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Set sound password policies in Mac OS X Server Erik Eckel tells you how to use Mac OS X Server's Workgroup Manager and the Server Admin console to make sure you are setting strong password polices. Read more Resource of the day HR Analytics: Driving Return on Human Capital Investment Discover how Oracle's comprehensive HR Analytics can provide metrics and analytic insight to HR, giving it the power and insight it needs to align its core business processes with organizational goals and strategies. Watch list: 20 iPad competitors The Apple iPad has re-energized the market for tablet computers but it has gone nearly all of 2010 without a serious challenger. That will soon change. Here are 20 upstarts taking aim at the iPad. Read more Geek Gifts 2010: Plantonics Voyager Pro Bluetooth headset The Plantonics Voyager Pro is a quality, yet economical hands-free headset that might very well be the perfect holiday gift for gamers and geeks on the go. Read more Steve Jobs sounds off on Android, BlackBerry, and 7-inch tablets Steve Jobs was a surprise guest on Apple's quarterly earnings call on Monday and he took the opportunity to pick apart Apple's competitors and reiterate Apple's product philosophy. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How to set up an OS X OpenVPN client Vincent Danen takes you through the process of setting up an OS X client on OpenVPN using Shimo, which will also provide you with a reliable, robust connection via iPhone... Read more Get an easy VPN on-the-cheap with ShareTool for Mac Take advantage of the ShareTool for the Mac, an easy, VPN-like alternative to Apple Remote Desktop. Vincent Danen shows you how to get it and use it. Read more Change Mac permissions via the command line to save time Erik Eckel explains the basics of the ls command, which displays file and folder information on the command line and allows you to edit permissions settings much quicker than using... Read more Featured multimedia   Sony RDP-XF100iP (photos) Take a closer look at the Sony RDP-XF100iP, a portable, rechargeable speaker dock created for the Apple iPod and iPhone. View on site The top-10 games of the fall (photos) Though the number of games may be a bit underwhelming compared with holiday seasons past, this year holds a few gems that we think are worth checking out. View on site Comic Con galleries New York Comic Con 2010 costumes and cosplay Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con 2010 costumes and cosplay Chicago Comic Con 2010: Wizard World geeks in costume Comic-Con 2010: Coolest and geekiest costumes Featured Webcast A Strategy for Keeping Your Data Secure Security is a concern as more data is compromised by either malicious attacks or employee carelessness. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to explore the most promising ways that IT leaders can ensure the security of their organization. iPhone management solutions   This TR Pro download outlines the pros and cons of three iPhone enterprise management tools. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Free Trial: IBM LotusLive iNotes Email Service (IBM) SAP Business All-in-One Fast Start Program (SAP) HR Analytics: Driving Return on Human Capital Investment (Oracle) Free Trial: IBM LotusLive Engage for Online Collaboration (IBM) Battery Technology for Data Centers and Network Rooms: Safety Codes (American Power Conversion (APC)) More on Macs   Desktop Connect iPad app enables secure remote Windows server administration Six things laptops can learn from the iPad Will the new MacBook Air be underpowered? Bookmark the Macs in Business blog     Gartner's top 10 technologies for 2011 Gartner has identified its top technologies for 2011. Larry Dignan explains the rationale behind those choices and shares his thoughts on their viability and impact. TechRepublic newsletters   Get net admin tips, tech tutorials and news, and off-topic posts in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Network Administrator Five Tips IT News Digest Geekend Connect with TechRepublic

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