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10 alternative careers for burned-out IT workers So you're thinking about leaving IT -- but you're not sure what to do instead. Here are a few alternative fields where you might be able to use your talents in more satisfying ways. Read more Resource of the day Cooling strategies for high-density racks and blade servers This white paper describes five strategies for coping with the cooling needs of ultra-high power racks and blade servers. It offers practical solutions for both new and existing data centers. 10 ways to keep your messages out of spam filters Legitimate messages that get snagged by spam filters can lead to big problems -- such as derailed job searches, hard feelings, and lost business. These tips will help ensure that your messages reach their intended targets. Read more 10 IT positions ranked by prestige People often judge you by your job title -- as unfair as that may be. Alan Norton ranks 10 IT job roles based on the degree of respect they command. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Quick Tip: Take advantage of the Windows Mobility Center for quick reconfiguration The Windows Mobility Center can save you some time and embarrassment when you give your next presentation using your notebook computer. Read more Dirty little secrets of HR Those bad assumptions you've made about HR? They might be true. Read more Three IT leadership challenges and solutions Information technology management can be a hard job. Scott Lowe provides you with a look at three personnel-related challenges and how you might mitigate them. Read more Seven reasons prospects don't want to hire IT consultants Chip Camden discusses why a prospect may resist the idea of engaging an IT consultant. He says the challenge is to convince prospects that all consultants aren't the same. Read more Camera phone challenges Travel Sunrise / sunset Snow and ice Pets More camera phone challenges Today's recommended downloads Cooling strategies for high-density racks and blade servers (American Power Conversion (APC)) Free White Paper: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC)) Physical security in mission-critical facilities (American Power Conversion (APC)) Improved Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets (American Power Conversion (APC)) Data Center Projects: Standardized Process (American Power Conversion (APC)) Our 2011 salary survey: IT compensation is down but not out TechRepublic and Global Knowledge have published one of the IT industry's most comprehensive salary surveys for the fourth straight year. Read 2011's state of the union. 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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