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Setting up Dropbox automatic sync

Posted Jan 15, 2013 - 09:00 am

As long as the Dropbox application is installed on both computers and linked to the same Dropbox account, transferring files takes place in the background, thanks to automatic synchronization. Here's how to set it up.
Windows 7 Desktop Management Tips

Posted Jan 29, 2010 - 08:38 am

Jerry Honeycutt, Microsoft MVP and expert in the Windows Desktop Experience, shares some favorite Windows 7 features, including Presentation Mode, which keeps Windows from suspending even when no keys are pressed or mouse movements registered.
Best time to perform PCI compliance activities

Posted Jul 07, 2010 - 07:44 am

What you need to do daily, weekly, quarterly, and, yes, annually to maintain PCI compliance.
How to configure Tomcat to always require HTTPS

Posted Sep 30, 2009 - 09:32 am

This configuration declares that the entire webapp is meant to be HTTPS only, and the container should intercept HTTP requests for it and redirect those to the equivalent "https://" URL.
How to collaborate using Google Drive

Posted Apr 03, 2013 - 07:38 am

Google Drive makes it easy to invite collaborators to work on a shared file or folder. Here are your step-by-step instructions.
10 essential tips for using your new iPad 2

Posted May 23, 2011 - 04:13 pm

Today's tip comes from Wallace Wang, author of My New iPad 2.
Whether you're new to the iPad or a longtime user, here are some tips that will improve your iPad experience:
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Project management: 9 signs your project may be in trouble

Posted Jul 28, 2010 - 07:38 am

The earliest signs that a project is in trouble may be hard to measure, but they're easy to spot.
Choosing a desktop Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Posted Aug 24, 2010 - 07:48 am

Because getting the wrong one may be as bad as not having one at all, here are 5 tips for selecting a desktop UPS.
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Choosing a Bluetooth headset: 7 must-have features

Posted Jul 23, 2010 - 08:13 am

All Bluetooth headsets are not created equal -- not just in price (from around ten bucks to nearly $200) and features, but also in terms of usability. Here's what to look for - and look out for.
Migrating favorites in IE, Firefox, and Chrome

Posted Jan 04, 2010 - 08:57 am

The best way to move Web browser favorites (also known as bookmarks or shortcuts) from one computer to another depends on which browser you're using. Here are directions for the current versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome.
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