[TechRepublic] Best smartphones of 2010

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The 10 elite smartphones of 2010 With the rise of Android, the reboot of BlackBerry, and the redesigned iPhone, 2010 can rightly be called the year of the smartphone. Here are the best devices of the year. Read more Slideshow: The 10 best smartphones of 2010 Resource of the day The New and Improved Windows 7 Microsoft has done a great deal of work in improving Windows 7 from it's predecessor, Windows Vista. This paper gives an overview of the new technology built into Windows 7 and how this technology can help your enterprises complete your migration. More from TechRepublic   Five tips for being more productive when working from home Even if you're well-suited to work from home, maintaining your productivity can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions for making sure you're as effective and efficient as possible. Read more 10 things we learned in 2010 that can help make 2011 better The beginning of a new year is a good time to consider how well we met the previous year's challenges and to use what we learned to make improvements in the months to come. Read more IT Security top 7: Best of 2010 There were lots of tips, controversies, and interesting developments in IT Security this year. The following posts rose to the top based on pageviews, discussion, and community votes. Read more News from ZDNet   CES: Samsung's 4-inch Galaxy Player to challenge iPod touch Samsung's 4-inch Galaxy Player is the portable media player version of the Galaxy S smartphone -- and it's targeted squarely at buyers of the iPod touch. Should Apple care? Read more Forget the 4G marketing argument, ITU acknowledges US carriers have 4G Carriers have been poking at each other about 4G and technically no one had 4G until a couple weeks ago when the ITU stated that our US wireless carriers' data networks can indeed be considered 4G. Read more The year in review: 10 technology surprises in 2010 Apple's iPad, Windows Phone 7 and Mark Hurd's resignation from Hewlett-Packard were among the key surprises of 2010. Here's a look at my top surprises in order. Read more CDMA iPhones to bolster 1Q-2010 shipments DigiTimes reports Apple has raised the global shipment goal for iPhones for Q1 2011 from 19 million to 20-21 million units. Read more CES: LG to introduce 'world's largest' full LED-backlit LCD 3D TV LG is gearing up for a very big introduction at CES 2011 next week. The Seoul-based company is set to show off the "world's largest" full LED-backlit LCD 3D TV. Read more Report crime in Dallas with your smartphone Dallas is giving the community more tools to help report suspicious activities and help stop crime using iWatch Dallas on your smartphones. Read more Eight steps to achieve 'lean IT' Can IT be systematically implemented and managed "simpler, faster, better, and cheaper"? Yes, say the authors of a new lean IT primer. Read more Five unpredictable predictions for the 2011 iGeneration As the Generation Y are vastly unpredictable, here are five unpredictable predictions for the year ahead. Read more My top 5 iPad accessories If you already have an iPad or are hoping for one this holiday season, here's a quick rundown of the accessories that I use daily. Read more Dell slashes price on Adamo 13 laptop to $899, while doubling RAM and upgrading processor Whether you want to call it an enticement to juice post-holiday sales or a way to clear inventory before Intel's Sandy Bridge processors arrive, Dell has posted a new configuration (spotted by our sister site CNET) for its Adamo 13 ultra-portable laptop that not only drops the price $100... Read more Amazon boasts third-gen Kindle as its bestselling product ever Amazon has announced that the third-generation of the Kindle e-book reader is now the online retailer's bestselling product ever. Take that, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Read more Featured multimedia   Top 10 TR Dojo cracking open galleries of 2010 Here's a look back at the most popular TR Dojo cracking open galleries of 2010. View on site Nexus S: Extensive photos and screenshots of the new Google Phone The new Google Phone and successor to the Nexus One is the Nexus S, made by Samsung and available on T-Mobile. See photos from every angle and screenshots of the new Android 2.3 software. View on site Top 10 iPhone games for 2010 (screenshots) This is it, the best iPhone games of 2010. There's something for everybody here, so make sure to look at the whole list to find something you might like. View on site Samsung Focus (Windows Phone 7) Teardown Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 mobile phone in this TR Dojo teardown gallery. View on site Great geek reads for snowy days Nicole Bremer Nash offers geeky book recommendations that you may want to add to your holiday shopping list. View on site Today's recommended downloads Fast, Simple SQL Server Consolidation (VMware) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Best Practices for Moving to Google Apps (Google) Streamline Your Information Infrastructure With IBM's Deduplication Offerings (IBM)   About this newsletter The Sanity Check newsletter is my daily update on the technology world. You'll get my opinions, rants, reviews, user polls, and hand-picked stories of the day. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner TechRepublic's Best of 2010 Check out this Special Reports page to see all of TechRepublic's hottest galleries, blogs, downloads, and discussions of 2010. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Popular Geekend galleries The top 10 geek sins Star Wars Celebration V: Costumes from a galaxy far far away Dragon*Con 2010: Highlights from the convention LEGO creations on display at BrickCon 2010 Chicago Comic Con 2010: Wizard World geeks in costume Best of 2010 Geekend galleries

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[TechRepublic] Network Administrator: Best posts of 2010

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Network Administrator: Best of 2010 Check out the top 10 blog posts of 2010 in Network Administrator. From basics like creating your own Cat 5 cables to new tech to tricks with router firmware, these topics got a lot of attention. Read more Notice to subscribers: Due to the holiday season, Network Administrator will not deliver on Dec. 29, 2010. Look for your next edition on Jan. 3, 2011. . Resource of the day Five Tips for Mastering Requirements Traceability Managed poorly, scope changes can wreak havoc on your development team. Learn how traceability can help your team manage change, and improve quality. Read this white paper to gain five practical tips for mastering traceability for your team. Additional TechRepublic resources   10 things we learned in 2010 that can help make 2011 better The beginning of a new year is a good time to consider how well we met the previous year's challenges and to use what we learned to make improvements in the months to come. Read more IT Security top 7: Best of 2010 There were lots of tips, controversies, and interesting developments in IT Security this year. The following posts rose to the top based on pageviews, discussion, and community votes. #1 Rescue CDs: Tips for fighting malware Michael Kassner offered tips on the best ways to use Rescue CDs to combat malware... Read more Virtual machine nomenclature strategies There are many different ways that IT pros approach system nomenclature. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shares several strategies for naming virtual machines. Read more Vim offers strong file encryption with Blowfish Support for stronger encryption was added to Vim in 2010, making it actually useful for file encryption. Read more Windows Server: Best of 2010 Popular Windows Server-related topics on TechRepublic in 2010 include the netstat command, Sysinternals, and Group Policy tips. Check out the top five Windows Server posts of the year. Read more Featured multimedia   Microsoft Security Essentials 2 in pictures Microsoft has updated its thin-client security program with some good changes under the hood. See what's new in this slideshow tour. View on site Admin's Guide to Active Directory   Have extra budget to spend? Then order our Administrator's Guide to Active Directory, 2nd Edition. From planning to implementation to troubleshooting, you'll have the resources, templates, and checklists to meet every Active Directory challenge. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Estimating a Data Center's Electrical Carbon Footprint (American Power Conversion (APC)) Real-Life Scenarios Show How Progress Software Enables Better Decision Making (Progress Software) The Time is Right for Open Source Master Data Management (Talend) How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure (BeyondTrust) Harness the Potential of SOA with an Appliance (IBM) TechRepublic's Best of 2010 Check out this Special Reports page to see all of TechRepublic's hottest galleries, blogs, downloads, and discussions of 2010. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Popular Geekend galleries The top 10 geek sins Star Wars Celebration V: Costumes from a galaxy far far away Dragon*Con 2010: Highlights from the convention LEGO creations on display at BrickCon 2010 Chicago Comic Con 2010: Wizard World geeks in costume Best of 2010 Geekend galleries Featured training courses   CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] Understanding Networking Fundamentals SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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[TechRepublic] Downloads

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An updated guide to Microsoft software versions This spreadsheet lists numerous versions of Windows, SQL Server, Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, and System Center Operations Manager, along with release dates, versions, and build numbers for most items. Read more Resource of the day Get Social with Your Business at Lotusphere 2011 A new business model is dawning: The social business. There has never been such an exciting time to be part of Lotusphere. Register now for your opportunity to learn about social business and get advice on how your organization can benefit. 10 things you should do to prepare for holiday time off The holidays are here, and you may be dealing with limited staff in the office. Here are some tips for getting things squared away so you can take a little time off. Read more Customize Windows 7 HomeGroup with a new name and a new icon Greg Shultz shows how to rename HomeGroup and change its icon so you can customize this networking tool. Read more 10 things you should know about printing labels in Word 2010 You can save time (and stop wasting label sheets) if you master Word's tools for creating and printing labels. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: Easeus Todo Backup Easeus Todo Backup offers file and folder backup as well as partition and disk backup so you can restore from either a simple file loss or a major disaster. Read more Featured multimedia   10 big redesigns of 2010 (images) Take a look at the face-lifts, paint jobs, and general rejiggering that happened to some of the biggest sites during the year. View on site 5 fun, free Android games (screenshots) Looking for a little distraction during the holidays? Load these free games onto your Android phone for hours of fun. View on site Popular Geekend galleries The top 10 geek sins Star Wars Celebration V: Costumes from a galaxy far far away Dragon*Con 2010: Highlights from the convention LEGO creations on display at BrickCon 2010 Chicago Comic Con 2010: Wizard World geeks in costume Best of 2010 Geekend galleries Today's recommended downloads Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) The Top 5 Strategic Technologies to Grow Your Business (TechRepublic) Physical security in mission-critical facilities (American Power Conversion (APC)) Maximize Profits with Comprehensive Sales Processes (SAP) How to Market and Sell Services with Webinars (Citrix Online) TechRepublic's Best of 2010 Check out this Special Reports page to see all of TechRepublic's hottest galleries, blogs, downloads, and discussions of 2010. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight

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