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10 ways to make sure your clients pay you Mishandled billing can spell disaster for your consultancy. To keep the cash flowing, follow these tips to make sure you get paid on time. Read more Resource of the day Make an Interactive Database Stack Solution Part of Your DR Plan Watch this video to learn how a more interactive database stack solution can give you higher performance and better protection when disaster strikes, plus improve ROI for your offsite standby systems. 10 ways to deal with a personal or professional weakness If some issue or trait is holding you back, you don't have to resign yourself to it. Here's practical advice for taking steps to overcome whatever hurdles are standing in your way. Read more 10 free anti-malware tools worth checking out The cost of anti-malware apps keeps rising. Luckily, there are effective tools you can use to prevent and remove infections without spending a dime. Read more 10 things you should know about Word 2010's mail merge tools Word's mail merge process has traditionally been viewed as intimidating and complex. But once you master a few basics, you'll discover that the tools are straightforward and easy to use. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   The most popular Windows Blog tips of 2010 While 2010 was the first full year of Microsoft Windows 7, the previous versions of that operating system still have an integral role to play in many enterprises. Read more Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. Read more There is no such thing as a recession-proof job It seems like every business site has a list of recession-proof jobs. But a recent piece in the U.S. News and World Report indicates there is no such thing. Read more Five tips for using the holiday party to get ahead It's that time of year again, and companies of all sizes are having holiday parties. See why John M. McKee says you should go -- even if you don't want to. Read more Plan ahead before taking time off from your IT consultancy Taking a vacation from your IT consultancy might sound impossible, but you can and should do it. Here are four steps to follow before taking the time off. Read more Teardown galleries Apple MacBook Air (2010 11-inch) Samsung Galaxy Tab (Sprint) Amazon Kindle Graphite (3G+Wi-Fi) 2010 IBM System x3400 M3 small-office server Today's recommended downloads Cloud Computing White Paper: Latest Buzzword or Glimpse of the Future? (Google) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Forrester Comparative Cost Analysis: Should Your Email Live in the Cloud? (Google) Transform Your Data Center: How Next-Generation Servers Deliver Radical ROI (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Conquer Your Upgrade Phobia (Oracle) Poll: Which company made the biggest contribution to tech in 2010? The technology industry bounced back in 2010 with a slew of new products and innovations. Vote on which company deserves the crown as the top tech innovator of the year. TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, product reviews, and smartphones news in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business Product Spotlight Smartphones Five Tips

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