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Video: TR Out Loud - January 1, 2010
In this episode of TROLOV -- or TR Out Loud on Video -- Sonja Thompson recaps some of the hottest posts and blog categories of 2009, as determined by the number of discussion threads and worthwhile thumbs up they received. by Sonja Thompson
Tags: Sonja Thompson, Video, Blogging, Blog, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Internet
Save room without sacrificing functionality in an Access form
When an Access memo field contains a lot of data, it can be difficult to accommodate that control on a form. Here's an easy trick that lets users decide when to display the full contents of a memo or text field. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Databases, Susan Harkins, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Enterprise Software, Memo
Podcast: What are the tech companies to watch in 2010?
Which technology companies will be making the big deals, releasing the most important products, and changing the industry in 2010? Here are our predictions. by Jason Hiner
Tags: Technology Company, Jason Hiner, Management, Strategy, Podcasts, Internet
IT security: What's in store for 2010?
2009 was significant, security-wise. Experts are predicting 2010 will be as well. See if you agree. by Michael Kassner
Tags: IT Security, Security, Information Technology, Michael Kassner
Use the find utility to scan for writable directories
It's good to have a policy for what permissions should and should not be allowed for users of a system within your area of responsibility. It's even better to be absolutely sure the policy is being executed properly. by Chad Perrin
Tags: Policy, Chad Perrin
The outlook for thin clients in 2010 and beyond
Blogger Paul Mah takes a closer look at thin client computing, and found the niche to be very much alive. Will desktop virtualization give thin-client computing a boost in 2010? by Paul Mah
Tags: Thin Client, Thin Clients, Blogger Paul Mah, Paul Mah, Hardware
Understanding Exchange 2010 upgrade scenarios and coexistence
Microsoft has strict guidelines when it comes to Exchange 2010 coexistence and upgrades. Learn what is and is not allowed when it comes to upgrading an existing Exchange environment to the new release. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Guideline, Scott Lowe
BizTalk vs. SSIS: Which tool makes sense for deep integration efforts?
Integrating disparate systems is always a challenge. Scott Lowe provides an overview of the data state at Westminster College and asks the TechRepublic community for feedback. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Tool, Software, Web Services, Productivity, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services, Enterprise Software, Middleware, Application Servers, Scott Lowe
TechRepublic Questions of the Week - December 30, 2009
The questions highlighted in this Questions of the Week post address issues with detecting OLE Office applications, joining a workstation Server 2003, Citrix Client sessions, boot devices, Outlook 2000 SP3, and much more. by Sonja Thompson
Tags: Workstations, TechRepublic Inc., Sonja Thompson, Microsoft Outlook, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, E-mail Clients
2009 is almost over. How'd you do?
Another year is almost over. In this article, executive and leadership coach John M McKee provides key questions to ask yourself and to rate your overall success. by John McKee
Tags: Leadership, Management, Executive, John McKee, Success
Top five IT Leadership blogs of 2009
Take a look back at the most popular IT Leadership blogs of 2009. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Management, Blogging, Strategy, Blog, Information Technology, Toni Bowers, Internet
Saving individual slides as image files
You can't export slides in PowerPoint, but you can still work with individual slides outside of PowerPoint. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
A geek's resolutions for 2010
Geekend contributor Edmond Woychowsky shares his top 10 resolutions for the new year. His resolutions involve cookies, The Big Bang Theory, and more. by Edmond Woychowsky
Tags: Resolution, Edmond Woychowsky
Preparing for Exchange Server 2010's hardware and software requirements
Exchange 2010 is out and about and ready to deploy. Scott Lowe provides you with some assistance on getting prepared for this latest release in the Exchange line. by Scott Lowe
Tags: E-mail Servers, Management, Software, Microsoft Exchange Server, Groupware, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Tools & Techniques, Scott Lowe
Why security gets no love
Most of what we hear about security is bad. Most people who like to think they are security conscious are just plastering over termite damage to the frame of the house. Why can't security get any love? by Chad Perrin
Tags: Security, Chad Perrin
Will 2010 see 10 Gigabit Ethernet go mainstream?
Will 10 Gigabit Ethernet port costs become more affordable in 2010? IT pro Rick Vanover thinks they will become more accessible, allowing mainstream access for the high speed networking technology. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Ethernet, Networking, Rick Vanover, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, Network Technology
2009: A Linux year in review
Vincent Danen looks back over the year 2009 at developments in the world of Linux and Open Source. What do you think are the big stories? by Vincent Danen
Tags: Operating Systems, Software, Linux, Open Source, Vincent Danen, UNIX
Data governance and the Kalido Information Engine
Kalido's data governance product, the Kalido Information Engine, goes far beyond a basic data constraint to actively help businesses improve their data quality. by Justin James
Tags: Justin James, Data Governance, Kalido
Office challenge: How would you hide duplicate values in one column without filtering the entire row?
Learn last week's challenge solution for selecting multiple instances of similar text and try your chances with an Excel challenge for hiding duplicate text. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Software, Office Suites, Microsoft Office
Restarting the Large Hadron Collider after a 14-month hiatus
Scientists at CERN recently restarted the experiments at the Large Hadron Collider LHC. These experiment may help us understand the origins of the universe, what the base particles of matter are, and how those particles are held together. by Wally Bahny
Tags: Particle, Experiment, Wally Bahny
Just a little Tuesday Fun...
Hopefully most of you can open this, if not I can change the format.Just a little Tuesday break :Dhttp://home.comcast.net/~bskipper/Games/Spam_I_Am.doc-Tammy [_]3Our Webwasher rates it "Private Homepages"I can't open it....it makes people upset when I go "around" the filter...I'll have to wait until I get home. :(only fair dearwhen you were taking...
Tags: Tammy
Dragging myself into instant messaging.
We've had a internal IM system for about two years, deployed only within the IT department. I've never given it a serious shot, regarding it as little more than a time waster. I've decided to try to ignore this prejudice and give it as unbiased a try as...
Tags: Instant messaging, IM
Missive to Michael
I apologize getting back so late to you, Michael. I've been distracted. Since I did the edit, I got one of those telephone calls in the middle of the night. It was my sister, regarding our mother. She is dying. In another call today, my sister said that her next...
Tags: prayer, condolence, Doc, Santee
Dead at your age
Today is going to be a good day.I get regular email updates from deadatyourage.com. They keep me updated on who I've outlived so far. I can accept that some mae find this morbid, but not me. Anyway, today I found out that I've outlived Lurch. Go me!At...
Tags: that-I HAVE
Whats the deal with activation?
Why do so many software companies have activation? I hate it. Is there no way around it.jaco@someplaceinsa.comjaco@somewhereinsa.comWell first things firstYou need to edit out your E-Mail address or you will end up being flooded with Spam'\In relation to your question [i]Is there no way around it[/i]The easy answer is Refuse...
Tags: reactivation, Scummy, software, Microsoft Windows XP, piracy, Tools & Techniques
Only my posts stay marked as "read"
Is it just me, or is everyone seeing this same behavior? When I open a post, then next to another one, the title of the original does not turn gray indicating that it's been opened. My own posts, however do go gray.Same here..so tempted....to say that...
Tags: Same Here, Boxie, Tig, PRODUCTIVITY, http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadI;, that-I
HST in Canada
Foro those of you who aren't aware, Canada's Liberal party is seekign to impose a Harmonized Sales Tax on ALL goods, of 12%, as opposed to the PST and GST we pay on select goods now. The Liberals (Canada's centre) suggest it will balance itself out as it...
Tags: sales, tax, sales tax, Free trade, Personal finance, HST, Taxes, GST
Home theatre speakers -
Yes, a very odd title for TR and NO I have no vested interest in the company providing this deal but I thought it was worth pointing out to anyone looking to add a surround system to their home theatre. ***this is not SPAM, I'm not selling anything nor benefitting...
Tags: RBH TK, speaker, EMP
Microsoft can't sell word, according to Federal judge
[i]Texas Judge Rules Microsoft Can't Sell Word AnymoreJohn BiggsTechCrunch.comWednesday, August 12, 2009; 5:18 AMGo ahead and clean up the coffee you just spit all over your keyboard. We'll wait. Back? OK. A judge in Texas ruled that Microsoft Word's XML systems violate patents by Toronoto-based i4i Inc. Word uses XML...
Tags: XML, I4i, Microsoft Corp., patent
Here's a kid that's really in trouble when he gets home
6 year old kid accidently takes off in experimental ballon...Betcha he was all smiles when he took off. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts?GT1=43001Latest...It landed in a field. No one on board.I just hopethe kid is not hurt.Whoa! no one on board? geez they know where the kid is?man, hope the...
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FNM - Women in Rock and Roll
Sorry 'bout the no-notice.I'll post one, two, or a few and see where it goes.Dreamboat Anniehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQDJ45qJHBQ&feature;=relatedGrace Slick - Across the Boardhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1n7o4Wy4g0Rapture Blondiehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRL9NLQqP8Spoke a little too soon there...doncha think? :DAlicia Keys - Fallin'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehu2mlijZdo&feature;=relatedDebbie Deborah Harry - The Tide is High.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0skjm-uJSsHeart of Glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmhqoB1lNESunday Girl.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obwanhb6kwwChrissie Hynde The Pretenders My City Was...
Tags: Tina Turner, Ella, women
Pure rubbish..for those that need a laugh
Found a funny site..not the best navigation..but if ya find the links to the older stuff..especially the cars.. there are some hilarious pics!!http://thereifixedit.com/page/2/ABSOLUTELY ROTFLMAO !!!!!! ....Spot the bloke painting the ceiling wearing [b]Door-Shaped SANDALS !![/b][i]I've just had difficulty typing this - the tears are blinding me and I'm laughing hysterically...
Tags: ROTFLMAO
Adding a DSL route to a Cisco 2611 router
Hi, all! I'm having an issue getting a Cisco 2611 router to use a DSL router as a gateway and am not skilled enough in Cisco to determine the problem.I've got the DSL router connected via ethernet to the Ethernet0/1 port on the Cisco and have the following configuration...
Tags: Ethernet0/1, NETWORKING, router, cdp, DSL, IP address, IP, router configuration, Cisco Systems Inc., Network technology
Router IP Address
I reset my router to the factory settings, now dhcp is off I can't access my router's configuration page again. How can I know which Ip address my router is using now? Is there any at all, becouse when I plug my cable I get ip address from apipa, not...
Tags: NETWORKING, router, Routers & switches, IP address, IP, Network technology
Job Title in IT
Hi,My job title is Helpdesk Support but my responsibilities has been more than that, could you please advise me what should be an appropriate title for the responsibilities I have listed below:1. Administer network accounts2. Troubleshoot client workstations and work on telephone calls to assist in the troubleshooting for the...
Tags: job, job title, Recruitment & Selection, information technology, Printers
(an early) Happy Birthday MichaelJay !!!!!!!!!
Its MJ's Birthday on Sunday guys, but I thought I'd post it early so all you "weekday only" peeps can catch it!!!Happy Birthday Michael!!!I hope its a good one :D:x((((((Birthday Hugs)))))))Happy Birthday!Michael Jay. I hope you have a good one!HAPPEEEEE BURFFDEEEE TO YOOOOOO! Happy Birthday Mike!Hope you have a...
Tags: Food & Beverage, Happy Birthday Michael
feeling lost
Is it okay to feel lost in a new role? I started at a small company and I only got 5 days training to be desktop tech, network tech, server tech, everything and and i feel sick everyday I go home. I have no support...what to do?Step 1...Breathe....
Tags: job, Recruitment & Selection
cat5 ethernet cable and rj45 connector
HiI have a solid copper core outdoor shielded cat5 ethernet cable that I need to fit with rj45 connector so that I can plug a pc in the next building to my router. I was going to use the normal rj45 connectors (http://www.cablek.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=168) but then I thought that maybe I...
Tags: Ethernet, ethernet cable, Cat-5, cable, Network technology
Friday YUK
Best bumper sticker"Don't Steal, Our Government hates Competition" The Halloween PartyThe Mrs., feeling too tired, told her husband to go alone. Being a devoted husband he protested, but she said she needed some sleep and there was no need for him to miss out.So he took his costume, and away...
Tags: memory loss, short-term memory loss, beep, costume
Whats your Favorite Movie
My fav has to be The Boondock Saints another one is Blow That's a hard questionI'll go for Reservoir Dogs thoughOthe contenders would beThe GodfatherAlienCasualties Of WarOnce Were WarriorsState of GraceLeonRoninTaxi DriverApocolypse NowFull Metal JacketSchindler's ListStrange DaysThe King of New YorkYou Sexy BeastKilling ZoeFalling DownCarlito's WayScarfaceTrue Romanceand recently Defiance...Like I...
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