Managing multiple systems, with each system requiring different tools for management and with differing passwords between systems can be a challenge for even the most experienced administrator. That's why tools designed to ease the task burden can be such a welcome relief. In this posting, Scott Lowe talks...
07 Jul
Preparing for the CIO track
Jay Rollins provides tips about how to prepare for the CIO position, including the top 10 undergraduate courses to take to become a CIO. He also offers insight about the evolving role of the CIO. by Mary Weilage
IT security, like any other technical field, has its own specialized language developed to make it easier for experts to discuss the subject. It pays to understand this jargon when researching security. A lot of security terms get used almost interchangeably in...
In TechRepublic's User Support blog William Jones recently discussed the pitfalls of selling old PCs and devices to employees. Does your company ever sell or give away its old technology? Take our poll. by Jason Hiner
Building a new 64-bit server from scratch doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, Erik Eckel built a 64-bit server for less than $775. Here's how he did it. by Erik Eckel
Windows Marketplace is shifting from being a one-stop shop for Windows apps to being a directory of applications. So what will it take for a service to do well in the on-demand desktop applications space? Justin James shares his thoughts. by Justin James
If you've ever been frustrated by PDF files that you needed to edit, this tool offers a solution. Able2Extract allows you to convert PDFs to other editable file types. by Derek Schauland
A number of TechRepublic members cite The Trouble With Tribbles as their favorite Star Trek episode. For your Geekend viewing pleasure, here's the episode in its entirety. by Mary Weilage
Is your Windows Vista deployment being blocked by a custom application that won't run on a newer operating system? Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization 1.0 might be what you have been looking for. In this the last of a 5 part series, Gordon Ryan shows how to create a policy that will invoke a virtualized instance of Internet Explorer 6 when a user visits a specific URL. In this series he will show how to configure MEDV so that when users access an intranet web site it will load in IE6 within a Virtual XP image.
CNET Senior Editor Natali del Conte talks about several geeky gadgets to help you keep cool this summer. One must-see item is the remote-controlled cooler. by Mary Weilage