What Windows taught a Linux user, simple ways to customize Excel, the case for hiring a chief cloud officer

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10 things I've learned from using Windows Longtime Linux user Jack Wallen shares a few Windows-inspired revelations. Read more Resource of the day Social Media Analytics: Making Customer Insights Actionable Check out this white paper to learn more about social media analytics and what they can do for your business. 10 Excel defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want You don't have to adjust every Excel workbook to meet your needs. By changing a few settings, you can make all your workbooks automatically conform to your preferences. Read more 10 reasons you might need a chief cloud officer Capitalizing on the benefits of the cloud -- while managing its many challenges -- may require a specialized job role. Here's a look at what a CCO could do for your organization. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: UniBlue SpeedUpMyPC Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC can increase the performance and extend the life of a PC. Read more Bring back the 40-hour work week While it looks good to be the first to arrive and the last to leave work each day, it turns out that putting in 60 hours of work each week may do more harm than good in achieving end results. Read more Can IT really focus on business-facing initiatives? Scott Lowe addresses some reservations with the automation of certain IT functions. Read more Today's recommended downloads ESG Lab Validation Report: Deploy and Manage Storage with Ease using NetApp FAS2240 (NetApp) Social Media Analytics: Making Customer Insights Actionable (IBM) The Business Value of Post Warranty Contracts (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) AC vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic Raspberry Pi: Coming to a business near you Manufacturers of the $40 Raspberry Pi Linux computer have lifted restrictions on bulk purchasing, opening the door for businesses to buy the boards for their firm. 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

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