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Five online tools that simplify HTML5 coding
HTML5 is revolutionizing web application development. Here are some online tools that enhance and simplify coding in HTML5.
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Hardware hassles? Time to make it someone else's headache
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10 tips for using OneNote
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App Builder
Using the WP7 progress bar objects
Justin James looks at the methods and properties of Windows Phone 7 progress bar controls, and explores how to use the objects.
Posted by Justin James | April 27, 2012 11:55pm
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Girt by Code
0x10c: the new way to assemble hype
Often when a new game is announced, the reader will make a mental note to check back at a later date. Rarely does that reader head off and start building usable components before a single game...
Posted by Chris Duckett | April 27, 2012 7:43pm
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TR Dojo
Set up Samba to serve as a domain controller
Samba can serve as an NT4-style domain controller. Jack Wallen shows how to do this on a Ubuntu Server 11.04 machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012 5:09pm
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IT Consultant
Reduce injury risks and gain efficiencies with ServerLIFT devices
If your large consultancy can justify the cost, an IT equipment lift such as ones from ServerLIFT offers a number of benefits.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 27, 2012 4:15pm
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Software Engineer
My first Windows 8 application: Performance problems
Justin James discusses the trials and tribulations of week three of his Windows 8 Metro/WinRT application development project.
Posted by Justin James | April 27, 2012 3:10pm
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How to find and develop Android tablet-specific apps
Jack Wallen answers a reader's questions about finding Android tablet-specific apps and getting started with mobile development.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012 2:30pm
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The Enterprise Cloud
2012 AWS Cloud Summit: An intro to Amazon's cloud tech for businesses
Nick Hardiman attended the 2012 AWS Summit in London and shares his impressions of the event and what he learned about Amazon's cloud technology. Also, there was free beer.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | April 27, 2012 12:35pm
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Google in the Enterprise
Opportunity knocks: Looking for Google experts who can write
TechRepublic is looking for contributors knowledgeable about Google Apps and how they work in the real world.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 27, 2012 12:20pm | Latest comment by walkerpbus
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Microsoft Office
Change Word's default table properties to suit the way you work
By default, Word inserts a table with borders. If that's not your preference, change these default settings.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 27, 2012 10:45am
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Microsoft Windows
Review: Universal Extractor
If you need a single tool to extract every single imaginable archive out there, Universal Extractor has it covered.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 27, 2012 10:32am | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Five Apps
Five uninstallers that really work
Remove all traces of unwanted programs with the help of these uninstaller tools.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 27, 2012 7:59am
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Geekend
Geek Trivia: What math error was accidentally built into the Pioneer Plaques?
Despite the extraordinary intellects working on the Pioneer Plaques, a math error crept into the design -- one that might prevent our future alien overlords from locating Earth.
Posted by Jay Garmon | April 27, 2012 7:18am | Latest comment by Slayer_
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European Technology
Videoconferencing project "is a no-brainer" says CIO
Videoconferencing roll out saves cash, time and CO2 for paints-to-chemicals company AkzoNoble.
Posted by Steve Ranger | April 27, 2012 6:26am
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European Technology
The next digital battlefield: Your wallet
Handset companies, mobile operators and banks are wrestling for control of the mobile payments market.
Posted by Steve Ranger | April 27, 2012 4:50am
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Girt by Code
Fixing up ICS on Samsung Galaxy S II
Last night, Australia's biggest telco released its Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S II, but it comes out backwards and ugly. We can fix that.
Posted by Chris Duckett | April 26, 2012 5:48pm | Latest comment by sico_real
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Cracking Open
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 teardown reveals efficient hardware layout and replaceable battery
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Android tablet has a case that's easy to open, clean internal design, and replaceable battery.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 26, 2012 2:08pm | Latest comment by Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic
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10 Things
10 more goofy office pranks
Back by popular demand, Brien Posey has gathered 10 additional office pranks he remembers fondly from his long IT career.
Posted by Brien Posey | April 26, 2012 1:45pm | Latest comment by Mihi Nomen Est
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Tablets in the Enterprise
Taking notes on the iPad: Philosophy, function, and apps
Find out why and how Patrick Gray uses his iPad as an electronic notepad, including some of his preferred note-taking applications.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 26, 2012 1:31pm | Latest comment by theoldguygamer
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Web Designer
Animations: How to use fadeout and slideToggle functions in jQuery
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to use the fadeout and slideToggle functions in jQuery to create animation effects.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 26, 2012 12:22pm
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Smartphones
Configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone
Jack Wallen provides some configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone, from making it more efficient to disabling it entirely.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 26, 2012 12:13pm
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10 Things
10 IT job roles that are hardest to fill
Some IT jobs seem to draw plenty of qualified candidates, but other jobs are nearly impossible to fill. Here are several positions that drive hiring managers crazy.
Posted by Justin James | April 6, 2012 11:06am | Latest comment by Mark Miller
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10 Things
10+ Windows 7 services you may not need
If you evaluate your organization's need for certain Windows 7 services, you may find that a number of them can be safely disabled.
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 30, 2012 11:58am | Latest comment by Cmd_Line_Dino
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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 faiza2008
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10 Things
10 Google services you can live without
As Google expands its reach, many users are looking for alternatives to its services. Can you live without Gmail? How about YouTube? Check your needs against this list.
Posted by Justin James | April 15, 2012 5:35pm | Latest comment by JWahl@...
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Career Management
Six lines your boss should never cross
A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 17, 2012 10:18am | Latest comment by dl_wraith
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Tech Sanity Check
Google's secret weapon to take down Cupertino and Redmond
Google is about to take possession of a software weapon that it could fire at Apple and Microsoft, but it's unclear whether it will push the button.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 23, 2012 11:23am | Latest comment by naebeth
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Smartphones
Infographic: The true cost of an iPhone
What are you willing to pay Apple's smartphones? This infographic, developed by Madeline Harris, outlines the true cost of an iPhone.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 16, 2012 12:19pm | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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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. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 16, 2012 3:00pm | Latest comment by davidhbrown
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10 Things
The 10 best IT certifications: 2012
The certification landscape changes as swiftly as the technologies you support. Erik Eckel looks at the certs that are currently relevant and valuable to IT pros.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 26, 2012 6:34am | Latest comment by inflamer7
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Microsoft Windows
Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to change Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 25, 2011 12:18pm | Latest comment by MartyOnta
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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 exisllc
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Cracking Open
Nokia Lumia 900 teardown reveals mediocre hardware, reasons for great price
Nokia's Lumia 900 is an attractive Windows Phone handset, but TechRepublic uncovers hardware that's a step behind the Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 3, 2012 6:00pm | Latest comment by koopiskeva
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Microsoft Windows
Map and troubleshoot your USB ports with Microsoft USB View
After some deep investigation, Greg Shultz came across a Windows 7 compatible version of the old Windows utility USB View.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 12, 2012 11:17am | Latest comment by acagroup
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DIY IT Guy
DIY: How to take screenshots from your Android mobile
Jack Wallen answers a question he gets asked a lot: How do I take screenshots on my Android phone?
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 15, 2011 7:24am
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10 Things
10 classic mistakes that plague software development projects
When you combine project management pitfalls with software development challenges, you have a recipe for some big (but often preventable) problems.
Posted by Justin James | April 20, 2012 4:01pm | Latest comment by andrew232006
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IT Leadership
Six things your IT department should stop doing today
Scott Lowe identifies six activities that he thinks should be handled by others or through different means.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 19, 2012 5:03am | Latest comment by mail2ri
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Tech Sanity Check
Nokia Lumia 900: A review for business professionals
Windows Phone 7 has truly arrived with the launch of the Nokia Lumia 900. Here is TechRepublic's review from a business and IT perspective.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 3, 2012 6:00pm | Latest comment by mvmiller12
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Microsoft Office
A quick and dirty way to compare columns of Excel data
Using this little-known feature in Excel, you can quickly compare one column of data to another.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 6, 2012 11:41am | Latest comment by 131313ontanez
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Smartphones
Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010 11:31pm | Latest comment by abdielt03
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Linux and Open Source
Ubuntu's HUD: Light-years beyond any menu system
Ubuntu continues to take Unity into the future of desktops, and with its new HUD system, the desktop has now gone boldly where none has gone before. Jack Wallen introduces the Head-Up Display.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 2, 2012 8:31am | Latest comment by mike.walsh@...
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