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Five Microsoft tools to speed your server chores The right tools can make your server admin tasks much easier. Here are a few that Brien Posey finds especially useful. Read more Resource of the day Prepare an ERM classification scheme Classification is a key aspect of the record-keeping framework; links between classification, access, and disposal are important for both control and automation. Download whitepaper here Hottest new lists   Five Windows Phone 7 apps for travel Smartphones and travelers are a match made in heaven. These free Windows Phone 7 apps can make your journey easier, safer, and more fun. Read more Five source control systems for distributed development teams Version control can be a big issue for developers working from various locations, but a good distributed control system can keep the project on track. Read more The five most bloated Linux applications Some Linux apps have become as unwieldy as their non-Linux counterparts. You may still want to use them -- but be prepared for a sluggish experience. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   10 ways to diagnose ailing PCs: Step by step Taking a systematic approach to troubleshooting PC issues will save you time and frustration and get your clients back to work more quickly. Read more Use Group Policy to manage the Windows firewall Manage computer account profiles for Windows Firewall centrally with Group Policy, but beware of a potential risk. Read more Three noteworthy Android calendaring apps Scott Lowe highlights three Android calendar apps: Business Calendar, Touch Calendar, and Jorte. Read more 10 ways to keep Excel from biting you in the butt Little decisions you make when you first build a worksheet can lead to big problems down the road. Here are some things to watch out for. Read more 10 essential tools and services for work-at-home IT pros You can't work out of your home effectively without the right setup. Justin James shares what he's discovered about equipping the IT home office. Read more Featured multimedia   11 gas saving technologies Short of running a full gas-electric hybrid system, automakers are exploring many ways to make engines more efficient. We look at 11 new technologies that help modern cars get great gas mileage. View on site Today's recommended downloads KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Download CEO White Paper: A Brave New (Security) World Prepare an ERM classification scheme Cloudonomics: The Economics of Cloud Computing (Rackspace Hosting) Moving your Infrastructure to the Cloud: How to Maximize Benefits and Avoid Pitfalls (Rackspace Hosting) Savvy marketing companies take advantage of Google Apps Many of the new features released by Google seem to be aimed squarely at the needs of marketing professionals. Susan Cline explains. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 things you can do to boost PC performance Five future technologies I can't wait for The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts

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