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15 must-listen podcasts for security pros

Posted Jul 01, 2010 - 07:52 am

Want to keep up-to-date on the latest security trends -- without straining your eyes? Tune in to one (or several) of the 15 podcasts listed here.
Forensics, physical security
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.
cloud storage, dropbox
8 innovation lessons you won't learn from Steve Jobs

Posted Jun 13, 2011 - 11:20 am

Today's tip comes from Dan Abrams, author of New Product Blueprinting: The Handbook for B2B Organic Growth
b2b, innovation
Four Reasons That Project Teams Fail

Posted May 17, 2010 - 11:06 am

There are many reasons for teams to be ineffective, but the most common problems fall into one of these four categories.
project management, Watts S. Humphrey
7 useful Snow Leopard keyboard shortcuts

Posted Oct 15, 2009 - 09:44 am

To take full advantage of Snow Leopard’s speed, you’ll want to run in 64-bit mode, says Wallace Wang, author of My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition. When your computer starts to boot up, hold down the 6 and 4 keys. This will boot Snow Leopard into 64-bit mode. Read on for more handy keyboard shortcuts.
Mac OS, Snow Leopard
Quitting and restarting Dropbox

Posted Jan 22, 2013 - 08:55 am

'Quit Dropbox' doesn't mean what you might think
cloud storage, dropbox
The Five Basic Requirements of a Good Project Plan

Posted May 25, 2010 - 07:24 am

All 5 of these basic requirements are important, but accuracy is crucial. Here's why.
project management, The Daily Tip
Don't call it brainstorming: 10 tips for better innovation

Posted Oct 21, 2009 - 08:22 am

Brainstorming can be a great source of new ideas. But many companies struggle with identifying the truly great ideas and turning them into organizational wins. Here are 10 concrete ways to get both quality and execution out of your brainstorming sessions.
brainstorming, innovation
Beyond malware removal: How to respond to a compromised system alert

Posted Sep 14, 2010 - 07:52 am

You've just learned that your computer is bot infected and attacking others, what do you do? Security expert Brent Huston offers this simple 5 step plan.
botnet, malware
How to revert to an old version of a Google Drive file

Posted Apr 08, 2013 - 07:55 am

Google Drive allows users to resurrect old versions of files. Here's how to do it.
Google Drive

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