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10 steps for a successful BYOD adoption

Bring-your-own-device doesn't have to be a disaster for your organization. Plan ahead and create a good policy with these tips. Read more →

The insecurity of private email services

The Indian government wants to ban the use of Gmail for official use, due in part to leaks about NSA snooping, but the general insecurity of private email services makes this a sound policy. Read more →

Eradicate a culture of indecision

Indecision is rarely as obvious as missed numbers, competitive threats, or major market disruptions, yet it can be just as insidious. Learn how you can stop this culture from breeding in your organiza... Read more →

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Marcio Valenzuela // September 13, 2013, 3:11 PM PST

iOS tutorial, part 2: Creating a web service

Learn how to roll your own web service and interact with it in an iOS environment. We use a weather app for the sample data.
Erik Eckel // September 13, 2013, 12:54 PM PST

Mac Mail vs. Microsoft Outlook: The dirty truth

Erik Eckel takes a look at how Mac Mail performs next to Outlook for Mac. Which do you prefer and why?
Jack Wallen // September 13, 2013, 12:27 PM PST

Perform a batch removal of apps with Easy Uninstaller

Jack Wallen take a look at Easy Uninstaller, a free app that helps you remove batches of apps from your Android tablet.
Patrick Lambert // September 13, 2013, 11:47 AM PST

What can IT do in the fight against government surveillance tactics?

Will the fight for privacy and freedom from government surveillance reach the grassroots of IT departments?
Mary Shacklett // September 13, 2013, 11:26 AM PST

Ten common virtualization mistakes

Don't lose the benefits of virtualization by neglecting to plan carefully or properly maintain virtualized systems.

Wally Bahny // September 13, 2013, 11:18 AM PST

Five apps for managing virtualization systems

Manage virtual environments, desktop virtualization systems, virtualized apps, and even other virtualized host systems.
Wally Bahny // September 13, 2013, 11:18 AM PST

Five Apps: Virtualization management

Manage virtual environments, desktop virtualization systems, virtualized apps, and even other virtualized host systems.
Sonja Thompson // September 13, 2013, 8:27 AM PST

US3 Drive: A 3-in-1 multi-functional device

Take a look at US3 Device, a multi-functional device that works with both Android smartphones and Apple iPhones.
Greg Shultz // September 13, 2013, 7:47 AM PST

Use System Restore as a recovery tool in Windows 8

Learn how to configure and use System Restore in Windows 8 to get your system back up and running.
Greg Shultz // September 13, 2013, 7:47 AM PST

Recover your Windows 8 PC with System Restore

Learn how to configure and use System Restore in Windows 8 to get your system back up and running.
Jack Wallen // September 12, 2013, 1:18 PM PST

10 steps for a successful BYOD adoption

Bring-your-own-device doesn't have to be a disaster for your organization. Plan ahead and create a good policy with these tips.
Derek Schauland // September 12, 2013, 12:41 PM PST

Replicate backups to the cloud with StorageCraft ShadowProtect

Derek Schauland reviews the ShadowProtect backup application and Image Manager that allows you to replicate your data to the cloud.
Ryan Boudreaux // September 12, 2013, 1:09 PM PST

Try Adobe's open source CSS library Topcoat

If you're looking to revamp your CSS strategy, you might want to add Topcoat to your list of go-to web tools.
Susan Harkins // September 12, 2013, 11:17 AM PST

Share custom Word building blocks with anyone

Creating Word building blocks to efficiently reuse content is easy. Sharing them can be difficult, unless you know where Word stores them.
Tony Patton // September 12, 2013, 8:25 AM PST

The three must-have tools for ASP.NET developers

Tony Patton lists the three tools he could give a new ASP.NET developer so she could be productive.

Deb Shinder // June 3, 2013, 1:06 AM PST

The top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets

Deb Shinder introduces the Windows 7 gadgets she finds most useful.
Derek Schauland // July 23, 2009, 1:22 PM PST

Modifying the Windows 7 boot loader with the Boot Configuration Data Editor tool

In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, the bootloader was moved from boot.ini to a utility called BCDEdit. Derek Schauland shows you how to modify the boot config data with the new tool.
Greg Shultz // July 10, 2013, 2:09 AM PST

Install Windows 8.1 Preview in a dual-boot configuration using a VHD

When you use a VHD in a dual-boot configuration, you really get the best environment on which to experiment with the Windows 8.1 Preview.
Greg Shultz // June 20, 2013, 1:26 AM PST

Get started with Windows 8 Client Hyper-V the right way

Set up Client Hyper-V the right way and avoid the frustrations experienced by others.
Justin James // November 21, 2011, 1:35 AM PST

Five alternatives to QuickBooks for business accounting

QuickBooks may lead the pack when it comes to accounting packages, but a number of excellent apps are available that might suit your needs a bit better.

Calvin Sun // November 30, 2010, 3:16 AM PST

10 legal issues that consultants should know about

Don't get blindsided by some legal misstep you never even heard of. Calvin Sun runs through the nitty-gritty issues all consultants should be prepared for.
George Ou // June 8, 2007, 10:11 AM PST

Make your home PCs accessible anywhere with Dynamic DNS for free

You can access your home network from the public Internet without investing in a pricey broadband account that has a static IP address. See how to use this free DDNS service to configure your router t...
Jack Wallen // September 4, 2013, 6:35 AM PST

Three free email client apps for Android

Jack Wallen highlights three free email client apps that are more powerful, easier to navigate, or offer more options than Android's default email client.
Susan Harkins // May 29, 2007, 5:16 AM PST

How to Alphabetize Lists In Word

How to Alphabetize Lists In Word
Guest Contributor // August 28, 2013, 8:27 AM PST

Infographic: Responsive design

This infographic illustrates the elements of responsive design.
Ben Thomas // May 22, 2013, 11:56 PM PST

Five reasons to consider a career in Network Administration

Though network administration isn't for everyone, it offers plenty of rewarding - and profitable - challenges for those who can soak up technical knowledge and put it to practical use.
Jack Wallen // November 23, 2011, 11:07 PM PST

10 essential LibreOffice Writer tricks

LibreOffice Writer offers a ton of timesaving features that a lot of users don't know about. Here are 10 cool tips that can speed your work.
Warren Heaton // June 8, 2007, 9:05 AM PST

Use Cisco's eight-step troubleshooting method to fix your network

Even if you don't use Cisco equipment on your network, Cisco's eight-step troubleshooting method can help solve your system's connectivity issues. Warren Heaton explains the method and shares an addit...
Susan Harkins // August 22, 2013, 12:23 PM PST

10 steps to adding a timeline to an Excel 2013 PivotTable

Get to know Excel's new timeline tool for PivotTables, step by step.
Mark Kaelin // October 25, 2007, 4:18 AM PST

How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?

Some users really like Microsoft's Office 2007 Ribbon interface, others, like me, have grown to accept it, and still others continue to curse its existence. But no matter which camp you fall into, the...