[TechRepublic] Five free tools for managing your wireless network

Cracking Open TechRepublic Member | June 28, 2012

Editor's note Brien Posey's piece on wireless network monitoring tools was so popular when featured in the last Cracking Open newsletter, that it deserves a shot at today's lead. If you haven't read his list, check it out. --Bill Five free tools for managing your wireless network Resource of the day Transforming Enterprise Cloud with IBM System z Check out this ebook to learn more about transforming your enterprise cloud with the help of tools from IBM. See what an enterprise cloud can do when you put the right gas in its tank. Additional TechRepublic resources   Samsung Galaxy S III teardown reveals easy-open case, difficult-to-fix display Getting inside the Galaxy S III is easy, but Bill Detwiler shows you why replacing the front panel or display isn't. Read more Microsoft announces Surface Windows tablets, leaves unanswered questions Microsoft is launching its own line of Windows-based tablets called Microsoft Surface. Bill Detwiler gives you a rundown on what we know, and what we don't. Read more Five apps that show off Windows 8 search integration Windows 8 lets apps serve as search providers. Here are a few early examples that incorporate this capability. Read more Set up MySQL database replication to ensure up-to-date backups Learn how to have a working, replicated MySQL database so your backup is always current. Read more 10 things SMBs should look for in a CRM CRM systems have traditionally been associated with big organizations, but a new breed of CRMs is aimed at smaller businesses. Here's a rundown of key features to look for. Read more Configurations that will make GO Launcher EX your favorite UI Jack Wallen highlights more configuration options for GO Launcher EX. Find out why this Android home screen replacement is his favorite UI for mobile devices. Read more Sync your Android tablet to your Ubuntu One account Find out why Jack Wallen thinks Ubuntu One is a great tool for connecting your Android tablet to a cloud space and syncing with your Ubuntu-based Linux machine. Read more Featured multimedia   Five Windows 8 apps that add search capabilities Cracking Open the HTC EVO 4G LTE Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile) Featured multimedia   Lego Turing Machine: The building blocks of computing in play The Turing Machine, devised at the dawn of the information age, is a theoretical device that models how computation takes place. To mark the centenary of the birth of its creator, British mathematician Alan Turing, European researchers have recreated the machine in Lego. View on site Anyone for Pi? Mods and hacks for the Raspberry Pi The first Raspberry Pi mods for the $40 Linux computer are here - from speech-controlled robots to a Pi-based mainframe. View on site An early glimpse inside Google I/O (pictures) It's the hottest ticket in town as Google sets the stage for three days of face time with developers in San Francisco. View on site Today's recommended downloads Microsoft Dynamics CRM Solutions from IBM (IBM) Raven Industries Elevates Corporate Services with Improved Uptime on NetApp (NetApp) The Competitive Edge: Powerful Application Solutions for CRM and ERP (IBM) Establishing IT Operations in Emerging Markets (SkillSoft) Live Webcast: The State of Unified Communications in a Mobile, BYOD World (TechRepublic)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic Gesture recognition: Wave if you think it's the future At the moment the latest user interfaces are dominated by touch. But things are changing fast and technology is pointing us in new directions. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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