Tuesday, 16 August 2011

Excel fill handle secrets, fitting in when you start a new job, the right way to do layoffs

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Five tips for working efficiently with Excel's fill handle

The fill handle is a remarkably useful Excel tool -- and it has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. Here are some techniques everyone should know about (but not everyone does). Read more

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Five tips for fitting in when you start a new job

When you begin a new job, it's easy to get a little carried away trying to impress your boss and coworkers. Here's some practical advice for getting off to the right start. Read more

Five tips for conducting more humane layoffs

If you have to do a layoff, HR may tell you to get it over with quickly. But Margaret Heffernan has a different suggestion: Ignore HR tactics and go with your better instincts. Read more

Five tips for printer sharing in Linux

Admins often shy away from sharing a printer from Linux. But as Jack Wallen explains, following a few simple steps can go a long way toward simplifying setup and sidestepping problems. Read more


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15 ways to select text in a Word document

There are many ways to select Word text - 15 at least! Susan Harkins shares her favorite selection methods. Read more

Six guidelines for resolving intergenerational conflict at work

For the first time in history, there are five generations working side by side. Here are some guidelines for resolving intergenerational conflict. Read more

Two quick tips for managing your overflowing Gmail inbox

Managing an overflowing inbox is not just a Gmail problem, but Google Apps does offer a few ways to get your incoming email under control. Read more

10 things you can do to improve your Web site right now

Even if you don't have the time or resources for a full-blown site redesign, you can make some small, easily implemented tweaks that will have a huge impact. Read more


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Comic book characters then and now (images)

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Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions (Cisco Systems)

Should you invest in GRC Tools? (ANXeBusiness Corp)


A little something extra

High quality coffee beans could possibly save a rocky client relationship. Chip Camden explains how in his post about goodwill, respect, and kindness.



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IBM PC's 30th anniversary

Engineer of original IBM PC declares end of PC era

TR Dojo Quiz: IBM PC celebrates 30th anniversary

Poll: In what decade did you buy your first non-IBM PC?

30 years of the IBM PC: Back when we had to be convinced to buy a computer

The beginnings of the PC revolution (photos)



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Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Restoring an unbootable hard drive, sharing files in a mixed-OS environment, controlling procrastination

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Five tips for restoring an unbootable hard drive

When you're dealing with a system that won't boot, you need to fall back on some diagnostic skills and recovery strategies. Jack Wallen shares his field-tested approach. Read more

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Five tips for sharing files on a mixed-platform network

File sharing is pretty straightforward when everyone is on the same platform. But when different operating systems come into play, things can get tricky. Read more

Five tips for controlling procrastination

Some people say procrastination works for them, keeping them sharp and efficient. But for others, it's self-defeating, guilt-inducing, and demoralizing. Read more

Five tips for working with Excel comments

Comments provide a convenient way to attach information to worksheet cells without getting in the way of your data. Here are some tricks to help you get more from this handy feature. Read more


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10 things you should know about HTML5

HTML5 may not be a fully finalized standard yet, but it isn't changing much -- and adoption is on the rise. Justin James highlights the key aspects of the new specification. Read more

A macro to unhide all hidden sheets in an Excel workbook

Unhiding Excel sheets is easy, but can be tedious. Use this simple macro to unhide all hidden sheets in an Excel workbook. Read more

10 survival tips for non-morning people

Some people jump out of bed in the morning, hit the ground running, and leave a trail of creative thinking and focused accomplishment in their wake. And then there's the rest of us. Read more

Five little things that count in a job search

Here are five small suggestions that will serve you well in a job search. Read more

10 easy steps to customizing an Outlook 2010 form

Outlook forms can streamline your email chores -- especially when they're designed with your needs in mind. This walk-through shows how easy it is to set up your own custom forms. Read more

You might be a workaholic if...

Here's a quiz that may tell you whether you're a workaholic. Read more

10 immutable laws of mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable. But as Allan Norton explains, certain laws govern how we deal with them, learn from them, conceal them, and even profit from them. Read more


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Gallery: Ten computer viruses that changed the world

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10 immutable laws of mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable. But as Allan Norton explains, certain laws govern how we deal with them, learn from them, conceal them, and even profit from them.



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Focus on Chromebooks

Your questions answered: What Chromebooks can and can't do

While IT pros scoff, Google Chromebooks will likely seduce businesses

Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers

Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook



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Thursday, 4 August 2011

[TechRepublic] Double your smartphone battery life with SleepWell

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SleepWell: Double your battery life when using Wi-Fi

Trying to get portable devices -- smartphones in particular -- to last through the day is a giga-pain when using Wi-Fi. SleepWell may offer the perfect solution. Read more

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Five tips for the best Android experience

Android supports all sorts of mobile platform tweakage. Here are five great ideas for capitalizing on Android's flexibility. Read more

Utopian convergence of PC and mobile: How far away is it?

Connected professionals are carrying too many devices. But, make no mistake, convergence is coming and it will have seismic effects for both users and the tech industry. Read more

Is speech input/output on smartphones ready for prime time?

According to Deb Shinder, voice integration on smartphones is increasingly becoming more advanced, and speech is well on its way to becoming the primary input/output method. Do you think it's ready for prime time? Read more

HTC Status: A mobile for Facebook junkies

Jack Wallen reviews the HTC Status, which is an Android-based smartphone for Facebook junkies. Find out if he thinks other folks will like this device. Read more

A cross-platform loading screen for mobile Java-enabled devices

Developer Heshan Perera describes how to use the Lightweight User Interface Toolkit for Java ME to create a simple dialog object that serves as a loading screen. Read more

Create and manipulate Android tables on the fly

William Francis walks Android developers through a tutorial on how to create a simple program that demonstrates dynamic table creation. Read more

10 small but brilliant things about Google Plus

Google+ includes several attention-grabbing items -- like Circles, Google Takeout, and Sparks -- but there are some great subtle features you should know about as well. Read more

A study shows that almost 20% of companies use Google Apps

Almost 1 out of 5 companies have deployed Google Apps in some form according to a study conducted by White Stratus. Susan Cline explores the study for additional insights. Read more

Gmail with Google Voice is like a cheaper Skype with multiple calls

Kevin Purdy shows you how you can make and receive multiple calls using Google Voice features in your Gmail account. You can even put calls on hold if you want. Read more


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Sprint's Motorola Photon 4G unboxed

Motorola is gearing up for a big second half of 2011, and the first entry aiming to stun consumers is the Photon 4G with Sprint. Check out the new device being unboxed. View on site

Gallery: iPad vs. Android: A personal journey

The journey from iPad to Android and back again left wonderful apps in its wake. Here are ten of my favorites. View on site


Focus on Chromebooks

Your questions answered: What Chromebooks can and can't do

While IT pros scoff, Google Chromebooks will likely seduce businesses

Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers

Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook


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Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC))

Keep Your SOA On Track (IBM)

Strategy Guide To Converged Infrastructure In The Branch Office (Hewlett-Packard (HP))


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Lesser-known Android tips and tricks

Smartphones with the lowest and the highest radiation levels

Ways to improve your mobile computing experience

Black Hat 2011 update: Keynote address complete with sirens

Deb Shinder kicks off the news from Black Hat 2011 with a report from the keynote address and a mysterious series of alarms at the conference center.



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Tuesday, 2 August 2011

The best Android experience, stress-reducing tips for support techs, making Outlook tasks genuinely useful

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TechRepublic Member | August 02, 2011

Five tips for the best Android experience

Android supports all sorts of mobile platform tweakage. Here are five great ideas for capitalizing on Android's flexibility. Read more

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Help Diverse Platforms Play Well Together

Allow your diverse platforms to play well together--all you need is a solid Active Directory (AD) bridge. But how do you choose the right one? Learn what questions to ask when choosing the right AD bridge solution.


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Five tips for reducing the stress of user support calls

Spend enough time on the helpdesk, and your nerves are likely to get a bit frayed. These survival tips can help make the job less stressful. Read more

Five tips for organizing your Outlook 2010 tasks

Outlook tasks can help you organize and track various projects and commitments even if you're hopelessly disorganized or insanely busy. Read more

Five tips for connecting with Microsoft Lync 2010

Lync 2010, now available in Office 365, is designed to consolidate and simplify business communications and collaboration via IM, email, virtual meetings, and phone/video calling. Read more


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Make Gmail act like Outlook with these two quick tips

Bill Detwiler shows you how to make Gmail work like Outlook by turning off conversation view and sorting mail with filters and labels. Read more

10 ways to safeguard your college-bound student's computer

You protect your corporate systems, but what about that back-to-school laptop you just bought your kid? Here are some things you can do to keep your student safe from cyber dangers. Read more

A cheatsheet of Excel shortcuts that make inserting data faster

These handy shortcuts let you enter data, create names, and complete functions easily and efficiently. Read more

10 small but brilliant things about Google Plus

Google+ includes several attention-grabbing items -- like Circles, Google Takeout, and Sparks -- but there are some great subtle features you should know about as well. Read more

Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers

Google's Chromebooks showed some early sales momentum among consumers, but to capture business users and consumers in the long term, three things will have to be fixed. Read more

The top 10 lightsaber battles that didn't happen in Star Wars movies

Jay Garmon lists his 10 favorite remixes of classic movie swordfights as lightsaber duels. Let us know if you find a better example of a lightsaber battle. Read more

10-step checklist for tuning up your virtual environment

There's no getting around it: Sometimes you need to perform a few maintenance tasks to ensure that your virtual environment is in top shape. This list will help you cover the bases. Read more


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'Talk to Me': In conversation with objects (photos)

Muttering hats, talking trees, and robots that rely on strangers to get where they're going. An eclectic new MoMA exhibit in New York provokes viewers to ponder the ways we communicate with objects. View on site



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Protecting your Business Where it Counts (GFI Software)


Is speech input/output on smartphones ready for prime time?

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Focus on Chromebooks

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Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook



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