Real-world IT lessons, 10 foolish remarks, what developers need

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10 things I've learned from working in IT When you've been in IT for awhile, you pick up all sorts of random knowledge. Jack Wallen shares a few highlights from almost 20 years in the field. Read more Resource of the day Chuck Hollis on IT-as-a-Service Business leaders know what's out there. And they want to know "Why aren't we doing that here?" Read what Chuck Hollis, EMC Global Marketing CTO, has to say about these exciting times of cloud computing, virtualization and IT-as-a-Service. 10 stupid things I've heard people say We've all heard people make dumb remarks -- and that's often good for a laugh. But reflecting on such verbal missteps also serves as a reminder to watch what we say. Read more 10 ways to create the optimum developer environment How well you accommodate the needs of your developers can make or break their ability to work productively. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Three tips for rounding Excel time values Summing Excel date and time values is easy; rounding requires a bit of function help. Read more The first 10 things you should do to a new Windows 8 desktop installation There are at least 10 things every user should do to a newly installed Windows 8 operating system. Read more Five states to watch in growing tech employment Most people consider the big players in the tech market when looking for jobs -- California, New York, etc. Here are five other states to watch. Read more The problem with patents Patent trolls and tech giants have been exploiting the patent system to stifle competition. If our goal is to protect and encourage innovation, we must demand more from our governments and the companies from which we buy our products. Read more Five ways that social media can benefit IT If you're willing to embrace social media, you and your department may find great benefit and a whole new way to work. Read more Dealing with mindless consulting tasks How well do your consulting engagements make use of your intellect? Answer this poll question and read tips on getting boring tasks out of the way quickly and avoiding procrastination. Read more Create a project issue log in Trello Trello is a collaboration tool that organizes projects into boards and cards. Andrew Makar describes how to create a project issue log in this innovative PM tool. Read more Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads Conquering Costly Compression for Oracle Backups (Quest Software) The 12 Critical Questions You Need to Ask When Choosing an AD Bridge Solution (Quest Software) PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile (Citrix Online) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Connect with TechRepublic Opportunity knocks: Looking for iOS developers who can write TechRepublic is looking for contributors knowledgeable about Apple iOS App development and how you bring an App to market. 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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