[TechRepublic] Samsung Focus, a Windows Phone 7 powerhouse

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Verizon LTE 4G will go live Dec 5; pricing starts at $50 for 5GB Verizon Wireless will light up its long-awaited LTE 4G network on Sunday, December 5. See how much it will cost and learn the plans for LTE devices. Read more Slideshow: Samsung Focus, a Windows Phone 7 powerhouse Resource of the day End-to-end Business Visibility with On-demand ERP All organizations are challenged by the rising amount of information that is now tightly woven into everyday business. Learn about promising innovations and trends for the comprehensive command and control your most important asset, information. Additional TechRepublic resources   Have the mobile OS wars really been decided already? A research report concludes that the mobile OS war has been decided and Apple's iOS and Android are the big winners. In the long run will that really be the case? Read more Mobile device support: What you need to know The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of. Read more Extend smartphone functionality with hardware add-ons You can bring your smartphone closer to being the ultimate "ultra-portable computer" with hardware add-ons. Dell Shinder tells you about some options that are available. Read more Mobile device policy considerations and tips Westminster College recently drafted its first formal mobile device policy, which covers smartphones and cell phones. Scott Lowe highlights the primary areas the IT department considered when drafting the policy. Read more NASA astrobiology news and concept art What do you think NASA will announce at today's press conference on astrobiology? Read what some news outlets are speculating, and check out our gallery of NASA concept art. Read more Geek Gifts 2010: Call of Duty: Black Ops According to Sonja Thompson, there are a lot of things to like about Call of Duty: Black Ops. Find out what new features she enjoys the most (did somebody say "zombies"?) and where she thinks the video game is lacking. Read more Featured multimedia   'Fail Whale' artist stars in first North American exhibition (photos) Road Trip at Home: Yiying Lu, who made the iconic Twitter image, has a show to help launch her 'art for everywhere' startup, Walls360. View on site Motorola Flipside--photos The Motorola Flipside is an Android 2.1 smartphone from Motorola's stable. You can get it for about $100 from AT&T with a two-year service agreement. View on site Best, worst cell phone ads of 2010 An over-the-top iPhone 4 spoof, irritating gender ads, cyborg sci-fi, and Microsoft's disaster and eventual triumph were the bright and dark spots of 2010's cell phone ads. View on site Best cell phones of 2010 (photos) CNET takes a look back at the best cell phones we reviewed this year. View on site Shopping apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry (screenshots) Looking for a way to make shopping even easier this holiday season? One of these apps for your iOS, Android, or BlackBerry device could help. View on site TR Pro: iPhone management solutions   This TR Pro download contains details about how the iPhone stacks up to common enterprise needs that are critical in a management solution and outlines the pros and cons for three iPhone enterprise management tools. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) Double Your Virtualization Value: Pay-as-You-Grow with HP (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Improve Messaging Capabilities with Virtualization (VMware) The Latest Trends in Desktop Virtualization and OS Migration (VMware) Free Trial: IBM LotusLive Engage for Online Collaboration (IBM) The Windows Phone 7 App Hub experience Justin James explains why working within the Windows Phone 7 ecosystem in terms of getting support and having your app published is not a fun ride. TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, the latest IT news updates, product reviews, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business IT News Digest Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight

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[TechRepublic] Companies should get more creative with perks

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Companies should get more creative with perks Transcendental Meditation is on the rise in the workplace now that studies have shown its health benefits. What other perks would you like to see? Read more Resource of the day Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication Think increasing productivity is difficult? Join this live webcast as we review how one company's migration to Google Apps was successful for employees and profitable to the organization. Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise. Read more 10 Sysinternals tools you shouldn't be without The Sysinternals utilities offer a powerful, convenient way to knock out all kinds of Windows tasks. Derek Schauland zeroes in on the ones he finds most useful. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   The secret to succeeding with social media apps in your organization When Marc Schiller talks about social networking, he doesn't mean Facebook. He means creating a collaborative, user-driven environment that connects people to a common purpose. Read more Remove HomeGroup from Windows Explorer in Windows 7 In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to remove HomeGroup from the navigation pane in Windows Explorer. Read more Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise. Read more Useful applications for the PC-to-iPad convert Derek Schauland is a PC guy who has recently delved into the Mac world. Here, he lists some of the iPad apps that are helping him to make the transition. Read more Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI In this Windows Quick Tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting VPN connections Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit. Read more Featured multimedia   Desktop Wallpaper: NASA concept art Some of the most interesting images available on the NASA.gov website are artist renderings of space exploration concepts. Here are a few of my favorites. View on site NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight Project Management Resource Kit   TechRepublic's Project Management Resource Kit features 70+ tips from experienced PMs about Agile PM, how to get the most out of Microsoft Project 2007, and more. Purchase the download today! Today's recommended downloads Save Money and Increase Collaboration with Google Apps (Google) Small Business Protection Guide (Symantec) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Web Attacks: What's behind the malware (Sophos) Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? The CIO's Role in PLM - Aberdeen Report Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has never been more crucial to business continuity and, as a result, has been swept onto the CIO's strategic agenda. To identify which strategies and tactics CIO's of successful manufacturers are doing to deploy, integrate and support PLM, Aberdeen conducted a study of over 160 manufacturers. This resulting report provides actionable guidelines to CIO's. Download this report from PTC TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Featured training courses   PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp IT Project Management Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Information Technology Management and Leadership Skills Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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[TechRepublic] Creative job perks: What would you like?

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Companies should get more creative with perks Transcendental Meditation is on the rise in the workplace now that studies have shown its health benefits. What other perks would you like to see? Read more Resource of the day Industry Leaders Team Up to Help IT Departments Meet Today's Challenges Citrix, Dell and Intel have identified solutions that directly address today's complex IT needs. These three companies have built a synergistic partnership to help IT departments become and stay viable, beneficial parts of their company strategy. New at TechRepublic   Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise. Read more Gartner predicts the destiny of IT over next five years Gartner has released its top prognostications for IT in the next five years, including predictions about tablets, user-owned devices, the cloud, and automating IT work. Read more Verizon LTE 4G will go live Dec 5; pricing starts at $50 for 5GB Verizon Wireless will light up its long-awaited LTE 4G network on Sunday, December 5. See how much it will cost and learn the plans for LTE devices. Read more 10 Sysinternals tools you shouldn't be without The Sysinternals utilities offer a powerful, convenient way to knock out all kinds of Windows tasks. Derek Schauland zeroes in on the ones he finds most useful. Read more How to add a watermark to your Word documents Add a watermark to a Word document to share the document's status or some other attribute. Read more Samsung Focus review: The first great Windows Phone 7 device We got our hands on the first great Windows Phone 7 smartphone. See why we liked the Samsung Focus a lot more than we expected. We'll also tell you the caveats. Read more Review: Easeus Todo Backup Easeus Todo Backup offers both file and folder backup as well as partition and disk backup so you can restore from either a simple file loss or major disaster. Read more Easy printer sharing in GNOME Do you need to share out printers from your Linux machine? If so, Jack Wallen has a simple set up that will have you printing from remote machines in no time. Read more Featured multimedia   Best, worst cell phone ads of 2010 An over-the-top iPhone 4 spoof, irritating gender ads, cyborg sci-fi, and Microsoft's disaster and eventual triumph were the bright and dark spots of 2010's cell phone ads. View on site Today's recommended downloads Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Industry Leaders Team Up to Help IT Departments Meet Today's Challenges (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) Under the Hood of Google Apps Security and Privacy (Google) Transform Your Data Center: How Next-Generation Servers Deliver Radical ROI (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight

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[TechRepublic] NASA concept art and faster SATA performance with a tweak

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Desktop Wallpaper: NASA concept art Resource of the day Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment Keeping customers happy is critical. However, effective customer retention strategies can be difficult to quantify. Listen and see how one company is able to effectively identify relevant factors affecting retention and respond in real-time. Additional TechRepublic resources   Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI In this Windows Quick Tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. Read more 10 Sysinternals tools you shouldn't be without The Sysinternals utilities offer a powerful, convenient way to knock out all kinds of Windows tasks. Derek Schauland zeroes in on the ones he finds most useful. Read more Review: Easeus Todo Backup Easeus Todo Backup offers both file and folder backup as well as partition and disk backup so you can restore from either a simple file loss or major disaster. Read more How to add a watermark to your Word documents Add a watermark to a Word document to share the document's status or some other attribute. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting VPN connections Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit. Read more Video: Safely edit the Windows Registry with these five tips The Windows registry is a powerful tool, but one wrong edit can make a PC unusable. Bill Detwiler shares five tips for safely editing the registry. Read more Five tips for using Publisher 2010's high-end typography features With its support for advanced OpenType characteristics, Publisher 2010 takes typography to the next level. See how to use these features to achieve some highly sophisticated formatting. Read more Featured multimedia   The everyday life of two Stormtroopers in love Red and Jonny were married on September 16th, 2006. While they were on their honeymoon, they bought Stormtrooper helmets, and they've been taking photos with them -- and uploading them on Flickr -- ever since. See these Stormtroopers at the dentist, shopping, swimming, playing in the snow, and much more. View on site NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight 101 Windows XP tips, tweaks, and hacks   Have extra budget to spend? Then order TR Pro's 101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know These tips will help you troubleshoot problems, achieve better performance, and configure your system. You'll also get tweaks and hacks that allow you to customize Windows XP to suit your needs. Order the download today! Today's recommended downloads Double Your Virtualization Value: Pay-as-You-Grow with HP (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) The Reasons Why Riverbed Cascade Outperforms the Competition (Riverbed) A Powerful Platform for Virtualization (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) A New Strategy for Today's Information Archiving Challenges (IBM) Estimating a Data Center's Electrical Carbon Footprint (American Power Conversion (APC)) Favorite Windows Photo Galleries   How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials? Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash? Exert your control with GodMode folders in Windows 7   Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Featured training courses   Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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