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3 easy ways to spoof your location using Facebook Places

Posted Sep 01, 2010 - 07:30 am

How to hack your location using Facebook Places through your mobile phone or a geo-aware web browser.
3 security acronyms to avoid (and 3 to embrace)

Posted Oct 13, 2011 - 08:02 am
- Tweet
- DLP, ERM
3 security best practices you should be following (but probably aren't)

Posted Jun 30, 2010 - 08:10 am

These proven tactics will help ward off cybercriminals -- if you make them part of your security regimen.
- Tweet
- data breach, DLP
3 things project managers can learn from the Gulf oil spill

Posted Jun 17, 2010 - 07:24 am

Although there might be a tendency to hide bad news and hope that things work themselves out over the course of a project, the fact is, problems don't just go away. Here are three things you can do to establish a culture of identifying, isolating, and dealing with problems before they become disasters.
3 URL Shortener Sites That Do More Than Save Space

Posted Apr 16, 2010 - 07:51 am

URL shortener sites can do for more you than just save space on Twitter. These three free services help you track who's clicking and other relevant statistics.
- Tweet
- bit.ly, Cli.gs
3 ways to improve your site's 404 error page

Posted Aug 17, 2010 - 07:57 am

Users hate to get them; websites hate to serve them. But there are ways to make the dreaded 404 Error pages more useful -- or at least somewhat entertaining.
4 Facebook Apps Add Professionalism to Your Profile

Posted May 05, 2010 - 07:47 am

Facebook doesn't have to be all fun and games. Check out these business-focused applications that give your friends--and potential future employers--a glimpse into your on-the-clock life.
4 tips for a happier project team

Posted Jun 15, 2011 - 01:52 pm

Today's tip comes from ITworld member Ty Kiisel, Manager of Social Outreach at AtTask, Inc.
4 Visual Studio 2010 Power Tools keyboard shortcuts

Posted Aug 11, 2010 - 07:21 am

Some small, but nice productivity-boosting code editor capabilities.
5 free tools to spring clean your Twitter account

Posted Mar 12, 2010 - 08:32 am

Which of your Twitter contacts have abandoned the service? Which are spammers? These five free tools weed out deadbeat followers and help you organize your account.

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