[TechRepublic] Word keyboard shortcuts make document formatting a snap

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Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly format Word documents Bill Detwiler demonstrates Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that can help you quickly and easily format your documents. Read more Resource of the day A Hidden Reliability Threat in UPS Static Bypass Switches When you call something an uninterruptible power supply, it had better offer uninterruptible power. Read this white paper to learn how to tell the difference between an uninterruptible power supply and an "uninterruptible" one. Additional TechRepublic resources   Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates. Read more Free and open source text editors every developer should try Even if you work in an IDE, a good text editor is always handy to have. Bill Detwiler looks at five text editors every developer should try. Read more Five things every IT pro should know about Google Sites From working with JavaScript to setting page-level permissions, Bill Detwiler shares five things every IT pro should know about Google Sites. Read more Make the Choice command work for you even in Windows 7 Use the batch file command Choice to make your batch files interactive. Greg Shultz shows how it can come in handy even in Windows 7. Read more Expose trends using a combo chart in Excel A combo chart created in Microsoft Excel can expose hidden trends that you might otherwise miss. Read more 10 things you should know about UEFI If you're a bit fuzzy on what UEFI is all about -- and how it will significantly change modern PC functionality -- these quick facts will get you up to speed. Read more   Cracking Open the Apple iPhone 4S Savoring the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (photos) Unwrapping Google Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 (photos) Motorola Droid Razr hands-on (photos) Featured multimedia   iPhone 4S camera vs. the Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS (photo samples) There are distinct differences between the phone's photos and the camera's, but the automated choices they make are just as important as the photos they take. View on site Cameras compared: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4 (photos) You've heard that the iPhone 4S offers a better camera than the iPhone 4's. In a series of photos, CNET shows you just how much better it is. View on site Hanging with Siri CNET spends quality time with the iPhone 4S' Siri voice assistant to see what she's all about. View on site Today's recommended downloads A Back Up for Your Back Up (IBM) Make Better Decisions with Better Information (IBM) Narrowing Your Application Server Choices (IBM) Live Webcast: Improving Patient Care and Efficiency with a Converged Medical Infrastructure (TechRepublic) Proactive Performance Management for Enterprise Databases (Quest Software)   About this newsletter TR Dojo is built around a philosophy of constant learning. Our bi-weekly newsletter is my chance to share real-world lessons, IT best practices, and advanced technical tips. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Two developers' tributes to Dennis Ritchie The contributions of Dennis Ritchie, who is known as the father of the C programming language, are discussed by developers Justin James and Chad Perrin. Must-read posts The 10 rising tech trends of 2012 Top IT skills wanted for 2012 Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users What the IT department will look like in 2015

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[TechRepublic] Word keyboard shortcuts make document formatting a snap

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Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly format Word documents Bill Detwiler demonstrates Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that can help you quickly and easily format your documents. Read more Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Additional TechRepublic resources   Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates. Read more Free and open source text editors every developer should try Even if you work in an IDE, a good text editor is always handy to have. Bill Detwiler looks at five text editors every developer should try. Read more Five things every IT pro should know about Google Sites From working with JavaScript to setting page-level permissions, Bill Detwiler shares five things every IT pro should know about Google Sites. Read more Make the Choice command work for you even in Windows 7 Use the batch file command Choice to make your batch files interactive. Greg Shultz shows how it can come in handy even in Windows 7. Read more Expose trends using a combo chart in Excel A combo chart created in Microsoft Excel can expose hidden trends that you might otherwise miss. Read more 10 things you should know about UEFI If you're a bit fuzzy on what UEFI is all about -- and how it will significantly change modern PC functionality -- these quick facts will get you up to speed. Read more   Cracking Open the Apple iPhone 4S Savoring the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (photos) Unwrapping Google Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 (photos) Motorola Droid Razr hands-on (photos) Featured multimedia   iPhone 4S camera vs. the Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS (photo samples) There are distinct differences between the phone's photos and the camera's, but the automated choices they make are just as important as the photos they take. View on site Cameras compared: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4 (photos) You've heard that the iPhone 4S offers a better camera than the iPhone 4's. In a series of photos, CNET shows you just how much better it is. View on site Hanging with Siri CNET spends quality time with the iPhone 4S' Siri voice assistant to see what she's all about. View on site Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report The Kellogg Executive MBA Program (Northwestern University (Kellogg)) Key Methods for Managing Complex Database Environments (Quest Software) Integrating CRM and ERP at Siemens Energy (IBM) IBM Cloud YouTube Channel (IBM)   About this newsletter TR Dojo is built around a philosophy of constant learning. Our bi-weekly newsletter is my chance to share real-world lessons, IT best practices, and advanced technical tips. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Two developers' tributes to Dennis Ritchie The contributions of Dennis Ritchie, who is known as the father of the C programming language, are discussed by developers Justin James and Chad Perrin. Must-read posts The 10 rising tech trends of 2012 Top IT skills wanted for 2012 Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users What the IT department will look like in 2015

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[TechRepublic] Take a byte of Android's Ice Cream Sandwich

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Android 4.0: Eight new features that actually matter Google unveiled Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" on Wednesday and showed off lots of eye candy. Here's a look at the useful stuff. Read more Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Mobile malware: A clear and present danger A group of Berkeley researchers take a long, hard look at mobile malware. What they found should interest you. Read more Extending battery life for Apple portables Wil Limoges offers some basic tips about how to extend the battery life of your Apple portable devices. Read more Five time and task management tools for road warriors Staying organized can be extra challenging when you're on the go. Justin James suggest a few mobile apps to help you stay on top of things. Read more Windows Phone 7 InputScope dictionary WP7 users can use InputScope values to customize their keyboard layouts. If you're having trouble figuring out which value to use, check out this application. Read more Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates. Read more Reuters: 22% of iPhone 4S buyers are platform converts Based on a poll of iPhone 4S buyers across six countries, Apple is winning converts from BlackBerry, Nokia, and even Android. Read more The top five alternatives to the iPhone 4S If you're feeling left out because you're not getting an iPhone 4S, here are five other great phones to consider if you're looking for an upgrade. Read more Twitter's iOS 5 integration is a disappointment Twitter's deep integration into iOS 5 was welcomed by professionals who manage social media. Unfortunately, it's missing important functionality. Read more Most productive iPhone apps of 2011 for geeks Jason Hiner lists his top 20 iPhone apps for 2011, all of which can help you be more productive. Read more Five devices I took with me to TechRepublic Live 2011 Donovan Colbert travels with less tech than he used to, but there still are a few things on his "must pack" list. What devices do you pack when you travel? Read more Featured multimedia   Unwrapping Google Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 (photos) We get our first glimpse of Google's updated Android OS, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and yes, it's tasty. View on site Cameras compared: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4 (photos) You've heard that the iPhone 4S offers a better camera than the iPhone 4's. In a series of photos, CNET shows you just how much better it is. View on site How to activate your iPhone 4S (photos) Follow the slides to find out how to configure your iPhone 4S during the activation setup process. View on site The phones (and tablet) of CTIA Fall 2011 CTIA was the first time we got photos or video for 17 news phones (and a tablet.) View on site Must-read posts The 10 rising tech trends of 2012 Top IT skills wanted for 2012 Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users What the IT department will look like in 2015 Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Proactive Performance Management for Enterprise Databases (Quest Software) The Common Ground Between Business and IT: Success (Quest Software) Managing Data and Controlling Risk (IBM) Social Business in the Cloud with eSignatures (IBM) Perennial favorites   Lesser-known Android tips and tricks Smartphones with the lowest and the highest radiation levels Ways to improve your mobile computing experience Two developers' tributes to Dennis Ritchie The contributions of Dennis Ritchie, who is known as the father of the C programming language, are discussed by developers Justin James and Chad Perrin. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise (launching soon) App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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[TechRepublic] Android 4.0: Eight features that matter

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Android 4.0: Eight new features that actually matter Google unveiled Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" on Wednesday and showed off lots of eye candy. Here's a look at the useful stuff. Read more Editor's note After you read my take on the best new features in Android 4.0, check out this great little collection of five TechRepublic articles on how to lead (and how not to). Clearly, it's leadership day in the Tech Sanity Check newsletter. -Jason Resource of the day Proactive Performance Management for Enterprise Databases Managing your database is no easy task. If you agree, you may want to take a look at this white paper. You'll learn how to increase performance while enabling faster problem solving and fewer issues. Read now to learn more. More from TechRepublic   Fedex CIO: Use your ugly pictures to get stuff done See how FedEx CIO Rob Carter used his "ugly picture" to get other FedEx leaders to give up control and create a centralized IT services framework. Read more How 'master innovators' play by different rules IT executives are under increasing pressure to become innovation leaders. These secrets from master innovators could hold the key. Read more On leadership, success, TouchPad and The Godfather How often do we cancel (or let die slowly and painfully) business ventures, initiatives and projects without giving them every chance to be successful, without actually trying hard enough? Read more Best leaders know what they stand for Ever notice that some leaders and some organizations seem to be able to move forward in any environment, while others seem stalled? There's a reason for this, says executive leadership coach John M McKee. Read more Is your boss an idiot? Here's a tongue-in-cheek quiz on how to determine if you, or your boss, is an idiot. Read more Google's Dart: An object-oriented JavaScript alternative Todd Fluhr looks at Google's web-programming language Dart, which even at its unfinished stage, says a lot about Google's plans to dominate the mobile consumer market. Read more News from ZDNet   Enterprise IT and megavendors: Cloud players angle in on bad marriages The attitude toward the megavendors is notable, but it's unclear whether enterprises will leave bad marriages. Read more iPhone 4S: Notifications, Location Services, the bane of good battery life New iPhone 4S owners are complaining about battery life on the new phone. The new notification system can cause the phone to constantly poll the network, if left to its default configuration. Read more Siri understands intent, beats Google Voice Actions, Tellme, and Vlingo Siri is the talk of the town at the moment and here you can see how it compares to other platforms and a cross platform service. Siri still beats them all handily. Read more Nexus S to get Android 4.0 soon The current Android flagship phone, the Nexus S, will receive an update for Android 4.0 soon. Read more RIM could still face lawsuits over BlackBerry outages Research in Motion may have 'compensated' its customers for a wave of outages, but its users could still bring lawsuits against the Canadian company. Read more Ben Horowitz: Facebook is the "best-run company in technology" Is Facebook the "best-run company in technology" with "the best new CEO" currently out there? Ben Horowitz seems to think so. Read more Microsoft, Nokia finally get to the smartphone starting line Nokia has managed to restructure, clear out inventory and set itself up for a long-awaited Windows Phone launch. Now the fun begins. Read more Big data can enable world-changing apps, says LinkedIn co-founder LinkedIn's co-founder discusses the LinkedIn Skills platform and what that means for big data and Web 3.0. Read more A deeper dive into Windows 8: can Microsoft's big bet pay off? Windows 8 is, without a doubt, the most controversial Windows version the company has ever designed. After a month of using and dissecting the Windows Developer Preview, I offer a deeper look at... Read more VMware, Verizon partner on mobile virtualization; May give Android enterprise boost If Verizon and VMware can gain traction, Android devices may look more appealing to chief information officers. Read more The Top Technology Trends For The Next Three Years: Part Two Brian Hopkins shares Forrester's Top 10 technologies you should be monitoring within your IT department. Read more Michael Dell on his infamous 1997 Apple comment (video) Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Computer, talks about the state of the PC industry, competition with HP, Apple's near bankruptcy in 1997, and the first time he met Steve Jobs. Read more Google Analytics now mapping visitor traffic on websites Google Analytics users are about to be treated to two major new functions that should better explain traffic on their sites. Read more Featured multimedia   Unwrapping Google Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 (photos) We get our first glimpse of Google's updated Android OS, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and yes, it's tasty. View on site Savoring the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (photos) Samsung's newest Android phone has Ice Cream Sandwich, new features, and a sleek design. See it for yourself in CNET's hands-on photo gallery. View on site Samsung Galaxy family album (photos) The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is just the latest member to join the famous Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets. Get to know the entire family here, from past to present. View on site iPhone 4S camera vs. the Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS (photo samples) There are distinct differences between the phone's photos and the camera's, but the automated choices they make are just as important as the photos they take. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Kellogg Executive MBA Program Deployment Planning and Automation for The Cloud (IBM) On Demand Event: WHY be Social? (IBM) Tame the Content Tiger (IBM) IBM Cloud YouTube Channel (IBM)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow: My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner My Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner Two developers' tributes to Dennis Ritchie The contributions of Dennis Ritchie, who is known as the father of the C programming language, are discussed by developers Justin James and Chad Perrin. Must-read posts The 10 rising tech trends of 2012 Top IT skills wanted for 2012 Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users What the IT department will look like in 2015

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