Security problems that sneak up on you, problematic Excel formats, making the Access to SQL Server upgrade decision

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10 security problems you might not realize you have It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks. Read more Resource of the day Keep Your Storage Area Network at Peak Performance File fragmentation eats away at speed and performance, and suddenly your high-performance SAN isn't performing so well anymore. Read this white paper to get best practices for using the latest defragmentation technology. 10 questions to ask before upgrading from Access to SQL Server Upgrading to SQL Server might make sense for some of your clients, but it could be a bad idea for others. These questions will help them make the right call. Read more 10 things you should know about UEFI If you're a bit fuzzy on what UEFI is all about -- and how it will significantly change modern PC functionality -- these quick facts will get you up to speed. Read more 10 Excel formatting decisions that can have unfortunate repercussions Formatting your worksheets can make your data easier to read and understand -- but certain formats can cause big headaches if you aren't careful. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Make the Choice command work for you even in Windows 7 The Choice command can make your batch files interactive. Greg Shultz shows how it can come in handy even in Windows 7. Read more Is your boss an idiot? Here's a tongue-in-cheek quiz to help determine whether you -- or your boss -- is an idiot. Read more Upgrade lessons learned from Microsoft Vista Like odd-numbered Star Trek movies, some Microsoft software releases seem best skipped. Is there a pattern here? Read more Justify charging clients drive time Drive time costs could jeopardize your consultancy's profitability. Read tips on calculating and talking to clients about drive time charges. Read more Must-read posts The 10 rising tech trends of 2012 Top IT skills wanted for 2012 Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users What the IT department will look like in 2015 Today's recommended downloads Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Increase E-Commerce Revenue With New Techniques in APM (dynaTrace software) Proactive Performance Management for Enterprise Databases (Quest Software) Evaluating e-Learning Solutions: Choosing the Right Business Solution for Your Organization (SkillSoft) Effective Private Cloud Computing (IBM) Survey says: Most unusual excuses employees gave for missing work Ever had to call in sick because some bats got in your hair? That's just one of the unusual excuses employers reported hearing for missed days. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud (Launching soon) Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things

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