Getting a new laptop in shape, fixing a flawed presentation, reasons why open source could shine in 2012

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10 things you should do when you get a new Windows laptop Before you take a new laptop on the road, make sure it's correctly configured, secured, and provisioned to meet your needs. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more. 10 questions to determine whether your presentation is lame The time to identify potential problems with a presentation is BEFORE you're standing in front of an audience. Read more 10 things that could make 2012 a banner year for open source Is 2012 going to be The Year of Open Source? Jack Wallen thinks it very well might. Read more 10 Things Call for Feedback: What are the dumbest tech predictions for 2012? It's that time again: January, when the tech world is inundated with predictions for the coming year. Which ones win the prize for most idiotic? Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How to create an all-in-one Windows 7 install disk With the help of the WinAIO Maker Professional tool you can make a master copy of your Windows 7 disk that contains all the available editions. Read more Who owns your Twitter account? Another court case arises over who owns an ex-employee's Twitter account. Read more Cable certifier: An essential consulting tool Erik Eckel believes most consultants will find that a high-quality cable certifier is an indispensable and essential toolkit device. Read more Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more. Today's recommended downloads Size Your Server Platforms To Meet ERP Requirements (IBM) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) ZDNet 2012 IT Priorities Survey - Participate Today for a Chance to Win $500. (ZDNet) Enterprise Data Center Modernization (IBM) IBM's Migration Factory (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded. 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

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