[TechRepublic] Investigate RAM problems with Windows Memory Diagnostic

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Use Windows Memory Diagnostic to investigate RAM problems in Windows 7 In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to launch and use the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to test for defective RAM. Read more Resource of the day Key Steps to Proper Planning, Execution and Analysis of Performance Testing Methodology As technology is progressing and applications are evolving, systems are getting more and more complex with many moving parts in the application. Join Don Jackson of Cardinal Health as he walks through the key steps involved in a sample performance testing project - from planning to design to execution to analysis. Watch webinar here Follow up: Format Windows system information imported into Excel Following up a tip published just days before, Mike Radmore offers some example VBA code that will format system information imported into Excel into a more readable form. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Increase your communication efficiency using a draft message as a template With some careful use of draft features found in Outlook, you can increase your efficiency when it comes to sending repeat emails. Read more Tips on copying and backing up Group Policy Objects Group Policy configuration is one of the most powerful aspects of Windows. Read several tips on copying and backing up Group Policy Objects, which can save admins a lot of time. Read more Save big bucks without risk: Get the most from Windows Server 2008 Backup Utility John Joyner demonstrates how the built-in backup utility in Windows Server 2008 can be used for multiple scheduled daily backups and for off-site archiving in case of disaster. Read more Your chance to vent: Is Google's new look more modern or just annoying? Do you like Google's new cleaner, more modern look or do you think Google has lost its mind by forcing yet another interface change on us? Read more Geek Trivia: Why does the last space shuttle mission have the smallest flight crew in 28 years? Not since the maiden flight of Challenger in 1983 has a space shuttle operated with just a four-man crew complement -- but that's exactly how many astronauts will be aboard the final space shuttle mission. Find out why in the triumphant return of Geek Trivia. Read more Featured multimedia   LEGO builders show off their creativity at Brickworld 2011 Chicago Brickworld 2011 Chicago was held June 15-19, and many LEGO builders and enthusiasts and vendors were in attendance. Check out photos from the LEGO fan event. View on site Apps and accessories that let you ditch your remote control Several companies are scheming of ways to turn your smartphone into a smart remote for your television. View on site HP TouchPad reviews and photos HP TouchPad leapfrogs rivals in productivity Three areas HP TouchPad trumps Apple iPad Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair HP TouchPad: Unboxing, screenshots, and comparison photos Today's recommended downloads Achieve an effective service catalog. Here's how. FICO inspires IT value with HP Service Manager Prepare an ERM classification scheme Change Management in ERM Meet any SLA - HP Data Protector and VMware backup and recovery Favorite Windows 7 Tips   How do I mail merge in Word 2007? How do I add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista? How do I build my own external hard drive enclosure? How do I change file extension associations in Windows Vista?   The humorous side of IT Some geek humor is only appreciated by IT pros. Alan Norton discusses clueless user stories, silly names, and more, as well as when humor and IT don't mix. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones 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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Workstation Tune-up Checklist Optimizing a slow-performing system requires a number of diagnostic and repair steps, often with interruptions along the way. This basic checklist will help you cover all the bases. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Building Trust in a Modern Workplace A little bit of trust can go a long way. Watch this webcast to learn how virtual meetings don't have to be a hinderance when it comes to building relationships and trust. 10 really dumb mistakes to avoid in the field Certain mistakes are almost guaranteed to result in problems that can cost you clients. Make sure you don't fall prey to these common missteps. Read more Two PowerShell scripts for retrieving user info from Active Directory Obtaining user object information via Active Directory Users And Computers is fine for the one-time use, but it falls short for batch tasks. These two scripts make it easy to pull user information via PowerShell. Read more File Storage Policy TechRepublic's file storage policy is a ready-made, customizable template. It reinforces the importance of properly securing, accessing, and storing information and will help you prevent data breaches and manage violations. Read more Featured multimedia   Smartphones then and now Before there was the iPhone, there was the iPaq. Here's a look at the major mobile OS players and their milestones before and after the iPhone: Microsoft, Palm, BlackBerry, Nokia. View on site Cracking Open the HTC Flyer Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC Flyer. Inside this 7-inch Android tablet, he found hardware from Elpida, Samsung, Qualcomm, and N-Trig. View on site HP TouchPad reviews and photos HP TouchPad leapfrogs rivals in productivity Three areas HP TouchPad trumps Apple iPad Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair HP TouchPad: Unboxing, screenshots, and comparison photos Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Building Trust in a Modern Workplace (Citrix Online) The Eight Truths of Social Learning Now (SkillSoft) How to Develop Leadership With Tech-Based learning (SkillSoft) How SkillSoft Learning Impacts Performance (SkillSoft) Maximized Server Security, Performance and Value (TechRepublic) The humorous side of IT Some geek humor is only appreciated by IT pros. Alan Norton discusses clueless user stories, silly names, and more, as well as when humor and IT don't mix. 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

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[TechRepublic] Are you pouring your fees into the gas tank?

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Are you pouring your consulting fees into your gas tank? The rising gasoline prices in the U.S. is causing some consultants to think about how to account for these costs in their billing. Let us know if and how you're accounting for the high cost of fuel. Read more Resource of the day Consolidating Your Network Storage Systems Auditing Consolidating your network storage systems audits into once place can make it easier to manage your data. Learn how to do it by reading this white paper. What to do when it's one of those days If nothing seems to be going right, read Chip Camden's words of wisdom for dealing with these stressful situations. He also lists three reasons why people may experience streaks of bad luck. Read more Lessons learned in the Forming and Storming team development phases Andy Makar shares his simple strategies for effectively manage a project team in the first two phases of Bruce Tuckman's team development model, Forming and Storming. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Does Office 365 signal the end of Small Business Server? Office 365 is being touted as the perfect solution for the same small businesses currently using Microsoft's Small Business Server to get Exchange and SharePoint. Will the cloud kill SBS? Read more First rural sourcing effort proves successful Rural sourcing offers a less expensive alternative to $200-per-hour developers and offshoring. Read more Increase your communication efficiency using a draft message as a template With some careful use of draft features found in Outlook, you can increase your efficiency when it comes to sending repeat emails. Read more Parsing CSV by feeding BNF to Haskell's Parsec module Chip Camden shows how easy it is to translate Backus-Naur Form rules into Haskell code that will parse a comma-separated file. Read more DIY: How to find older versions of Microsoft Office software Jack Wallen offers several suggestions to a TechRepublic member who is interested in locating older versions of Microsoft Office software. Read more Five tips for managing pain at work It's not something people really talk about, but a lot of your co-workers are toughing out some serious pain -- and maybe you are, too. Read more Featured multimedia   7 Google+ essentials (photos) Now that you're on Google+, it's time to master the basics. Here are seven tips & tricks in Google+. View on site Bluetooth speakerphones: there's an app for that. Bluetooth speakerphone manufacturers attempt to stand out from the herd by packing in voice controlled apps. Here's a selection of the best. View on site Cracking Open the HTC Flyer Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC Flyer. Inside this 7-inch, Android tablet, he found hardware from Elpida, Samsung, Qualcomm, and N-Trig. View on site Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Building Trust in a Modern Workplace (Citrix Online) Maximized Server Security, Performance and Value (TechRepublic) Webcast: Integrating Social Media into Your Business (InsideView) Loyalty Programs, Only The Strong Survive (Oracle) The Key to Customer Engagement (IBM) Perennial favorites   How to determine your consulting fees Onsite IT consulting: Do you charge by the hour or per day? Know when to bill clients for phone calls Why client invoices should go out daily The humorous side of IT Some geek humor is only appreciated by IT pros. Alan Norton discusses clueless user stories, silly names, and more, as well as when humor and IT don't mix. 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 HP TouchPad reviews and photos HP TouchPad leapfrogs rivals in productivity Three areas HP TouchPad trumps Apple iPad Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair HP TouchPad: Unboxing, screenshots, and comparison photos

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[TechRepublic] Costumes at Florida Supercon 2011

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Costumes and cosplay at Florida Supercon 2011 Resource of the day Live Webcast: Building Trust in a Modern Workplace A little bit of trust can go a long way. Watch this webcast to learn how virtual meetings don't have to be a hinderance when it comes to building relationships and trust. 7 Google+ essentials (photos) Cracking Open the HTC Flyer Smartphones then and now Bluetooth speakerphones: there's an app for that. Abbey Road Studios at 80 (photos) » See all TechRepublic Photo Galleries Today's recommended downloads Maximized Server Security, Performance and Value (TechRepublic) Help Diverse Platforms Play Well Together (Quest Software) Live Webcast: Building Trust in a Modern Workplace (Citrix Online) Webcast: Integrating Social Media into Your Business (InsideView) Leadership Training: Development Methods That Work (SkillSoft) The humorous side of IT Some geek humor is only appreciated by IT pros. Alan Norton discusses clueless user stories, silly names, and more, as well as when humor and IT don't mix. 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 HP TouchPad reviews and photos HP TouchPad leapfrogs rivals in productivity Three areas HP TouchPad trumps Apple iPad Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair HP TouchPad: Unboxing, screenshots, and comparison photos

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