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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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Social networking: 6 things to consider before you share it all

Posted Dec 28, 2009 - 09:04 am

Rule #1: Don't say anything you don't want people to refer to forever.
Give people the gift of their own money

Posted Dec 25, 2009 - 09:06 am

By the time your holiday visit is finished, your family may be somewhat irritated with you for spending all your time avoiding them and surfing the Internet. Why not make them think you've been busy finding their money?
Find what you need in the airport

Posted Dec 24, 2009 - 09:57 am

If you're flying, you're probably going to be changing planes, and if you're changing planes, you're probably doing so at an enormous, labyrinthine airport chock full of a baffling array of places to eat, shop, and otherwise spend time and money. Here's an app that will give you the skinny on whatever concourse you find yourself wandering through, bleary-eyed.
Turn your car into a mobile hotspot

Posted Dec 23, 2009 - 10:10 am

Transform your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot, supplying sweet, sweet Internet connectivity to anyone with a laptop or Wi-Fi-enabled handheld.
Password management: How the pros store their passwords

Posted Dec 22, 2009 - 09:20 am

We all have too many passwords, and keeping track is a giant pain. So we asked eight experts in various fields how they track passwords. The results may surprise you.
Five portable apps that run anywhere and everywhere

Posted Dec 21, 2009 - 09:54 am

These must-have apps run on Windows, Mac and Linux systems, and even off a USB drive.
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- Software, AbiWord, PDF
Take advantage of holiday prices

Posted Dec 18, 2009 - 09:02 am

Don't buy in January what you can get at a discount today.
Check service level agreements for breaches

Posted Dec 17, 2009 - 09:37 am

You won't get a check returning your fees paid during outages, but you can get refunds applied to forthcoming service payments.
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- IT Management, SLA
Website management: Prepare your site for 2010

Posted Dec 16, 2009 - 09:06 am

December is the perfect time to address issues from the obvious (changing copyright dates) to the long-avoided (disk cleanup).
Joining a start-up

Posted Dec 15, 2009 - 09:05 am

Start-ups offer great opportunity for those who are willing to take a little risk in the career department.

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