[TechRepublic] It's official - four versions of Windows 8

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | April 19, 2012

Microsoft development is opening up - at least in some ways Microsoft says it wants to be more open with its products and it has been in some ways, but not always according to Deb Shinder. Read more Resource of the day E-Form Video Demo We spend so much of our lives waiting. It used to be signing and processing documents was on this list, but no longer. Watch this video for a demo of how leading products in the field handle E-Forms. Microsoft Windows 8 will only have four versions For most of us, there are going to be three versions of Windows 8 to choose from each, with distinct feature sets - that's progress toward simplicity at least. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How to set yourself up for long-term success in Google Apps There are important steps to think about in preparation for long-term success and to ensure you and your employees are using Google Apps efficiently. Read more Office challenge: Can you avoid re-entering integer values that are supposed to be percentages? In this week's challenge, test your Excel skills by helping a user avoid re-entering integers that should be formatted as percentages. Read more My first Windows 8 application Justin James replaces the sample data sources in his Windows 8 Metro/WinRT application with connections to the Microsoft Research OData source. He says writing the code to use the data is a horrid experience. Read more 10 things the new Microsoft Open Technologies initiative needs to do Can Microsoft Open Technologies forge a successful relationship with the open source community? Jack Wallen thinks so -- if it takes the right steps. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the HP Omni 27 Quad all-in-one Bill Detwiler cracks open the HP Omni 27 all-in-one Windows PC and finds hardware from Intel, Samsung, Hitachi, and more. View on site Space enthusiasts play 'spot the shuttle' (photos) As Discovery makes its final flight, space fiends in the Washington, D.C., area point their cameras skyward to capture the historic sight. See their dramatic shots here. View on site Today's recommended downloads Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Case Study: Signature Mortgage and Electronic Paperwork (IBM) Why LotusLive Won Out for One Translation Agency (IBM) Blade Servers: Cost effective, Change-Ready Solution (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Investing in A Cloud-Based Back-End (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) 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?   Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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Easier MySQL database management, wiping data from your Android phone, ticketing systems designed for developers

Five Apps TechRepublic Member | April 19, 2012

Five MySQL database management tools Resource of the day Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Measure Up? The idea of storing your data in a virtualized environment is no longer something to think about, implementation is critical for success. But how does your current plan stack up against your competition? Take this survey to find out. Hottest new lists   Five apps to wipe data from your Android phone If your phone gets lost or stolen -- or if you decide to return or recycle it -- you need to wipe it clean of your private data. Read more Five ticketing systems for developers The right app can make a big difference when it comes to tracking bugs, integrating with other systems, and working through development tasks. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Project your Android phone's screen onto a larger display Learn three ways to get your Android phone display onto a large overhead screen so you can show off your killer app during your next demo or presentation. Read more Seven tips for outfitting your sales team with tablets Will Kelly offers seven tips for organizations who are outfitting their sales teams with tablets for the first time. Read more The five best ways to switch between Google accounts Examine the pros and cons of the five best ways to switch between Google accounts. Which way works the best for you? Read more 10 tools TR members consider essential We recently asked the question "What's the one tool you can't live without?" Here's a roundup of some of your responses -- which took an interesting turn. Read more Featured multimedia   Space enthusiasts play 'spot the shuttle' (photos) As Discovery makes its final flight, space fiends in the Washington, D.C., area point their cameras skyward to capture the historic sight. See their dramatic shots here. View on site Today's recommended downloads Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Measure Up? (Oracle) LabTech Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Free Trial (LabTech Software) Keeping Your SQL Server Databases Defragmented with Diskeeper (Condusiv Technologies) The Different Types of UPS System (APC by Schneider Electric) Effect of UPS on System Availability (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! 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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Easier MySQL database management, wiping data from your Android phone, ticketing systems designed for developers

Five Apps TechRepublic Member | April 19, 2012

Five MySQL database management tools Resource of the day E-Form Video Demo We spend so much of our lives waiting. It used to be signing and processing documents was on this list, but no longer. Watch this video for a demo of how leading products in the field handle E-Forms. Hottest new lists   Five apps to wipe data from your Android phone If your phone gets lost or stolen -- or if you decide to return or recycle it -- you need to wipe it clean of your private data. Read more Five ticketing systems for developers The right app can make a big difference when it comes to tracking bugs, integrating with other systems, and working through development tasks. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Project your Android phone's screen onto a larger display Learn three ways to get your Android phone display onto a large overhead screen so you can show off your killer app during your next demo or presentation. Read more Seven tips for outfitting your sales team with tablets Will Kelly offers seven tips for organizations who are outfitting their sales teams with tablets for the first time. Read more The five best ways to switch between Google accounts Examine the pros and cons of the five best ways to switch between Google accounts. Which way works the best for you? Read more 10 tools TR members consider essential We recently asked the question "What's the one tool you can't live without?" Here's a roundup of some of your responses -- which took an interesting turn. Read more Featured multimedia   Space enthusiasts play 'spot the shuttle' (photos) As Discovery makes its final flight, space fiends in the Washington, D.C., area point their cameras skyward to capture the historic sight. See their dramatic shots here. View on site Today's recommended downloads EMA: Data Driven Security (EMC Corporation) Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Compliance Through RSA Security Management (EMC Corporation) ESG Security Management Maturity Model (EMC Corporation) S4 Matrix: Managing at a Higher Level (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! 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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[TechRepublic] Generate long-term success for Google Apps

Google in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | April 19, 2012

How to set yourself up for long-term success in Google Apps There are important steps to think about in preparation for long-term success and to ensure you and your employees are using Google Apps efficiently. Read more Resource of the day ESG Security Management Maturity Model Take a look at this white paper to learn ESG's four stage security management maturity model. Keep reading to discover how to stay secure in these trying times. The five best ways to switch between Google accounts Examine the pros and cons of the five best ways to switch between Google accounts. Which way works the best for you? Read more Poll: How do you rate the new look of Google Plus? Google has changed the look and feel of the Google+ service, but is it better, worse, of about the same? Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Microsoft Windows 8 will only have four versions For most of us, there are going to be three versions of Windows 8 to choose from each, with distinct feature sets - that's progress toward simplicity at least. Read more AlarmDroid offers a lot of features for a free Android app Brandy Courtade takes a look at some of the many features and options available with AlarmDroid, a free Android alarm clock app that goes beyond what you might expect. Read more Six lines your boss should never cross A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior. Read more There is no tech skills crisis, say IT chiefs There is no widespread skills shortage, says TechRepublic's CIO Jury - but IT workers with business skills are hard to find. Read more Featured multimedia   Space enthusiasts play 'spot the shuttle' (photos) As Discovery makes its final flight, space fiends in the Washington, D.C., area point their cameras skyward to capture the historic sight. See their dramatic shots here. View on site Five great Android apps for astronomy buffs These stellar apps will let you determine the best viewing opportunities, alert you to upcoming celestial events, and help you locate all sorts of cosmic objects. View on site Today's recommended downloads Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Measure Up? (Oracle) Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) E-Form Video Demo (IBM) Investing in A Cloud-Based Back-End (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Mobile Devices Everywhere: How Healthcare Organizations Can Prepare (Absolute Software) The TechRepublic Google in the Enterprise Blog helps IT professionals get the most out of Google Docs, Google Apps, Chrome, Chrome OS, and all the other Google products used in business environments. Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, security news, tech analysis, and more in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! SMB Tech -- Launching soon! Tablets in the Enterprise IT Security Tech Sanity Check Smartphones

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