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Five apps that let me manage essential communications Communication needs vary, but most of us rely on certain tools and services to stay in touch. Scott Lowe shares his list of go-to communication apps. Read more Resource of the day Webcast: Fast-Track your Subversion Journey to the Cloud Software configuration management, or SCM software is the type of tool that is perfectly suited for the cloud. Tune into this webcast to learn more about cloud based SCM tools. Hottest new lists   Five Microsoft apps that will change IT Microsoft has some potential game-changers on the horizon that could dramatically affect the company's role in the enterprise. Read more Five alternatives to QuickBooks for business accounting QuickBooks may lead the pack when it comes to accounting packages, but a number of excellent apps are available that might suit your needs a bit better. Read more Five add-ins for users who hate the Office Ribbon Those who pine for the classic Office menu structure can re-create it, thanks to a variety of affordable add-ins. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   10 ways to improve Excel performance You don't have to live with sluggish workbooks. Try these tricks for a noticeable boost in performance. Read more Warning: This privacy website might depress you The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse website offers a lot of information on reported data breaches that you might find alarming. Read more Hate your job? Ask yourself why According to a recent survey, fewer than half of American workers are satisfied with their jobs. Why is this and what can be done? Read more 10 things Android does really well Android may have some room for improvement. But as Justin James points out, it also has some significant things going for it. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle Fire Bill Detwiler cracks open the Amazon Kindle Fire. Inside this Android-based tablet, he found hardware from Texas Instruments, Elpida, Micron. View on site Today's recommended downloads Webcast: Fast-Track your Subversion Journey to the Cloud (CollabNet) Live Webcast: Build a Business Case for Open Source Drupal (Acquia) Sales Performance Management Evolution (Varicent) Webcast: Entry Level Business Intelligence: Hands on Data, Hands Off Management (TechRepublic) 5 Steps to Telecom Transformation (ProfitLine) Jason Hiner's 10 best Android smartphones Heading into the 2011 holiday season, here's Jason Hiner's take on the 10 best Android smartphones. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Geeky TechRepublic galleries New York Comic Con 2011: Costumes and cosplay BlizzCon 2011: Serious gamers unite Toronto Zombie Walk and undead wedding SteamCon III: Costumes of Steampunk enthusiasts Seattle hosts the very first GeekGirlCon

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