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SmartShuno 1.1 (Mac)

SmartShÅ«nÅ? is a small application that put files away for you. Set rules like smart folder or rules in Mail.app. SmartShÅ«nÅ? will then do chores for you.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Chore, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-04-30

WinButler 1.1.5 (Windows)

WinButler is a Windows productivity utility that can automate repetitive desktop operations into chores and chore lists that can be run via assignable hot keys. For simple tasks, a built-in wizard can automatically create chores for you. For the advanced user, a chore list can contain a sequence of selected...

Tags: Chore, Codesworth, WinButler, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2004-11-19

Today's Chores 3 (Windows)

With Today's Chores you can connect to the Chore Buster (http://www.chorebuster.net/) Web site and get your daily list of chores. If you have several people you want to check the chores for like your kids or flat mates, then no problem. Today's Chores will allow you to enter as many...

Tags: Chore, Andrew Collington, Microsoft Windows, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Marketing, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-07-13

Additional Resources

How I used the intranet to tame the communications beast

IT managers tracking projects are forced to climb a mountain of paperwork and navigate a flood of requests for updates. One TechRepublic member found a solution by developing a collaborative intranet site that increases communication and decreases costs.One of the most challenging parts of managing a staff is ensuring you...

Tags: Angelo Serra, Intranet, intranet site

Technical articles 2001-08-21

Try this icon update method to save clients time and fees

Find out how one consultant uses executables to automate upgrades for his clients' custom applications. This ingenious strategy saves the client time and money, encourages regular upgrades, and keeps the consultant's client site visits to a minimum.Upgrading a client’s applications can be a time-consuming endeavor for consultants and a productivity...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Development tools, Beth Blakely, Brian LeBrow, REC01.exe

Technical articles 2002-05-23

Migrate personal settings FAST with the Windows XP File and Settings Transfer utility

Migrating a user to a new PC isn't hard, but it can be a pain to transfer personal settings like bookmarks. Windows XP's File and Settings Transfer FAST utility makes it easy to transfer personal files and settings between Windows machines.Rolling out new Windows desktops is a common enough chore....

Tags: Operating systems, transfer process, Scott Lowe MCSE, Microsoft Windows, File and Settings Transfer, Microsoft Windows XP, workstation

Technical articles 2002-12-05

Patch Management

Patch ManagementI have just recently started on a project for implementing a patch management solution. So far these are the products i've learned about:Microsoft WSUS (Upgraded SUS - not yet released)Micrsosoft SMSShavlik's HFNetCheckProI am with a company of about 300 employees, and 200 servers (DMZ's, extranet, intranet).Any help would be...

Tags: it management, lachlann562@..., Microsoft SQL Server, patch, patch management, PatchLink, security, server, windows

Discussion threads 2005-05-16

Using ZENworks policies

One of ZENworks' powerful features allows you to control your users' desktops. Gerald Foster explains the User and Workstation Policy Packages you can use to manage and restrict user desktops.In previous Daily Drill Downs, we’ve shown you how to install and configure ZENworks for Desktops on your network. Now it’s...

Tags: Workstations, Operating systems, Container Policy Package, Gerald Foster, Policy Packages, workstation, Policy Package, Microsoft Windows, Novell ZENworks, Workstation Policy Packages

Technical articles 2000-10-31

Check your desktop hardware before moving from Windows to Linux

Heres a look at the hardware issues you need to consider before migrating a desktop system to Linux.Linux's growing popularity on servers and newer desktops, the recent release of Linux-native office suites, and the potential to run Microsoft Office on Linux have prompted many organizations to investigate moving some, or...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Scott Lowe MCSE, Linux, hardware, network adapter, adapter, desktop

Technical articles 2002-05-15

always slow Gateway E2600

I work at an elementary school; 51 of our 200 computers are Gateway E2600 desktops. They are really slow in comparison to all my other computers: IBM, Acer, Toshibas, etc. I'm hoping to get some advice here. We've done this: doubled the RAM from the 512 to 1GB after...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Corporate communications, Memory, Gateway E2600, RAM, computer, network, Gateway Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-01-18

Diary of an IT manager: Tanya Buba (Thursday)

A visit from the corporate IT team means more work and more stress for an IT manager. In this edition of our weeklong diary, manager Tanya Buba catches up on her help desk responsibilities while she prepares for a visit from corporate HQ.This week, IT Manager Republic will feature the...

Tags: Y2K, Help desk, kicker, Tanya Buba, diary, data entry

Technical articles 2001-03-01

Launch easy backups with Second Copy 2000

Why browbeat your users into backing up their data themselves when you can use Second Copy 2000 to perform the task? Thomas Shinder examines the backup options that come with this software and walks you through the process of setting up a profile.Backing up is hard to do. However, data...

Tags: Backups, Backing Up, Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, Second Copy 2000, Documents Folder, backup, Second Copy

Technical articles 2001-11-28