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Ubuntu help: Finding answers fast

Posted Sep 16, 2009 - 09:00 am

Can't find what you want in the official documentation or the wiki? It is time to harness the power of the Ubuntu community.
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- Open Source, Linux, Ubuntu
Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook

Posted Sep 15, 2009 - 09:00 am

Do you like Gmail, but also like Outlook 2003 or 2007? Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook helps users who love their Microsoft Outlook e-mail client keep using that client when they switch to Google's Gmail service.
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- Software, email, gmail
SMS services to make your standard cell phone smart

Posted Sep 14, 2009 - 08:08 am

Forget expensive mobile data plans. With just a $5 monthly text message plan and some free and seriously useful SMS services in your address book, you'll have the most essential elements of the web at your fingertips.
Xcode shortcuts: 4 favorites and a cheat sheet

Posted Sep 11, 2009 - 08:22 am

Whether you're just getting started with Xcode or have been developing iPhone apps for a while, you're probably looking for ways to do things better and faster. These keyboard shortcuts will help you speed things up.
Managing your online reputation

Posted Sep 10, 2009 - 09:00 am

Never underestimate the power of one voice -- especially when that voice uses YouTube as an amplifier.
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.
Make Google Apps look like desktop apps

Posted Sep 08, 2009 - 07:56 am

The Google Apps version IT people don't know about but should is the Team Edition. Admins must prove they manage the domain name the company owns. All workers in the company e-mail domain then have access to the Team Edition features and may share calendars, contacts, and documents with any other co-worker.
What developers need to know about virtualization

Posted Sep 07, 2009 - 12:55 pm

Virtualization introduces many unique and new concepts into your environment, and as a result many groups within IT often put up resistance to it. This tip addresses the unique concerns of developers and what they need to know -- before you start your virtualization journey.
Use bit.ly to shorten URLs in Tweets and status updates

Posted Sep 04, 2009 - 08:00 am

In addition to shortening URLs for easy posting, bit.ly also has quite a few bells and whistles for Twitter and Facebook users who are building a following for business purposes.
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Python and the power of 'first class' everything

Posted Sep 03, 2009 - 08:00 am

An often overlooked aspect of Python is the fact that everything that can be named can also be treated as data -- that is, everything is said to have "first class status." This can help you write extremely compact and flexible code. Here's how.

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