[TechRepublic] The most terrifying way to earn more money

IT Consultant TechRepublic Member | August 06, 2012

The most terrifying way to earn more money Striking out on your own can be a terrible proposition. But Greg Miliates, who's been there himself, offers some tips for overcoming those fears and making it work. Read more 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   Windows 8 and VS 2012 to hit MSDN on 15 August Microsoft's upcoming operating system has been released to manufacturers, and will hit MSDN shortly. Read more Windows 8 infographic: Pros and cons at a glance TechRepublic polled its members as to whether they had plans to upgrade to Windows 8. We also have the top reasons why they will or won't. Read more Around the world in IP attacks Bob Eisenhardt recently had to lock down a server that was vulnerable to IP attacks. Here is what he found out about them and his steps to resolve the problem. Read more 10 things you can do to make remote support easier Your remote support tasks will go more smoothly -- and your users will be happier -- if you follow a few simple practices. Read more Manage software projects with Trello For a project running in an Agile way or even a less strict way, Justin James states the tool Trello is definitely worth checking out. Read more The connection between Agile estimation and roadmap development When the Agile development mindset runs head-on into the traditional methods of project planning and budgeting, here are three things you can do. Read more Acronis image backup software enables you to quickly recover clients Despite its drawbacks, IT consultant Erik Eckel says Acronis Backup & Recovery can play a critical role in addressing two critical and common server failures. Read more Transwiz makes replacing computers much easier Transwiz can save SMB techs a lot of time and money by making a common process much easier. Read more Featured multimedia   First look: Microsoft's newest email client Outlook.com In late July 2012, Microsoft announced a new web-based email client: Outlook.com. Here are a few screenshots of the new client. View on site Five Internet Explorer add-ons for better browsing From spell checkers to macro tools to security plugins, add-ons can improve your IE experience. Here are five good ones to try. View on site Featured Webcast Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Retail in the Smarter City (IBM) Social Media Analytics: Making Customer Insights Actionable (IBM) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) Perennial favorites   When clients embrace innovation for the wrong reasons IT consultants: Don't let your niche define you IT consultants' four overselling mistakes Telling clients 'I don't know' is acceptable Connect with TechRepublic London Olympics 2012: Special Report From London, TechRepublic UK editor Steve Ranger and chief reporter Nick Health lead our coverage of the technology that is powering the 2012 Olympics. 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] Windows 8 development is done

Windows and Office TechRepublic Member | August 06, 2012

Microsoft hits RTM milestone with Windows 8 Windows 8 development is done. Some users will be able to get the final bits within days. Read more Cleaning up Microsoft's Metro mess Microsoft's explanation that Metro was a "code name" is laughably bad spin. The company's sudden decision to throw the term down the memory hole is strange, and developers deserve a full, honest explanation of the reasons behind the change. Read more Resource of the day Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. Posts from TechRepublic   Peanut Butter PC: Trying to keep kids safe Peanut Butter PC by Peanut Butter Software is designed to deliver a secure, parent-sanctioned desktop for kids. Read more Windows 8 infographic: Pros and cons at a glance TechRepublic polled its members as to whether they had plans to upgrade to Windows 8. We also have the top reasons why they will or won't. Read more ClamWin protects Windows desktops and servers against malicious software ClamWin is a free, open source, cross-platform, and easy-to-use antivirus solution for Windows desktops and servers. Learn how to use ClamWin. Read more It's time to satisfy our Curiosity about life on Mars NASA's Curiosity rover will land on Mars in the wee hours of August 6, 2012. Learn more about the landing, Curiosity's mission, and where to watch the live feed of this historic event. Read more Featured multimedia   Curiosity Mars rover's landing plan The Curiosity rover is scheduled to land on Mars on August 6, 2012. See images of the rover and of its Mars landing site, Gale Crater. View on site Slideshow: The Windows 8 Action Center Windows 8's Action Center has been streamlined to further centralize and simplify standard maintenance operations. View on site Today's recommended downloads Guide to Improving First-Time IT Certification Pass Rates (SkillSoft) Expanding BIs Role by Including Predictive Analytics (SAP) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Retail in the Smarter City (IBM) Amazon Web Services: A guide to Amazon's cloud (ZDNet) Favorite Windows Photo Galleries   How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials? Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash? Exert your control with GodMode folders in Windows 7   Connect with TechRepublic London Olympics 2012: Special Report From London, TechRepublic UK editor Steve Ranger and chief reporter Nick Health lead our coverage of the technology that is powering the 2012 Olympics. 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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[TechRepublic] Hardening the cloud: Tools to seal the gaps

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | August 06, 2012

Hardening the cloud: New security tools help to seal the gaps Thoran Rodrigues takes a look at some of the cloud-focused security tools that provide cryptography and network protection roles. Read more 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   The IEEE's Cloud Computing Initiative: Chair Steve Diamond explains its aims Nick Hardiman interviewed Steve Diamond, Chair of the IEEE Cloud Computing Initiative to find out more about its goals for creating a cloud standard. Read more What does Office 2013 entail for the enterprise cloud? Ian Hardenburgh looks ahead to how the release of Office 2013 could affect the plans of those enterprises looking to move to on-demand application models. Read more Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four. Read more Government adoption of Google Apps picking up steam As more government agencies deploy Google Apps and look for cost savings and workforce efficiencies, adoption is building momentum. Read more Does your SMB have a Cloud contract? More SMBs are expressing interest in data protection and are using it as a way to evaluate potential cloud providers. Here are some things to keep in mind when creating a cloud contract. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Google Nexus 7 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, examines the internal hardware, and explains why it has an edge on Amazon's Kindle Fire. View on site Featured Webcast Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Solutions for Today's Smart Business (IBM) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) Social Media Analytics: Making Customer Insights Actionable (IBM) Alan Turing: A modern computing legacy (ZDNet) Connect with TechRepublic London Olympics 2012: Special Report From London, TechRepublic UK editor Steve Ranger and chief reporter Nick Health lead our coverage of the technology that is powering the 2012 Olympics. 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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[TechRepublic] Hardening the cloud: Tools to seal the gaps

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | August 06, 2012

Hardening the cloud: New security tools help to seal the gaps Thoran Rodrigues takes a look at some of the cloud-focused security tools that provide cryptography and network protection roles. Read more Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: What is Virtualization Technology and Why You Should Care Learn about what virtualization is, how it works, and what it can do for you; Explore the different types of virtualization and how it changes everything in the datacenter; Discover what finally makes practical, cost-effective virtualization possible. Additional TechRepublic resources   The IEEE's Cloud Computing Initiative: Chair Steve Diamond explains its aims Nick Hardiman interviewed Steve Diamond, Chair of the IEEE Cloud Computing Initiative to find out more about its goals for creating a cloud standard. Read more What does Office 2013 entail for the enterprise cloud? Ian Hardenburgh looks ahead to how the release of Office 2013 could affect the plans of those enterprises looking to move to on-demand application models. Read more Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four. Read more Government adoption of Google Apps picking up steam As more government agencies deploy Google Apps and look for cost savings and workforce efficiencies, adoption is building momentum. Read more Does your SMB have a Cloud contract? More SMBs are expressing interest in data protection and are using it as a way to evaluate potential cloud providers. Here are some things to keep in mind when creating a cloud contract. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Google Nexus 7 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, examines the internal hardware, and explains why it has an edge on Amazon's Kindle Fire. View on site Today's recommended downloads Social Sales eBook: a prerequisite to winning (Salesforce.com) Reaping the Benefits of Next Generation Dashboards (SAP) Social Media Analytics: Making Customer Insights Actionable (IBM) Exploring iPaaS Usage Scenarios: B2B and Cloud Service Integration (IBM) IBM Watson: Milestones in Healthcare (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic London Olympics 2012: Special Report From London, TechRepublic UK editor Steve Ranger and chief reporter Nick Health lead our coverage of the technology that is powering the 2012 Olympics. 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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