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- Using Webmin: One amazing tool for Linux administration
- If you administer any Linux machines or are going to need to do so, there is a utility out there that will make your job incredibly easy. In this Daily Feature, Ed Engelking takes a look at the Webmin administration tool.As a Linux Web site administrator, I'm always looking for...
- Tags: Web servers, PRODUCTIVITY, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, UNIX, Operating systems, Ed Engelking II A+, Webmin, server, Using Webmin, Apache Software Foundation, Apache Web server, administrator, virtual host, Web server, tool, Linux
- Technical articles 2001-08-29
- Members mixed on move to XP
- We recently asked our members to choose their favorite operating system among Microsoft's Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Here is what you had to say about making the move to Windows XP.With the launch of Windows XP on the horizon, TechRepublic members have an interesting dilemma on their...
- Tags: Operating systems, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Jengels, Microsoft Windows XP
- Technical articles 2001-08-10
- Don't assume you're safe with a UPS
- If you have an uninterruptible power supply and think you're immune to power-related problems, think again. Find out why UPS devices can only do so much.I’ve always believed that using an uninterruptible power supply UPS is not only a good way to power a computer system during a power failure...
- Tags: Ed Engelking II A+, United Parcel Service of America Inc., uninterruptible power supply, power supply
- Technical articles 2001-08-03
- Do CD burners belong on enterprise workstations?
- With prices dropping and speeds increasing, CD burners are more prevalent than ever on home computers. But are these devices ready for the quantum jump to the enterprise workstation?In the age of broadband access and ever-increasing file sizes, the floppy disk is quickly becoming a legacy device in dire need...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Ed Engelking II A+, CD, CD burner, burner, floppy disk, workstation
- Technical articles 2001-07-13
- Get IT Done: New features in Outlook 2002
- Learn the key features in Outlook 2002.With the addition of new mail protocols, the ability to modify your Send/Receive Settings, and a host of new features that make sending e-mail much easier, Microsoft’s Office XP has made Outlook 2002 the ultimate collaboration tool. In this article, I will highlight several...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, E-mail clients, Groupware, Get IT Done, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook 2002, Send/Receive Settings, e-mail, Send/Receive feature
- Technical articles 2001-06-29
- Say hello to Word 2002
- In Office XP, Microsoft has renovated the Word 2002 interface. The changes are subtle but solid. Here are a couple of the noteworthy features, along with a few things that might give your users some trouble.Microsoft has recently released the latest version of its Office suite, dubbed XP. Included in...
- Tags: Word processors, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word 2002
- Technical articles 2001-06-22
- What?s new in Microsoft?s Office XP?
- Are you looking for a first look at Office XP? Here's a quick overview of what you can expect from Microsoft's latest Office suite.Microsoft recently released its next generation Office suite, Office XP. In this article, I will be taking a first look at Microsoft’s flagship business productivity suite, explain...
- Tags: Microsoft Word, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Windows XP
- Technical articles 2001-06-15
- Let Red Carpet keep your Linux machines up to date
- Ximian's latest application management utility can help you keep your Linux machines up to date. Here's what you need to know about Red Carpet.If you’re having trouble keeping your Linux systems current, help is available. Ximian formerly known as Helix Code offers Linux GNOME users an easy-to-use update tool called...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, Ed Engelking II A+, software, Red Carpet, Ximian, Linux
- Technical articles 2001-06-08
- Are built-in Windows? tools good enough?
- Paint, Notepad, Wordpad, and other Windows' built-in tools work, but do they work well enough to be used in the average enterprise environment? Tell us what you think.The Windows operating system contains many built-in tools, such as Paint, Telnet, Disk Defragmenter, and System Restore. Some of these applications are watered-down...
- Tags: Operating systems, Telnet, PRODUCTIVITY, Ed Engelking II A+, Windows Telnet, Microsoft Windows, Windows Paint, tool, system restore, Notepad
- Technical articles 2001-06-04
- How do you cool your computers?
- As computers get faster and hotter, their need for adequate cooling must be addressed. This article offers guidelines to gauge your system's cooling needs and examines several available cooling options.Computers operating at high temperatures can suffer serious performance losses. So what’s the best way to keep your computer cool? In...
- Tags: Processors, Ed Engelking II A+, processor, sink, heat sink, computer
- Technical articles 2001-05-25
- TechRepublic members sound off on Microsoft?s new licensing program
- Microsoft's plan to require activation for shrink-wrapped copies of Windows XP and Office XP is creating a stir among IT pros. Find out how your fellow TechRepublic members are reacting and then join the debate.In my recent column "Are you in favor of Microsoft's new XP licensing program?" I examined...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, UNIX, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Corp., TechRepublic Members, Microsoft Windows XP
- Technical articles 2001-05-18
- Help this TechRepublic member find a laptop part
- If you've ever had trouble finding a replacement part for proprietary equipment, you'll appreciate this TechRepublic member's cry for help. Offer a solution to his problem and you could win 250 TechPoints.Prepared byAs a PC repair technician, one of my biggest frustrations is locating replacement parts for proprietary machines, such...
- Tags: Web site development, laptop computer, Ed Engelking II A+, Christopher Mcguigan, Blue Fin, replacement part, TechRepublic Technical Q&A
- Technical articles 2001-05-17
- How do you match job function and CPU speed?
- Not everyone in your organization needs a 1.7 GHz Pentium 4, but some might. This article offers a few tips for matching job function with the right processor. Be sure to let us know how you determine who needs the most speed in your organization.With the ever-evolving speed of workstation...
- Tags: CAD, Processors, PRODUCTIVITY, CPU, job, Microsoft Corp., Ed Engelking II A+, processor, processing power, workstation
- Technical articles 2001-05-11
- Are you in favor of Microsoft's new XP licensing program?
- Find out more about Microsofts activation requirement for Windows XP.Soon after Microsoft announced its intentions to release another version of its ever-popular Windows operating system, the topic of how it plans to activate this software upset quite a few people, including TechRepublic members. The controversy surrounds the Windows/Office XP Internet...
- Tags: Operating systems, INTERNET, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Office, software, operating system
- Technical articles 2001-05-04
- Sending e-mail via Word
- Are you looking for a way to automate your mailing process in Word? In this article, you'll find out how one TechRepublic member used the Technical Q&A to help her automate mailing.TechRepublic member Joanna Knox, a PC Support Specialist for ServiceMaster, tried unsuccessfully on several occasions to send a Microsoft...
- Tags: Word processors, Microsoft Office, Groupware, Ed Engelking II A+, Joanna Knox, Microsoft Word, e-mail, Microsoft Outlook
- Technical articles 2001-05-03
- Understanding and achieving 24/7 uptime
- Does your organization rely on 24/7 uptime from its servers? If so, you may want to hear what Gartner analyst Donna Scott has to say about high availability. Read this article and listen to Donna's free audio presentation to find out more.To compete in today’s market, many organizations need their...
- Tags: Branding, Ed Engelking II A+, Donna Scott
- Technical articles 2001-05-03
- Understanding the different levels of RAID
- Are you interested in ensuring maximum uptime for your servers by utilizing RAID arrays? In this edition of Network Tech Review, Ed Engelking reviews the six main levels of RAID.Imagine that your Web server recently went down due to a hard-disk failure, and it took several hours to get it...
- Tags: Storage, Ed Engelking II A+, Level 1, RAID, disk
- Technical articles 2001-05-01
- Help this TechRepublic member with his StarOffice dilemma
- Have you ever had a problem getting StarOffice to work across two platforms on a dual-boot machine? This TechRepublic member has, and if you have a solution to his problem, you could win 150 TechPoints.Have you ever tried to use Sun’s StarOffice software across two platforms, only to have problems...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Ed Engelking II A+, StarOffice, TechPoints, Linux
- Technical articles 2001-04-27
- Know when it's time to upgrade your power supply
- If you're running into trouble with an unstable at-home system or a crashing office workstation, you may need to give your system more juice. Ed Engelking explains how a recent upgrade experience showed him the importance of having enough power.It’s no secret around TechRepublic that I’m an avid hardware geek....
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Video cards, Corporate communications, Ed Engelking II A+, motherboard, power supply, processor, computer, hard drive
- Technical articles 2001-04-26
- Take advantage of TechRepublic's Active Directory resources
- Are you getting ready to roll out Active Directory Services? TechRepublic has a list of articles and resources that can help make you a pro with Microsoft's new directory services software.In a recent NetAdmin Republic poll, TechRepublic members were asked whether they planned to roll out Active Directory Services ADS...
- Tags: Directory services, Ed Engelking II A+, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, directory service, Microsoft Windows 2000, Active Directory Service
- Technical articles 2001-04-26
