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Cracking Open the Apple Macintosh Classic
The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognizable personal computers ever manufactured. In this Cracking Open Photo Gallery, TechRepublic examines just what went into a Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991. by Mark Kaelin...
Image gallery, 2008-06-17
Tags: macintosh, apple, Cracking open, Mark Kaelin, Hardware, Desktops, Apple Mac, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, TechRepublic Inc., product photos
Video: Take control of any Windows PC on the Internet with CrossLoop
If remotely controlling PCs across the Internet is a support headache, CrossLoop might be the cure. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you how to take control of Windows PCs using the free CrossLoop remote control application. by Bill...
Blog, 2008-06-16
Tags: Internet, Microsoft Windows, Remote Administration, CrossLoop, Windows PC, Remote Support, Remote Desktop, PC, Software, Operating Systems, Video, Bill Detwiler
Sanity check: Will technology empower Gen Y to wipe away our institutions?
The first digitally-native generation is moving into the workforce and has no patience for out-dated institutions. With the help of technologies they have grown up using, they could revolutionize or eliminate many time-honored institutions --...
Blog, 2008-06-16
Tags: Jason Hiner, Management, Information Technology, Strategy, Generation Y
Live Webcast: Rise of the Mega-Botnets
Botnets have been around for more than a decade. Long-time users of the Internet chat system, Internet Relay Chat--also known as "IRC," know them well. They were originally used to launch attacks and "take-overs" on IRC servers by malicious...
Webcast, 2008-06-13
Tags: Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security, MessageLabs Ltd., Webcast, MyDoom Virus, IRC
HP Scanner and Document Management Solutions for Easy Electronic Work Flows
HP can help solve your document management headaches easily and inexpensively. HP has many new products from scanners and MFPs to archival storage, that support all of your electronic work flow needs while saving you time and money. Electronic...
Webcast, 2008-06-17
Tags: Peripherals, Hardware, Finance, Software, Enterprise Software, Groupware, Scanners, Managerial Accounting, Content Management, Document Management, Hewlett-Packard Co.
Geek Trivia: A phone to pick with you
What was the method of communication originally employed by the Washington-Moscow Hotline, a historically significant telecommunications link between the United States President and Soviet Premier that -- while called The Red Phone -- wasn't...
Blog, 2008-06-17
Tags: Jay Garmon, Phone, Telecom & Utilities, President, Geek Trivia, U.S.
Craft your own Internet usage policy with this sample
Mike Mullins provides a general guideline for Internet and intranet usage in your organization and encourages you to educate users by distributing a formal Internet usage policy. by Mike Mullins...
Blog, 2008-06-17
Tags: Internet, Guideline, Network, Internet Usage, Mike Mullins, Asset
Will Vista fill the void left by Windows XP?
The Windows XP era ends June 30 and soon hardware vendors will be shipping you all Vista all the time (in most cases). The save XP effort failed. The whining should cease. And now it's time for Vista to sink or swim. by Larry Dignan...
Blog, 2008-06-18
Tags: Software, Operating Systems, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Developer
Don't get derailed by Office 2007 compatibility issues
As with any major upgrade, Office 2007 brings concerns about compatibility. Deb Shinder explains how to minimize compatibility headaches when you make the jump to the latest version. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder...
Blog, 2008-06-13
Tags: Viewer, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Software, Debra Littlejohn Shinder, Ribbon, Deb Shinder, Compatibility Pack, Office Migration Planning Manager, File, Format, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office 2007
Apple will sacrifice features for performance in the next version of Mac OS X
Next version of Mac OS X will downplay new features in favor of platform and performance gains. It will increase the performance of JavaScript and QuickTime, make it easier for developers to program for multi-threaded processors, and include native...
Blog, 2008-06-16
Tags: Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Inc., Performance, Jason Hiner, Apple Macintosh, Hardware, Software, Desktops
Use Word fields to customize your form letters
When you need to send out two versions of a form letter, you don't have to create separate mail merge documents. Using Word's IF field, you can vary the text based on criteria you set. by Mary Ann Richardson...
Blog, 2008-06-16
Tags: Microsoft Word, Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word 2007, Office Suites, Mail Merge, Mary Ann Richardson, Word Processors
Live Webcast: Email is Critical...and Out of Control!
More than 75% of the average company's intellectual property is contained in email messages and their attachments. As a result, email has quickly become the file server of choice for most of us - and a headache for compliance managers. The value...
Webcast, 2008-06-19
Tags: E-mail, Coveo Solutions Inc., Compliance, Webcast, Online Communications
Live Webcast: Beyond Basic Back Up...Disaster Recovery Continuum
Disruptive events don't have to be a major disaster to wipe out your business. They can be anything from a relatively minor malfunctioning network card to a devastating event such as a sudden regional disaster that not only destroys your data center...
Webcast, 2008-06-18
Tags: Event, Webcast, XOSoft, Computer Associates International Inc., Disaster Recovery, Backups, Data Management
ClarkConnect: Open source gateway options for the remote office
Rick Vanover introduces the ClarkConnect gateway, based on Red Hat Linux and the 2.6 kernel. The goal of Toronto-based ClarkConnect is to provide an easy-to-use product that revolves around services targeted to broadband technology market. by Rick...
Blog, 2008-06-16
Tags: Software, Rick Vanover, Enterprise Software, Open Source, Networking, File Servers, Internet, Gateway Installation Option, ClarkConnect Gateway, Server, ClarkConnect Internet, Network
Live Webcast: Fix Access Control and Protect Your Data 80% Faster
The foundation to effective data protection is knowing which data has business value. Business files' shares are filling up with unstructured data at incredible rates (50% annually). Knowing which data is worth protecting, where it resides, and who...
Webcast, 2008-06-16
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Varonis, Business File, Access Control, Data, Backups, Webcast
Packard Bell Lives!
A recent poll of TR members voted Packard Bell the worst PC manufacturer of all time. Surprise! Packard Bell is still alive in Europe and is now part of Acer. by John Sheesley...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: John Sheesley
Track turnover with our Employee Separation Checklist
TechRepublic's Employee Separation Checklist can help you track the constant flow of employees in and out of your organization. Download the form, customize it to fit your organization's needs, and distribute it to department managers. When an...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Bill Detwiler, Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Employee
Wi-Fi thief's tale reminds IT to enforce home office security
Network security is only as good as its weakest link--often users' home Wi-Fi networks. IT managers must examine their exposure to unsecured Wi-Fi networks and take steps to mitigate any risks, such as helping users protect their networks,...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Wi-Fi Thief, Wireless LANs, Information Technology, Network, Remote Access Policy, Wi-Fi Security, Bill Detwiler, Security, Wireless, Wireless Security, Remote Access, Wi-Fi
Week in Open Source: June 20, 2008
This week in TechRepublic blogs, Chad Perrin talked about Linux security, and in particular, the dangers of evaluating security by simply counting vulnerabilities; Rick Vanover introduced open source ClarkConnect as a handy networking solution for...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Selena Frye, Open Source, Chad Perrin, Blog
Survey shows 39 percent of employees purchase their own laptop for work
Employees are buying a lot of their own technologies to use at work -- including laptops, cell phones, and GPS systems -- according to a new survey from digital research firm In-Stat. This phenomenon presents IT departments with a series of complex...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Jason Hiner, Management, Hardware, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Handhelds, Strategy, Smart Phones, Laptop Computer, Survey, Employee, Information Technology
Top 10 IT headlines for June 20: 39 percent of users buy own laptops, data centers could reduce power by 80 percent
Top 10 IT headlines for Friday, June 20, 2008: In-stat survey shows users buy a lot employees buy their own tech, data centers could save up to 80% of power, early gadget adopters are decried as conceited and arrogant, and more. by Jason Hiner...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Storage, Data Centers, Hardware, Laptop Computer, Data Center, Information Technology, Jason Hiner, Management, Data Management, Strategy
10+ legal terms you should know if your company is involved in a lawsuit
If your company gets caught up in a lawsuit, you'll probably need to work with lawyers -- even if the matter doesn't involve something IT did or failed to do. Here are 10 legal concepts that are likely to come into play. by Calvin Sun...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Calvin Sun, Online Communications, Business Operations, Litigation, Productivity, E-mail, Electronically Stored Information, Diary Entry, Attorney, John, Stan, Discovery, Spreadsheet, Information, Lawyer, Judge, Diary, Lawsuit, Document
Tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks
A sluggish network can mean cranky users, loss of productivity, and big headaches for the IT staff. But solving--and even preventing--slowdowns is a whole lot easier when you know the most likely culprits.IT consultant Erik Eckel has identified some...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Toni Bowers, Networking, Small Business, Network
Understand the levels of privilege in the Cisco IOS
The Cisco IOS actually offers 16 different privilege levels. David Davis discusses these different levels and introduces you to the main commands you'll need to configure these privileges. by David Davis...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Networking, Network Technology, David Davis, Exec, Cisco Systems Inc., Command, Router, Cisco IOS, Password, Routers & Switches
Cisco Administration 101: Understand the OSI Model to become a better Cisco troubleshooter
David Davis explains how the seven layers of the OSI Model can help you as a Cisco administrator. Get a brief overview of the OSI model and learn why it is more than just a textbook concept -- understanding it will help you every day of your career....
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Networking, ACL, Cisco Systems Inc., Layer, David Davis, Administration, Network, Layer 3, Administrator, Certification, OSI
How relevant is browser speed?
Take this poll to let us know: how relevant you consider browser speed and how you think browser speed should be measured. by Justin James...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Web Browser, Justin James, Internet, Web Browsers, Browser Speed
CIOs could have a tough time getting a seat at the executive table
Businesses are looking to CIOs to bridge the gap between tech and business by having corporate vision, helping optimize business processes, and offering insight into new areas of growth. Does this sound like a career you'd be interested in? by Toni...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Toni Bowers, Management, Business Operations, Strategy, Operational Planning, CIO, Business
Video: TR Out Loud - June 20, 2008
TROLOV brings you another round of highlights at TechRepublic, including the top five discussions of the week and the members who are burning up the boards. Sonja Thompson wrangles Toni Bowers back in the studio this week by promising not to subject...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Sonja Thompson, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Video, CD-ROM
T-shirt of the week: Theory of Internet
Frak the Theory of Everything, we finally have a useful equation for explaning the true nature of cyberspace. by Jay Garmon...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Theory, Benefit, Internet, Jay Garmon
When Access queries won't update
Access queries aren't created equal. If you can't edit data via a query, there's a reason. Here are some typical conditions that can prevent queries from being "updateable." by Susan Harkins...
Blog, 2008-06-20
Tags: Data Management, Susan Harkins, Enterprise Software, Software, Office Suites, Databases, Microsoft Office, Query, Microsoft Access


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