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Only novices daisy-chain switches If you support so many network nodes that multiple switches are required, technology consultant Erik Eckel encourages you to do it right. Read more Resource of the day Webcast: The Perfect Storm - Drive Customer Satisfaction Up and Costs Down If there were a way to increase your customer's satisfaction while lowering costs, you'd be interested, right? Watch this webcast to learn how your tech's performance plays a role in your business' ability to serve its customers. Essentials to take when visiting a data center This seven-point checklist of what IT consultants should take to a data center will help them reduce delays and return trips to the office. Read more Celoxis: A feature rich and affordable PM tool Brad Egeland says there's a lot to like about the Celoxis online project management tool. Get details in his review of the PM software. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   10 things to consider when venturing out on your own Walking away from a regular paycheck to join the ranks of the self-employed requires a huge leap of faith -- and quite a bit more. Read more DIY: Install and configure your Cerb5 help desk Cerb5 is a powerful and flexible help desk solution that is particularly a good option for small shops that only have one or two users connected to the system at one time. Read more How to negotiate what you want out of life Almost every activity in life is a form of negotiation. In this blog John provides seven tips for leveraging business negotiation as a life skill. Read more Installing Windows 7 from USB As netbooks get more popular and optical drives become less and less of an assumption, there are many times when a USB install of an operating system is a far better choice than the old DVD/CD we know and love. Read more Use your smartphone for slideshow presentations Deb Shinder suggests some Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone apps that can help create or simply enhance your next presentation. Read more DIY: Serve up your small business with Amahi Jack Wallen thinks Amahi Home Server would appeal to some small businesses. He walks through the simple process of installing the distribution. Read more Five free CMS tools for do-it-yourself Web site builders When it comes to content management systems, you have a number of good options. Here are five powerful -- and free -- CMS tools worth checking out. Read more Featured multimedia   Jason Hiner's 10 best tablets of 2011 New tablets have hit the market week after week throughout 2011, but here are the 10 best that are worth your attention, and your money. View on site Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Samsung, Texas Instruments, and Broadcom. View on site NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space Some of the best desktop wallpaper available comes from the final frontier, where no one has gone before. View on site Today's recommended downloads Webcast: 10 Benefits of Next Generation Network Security Strategies (GFI Software) Comparing UPS System Design Configurations (American Power Conversion) Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage (American Power Conversion (APC)) VM Monitor Overview Video (SolarWinds) Enterprise Modernization Made Simple (IBM) Perennial favorites   Sanity saving tips for newbie IT consultants My early years in IT consulting: What I did and didn't do well 18 maxims of successful IT consulting 10 signs that you aren't cut out to be an IT consultant The 20 best apps for the iPad The iPad has its limits, but it's really good at a few basic functions. Here are 20 useful apps that play to the iPad's strengths. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Geeky TechRepublic galleries New York Comic Con 2011: Costumes and cosplay BlizzCon 2011: Serious gamers unite Toronto Zombie Walk and undead wedding SteamCon III: Costumes of Steampunk enthusiasts Seattle hosts the very first GeekGirlCon

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