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- 10 things you should know about Microsoft Office Live Workspace
- If you need to store and share Office documents - but you don't want the cost or overhead of a technology such as SharePoint - Office Live Workspace may be the answer. Deb Shinder offers a look at this free solution.This download is also available as an entry in our...
- Tags: Microsoft Office Live Workspace, Microsoft Office Live, Microsoft Corp., Deb Shinder, Microsoft Office, Collaboration, Office Suites, Software
- Download resources 2009-08-12
- 10 cool features to look forward to in Office 2010
- With the release of the Office 2010 Technical Preview, details are finally starting to roll in. Deb Shinder highlights some of the features she thinks might make the new version worth the upgrade.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog and as a photo gallery....
- Tags: Photograph, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- Download resources 2009-07-22
- 10 things you should cover in your social networking policy
- As sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook become enmeshed with business uses, organizations need to establish guidelines for employees on workplace access and appropriate usage. Deb Shinder looks at 10 key considerations that such guidelines should address.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. ...
- Tags: Network, Guideline, Deb Shinder, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion
- Download resources 2009-07-14
- 10 ways to stay out of trouble when you post to social networking sites
- The new head of British foreign intelligence recently demonstrated that anyone can suffer potentially embarrassing or damaging revelations through social networking activity - and even the most mundane and seemingly benign tweets and status updates can have far-reaching consequences. Deb Shinder explains why you should watch your step.This download is...
- Tags: Network, Deb Shinder, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion
- Download resources 2009-07-06
- 10 ways IT departments waste money
- IT is often a popular target for corporate cost-cutting. So the more you can identify and control unnecessary spending, the better you'll be able to fend off the budget axe. Here are a few areas where IT dollars often go to waste.This download is also available as an entry in...
- Tags: Information Technology, Deb Shinder, Strategy, Management
- Download resources 2009-06-09
- 10 reasons Vista haters will love Windows 7
- Disgruntled Vista users, take heart: According to Deb Shinder, Windows 7 addresses many Vista annoyances and offers myriad improvements of its own.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2009-06-04
- 10 improvements in Windows 7 Media Center
- Windows Media Center began gaining fans when Microsoft added it to the Home Premium and Ultimate editions of Vista. Windows 7 is expanding this availability -- complete with a new look and enhanced functionality. Deb Shinder hits the highlights. This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
- Tags: Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows 7, Photograph, Deb Shinder, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics
- Download resources 2009-06-02
- Nehalem now: 10 reasons to upgrade to the new Intel microarchitecture
- Intel's Nehalem processor architecture offers some impressive new technologies, including enhanced Hyper Threading, TurboBoost, and Quick Path Interconnect. See why Deb Shinder says a Nehalem-based system will let you do more and do it faster -- and at the lowest operating cost ever.This download is also available as an entry...
- Tags: Intel Corp., Deb Shinder, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Download resources 2009-05-27
- 10 cool tools in Windows 7
- The changes to the Windows 7 interface have gotten a lot of play, but some of the new built-in tools are just as compelling. Deb Shinder runs through some of the most impressive enhancements, from the ISO burner to the Biometric Framework to PowerShell v2.This download is also available as...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Tool, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Operating Systems, Software, Quality, Business Operations
- Download resources 2009-05-21
- 10 questions to consider when planning a Windows 7 upgrade
- Whether you're eagerly awaiting the upgrade to Windows 7 or you just want to know what to expect if and when you do, there are lots of factors to keep in mind. Deb Shinder addresses some of the biggest concerns, from hardware requirements to driver compatibility to upgrade paths.This download...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Upgrade, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Windows, Blogging, Operating Systems, Software, Internet
- Download resources 2009-04-29
- 10 tweaks to make Windows 7 even better
- Windows 7 appears to be a crowd-pleaser among the IT pros who have been kicking its beta tires -- including Deb Shinder. But even though she's very impressed with the new OS, she's already discovered several ways to improve it.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Windows, Blogging, Operating Systems, Software, Internet
- Download resources 2009-04-09
- 10 security threats to watch out for in 2009
- Along with the explosion of new technologies, user habits, and social practices comes the inevitable wave of new security threats. Deb Shinder examines emerging vulnerabilities, from social networking to cloud computing to IP convergence.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: Security Threat, Deb Shinder, Security
- Download resources 2009-03-25
- 10 mistakes new Windows administrators make
- Whether you're new to network administration or to the Windows environment, a few common oversights and mistakes can trip you up. Deb Shinder explains how to avoid some of the problems new Windows admins often encounter.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: Windows Administrator, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Blogging, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Internet
- Download resources 2008-12-15
- The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets
- Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog and as a photo gallery.
- Tags: Vista Sidebar, Photograph, Gadget, Deb Shinder
- Download resources 2008-11-21
- Mini-glossary: Virtualization terms you should know
- You may not have time to learn everything there is to know about virtualization, but a familiarity with the terminology will help you follow the trends, technical details, and industry developments as they emerge. This glossary offers a quick rundown of the virtualization terms you're most likely to encounter.This download...
- Tags: Deb Shinder, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage
- Download resources 2008-11-06
- 10 things you should know about Hyper-V
- Hyper-V is getting good reviews, even from some Microsoft critics, and the release of the standalone version has made it even more attractive. Deb Shinder looks at the most important aspects of the Hyper-V platform.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: Standalone Version, Deb Shinder, Hyper-V, Blogging, Internet
- Download resources 2008-10-21
- 10 things to love (and hate) about Google Chrome
- With so many browsers to choose from these days, how do you decide which one is the best fit for your needs? Deb Shinder takes a look at how Chrome stacks up against its most high profile competitors.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: Google Inc., Google Chrome, Deb Shinder, Blogging, Web Browsers, Internet
- Download resources 2008-10-01
- 10 things to love (and hate) about IE 8
- Does IE 8 offer some legitimate enhancements -- or is it just more of the same? Deb Shinder runs through several of the new IE 8 features, many of which she says are big improvements.This download is also available as a photo gallery and an entry in our 10 Things...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Photograph, Deb Shinder, Web Browsers, Internet
- Download resources 2008-09-12
- 10 tips for implementing green IT
- As the push for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices gains momentum, IT leaders are searching for ways to bring greener technologies and more environmentally responsible strategies to their organizations. See how you can boost efficiency and reduce costs by going green.This download is also available as an entry in our...
- Tags: Green IT, Deb Shinder, Blogging, Leadership, Strategy, Internet, Management
- Download resources 2008-09-03
- What IT pros should know about exposure to hazardous materials
- From circuit boards to monitors to batteries to cables, toxic substances pose a very real threat to those who work with computer equipment. Here are some hazmat basics that every IT pro should be aware of.This download is also available as an entry in our Network Administration blog.
- Tags: Information Technology, Computer, Deb Shinder, Productivity, Corporate Governance, Strategy, Networking, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Management
- Download resources 2008-08-25
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