[TechRepublic] Can Invincea Document Protection nix PDF exploits?

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Invincea Document Protection: Preventing PDF exploits Exploiting Adobe PDF files is currently the method of choice for installing malware on a computer. Michael Kassner reports on a new countermeasure that opens PDFs in a separate virtual environment. Read more Resource of the day Increase innovation with Google Apps Businesses see Google Apps as an affordable solution for effective business communication and collaboration. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to learn why IT and business decision makers are making transition to Google Apps. Create a simple, simulated network with the honeyd tool A honeynet management tool called honeyd can be a useful security tool like any other honeypot, but it can be a great low-level instructional tool as well. Read more The many eyes that matter for security are the friendly eyes Security through obscurity is an illusion, and formal principles of information security have codified this fact in modern terms for almost a century and a half. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Spamfighter Exchange Module: Is it better than the built-in tools? Jack Wallen takes a look at the add-on Spamfighter Exchange Module. Is it worth the extra cost, or are the built-in tools sufficient for spam reduction? Read more The most important updates in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 It's been awhile since there was a new version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Vincent Danen looks at the updates in version 6 and gives high marks to cloud computing and security enhancements. Read more Five tips for securing mobile data As more and more company data moves onto mobile devices, IT faces a host of new security concerns. Here are some issues to consider as you develop your mobile security model. Read more Disk wiping tools that securely delete data Rick Vanover recently profiled two disk-wiping solutions and detailed how they work with a series of screenshots. Which tools would you like to know more about? Read more Troubleshoot PC system slowdowns with a 10-point plan When PC performance slows to a crawl, a systematic troubleshooting plan will help you zero in on the cause. Deb Shinder runs through likely culprits and describes steps you can take to improve system performance. Read more Spam: The ultimate low in Verizon's class act as a wireless carrier TechRepublic member dcolbert shares his disgust with Verizon's recent decision to place unsolicited commercial advertisements in the Android OS notification bar. He believes that a notification area that's clogged with special offers and spam will quickly become unusable. Do you agree? Read more Featured multimedia   New features in first Opera 11 beta Extensions land in Opera 11 beta 1, but that's not all that's new. Check out some of the interesting changes coming in Opera 11. View on site How to wipe a hard disk with DBAN By popular demand, this gallery will show how to wipe a hard disk with Darik's Boot And Nuke (DBAN). IT pro Rick Vanover walks through the DBAN process. View on site Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s Today's recommended downloads Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Enterprise Search for State and Local Government (Google) Propelling Your Business Through the Economic Crisis (IBM) Your Guide to Innovations in Enterprise Mobility (TechRepublic) Making it simpler: The new generation of audio conferencing solutions (Citrix Online) Camera phone challenge: Food Submit your camera phone photos of food by Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. If your photo is one of the winning entries, you'll receive TechRepublic swag. Get more details.

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[TechRepublic] 7 reasons why we need managers - not leaders

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7 Reasons Why We Need Managers - Not Leaders Leadership articles often generate a lot of comments discussing differences between leading and managing. People provide definitions and quotes to reinforce their points of view. This week, John M McKee may be adding to the heat. Read more Resource of the day How to Market and Sell Services with Webinars Explore the one cost-effective strategy that can help you reach prospects and deliver more qualified leads to sales: Webinars. Read this Quantum Leap white paper to learn how to successfully market and sell services with less expense via Webinars. Are you doing your whole job, really? Those in the field of science or tech are valued for their intelligence. But that is only one aspect of what you need to do a great job. Read more How to market your internal IT department Without some element of marketing, IT will often be neither seen nor heard, unless summoned, save for the rumor mill rehashing its most recent stumble or failure. Here's how to promote IT's image. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   The most important updates in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 It's been awhile since there was a new version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Vincent Danen looks at the updates in version 6 and gives high marks to cloud computing and security enhancements. Read more Five tips for designing a small business network When you design a network for a small business, you have to address different issues from those you face in an enterprise environment. Brien Posey offers some tips for handling the special considerations that come with the SMB territory. Read more Five tips for securing mobile data As more and more company data moves onto mobile devices, IT faces a host of new security concerns. Here are some issues to consider as you develop your mobile security model. Read more Create a simple, simulated network with the honeyd tool A honeynet management tool called honeyd can be a useful security tool like any other honeypot, but it can be a great low-level instructional tool as well. Read more Google raises the white flag on transforming the US wireless industry In order to guarantee Android's success in 2010, Google has snuggled up to the telecoms and given up on changing the US wireless industry to make it better for consumers. Read more 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. Read more Featured multimedia   TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Funny signs We challenged the TechRepublic community to submit their camera phone photos of funny and/or interesting signs. Take a look at the entries. View on site Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s 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 Businesses Thrive with Google Apps (Google) Solve the Desktop Management Challenge (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Accelerating Unified Communications (UC) Deployments. FREE White Paper (Sprint) Eliminate Paperwork to Empower Your Mobile Service Workforce (Intermec Technologies) Camera phone challenge: Food Submit your camera phone photos of food by Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. If your photo is one of the winning entries, you'll receive TechRepublic swag. Get more details. 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] Small business network design, database wisdom for clueless users, easy language translation in Word 2010

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Five tips for teaching database concepts to clueless users Investing a little time in helping your users understand database fundamentals will make them more productive and self-reliant. Their understanding and insights may even help you improve your applications. Read more Resource of the day Increase innovation with Google Apps Businesses see Google Apps as an affordable solution for effective business communication and collaboration. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to learn why IT and business decision makers are making transition to Google Apps. Hottest new tips   Five tips for designing a small business network When you design a network for a small business, you have to address different issues from those you face in an enterprise environment. Brien Posey offers some tips for handling the special considerations that come with the SMB territory. Read more Five tips for securing mobile data As more and more company data moves onto mobile devices, IT faces a host of new security concerns. Here are some issues to consider as you develop your mobile security model. Read more Five tips for translating text in Word 2010 Word 2010 offers more sophisticated and powerful translation tools than previous versions. See how to use the tools to translate a word, a phrase, or even an entire document. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Video: Five tips for troubleshooting a slow PC Don't just accept a computer that runs slowly. Bill Detwiler shows you how to fix five common culprits of a slow PC. Read more Netstat tips and tricks for Windows Server admins Maintaining command-line finesse is an important objective for Windows Server administrators. Rick Vanover offers some pointers on using the netstat command. Read more 10 things that good bosses do Eliminating bad behaviors from your management repertoire is a step in the right direction. But to truly excel as a boss, you must learn how to motivate, inspire, and challenge your staff. Read more Business Asset Tracker Effectively managing your IT equipment will help you control costs, assess future needs, and make informed purchase decisions. This simple tool lets you input your business assets, along with the data you need to track and properly depreciate them. Read more Today's recommended downloads Driving IT Help Desk Efficiency with Customer-Centric Remote Support (Citrix Online) Virtualization Essentials for Maximum IT Efficiency (TechRepublic) Working Smarter with Analytics (IBM) Propelling Your Business Through the Economic Crisis (IBM) Communication Services: The Truth Behind True Convergence. FREE Report (Sprint) Camera phone challenge: Food Submit your camera phone photos of food by Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. If your photo is one of the winning entries, you'll receive TechRepublic swag. Get more details. TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, product reviews, and smartphones news in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business Product Spotlight Smartphones 10 Things Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s

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[TechRepublic] Five tips for troubleshooting a slow PC

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Video: Five tips for troubleshooting a slow PC Don't just accept a computer that runs slowly. Bill Detwiler shows you how to fix five common culprits of a slow PC. Read more Resource of the day Learn the Secret to Designing Great Products There's an "a-ha" moment when you realize the secret to building great products and software depends on requirements management. Explore a case study on the use of Jama Contour and discover best practices to achieve faster development cycles. Additional TechRepublic resources   Geek Gifts 2010: ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11 living room PC The ZBOX HD-ID11 is great for living rooms, bedrooms, or anywhere you need a mini-PC. However, some assembly is required. Read more Video: Extend lithium-ion battery life with these five tips In today's mobile world, battery life is precious. Bill Detwiler shares five things you can do to increase Lithium-ion battery longevity. Read more Video: Five tips for improving Linux security Bill Detwiler shares five tips for improving Linux security, such as not logging in as root and using keyring. Read more Spamfighter Exchange Module: Is it better than the built-in tools? Jack Wallen takes a look at the add-on Spamfighter Exchange Module. Is it worth the extra cost, or are the built-in tools sufficient for spam reduction? Read more Review: Portable disk management with Drive-Thru Drive-Thru is a portable disk management app that allows you to configure different disk management options that might otherwise be a challenge to locate. Read more Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. Read more The 10 greatest moments of Microsoft-Apple collaboration Microsoft versus Apple has long been the marquee rivalry of the technology industry, but the two companies also have a long history as frenemies. Here are their 10 greatest collaborations. Read more TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Funny signs Slideshow: 10 most dangerous species of IT manager Sony PSP Go Teardown Samsung Galaxy Tab Teardown (Sprint) Featured multimedia   LG Octane (photos) The LG Octane is a great messaging phone for Verizon Wireless. View on site Samsung Contour (photos) The Samsung Contour is an extremely simple, but likable, flip phone for MetroPCS. View on site Motorola Defy (photos) The Motorola Defy is a great midtier Android smartphone, especially for those who need a phone to be a little more protected against life's everyday mishaps. View on site LG Optimus T (photos) The LG Optimus T is one of the best entry-level smartphones you can buy, with a feature set that is on par with devices more than twice its price. View on site Motorola Droid Pro (photos) Motorola takes aim at BlackBerry with the Droid Pro. Check out CNET's hands-on photos of the Android smartphone here. View on site IT Help Desk Survival Guide, 3rd Ed.   Have extra budget to spend? Then order TechRepublic's IT Help Desk Survival Guide, Third Edition provides tools and tips to help you better manage help desk services, improve end-user support, troubleshoot hardware issues, identify quick fixes to Windows problems, and help users make the most of Microsoft Office. Order the download today! Today's recommended downloads Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) How XML Is Changing the Data Warehouse (IBM) Are Your Smart Phones Tough Enough? (Intermec Technologies) Nine Best Practices that Will Make Your Webinars Exceptional (Citrix Online) Audio Conferencing 2.0: Control Costs & Simplify Administration (Citrix Online) End-user bloopers and IT chaos   Computer bloopers and blunders from the technically clueless What not to do in a server room Convicted of endangering their computers? Dirty computers: Revenge of the dust bunnies   Camera phone challenge: Food Submit your camera phone photos of food by Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. If your photo is one of the winning entries, you'll receive TechRepublic swag. Get more details. 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 Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s

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