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AmphetaDesk offers an easier way to stay on top of IT news

Wouldn't you love to have an extra hour a day? Try this RSS newsfeed reader and save time while reviewing the latest news from all your favorite Web sites.I read a lot of Web sites on a regular basis, as I'm sure many of you do. Staying current is an...

Tags: RSS, Channel management, information technology, Shelley Doll, AmphetaDesk, Web

Technical articles 2002-11-19

Fight stress with lifestyle changes

Working in a stressful environment comes with the territory for many IT managers. These tips and resources will help you craft a stress strategy that may be easier to implement than you think.Feeling stressed? Studies have shown that environment, overall health, and emotional state all are leading contributors to the...

Tags: Shelley Doll, stress management

Technical articles 2002-11-18

Reduce team stress by streamlining processes

Poorly designed business and development processes may be putting unwanted stress on your employees. Here is how to identify and address the problem.If your IT department seems to be suffering from a stress epidemic, you may want to take a close look at the design of your business processes and...

Tags: Operational planning, Team management, Shelley Doll, team

Technical articles 2002-11-13

It's a hit! HitBox Professional for clickstream analysis

Traffic analysis can do more than just report how many people are visiting your site. HitBox Professional from WebSideStory can provide visitor statistics that help your entire enterprise.HitBox Professional, a Web site traffic analyzer from WebSideStory, offers a clean, well-designed, and easy-to-use interface that will help you organize your data...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, analysis, Shelley Doll, HitBox Professional, WebSideStory Inc.

Technical articles 2002-11-05

Will LIFT-NN/g give your site's accessibility a boost?

Complying with accessibility standards can be a complicated, frustrating endeavor. Now, UsableNet's LIFT-Nielson Norman Group Edition software may offer some relief. Find out if this Dreamweaver extension lives up to the billing.Accessibility is a key concern for many Web sites, especially for intranets, e-commerce, and other enterprise presences. To make...

Tags: Shelley Doll, LIFT-Nielson Norman Group Edition, LIFT Evaluate window, Macromedia Dreamweaver, UsableNet, monitor

Technical articles 2002-10-29

Build Web sites in a 'Flash' with RedFrameKit

Red Frame International offers an application that lets you create Flash Web sites, commercials, and presentations in short order. See if it meets your company's needs.If you support your company’s marketing department and have to crank out jazzy Flash presentations quickly, you may want to check out the latest product...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Shelley Doll, RedFrameKit, Red Frame International

Technical articles 2002-10-28

Open source spotlight: The Dia diagram creation program

To create professional-looking diagrams inexpensively, try Dia, a fully featured open source diagramming application. It's easy to use, and you can download it for free.Dia is a Visio-like tool released under the Gnu Public License GPL. It was written using the GTK+ GIMP tool kit, and it is an easy-to-use,...

Tags: open source, Shelley Doll, Dia

Technical articles 2002-10-24

Find great Perl resources at Builder.com

If you're looking for Perl content, this list of resources will save you some time. Find the information you need on the Builder.com Web site with the help of this article roundup.If you’re looking for a collection of Perl resources, look no further! I’ve compiled a list of Perl articles...

Tags: Scripting languages, Programming languages, Development tools, Shelley Doll, Perl, Nigel McFarlane

Technical articles 2002-10-23

How to break the news that a project needs to be killed

If you have to tell the boss that a project should be killed, it's important to do it right. You need to thoroughly prepare your argument, research all possible alternatives, and make clear the implications of continuing with a doomed project.Whether they’re still in planning or halfway through development, some...

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Technical articles 2002-10-21

Reduce stress caused by the tools of the trade

Feeling stressed? Learn how to strip away some of the causes by identifying and correcting stressors in your work environment.Stress manifests itself differently in different people. Many people incorrectly assume that a susceptibility to stress is a sign of personal weakness or cause for embarrassment, but stress affects everyone. You...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, tool, Shelley Doll, stress, work environment, computer

Technical articles 2002-10-18

Open source management--avoid trouble at the Bazaar

Managing an open source, community-driven project can present a number of gotchas along the way to a solution. The challenge of managing a volunteer team is only one of the differences between an open source project and a corporate initiative.If you think managing projects is a challenge, try working with...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Shelley Doll, open source, Bazaar, open-source software, software

Technical articles 2002-10-16

SQL basics: Deleting from child tables

This SQL basics article responds to Builder.com members' questions about deleting rows from one table and using another table as a data reference.I’ve received several requests for a description of how to delete rows from tables that are dependent on criteria from other tables. The solution lies in a clever,...

Tags: Programming languages, Databases, Shelley Doll, SQL Basics, SQL, subselect

Technical articles 2002-10-15

Would you use open source software? Maybe you already do

If you're not sure if your department is using open source software, read this article to recognize some common OSS solutions, how they got introduced to your department, and what you should do about it.In some enterprises, open source is a bad word. In many others, it’s an unknown. While...

Tags: Shelley Doll, open-source software, open source, software, tool

Technical articles 2002-10-14

You don't need a job to build your resume

You may be job hunting, but that doesn't mean your professional development has to stall out. Here are four ways you can boost your credentials, beef up your resume, and stay on top of the technology game.A lot of IT pros are in a tough spot, and they've begun evaluating...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Shelley Doll, hiring, potential employer, user group, job

Technical articles 2002-10-14

Have a policy for making policies

Formalized policies and procedures help protect you, your company, and your employees; but what should they cover, and how do you formulate them? This article explains how to make policies and procedures.While many large companies have in-house legal departments to approve all policies, “progressive discipline” plans, and well-documented procedures, plenty...

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Technical articles 2002-10-11

SQL basics: Datetime and interval data types

Shelley Doll finishes her coverage of SQL data types with an overview of datetime and interval data types. Learn more about the basic syntax of these standard SQL types.Datetimes and intervals are time-based data types. These types are useful for recording when a database entry was created or modified, for...

Tags: Databases, Shelley Doll, data type, precision, SQL

Technical articles 2002-10-11

How NTT safely adopted an XML framework

While XML standards are still in flux, adopting XML can be risky business, especially when your enterprise is fighting the competition. Find out how one Japanese telecom company safely adopted this emerging standard.Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT Group, one of Japan’s foremost telecommunications companies, was looking for a way...

Tags: Quality, Shelley Doll, NTT Corp., XML, standards

Technical articles 2002-10-02

Use personality tests to find a good fit

In addition to testing for technical skill and experience, some companies use personality tests in the interview process to identify suitable candidates. Here is how one company uses a test and a look at others that are available.Companies use a variety of tactics in the interview process to not only...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Shelley Doll, personality test, TIMS, hiring

Technical articles 2002-10-01

Will open source finally kill off the $1.2 million CMS money pit?

Take a look into the world of open source with this discussion on Content Management Systems CMS. Two open source gurus comment on enterprise adoption, the effects of OSS, and understanding community goals.As the demand for easily maintainable content increases, the Content Management System CMS industry continues to grow. Expensive...

Tags: Content management, Enterprise software, Shelley Doll, content management system, open source, Content Management System community

Technical articles 2002-09-26

Should you settle for less money?

As competition heats up in the job market, many of you are facing a tough decision: Do you hold out for a position offering a decent salary or accept a job for far less than you used to make? Career experts Wade Mitchell and Tim Heard offer their advice.You’ve been...

Tags: Professional development, Recruitment & Selection, Benefits, Shelley Doll, job, salary, Tim Heard, career

Technical articles 2002-09-24