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Save time and reduce errors with TextExpander touch TextExpander touch for the iPhone helps you save frequently-used text for emails and SMS. Will Kelly shows us how to get started with this time-saving app. Read more Resource of the day VMware View 5: What's New? Check out this white paper to learn more about what's new in VMware View 5. You'll learn all about the new features and improvements. Discover the difference that upgrading can make. Posts from TechRepublic   Development options for the BlackBerry 10 platform At BlackBerry 10 Jam Singapore, Paul Mah learned that RIM has invested heavily in the developer ecosystem and about its development options for the upcoming platform. Read more Synchronize Document To Go with your desktop Jack Wallen takes a look at how simple it is to sync your documents between your smartphone and your desktop with Documents To Go. Read more Infographic: Mobile business applications This infographic, by ClickSoftware, chronicles the rise of mobile application use in the enterprise. Read more No new articles or comments on TechRepublic on Tuesday, July 10 TechRepublic members will not be able to login or post in any discussions for 24 hours on July 10, but the site will still be live in read-only mode. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Mobile space to heat up, Windows 8 may benefit from BYOD There are a number of releases coming this year and early next that will crank up the already hot mobile space. One of those releases may find the BYOD movement will help propel it in the marketplace. Read more T-Mobile retention goes above and beyond to keep me on contract With a new Galaxy S III purchase, my plan was changed without authorization. Thankfully, customer retention made things right and took steps to ensure I was kept a happy customer. Read more Jolla folks escape burning platform, revealing new MeeGo smartphone this year MeeGo was killed off by Nokia just after launch, but is being picked up by several ex-Nokia employees through a new company, Jolla. Read more Samsung Galaxy S III: Summer blockbuster defined by superstar software (review) Samsung was able to get the new Galaxy S III launched on all major US wireless carriers in the same form factor. After a couple of weeks of using the device, it is clear to me that the Galaxy S III is the hottest device of the summer and I plan to pick my own up soon. Read more Featured multimedia   Five good mapping apps for various needs Mapping apps are available for every conceivable need -- from getting simple directions to navigating a venue to learning about the world. View on site Vintage Computer Advertisements from the late 1970s Check out these computer advertisements from the 1970s! View on site Five indispensable apps to carry on a USB stick You can't always anticipate which tools you'll need to fix a tough problem in the field. Here are some handy ones to take with you... just in case. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business If you thought luck only happens to a select few, you're wrong. Serendipity can be planned and fostered to occur early and often. How you ask? Good question. Don't miss this webcast with Lane Becker, the author of "Get Lucky," as he shows how to guarantee success. Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business (Citrix Online) WhiteWater West Drives Agility, Tackles Unprecedented Growth with NetApp and Microsoft (NetApp) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Free Inventory Reports with the Ratify Discover Engine - Software Download (Ratify, Inc.) Baldwin Wallace College Case Study: 194% ROI with Virtualized NetApp and VMware Platform (NetApp)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic No new articles or comments on TechRepublic on Tuesday, July 10 TechRepublic members will not be able to log in or post in any discussions for 24 hours on July 10, but the site will still be live in read-only mode. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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[TechRepublic] 10 most dangerous species of IT manager

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Editor's note In today's lead, we take a lighthearted look at the 10 most dangerous species of IT manager. Are you or your manager on the list? 10 most dangerous species of IT manager 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. Additional TechRepublic resources   Teardown shows Retina MacBook Pro is nearly impossible to upgrade, difficult to work on Bill Detwiler shows you why the MacBook Pro with Retina Display is nearly impossible to upgrade, a pain to work on, and lacks an essential Pro feature. Read more How to replace a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3 Breaking the glass on your iPad may not stop it from working, but can make it difficult and unsafe to use. Here's a step-by-step guide to fixing a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3. Read more 10 reasons why I avoid social networking services Social networking has had a huge impact on how we communicate and interact -- but some people refuse to get caught up in the trend. Alan Norton explains why he's one of them. Read more Synchronize Document To Go with your desktop Jack Wallen takes a look at how simple it is to sync your documents between your smartphone and your desktop with Documents To Go. Read more How Microsoft can convince me to ditch my iPad Patrick Gray lists five requirements of the Microsoft Surface tablet before considering it over his Apple iPad. Read more Infographic: Mobile business applications This infographic, by ClickSoftware, chronicles the rise of mobile application use in the enterprise. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display NASA unveils its Orion deep-space capsule (pictures) Scenes from a celebration: The Higgs within reach (pictures) Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile) Featured multimedia   Desktop Wallpaper: Deep space nebula The mysterious nebula is arguably the most awe-inspiring cosmological phenomena known. The images published by our friends at NASA reveal the vastness of the universe and make for some mesmerizing desktop wallpaper. View on site Desktop Wallpaper: Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2012, is Memorial Day in the United States. A day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. View on site Desktop Wallpaper: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with its mountainous vistas, is a surprisingly good source of desktop wallpaper. Here are just a few that I snapped while playing this remarkable RPG. View on site Today's recommended downloads Raven Industries Elevates Corporate Services with Improved Uptime on NetApp (NetApp) Watch: 3 Steps to Make the Case for Social Customer Service (Salesforce.com) Security-In-Depth Using Integrated Risk-Conscious Controls (Tripwire) What You May Not Know About Optimizing Your Virtual Platform Without Messing it Up (Condusiv Technologies) Live Webcast: Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business (Citrix Online)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic No new articles or comments on TechRepublic on Tuesday, July 10 TechRepublic members will not be able to log in or post in any discussions for 24 hours on July 10, but the site will still be live in read-only mode. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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[TechRepublic] 10 most dangerous species of IT manager

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Editor's note In today's lead, we take a lighthearted look at the 10 most dangerous species of IT manager. Are you or your manager on the list? 10 most dangerous species of IT manager Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Additional TechRepublic resources   Teardown shows Retina MacBook Pro is nearly impossible to upgrade, difficult to work on Bill Detwiler shows you why the MacBook Pro with Retina Display is nearly impossible to upgrade, a pain to work on, and lacks an essential Pro feature. Read more How to replace a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3 Breaking the glass on your iPad may not stop it from working, but can make it difficult and unsafe to use. Here's a step-by-step guide to fixing a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3. Read more 10 reasons why I avoid social networking services Social networking has had a huge impact on how we communicate and interact -- but some people refuse to get caught up in the trend. Alan Norton explains why he's one of them. Read more Synchronize Document To Go with your desktop Jack Wallen takes a look at how simple it is to sync your documents between your smartphone and your desktop with Documents To Go. Read more How Microsoft can convince me to ditch my iPad Patrick Gray lists five requirements of the Microsoft Surface tablet before considering it over his Apple iPad. Read more Infographic: Mobile business applications This infographic, by ClickSoftware, chronicles the rise of mobile application use in the enterprise. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display NASA unveils its Orion deep-space capsule (pictures) Scenes from a celebration: The Higgs within reach (pictures) Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile) Featured multimedia   Desktop Wallpaper: Deep space nebula The mysterious nebula is arguably the most awe-inspiring cosmological phenomena known. The images published by our friends at NASA reveal the vastness of the universe and make for some mesmerizing desktop wallpaper. View on site Desktop Wallpaper: Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2012, is Memorial Day in the United States. A day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. View on site Desktop Wallpaper: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with its mountainous vistas, is a surprisingly good source of desktop wallpaper. Here are just a few that I snapped while playing this remarkable RPG. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business If you thought luck only happens to a select few, you're wrong. Serendipity can be planned and fostered to occur early and often. How you ask? Good question. Don't miss this webcast with Lane Becker, the author of "Get Lucky," as he shows how to guarantee success. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) Live Webcast: Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business (Citrix Online) Free Inventory Reports with the Ratify Discover Engine - Software Download (Ratify, Inc.) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic No new articles or comments on TechRepublic on Tuesday, July 10 TechRepublic members will not be able to log in or post in any discussions for 24 hours on July 10, but the site will still be live in read-only mode. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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