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10 of the biggest IT sand traps
Many of the issues plaguing IT departments can be mitigated or sidestepped altogether. Here are some ways to deal with several common pitfalls.
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10 key questions about software-defined networking
By Mary Shacklett | May 17, 2013, 5:05 AM PDT
Software-defined networking promises to deliver enormous benefits, from reduced costs to more efficient network operations. Here's why SDN belongs on your network roadmap.
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10 things you should know about DMARC's battle against email fraud
By Guest contributor | May 16, 2013, 5:01 AM PDT
Supported by email providers like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo -- and adopted by brands from Amazon to Zynga - DMARC is already protecting 60 percent of email boxes worldwide.
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10 tips for troubleshooting Outlook problems
By Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013, 7:02 AM PDT
When Outlook falters, productivity and vital business communications take a big hit. These troubleshooting measures will help you resolve problems quickly.
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10 questions to help businesses assess their email systems
By Mary Shacklett | May 13, 2013, 11:58 AM PDT
Email is a critical communications tool, yet some organizations don't give it the attention it needs. These questions will help you uncover oversights and develop better processes.
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10 ways to get more out of Zoho
By Jack Wallen | May 8, 2013, 10:40 AM PDT
Zoho offers applications and services for nearly every business need. See how you can get the maximum benefit from this flexible CRM solution.
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10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux
By Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013, 8:54 AM PDT
Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.
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10 due diligence questions to ask before co-locating your data center
By Mary Shacklett | May 6, 2013, 6:58 AM PDT
Many organizations are discovering the benefits of data center co-location. But if you don't thoroughly vet prospective co-lo vendors, you could get burned.
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10 tips for working with Word columns
By Susan Harkins | May 1, 2013, 6:17 AM PDT
One of the simplest ways to make a page more attractive and easy to read is to place the text in columns.
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10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes
By Guest contributor | May 1, 2013, 12:00 AM PDT
If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.
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10 ways to gain valuable insights from customer feedback
By Robert Jew | April 26, 2013, 6:06 AM PDT
Applying the right methodology for collecting and analyzing user feedback will help you improve your products and services, streamline operations, and boost customer satisfaction.
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10 stupid things people do in their data centers
By Jack Wallen | April 25, 2013, 7:08 AM PDT
Small missteps can turn into huge problems in the data center -- and that can mean big trouble for your organization (and for you).
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10 things you should do when building your Big Data strategy
By Mary Shacklett | April 22, 2013, 8:42 AM PDT
Planning a Big Data initiative requires organizations to rethink their infrastructure, operating procedures, and where their IT dollars are spent. Don't overlook these key steps.
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10 tips for making greener PC purchases and upgrades
By Katherine Murray | April 19, 2013, 10:38 AM PDT
Whether you're buying a new machine or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you make the most eco-friendly choices.
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10 timesaving strategies for the help desk
By Brien Posey | April 19, 2013, 5:00 AM PDT
Vague descriptions, off-the-wall requests, and ad hoc 'quick questions' can slow help desk operations to a crawl. Try these tricks to remove obstacles and speed things up.
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10 things you should know about microservers
By Nick Heath | April 18, 2013, 10:01 AM PDT
Why waste energy, space, and money on a high-end server when a low-cost microserver can handle the job? Here's a look at how microservers can benefit the data center.
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10 things you should know about deploying Windows Azure VMs in a hybrid IT environment
By Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 17, 2013, 10:36 AM PDT
Microsoft's Windows Azure Infrastructure Services is now generally available -- and its Virtual Network technology could be your ticket to deploying a secure hybrid cloud model.
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10 worst-case BYOD scenarios (and how to prevent them)
By Jack Wallen | April 11, 2013, 1:46 PM PDT
When it comes to BYOD, the best defense is a good offense. These proactive strategies will help you anticipate and avoid potential problems.
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10 steps to linking PowerPoint slides
By Susan Harkins | April 11, 2013, 6:58 AM PDT
Build a little navigation into your slide shows by putting PowerPoint action buttons and links to work.
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10 benefits of virtualization in the data center
By Jack Wallen | April 10, 2013, 10:42 AM PDT
Data center virtualization can reduce your costs on facilities, power, cooling, and hardware, simplify administration and maintenance, and give you a greener IT profile.
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10+ advanced formatting tips for Word users
By Susan Harkins | April 4, 2013, 1:43 PM PDT
You can waste a lot of time trying to get a document to look right. These power user tricks will help speed your formatting chores.
