- 10 ways you might be breaking the law with your computer
- For many years, the Internet was the "final frontier," operating largely unregulated -- in part because of the jurisdictional nightmare involved in trying to enforce laws when communications crossed not just state lines but also national boundaries....
- Blog, 2008-05-16
- Video: Five services you can turn off in Windows XP
- Running unnecessary Windows XP services can increase your vulnerability to exploits that might use those services as attack vectors. Disabling unnecessary services can be an important step in securing Windows XP. However, the typical Windows XP...
- Blog, 2008-05-19
- Sanity check: Are Macs ready for the enterprise?
- The better question might be, "Are enterprises ready for Macs?" Steve Jobs and his team at Apple have purposefully ignored the corporate computer market for the past decade. They don't develop corporate versions of their desktop and laptop...
- Blog, 2008-05-19
- Cracking Open the $5000 Alienware Area 51 m15x notebook
- The Area 51 m15x notebook is latest in a long line of quality portable computers from boutique manufacturer Alienware. The m15x is also one of the most powerful notebook computers we ever had the pleasure to review. Of course, we couldn't resist...
- Image gallery, 2008-05-16
- New study says more IT jobs at risk
- At the end of April, The Wharton School and CareerBuilder.com released new research on offshoring based on data from 3,000 hiring managers and HR professionals. If you're in any of the sectors audited, you should be aware of some of the findings....
- Blog, 2008-05-15
- Filter ICMP traffic in the Cisco IOS
- The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is not TCP and it's not UDP. However, ICMP is critical to the functionality of any IP network, such as your corporate network or the Internet. While ICMP is required for IP network traffic redirection and...
- Blog, 2008-05-15
- Put the default Search back in Windows Vista SP1
- Ever since I've been using Windows Vista, I've been creating and using Saved Searches for files that I most commonly need to find on my hard disk. In fact, I've amassed such a large list of saved searches that I rarely need to conduct a new search....
- Blog, 2008-05-15
- A computer bug for the rest of us
- If you are smart, you have up-to-date antivirus software,a firewall, probably some spam protection, and maybe a spyware blocker on your computer. You likely feel pretty safe with those tools, and you probably keep them up to date and run recommended...
- Blog, 2008-05-16
- Stoik Imagic Free Browser (zip)
- This program allows you to import, organize, enhance, and share photos. Very fast indexing algorithm scans thousands of photos in few minutes. Improvement Wizard helps you quickly solve common quality problems. Dark Room offers a complete set of...
- Software download, 2008-05-16
- Live Webcast: How to Develop and Deliver an Enticing Presentation
- There's a lot vying for your prospect's attention during the workday - from emails and phone calls to meetings and project deadlines. This means that every second counts when you're giving a presentation. So, how do you make those precious moments...
- Webcast, 2008-05-21
- EZ eMail Backup
- EZ eMail Backup allows you to schedule regular backups of your email program. It backs up email settings, addresses and every email in every folder. Works for Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora and many other email clients. Restoring data from a...
- Software download, 2008-05-16
- Find and fix weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys: Debian-based Linux vulnerability
- A recent vulnerability was found in the OpenSSL package as provided by Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, that broke the effectiveness of the OpenSSL PRNG (Predictable Random Number Generator). This vulnerability caused...
- Blog, 2008-05-19
- Installing Ubuntu 8.04 on Virtual PC: It takes a village
- I've played around with Linux a little on other's machines, but I've never installed it myself or really tried to use it on a day-to-day basis. So, ready to take the plunge, I decided to install it in a virtual environment so that I could easily...
- Blog, 2008-05-16
- UPDATED: Calendar of U.S. technology conferences and events in 2008
- Despite repeated complaints from me and many others in the IT industry, it's still difficult to find a good master list of all the IT-related conferences, expos, and events. Thus, I've put together my own calendar in order to help TechRepublic...
- Blog, 2008-05-19
- 10 new blogs after CBS buys TechRepublic
- Well, by now it's pretty much common knowledge that CBS has decided to buy TechRepublic's parent company CNET. To ensure that TechRepublic remains a good fit with the rest of CBS, we'll be launching the following blogs as part of our New Fall...
- Blog, 2008-05-15
- 20 tips for getting a promotion
- I just happened upon an article on a web site called Dumb Little Man in which the author shares 20 tips he used to get an IT promotion. I thought it was a great list. The list resulted from a period in which he almost quit an IT support job for a...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- How do I print a PDF document in Microsoft Office 2007?
- With the release of Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft introduced a file format called XPS. It is similar to PDF in that you can save a file to this format and share or print it at a later date. This XPS format is not the global standard and not many...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- 10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS
- The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is critical to the proper operation of your computer. It is the first code that is executed at start-up and defines the way your motherboard will communicate with the system hardware components. The decision...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- Poll: Is the retirement of Bill Gates a good thing or a bad thing for Microsoft?
- Some pundits and tech industry observers think that the retirement of Bill Gates will allow Microsoft to make the transition from a PC-centered company to an Internet company. Others think Microsoft needs the leadership of Gates in order to make...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- How to perform a Cisco IOS warm upgrade and reload to minimize downtime
- Recently, I wanted to upgrade my test router to the latest IOS. I had read about the new Cisco IOS warm upgrade and warm reload features, and I took this opportunity to test them out. By using these features, you can minimize downtime for your end...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- Will Microsoft lose direction when Bill Gates retires?
- The retirement of Bill Gates is imminent. In July he will step away from his full time duties at Microsoft and devote his time to charity work at the Gates Foundation. However, he will continue to be the chairman of Microsoft, which has seemingly...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- Top 10 IT headlines for May 22: Microsoft supports rival Office formats, AT&T to finish faster 3G network
- Top 10 IT headlines Microsoft boosts support for rival formats in Office (CNET) AT&T to finish deploying faster 3G network in June (TechWeb) FCC may limit early termination fees (CNET) Gates: Microsoft betting on e-commerce search (CNET)...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- Pic: The true story behind Pac-Man
- Back before the days of cinematic cut scenes, tie-in novels and movie adaptations, video gamers had to presume much of the backstory for their beloved pixelated pastimes. In some cases this was simple. Asteroids, obviously, was about a...
- Blog, 2008-05-22
- 10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS
- The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is critical to the proper operation of your computer. It is the first code that is executed at start-up and defines the way your motherboard will communicate with the system hardware components. The decision to...
- Download, 2008-05-22
- AT&T to complete 3G rollout by June
- AT&T is set to become the first U.S. carrier to fully deploy HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) technology over its network when it completes its 3G network rollout by end-June. HSPA is marketed by many Telcos as "mobile broadband" and actually...
- Blog, 2008-05-21
- Lesson 3: Don't look foolish by enacting a stupid policy
- Last week, AT&T had to wipe a little egg off its face when they enacted and promptly canceled a policy that restricted iPhone sales. According to CNET's Crave blog: Just one day after instituting a policy of one iPhone sale per customer,...
- Blog, 2008-05-21
- Arggg: I corrupted my USB flash key
- I am learning this lesson the hard way as I removed my 4GB USB stick for the last time. I corrupted the USB stick and rendered it useless. Do you find yourself just pulling out your flash keys or other USB devices? We all know we should use the...
- Blog, 2008-05-21
- Use breadcrumb navigation in Vista instead of the Up button
- As you probably know by now, I'm always on the lookout for great gadgets or PowerToy-like utilities that you can add to Microsoft Windows Vista to enhance the operating system. While on a recent utility search operation, I encountered a number of...
- Blog, 2008-05-21
- Morphing a 1983 Motorola DynaTAC into an iPhone
- Apple got in trouble last fall by releasing an update that disabled many iPhones that were unlocked from ATT's network. The term, as you no doubt know, was referred to as 'bricking'. The term Brick Phone originated back when cell phones first became...
- Blog, 2008-05-21
- IT consulting: The importance of naive creativity
- Tao Te Ching: "The more you know, the less you understand." There are many times that, the more I learn something, the more I'm constrained by my knowledge and assumptions, resulting in me being less creative. This contradicts the conventional...
- Blog, 2008-05-21
- Quick Guide: Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Before you load Service Pack 2 on your Windows XP network, learn the key elements that will be affected and know how to prevent a disaster. If it's too late and you're now struggling with XP, this guide will walk you through an uninstall.
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- Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
- Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed IOS commands and switches when you need them.
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