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[TechRepublic] Are you at risk for being accused of a cybercrime?; 10 cool add-ins for Office 2007 and 2010

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Gain Control of your Infrastructure (American Power Conversion (APC))

New Storage Options to Tame the Information Explosion (IBM)

Free White Paper: Improving the Efficiency of Large UPS Systems (American Power Conversion (APC))

Build a Solid Strategy for Security and Risk Management (IBM)

Gain a Competitive Edge with Analytics (IBM)


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Are you at risk for being accused of a cybercrime?

Deb Shinder: IT pros have access to sensitive information and systems that can make them the target in cybercrime investigations.
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Forged memory fools antimalware: A new development in rootkits

Malware developers are deploying a new stealth technology. Michael Kassner interviews an expert who explains how some rootkits forge memory to outwit antimalware programs.
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10 cool add-ins for Office 2007 and 2010

Add-ins let you enhance your Office apps so they can do more things -- and do things better. Susan Harkins combed through the vast sea of Office add-ins to produce this list of winners.
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Poll: Has Microsoft lost its evil corporation status to Google and Apple?

Mark Kaelin: In the past, Microsoft has often been dubbed an evil corporation, but has Microsoft lost its evil corporation status to Google and Apple?
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Facebook and Twitter: Treat them like your kids

Jason Hiner: Just as parents need to treat their various kids differently, but fairly, so do professionals need to deal with Twitter and Facebook using a separate but equal approach. Here are some suggestions.
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[TechRepublic] Should every server be virtualized?

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Should every server be virtualized?

Today's IT environment is a mix of technologies that are clearly moving faster than the typical IT environment can handle. Virtualization expert Rick Vanover shares a few points for and against approaching virtualization broadly. Read more

Resource of the day

Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones

You need the ability to support users on today's most popular platforms -- including iPhones and iPads. LogMeIn Rescue can help. Test drive LogMeIn Rescue for free and start providing complete on-demand remote support to customers and colleagues.


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Pop Quiz: Windows chkdsk command

Do you know which chkdsk stage verifies indexes or which switch fixes errors? Test your knowledge of the Windows chkdsk command. Read more

Are you at risk for being accused of a cybercrime?

IT pros have access to sensitive information and systems that can make them the target in cybercrime investigations. Make sure you know the laws and how to protect yourself if you are implicated. Deb Shinder details the risks and offers some tips. Read more

10 things to keep in mind when purchasing a new server

If you're in the market for a new server, you need to evaluate your choices carefully to make sure the one you buy will meet your needs. Brien Posey reviews 10 key aspects of a network server purchase. Read more

Are antivirus applications necessary on the Android mobile platform?

To install antivirus applications or not to install antivirus apps is a conundrum that confounds some Android mobile users. Jack Wallen weighs in on this debate. Read more

10 cool add-ins for Office 2007 and 2010

Add-ins let you enhance your Office apps so they can do more things -- and do things better. Susan Harkins combed through the vast sea of Office add-ins to produce this list of winners. Read more

Review: The best Linux book available

A thick, heavy book with the equally weighty title A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming may be the single most important Linux book you ever buy. Read more


Featured multimedia

 

BlueStacks virtualizes Android in Windows (photos)

A new virtualization tool called BlueStacks will let you run a full-screen version of Android on your Windows 7. See what it looks like in this slideshow tour. View on site



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New Storage Options to Tame the Information Explosion (IBM)

Get Access to the Resources, Tools, and Community You Need (IBM)

Gain Control of your Infrastructure (American Power Conversion (APC))

Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)

Avoid the Hidden Costs of Upgrading Data Center Power Capacity (American Power Conversion (APC))


IT resume: List accomplishments, not responsibilities

You can list your job responsibilities on your resume but that doesn't speak to whether you did them well.



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[TechRepublic] The dirty tricks clients play

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The dirty tricks clients play

Chip Camden describes common bad behaviors that some clients exhibit. He also advises consultants on how to respond when they encounter these bad apples. Read more

Resource of the day

Cooling strategies for high-density racks and blade servers

This white paper describes five strategies for coping with the cooling needs of ultra-high power racks and blade servers. It offers practical solutions for both new and existing data centers.


Why consultants should not sell generic PCs and servers

Erik Eckel encourages consultancies to deploy systems specified and assembled by major manufacturers rather than generic "white-box" computers and servers. Read more

Request a performance evaluation from IT consulting clients

Brad Egeland presents questions that IT consultants should ask themselves to assess their performance. He also encourages consultants to ask clients for honest feedback about their work. Read more

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Four skills of effective PMO directors

Brad Egeland discusses what he thinks a project management office (PMO) director should bring to a project. He also offers advice on what to do if your PMO director isn't measuring up. Read more

Why programmers should study the art of programming

Chip Camden encourages programmers to cultivate a broad and deep understanding of the programming trade by accumulating a knowledge of its history and keeping an eye on recent developments. Read more

10 things you should know about deploying Office 365

If you're gearing up for Office 365, you'll want to be prepared for some of the trickier aspects of deployment. Brien Posey looks at some of the requirements you should be aware of. Read more

Review: The best Linux book available

A thick, heavy book with the equally weighty title A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming may be the single most important Linux book you ever buy. Read more

Microsoft's Windows InTune: This could be big

John Joyner offers a detailed look at Windows Intune, a cloud-based PC management product that could be a big hit for SMBs that need help with managing updates and anti-malware protection. Read more

Facebook and Twitter: Treat them like your kids

Just as parents need to treat their various kids differently, but fairly, so do professionals need to deal with Twitter and Facebook using a separate but equal approach. Here are some suggestions. Read more


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How Google secures its data centers (photos)

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Gallery: 20 Twitter apps for business

Silicon.com has rounded up 20 handy tools that can help business users get more from Twittering. View on site



Today's recommended downloads

Gain Control of your Infrastructure (American Power Conversion (APC))

Spend Time Using Technology, Not Implementing It (IBM)

BlackBerry Users: Never Leave Your Professional Network Behind (IBM)

The Critical Path for Pandemic/Disaster Recovery (Citrix Online)

Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)


Perennial favorites

 

Four types of clients to avoid

The clients who give consulting a bad name

Five questions to ask prospective clients

IT resume: List accomplishments, not responsibilities

You can list your job responsibilities on your resume but that doesn't speak to whether you did them well.



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Motorola Atrix

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HTC Inspire

Google Nexus S

Leaderboard 2011: The 10 best Android smartphones


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