Why IT might not be right for you, what non-techies need to ask about IT projects, quick formula fixes in Excel

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10 signs that you aren't cut out for IT IT pros often complain about the downsides of their jobs. But what if you really AREN'T meant for an IT career? Read more Resource of the day GFI VIPRE Business Free Download By combining anti-virus and anti-spyware, you can do a lot to simplify your security. Download this free 30 day trial of GFI Vipre Business edition to see the difference it can make in your network. 10 questions non-techie managers should ask about IT projects Business managers may lack the tech knowledge to make sure a project is on the right track. Here's what they should be asking IT to improve the odds of project success. Read more 10 things the Linux desktop can be proud of It's an exciting time for the Linux desktop. According to Jack Wallen, even some recent missteps have served to fuel innovation and drive improvements. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting Excel formulas and functions Finding and fixing errors in formulas and functions can be tedious and time-consuming. Here are some practical tips to help you cut to the chase. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Windows 8 Consumer Preview embraces the KISS principle The Windows 8 Consumer Preview released February 29, 2012, is the new poster child for the keep it simple stupid philosophy. Read more Nine free iPhone apps to use in your job search These nine iPhone apps can help you enormously with the full-time job of looking for a job. Read more Two favorite keyboard shortcuts for keeping email organized Here are two Microsoft Outlook keyboard shortcuts you can use to keep your email organized and under control. Read more Today's recommended downloads Case Study: An IT Migration helps busy Maryland Hospital Meet Their Zero Downtime Goal (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) GFI VIPRE Business Free Download (GFI Software) Solutions for Encrypting Data on Tape (Quantum) 15 Top Paying IT Certifications for 2012 (Global Knowledge) University of Colorado Hospital's IT Story (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Connect with TechRepublic First Look: Windows 8 Consumer Preview simple and slick The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available to everyone. TechRepublic downloaded and installed it and compiled this photo gallery first look at Microsoft's latest operating system. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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Editor's note Don't miss the news about warrantless cellphone searches in the CNET section below. -Jason Windows 8 Cheat Sheet Windows 8 is on its way, here's what you need to know about the most radical redesign since Windows 95 Read more Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for Federal Agencies in 2012 Register for this webcast, Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for 2012 and Beyond, to learn more about what you can do to keep your network protected for years to come. More from TechRepublic   Advice for CIOs: Don't try to be a tech guru Windows Azure: Leap year bug as a service News from ZDNet   BYOD security problem: Less than 10% of tablet owners use auto-lock Google's privacy policy doomsday goes ahead despite warnings Apple preparing for cheaper iPad 2 enterprise push? Is a new Apple TV launching along with the iPad 3? Windows 8 Consumer Preview - The good, the bad and the ugly Wireless network problems on the rise, study says Facebook, Twitter buttons influence buying decisions (study) Mobile ads less influential with American consumers, Nielsen says IBM targets SMBs with social media bootcamps ASUS Transformer Prime: Perfect for business trips (review) Android angst revisited. The saga continues. Chinese web users break through crack in the Great Firewall Big Data: Defining its definition Eduardo Saverin: Facebook can be 'as big as we can imagine' Beware Facebook while studying? News from CNET   Court: Warrantless cell phone searches legal Google's new privacy policy begins. Does it break the law? Five ways Google's unified privacy policy affects you AT&T solidifies data-throttling details for unlimited users Apple wins another one against Motorola in Germany Verizon officially supports locked bootloaders XP loses ground to Windows 7 but still top OS Microsoft hires FTC attorney and public critic of Google Windows 8 keynote, demo videos now online Why ambitious developers need more than just HTML5 Zynga takes its first step toward a post-Facebook future Space: Not a final frontier Space probes: Pushing the envelope (images) Featured galleries   First Look: Windows 8 Consumer Preview simple and slick Tour the first Windows 8 beta Opening up 30 years of Windows (photos) Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for Federal Agencies in 2012 (AT&T) Live Webcast: Fast and Efficient Business Security Strategies (GFI Software) GFI VIPRE Business Free Download (GFI Software) Assessment Prescribes a Technology Cure for Roswell Park (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Strategy Guide to Business Risk Mitigation for Healthcare (Hewlett-Packard (HP))   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow: My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner My Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner Connect with TechRepublic First Look: Windows 8 Consumer Preview simple and slick The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available to everyone. TechRepublic downloaded and installed it and compiled this photo gallery first look at Microsoft's latest operating system. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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[TechRepublic] Get a Siri-like interface on Android

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Get a Siri-like interface on Android with Vlingo Virtual Assistant Vlingo Virtual Assistant is Android's answer to Siri envy. Jack Wallen explains how to get the most out of Vlingo. Read more Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for Federal Agencies in 2012 Register for this webcast, Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for 2012 and Beyond, to learn more about what you can do to keep your network protected for years to come. Smartphone showdown: Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid 4 Donovan Colbert was looking for a new smartphone, and after testing several review units, it came down to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. the Motorola Droid 4. Read more Nokia adds new Lumia Windows Phone, continues smartphone fightback Mobile World Congress shows Nokia is still a company in transition - but gradually the pieces of the jigsaw are falling into place. Read more Nine free iPhone apps to use in your job search Here are nine iPhone apps that can help you enormously with the full-time job of looking for a job. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Droid Razr Maxx Teardown: Impressive battery life in a sleek package Offering 20 hours of talk time, Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx may be the answer for those who fear smartphones with non-removable batteries. Read more Smartphones and tablets are the new cool but here's why it can't last Smartphones and tablets have replaced cars as objects of desire that transport their owners into another world, but mobile tech's time in the limelight may be limited. Read more Is the smartphone-tablet-laptop hybrid the future of computing? Smartphones that can also run as a tablet or even a laptop are appearing on the market. Nick Heath considers their prospects. Read more Chrome for Android furthers Google's goal to grow in the enterprise Ian Hardenburgh offers his take on what the Chrome browser coming to Android devices means to Google's overarching goal of furthering Google Apps adoption in the enterprise. Read more Mobile data congestion: Four ways to tackle the coming capacity crunch There may be no single answer to the problem of congested mobile networks, but operators should at least be trying to do more with the available options. Read more Featured multimedia   The hottest phones and tablets of Mobile World Congress 2012 With all the great devices coming out of MWC everyday, keeping track can get dizzying. Luckily, we'll continuously gather them here so you won't have to. View on site The Asus Padfone: Where no phone has gone before (photos) Asus moves beyond the Transformer Prime with a device that starts as a phone and can end as a notebook. CNET goes hands on at Mobile World Congress. View on site The phones that stole the show on Day 1 of MWC 2012 It's only been the first day and tons of new and exciting phones have already debuted. Here we collect the devices that impressed us on day one of MWC 2012. View on site Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Fast and Efficient Business Security Strategies (GFI Software) Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms (APC by Schneider Electric) Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage (APC by Schneider Electric) On-demand Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for Federal Agencies in 2012 (AT&T) Eco-mode: Benefits and Risks of Energy-saving Modes of UPS Operation (APC by Schneider Electric) Perennial favorites   The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks Five reasons Android is superior to the iPhone Lesser-known Android tips and tricks Connect with TechRepublic BlackBerry Playbook 2.0 review After a long gestation, RIM has finally delivered the long-awaited 2.0 software update to its PlayBook line. Is it enough to turn the device's fortunes around? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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