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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.
Security, reputation management, Social Networking
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.
Software, collaboration, Microsoft Office
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.
On-demand Software, Google Apps, The Daily Tip
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.
Virtualization, The Daily Tip
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.
Internet, bit.ly, The Daily Tip
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.
Development, python, The Daily Tip
Four favorite time saving iPhone apps

Posted Sep 02, 2009 - 08:00 am

There are lots of ways to lose minutes and money trying to get more functionality from your smartphone. Here are four apps that give your phone extended powers, and do it very cheaply, or even free.
Personal Tech, iPhone, iPhone apps
Better searching in Gmail

Posted Sep 01, 2009 - 09:04 am

Just as you can specify a Web site for Google searches ("google tips" site:itworld.com), you can use a variety of search operators with Gmail. Say, for example, that you want to gather all your messages that have attachments. Try searching "has:attachment".
On-demand Software, gmail, Google Apps

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