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10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows

In a recent article, Jack Wallen built a case for the ascendancy of Linux over Windows. Now Kris Littlejohn steps up to argue the converse: From cost to software availability to ease of use, he suggests that Vista notwithstanding, Windows is the superior OS.This download is also available as an...

Tags: Kris Littlejohn, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Software, Management

Download resources 2009-03-03

Top 10 changes to security in Windows 7

The Windows 7 buzz encompasses a host of interface enhancements, but there are plenty of new and improved security features as well. Here's a rundown of 10 key changes you should know about.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Kris Littlejohn, Microsoft Windows, Blogging, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Internet

Download resources 2009-01-30

IT pros beware: Sleep deprivation can spell big trouble

Most of us operate on short sleep from time to time -- it's the nature of our profession and modern lifestyles. But if skimping on sleep is a way of life for you, watch out: You could wind up functioning below par and incur some serious health problems.This download is...

Tags: Information Technology, Kris Littlejohn, Blogging, Network Administration, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Networking, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources

Download resources 2008-08-25

What IT pros should know about repetitive stress injuries

Long hours at the keyboard can lead to a host of problems for IT professionals. Here's a look at symptoms to watch out for, steps you can take to prevent injuries, and what to expect if you seek treatment for any type of RSI.This download is also available as an...

Tags: Injury, Information Technology, Kris Littlejohn, Keyboards, Blogging, Network Administration, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals, Internet

Download resources 2008-08-19

10 things you should do to protect yourself on a public computer

Most of us will occasionally have to use a public computer for one reason or another. Maybe it's an emergency situation your own computer crashes or you get caught without your laptop when traveling or perhaps the opportunity is just too convenient to pass up. But whatever your reasons, using...

Tags: Computer, Kris Littlejohn, Productivity

Download resources 2008-03-12

10 things you can do to get a promotion

Very few people hire on with any company or organization with the intention of remaining indefinitely at the position for which they were hired. Just because you started as the grunt who had to fix the copy machines doesn't mean you don't someday want to be CIO.At most companies, this...

Tags: Promotion, Kris Littlejohn, Copiers, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2007-09-25

10 pieces of hardware you should replace rather than repair

Any time a computer component stops working or becomes unstable, you have to decide whether to replace it, have it repaired, or just get by as is with perhaps a temporary fix. Repair or just getting by will nearly always be the cheapest solution, at least in the short run....

Tags: Hardware, Kris Littlejohn, Blogging, Productivity, Internet

Download resources 2007-08-28