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- 10 things you can do to increase performance in Vista
- Windows Vista has some great new security and functionality features, as well as cool eye candy, such as Aero transparency, Flip 3D, and other graphical tricks. But all this comes with overhead that may lead to a performance hit on anything less than a top-of-the-line supercomputer.If you find Vista's performance...
- Tags: 10 things, Tips
- Blog posts 2007-08-01
- 10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
- This information is also available as a PDF download. If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills,...
- Tags: Network administration, Career, 10 things
- Blog posts 2007-07-23
- 10 ways to monitor what your users are doing with company computers
- This information is also available as a PDF download.Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother -- monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Even if the company's management philosophy allows for some private use of company equipment, you...
- Tags: Security, IT management, 10 things
- Blog posts 2007-07-20
- 10 physical security measures every organization should take
- This information is also available as a PDF download.Every general computer networking class teaches the OSI and/or DoD networking models, and we all learn that everything begins at the bottom, with the physical level. Likewise, when it comes to IT security, physical security is the foundation for our overall strategy....
- Tags: Security, 10 things
- Blog posts 2007-07-16
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- 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. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Web, Toolbar, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Tab, IE 8, Web Slice, Web Browsers, Internet, Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Blog posts 2008-09-12
- 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. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Google Chrome, Tab, Deb Shinder, Debra Littlejohn Shinder, Web Browsers, Internet
- Blog posts 2008-10-01
- 10 ways SMBs can cut costs (relatively painlessly) in a slow economy
- Even if your small business is holding its own, there are steps you should take to keep costs under control. Deb Shinder outlines 10 practical ways to reduce your company's expenses. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Security, Fax Machine, Monitoring, Money, Small And Medium Business, Debra Littlejohn Shinder, Fax, E-mail, Online Communications
- Blog posts 2008-07-31
- Stay safe when you pull an all-nighter: 10 self-defense tips for techies
- IT pros may be experts at protecting their systems from attack. But working late on short sleep, preoccupied with a tricky project, they may not be ready to protect themselves. Deb Shinder calls on her law enforcement background to provide techs with some self-defense basics. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Strategy, Security, Management, Debra Littlejohn Shinder, Car, Attacker, Weapon, Law, Training, State, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Human Resources
- Blog posts 2008-07-17
- 10 technologies that cybercriminals love to exploit
- Cybercriminals can go after your users in any number of ways, and the results can be devastating. Share this list with them to help them stay on their toes in this increasingly risky online world. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Software, Security, Web, Phone, Network, Credit Card, IM, P2P, Web Browser, Technology, Cybercriminal, Computer, E-mail, Internet, Web Browsers, Productivity, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Online Communications, Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Blog posts 2008-07-10
- Don't get derailed by Office 2007 compatibility issues
- As with any major upgrade, Office 2007 brings concerns about compatibility. Deb Shinder explains how to minimize compatibility headaches when you make the jump to the latest version. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Word, Format, File, Deb Shinder, Compatibility Pack, Office Migration Planning Manager, Viewer, Ribbon, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Blog posts 2008-06-13
- 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. by Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Tags: Monitor, Power Management, Data Center, Thin Client, Green IT, Server, Energy, Computer, Data Centers, Thin Clients, Productivity, Storage, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Data Management, Components, Debra Littlejohn Shinder
- Blog posts 2008-09-03
- 10 questions (and answers) about Microsoft Live Mesh
- Microsoft says its new Live Mesh system will allow data and applications to follow users across multiple devices. Since the technical preview is now available, it's time to take a look at what Live Mesh can do -- and what it may be able to do in the future. by...
- Tags: folder, device, remote desktop, microsoft corp., mesh, live mesh, live mesh remote desktop, live mesh authentication, live mesh authorization ticket, debra littlejohn shinder, desktops, microsoft windows, productivity, hardware, operating systems, software
- Blog posts 2008-08-06
- Combating spyware in the enterprise
- During this 15-minute Rootcast, Debra Shinder, technology consultant and security expert, discusses the increasing threat spyware poses to the enterprise. The threat of spyware is not only growing, but constantly changing. And it doesn't discriminate between personal and corporate data. Unfortunately, many organizations neither educate nor protect...
- Tags: Shinder, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Download resources 2006-04-07
- Combating spyware in the enterprise
- I just posted a new Rootcast on combating spyware in the enterprise. During this 15-minute interview, Debra Shinder, technology consultant and security expert, discusses the increasing threat spyware poses to the enterprise. Mrs. Shinder explains the differences between spyware and viruses and outlines the different spyware types. She also...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, spyware, Debra Shinder
- Blog posts 2006-04-13
- Arm yourself with the knowledge to fight cybercrime
- Criminal activity involving computers continues to grow, making it critical for law enforcement personnel, legislators, and IT pros to develop the knowledge to prevent, detect, report, and prosecute cybercrime. In this chapter from Scene of the Cybercrime, 2nd Edition, Deb Shinder and coauthor Michael Cross discuss cybercrime definitions and categories,...
- Tags: Cybercrime, Knowledge, Syngress, Strategy, Management
- Book chapters 2008-07-10
- 10+ applications for getting down to business with Windows Mobile 6
- You can choose from hundreds of great third-party apps for your Windows Mobile phone -- without turning it into a brick. Here are some of the best ones out there. by Debra Shinder
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Hardware, Debra Shinder, screen shots, windows mobile 6
- Image galleries 2007-12-06
- 10 things to love (and hate) about IE 8
- Deb Shinder reviews IE 8 by Deb Shinder
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browsers, Internet, Deb Shinder
- Image galleries 2008-09-12
- Hacking Windows XP: Answers from the experts
- This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Windows XP Answers from the Experts, contains Windows XP workarounds that every IT professional should know. It shows you how to create and use a password reset disk, recover from a lost administrator password, and recover or change the Windows XP CD key. Title:...
- Tags: Hacking, McGraw-Hill Companies, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2005-04-21
- Windows XP Service Pack 2: Answers from the Experts
- As of April 12, 2005, IT departments can no longer block Windows XP SP2 on machines that use Automatic Updates. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Windows XP Answers from the Experts, gives you a detailed overview of Service Pack 2's feature changes and enhancements. The chapter's coverage of the...
- Tags: Chapter, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, McGraw-Hill Companies, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2005-04-21
- 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
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