Chrome extensions for IT pros, hiring the perfect manager, Windows Phone 8 predictions

10 Things TechRepublic Member | April 06, 2012

10 Google Chrome extensions that could come in handy for IT pros Among the zillions of available Chrome extensions are some that can help IT pros with specialized tasks. Here are 10 good possibilities for techs. Read more Resource of the day WAN Optimization: Why go Virtual? Check out this webcast to learn about wide area network optimization from Silver Peak. Discover the advantage. 10 requirements of the perfect manager If you could hire your next boss, what selection criteria would you use? Alan Norton shares a make-believe want ad aimed at finding the ideal manager. Read more 10 predictions for Windows Phone 8 Various details have emerged that give us some idea of what to expect in Windows Phone 8. Here's what Brien Posey thinks we'll see when the new OS rolls out. Read more 10+ Windows 7 services you may not need If you evaluate your organization's need for certain Windows 7 services, you may find that a number of them can be safely disabled. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Add a QR code to your resume to illustrate your strengths An expert on online reputation management gives five reasons you should include a QR code in your resume. Read more Image-based backups add recovery flexibility Erik Eckel describes the specific ways in which image-based backups are critical safeguards for IT consulting work. Read more Landing that all-important first client Find out why Chip Camden thinks that if you decide to become a consultant and then start looking for business, you're doing it wrong. Read more Today's recommended downloads Five Calls To Make When Developing a Mobile Learning Strategy (SkillSoft) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Why LotusLive Won Out for One Translation Agency (IBM) Managing and Utilizing VMware Snapshots (Global Knowledge) Mobile Devices Everywhere: How Healthcare Organizations Can Prepare (Absolute Software) Connect with TechRepublic The beginning of the end of Google+ Adam Metz explains why he thinks Google's high-priority social network, Google+, is failing fast. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic! To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is techsubscriptionss@cesabarre.com. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2012 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.