tablet market with Apple. The Kindle Fire is subsidized because you'll shop more. Apple will stay high-end. Every tablet maker in the middle is screwed.
Posted by Larry Dignan | October 6, 2011 8:33am
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Tech Sanity Check
Video: Steve Jobs narrating "Here's to the Crazy Ones" tribute
Hear Steve Jobs narrate "Here's to the Crazy Ones" commercial from Apple's Think Different campaign. It's fitting since Steve was part of the club.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 6, 2011 8:32am
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The Enterprise Cloud
Amazon EC2 now offers Windows Server 2008 R2 with SQL Server 2008 R2
For public cloud compute platforms, a new de facto platform of the private cloud is now available on EC2. IT maharaja Rick Vanover walks through this new feature on AWS.
Posted by Rick Vanover | October 6, 2011 8:30am
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Smartphones
Three ways your iPhone has changed your working life
Scott Lowe pays tribute to Steve Jobs by highlighting three ways the iPhone has change the life of so many of the world's workers.
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 6, 2011 8:19am
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Software Engineer
Poll: Will you write Web, legacy, or Metro apps for Windows 8?
Answer this poll question to let us know if you're going to develop Web, legacy, or Metro applications for Windows 8.
Posted by Justin James | October 6, 2011 8:19am | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Microsoft Office
Office challenge: Where'd my document's header go?
This week, test your Microsoft Word skills by solving the mystery of the disappearing header.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 6, 2011 7:11am | Latest comment by eljensen
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Microsoft Office
Office solution: How to enter the same value in non-contiguous cells
This week, learn the solution to last week's Excel challenge: How would you enter the same value into numerous non-contiguous cells.
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 6, 2011 7:09am
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Career Management
Steve Jobs on career lessons learned
Steve Jobs, one of the greatest visionaries in tech, faced a few devastating career setbacks of his own. In this interview, he talks about one.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 6, 2011 4:53am | Latest comment by Englebert
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Tech Sanity Check
The Tale of Steve Jobs and the Five Dragons
Steve Jobs resurrected Apple by slaying five dragons. See how he did it. This reprint of a 2010 article is published in honor of Steve Jobs' passing.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011 11:30pm | Latest comment by htaylor@...
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Tech Sanity Check
Steve Jobs has passed away, tech world mourns
Steve Jobs, the long-time CEO and co-founder of Apple, has died. Here is the official statement from Apple, a note from Bill Gates, and more.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011 5:22pm | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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TR Dojo
Free and open source text editors every developer should try
Even if you work in an IDE, a good text editor is always handy to have. Bill Detwiler looks at five text editors every developer should try.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011 1:13pm | Latest comment by teef_au
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Tech Sanity Check
The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011
Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 16, 2011 12:57pm | Latest comment by kyle@...
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Tech Sanity Check
The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks
Jason Hiner offers his top picks for iPhone apps that can help you work smarter and improve your productivity.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 6, 2011 11:42pm | Latest comment by paul.shonk
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10 Things
10 things you can do to boost PC performance
Does your PC performance need a kick in the pants? These simple steps will help speed things up.
Posted by Justin James | September 9, 2011 2:17pm | Latest comment by dominikbjegovic26
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Career Management
Top IT skills wanted for 2012
A new Computerworld survey indicates the nine IT skills that will be in demand in 2012.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 28, 2011 4:57am | Latest comment by molding machine
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Tech Sanity Check
Five future technologies I can't wait for
If you think the past two decades have been amazing for tech, wait until you see what's next. See the five hottest technologies that are on the way.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 13, 2011 11:41am | Latest comment by perldude69@...
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What the IT department will look like in 2015
The IT department of 2015 will have fewer full-time staff members, will hire more consultants, and will focus on software, mobile, and the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 28, 2011 10:56pm | Latest comment by Lazarus439
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10 Things
Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets
Windows 7 gadgets offer added functionality and convenience in a variety of ways. Here are a few you may want to add to your desktop.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | June 1, 2010 9:12am | Latest comment by Alayouber
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Tech Sanity Check
15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous
One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Android has them, iPhone does not. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2010 3:59pm | Latest comment by adamina
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Tech Sanity Check
10 techies to follow to immediately make Google+ more useful
Google+ now has a suggested user list, including tech picks. Unfortunately, it's not very good. Here's who to follow instead.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 9, 2011 9:27am | Latest comment by mark16_15@...
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10 Things
10 ways to diagnose ailing PCs: Step by step
Taking a systematic approach to troubleshooting PC issues will save you time and frustration and get your clients back to work more quickly.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 30, 2011 9:10am | Latest comment by toasterburn
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Tech Sanity Check
TechRepublic live analysis: Apple iPhone 4S event
TechRepublic will provide live commentary of Apple's iPhone event from a business and IT perspective on Tuesday at 1:00PM Eastern.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 4, 2011 7:14am | Latest comment by agrajag
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Career Management
Ten years later: IT and life lessons from the South Tower
Bob Eisenhardt was an IT pro employed in the South Tower on 9/11. He explains what it took to recover -- both personally and in IT.
Posted by Bob Eisenhardt | September 8, 2011 4:20am | Latest comment by wyattharris@...
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TR Dojo
Sony Tablet S teardown: Wild wedge-shaped case hides unique hardware
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S and finds internal hardware that's as unique as the Android tablet's wedge-shaped exterior.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 21, 2011 8:17am | Latest comment by lwalden@...
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10 Things
10 ways Microsoft can make Windows 8 a game changer
Now that we've had a chance to see some of the things Windows 8 can do, let's talk about a few of the things it SHOULD do.
Posted by Justin James | September 23, 2011 7:22am | Latest comment by jbaviera@...
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Career Management
How to deliver criticism to a sensitive employee
Employees who are prone to get emotional in the face of criticism are often hard to deal with. Here are some tips for making this easier for you and for them.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 21, 2011 5:49am | Latest comment by MsMishere
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10 Things
10 must-have Android apps
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2010 11:07am | Latest comment by thomasdelange
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Microsoft Windows
It's time to think differently about Windows 8
The Developer Preview version of Microsoft Windows 8 asks users and IT pros to think differently about their operating system.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | September 15, 2011 12:27pm | Latest comment by Lazarus439
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Microsoft Office
How to find duplicates in Excel
You'll need more than one trick up your sleeve to find duplicates in Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 12, 2009 12:00am | Latest comment by precios
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10 Things
10 obsolete technologies that are still useful
Before you retire that camcorder and cancel your landline service, see why Brien Posey thinks some vintage tech is worth hanging onto.
Posted by Brien Posey | September 22, 2011 8:56am | Latest comment by jeslurkin
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Microsoft Windows
Windows 8 features we know about so far
The Microsoft BUILD conference will reveal more Windows 8 details, but Greg Shultz explores the features we know about so far.
Posted by Greg Shultz | September 13, 2011 11:11am | Latest comment by SirWizard
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