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Quick, practical advice for IT pros. Tips, shortcuts, how-tos, and advice to help IT pros of all stripes work smarter and more efficiently. The Tip may be as simple as a time-saver that helps streamline a common task, a quick start on a hot technology, or part of a longer series of advice that focuses on a specific problem such as how to install a wireless network, troubleshooting Windows, BlackBerry support, or even favorite social networking techniques.

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Choosing a web application firewall

Posted Jul 21, 2010 - 07:28 am

5 questions to ask (and answer).
web application firewall
Choosing an anti-virus program for Windows 7

Posted Oct 28, 2009 - 08:08 am

If you're moving from XP to Windows 7, you'll have to get and install a new one. In theory, you can move from Vista to Windows 7 without installing a new program. Don't! Anti-virus software tends to be cranky about change at the best of times so plan on installing a new anti-viral program right after you finish upgrading.
antivirus, The Daily Tip
Chrome tips and tricks for better browsing

Posted Sep 22, 2009 - 09:00 am

The Chrome browser quickly gained a following for its snappy JavaScript processing. But Chrome has even more handy tricks up its sleeve.
chrome browser, google chrome
Clean Up Your Facebook News Feed

Posted Apr 23, 2010 - 07:43 am

A cluttered Facebook News Feed makes it more difficult to discover posts that matter most to you--so check out these three ways to manage the information that flows through it.
Facebook, The Daily Tip
Clearing cookies, enabling Web browser privacy

Posted Aug 01, 2012 - 02:31 pm

By Nick Barber, IDG News Service In this IDG Tech Tip Nick Barber shows you how to clear your history, delete temporary Internet files and erase cookies on three of the most popular browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
Chrome, Firefox
Collaborate on PowerPoint Presentations in OneNote

Posted Sep 09, 2009 - 09:02 am

Microsoft OneNote is perhaps the most under-appreciated program in the Office suite, but it's also the best way to get feedback on PointPoint slides -- before you give your presentation.
collaboration, Microsoft Office
Core network security: A seldom used bag of tricks

Posted Oct 22, 2009 - 08:38 am

Whichever core network vendor you've chosen (Cisco, Brocade, Juniper), you have an arsenal of great core network security features at your disposal. These include: Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping, Identity Based Network Services, Infrastructure Protection Access-Lists (iACLs), Router Neighbor Authentication, etc. The list is very long, most have been around for years, and many times NONE of them are in place at organizations big or small.
network security, The Daily Tip
Create a more energy-efficient network infrastructure

Posted May 20, 2010 - 07:40 am

Refresh your equipment. Cisco estimates that its new equipment gains 15% to 20% in energy efficiency every two to three years. The energy savings alone aren't enough to justify replacement, but it's a good reason to keep your refreshes on schedule.
energy efficiency
Create a simple time-lapse movie

Posted Jan 08, 2010 - 08:52 am

Thanks to a new crop of digital cameras and a wealth of helpful accessories and applications, almost anyone can create a time-lapse movie.
photography, The Daily Tip
Cure an Insomniac PC and Other Tips

Posted Feb 26, 2010 - 09:01 am

How to help your computer sleep without interruption, plus keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Windows 7, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Microsoft Office, Windows 7

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