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Geek Gifts 2008: The RC Battle Tank Type 90
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| Think Geek sent us the RC Battle Tank Type 90 to review for our annual Geek Gift Guide. The tank is obviously based on the U.S. battle tank the M1 Abrams. We took our battle tank for a little field testing and came away more than a little disappointed.
This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic Geekend blog. |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:18:03 -0700 |
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10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
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| Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:34:50 -0700 |
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Create custom event triggers in Vista Task Scheduler
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| When you attach a task to an event in Event Viewer, the operation launches the Create Basic Task wizard, which is pretty much the same wizard that Task Scheduler provides except that it is specifically targeted on events in Event Viewer. However, if you feel that you need to be able to create a more feature-rich event trigger, then you'll want to work right from within Task Scheduler itself and take advantage of the new custom event trigger settings. In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to create custom event trigger in Task Scheduler.
This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic Microsoft Windows blog. |
| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:37:34 -0700 |
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Live Webcast: PCI DSS Therapy for the Smaller Retailer
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| Meeting the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirement is particularly important for smaller retailers because few of them can afford the type of fines and operational restrictions the credit card industry has already imposed on many companies for non-compliance. But what can smaller retailers do to avoid these fates by better protecting credit cards obtained while selling offline, online, through catalogs, or even kiosks? One option to achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance is to implement an on-going compliance management process rather than just focus on the actual quarterly compliance audit.
Join this live webcast hosted by James Hilliard of TechRepublic and featuring guest speakers Evelyn de Souza, Senior Manager, McAfee Risk and Compliance Solutions, and Joseph Pierini, Manager Key Account Services, McAfee Web Security Group to learn best practices for implementing a cost-effective, sustainable end-to-end cardholder data security policy and strategies for preventing data breaches.
Join this webcast to learn about these important topics and more:
Building and maintaining secure systems and networks
Understanding information flow and data encryption
Finding, prioritizing, and fixing network vulnerabilities
Implementing a continual security compliance process to eliminate the frenzy of quarterly audits
Register today for this interactive Web event, sponsored by McAfee. You'll get expert PCI compliance tips and advice on technical options and solutions that can be easily implemented to meet key challenges.
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| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:11:55 -0700 |
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Live Webcast: Solution Spotlight: Banking on Unified Communications
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| Whether in the boardroom or the server room, business leaders and decision-makers most often rely on their colleagues and peers - maybe even their competitors - for technical insight and guidance. And while there is certainly no shortage of case studies and technical whitepapers available online and elsewhere, there are very few opportunities for IT professionals to actually hear directly from each other. What if there was an easy way for all of these technical decision-makers to easily share and learn from one another?
TechRepublic is proud to present Solution Spotlight, an interactive series about the companies and people on the frontlines of the IT industry:
Learn about solution-based problem solving and how it can help your business develop a better strategy for IT management and innovation;
Gain a better understanding of the specific IT challenges and rewards as seen from the perspective of specific industry verticals such as government, healthcare, retail, finance, and others;
Plus, discover the best practices and lessons learned from working IT professionals who face that same kind of problems that you do every day.
There's an old saying, "A wise person learns from their own mistakes but a wiser man learns for the mistakes of others." Solution Spotlight will not only make you wiser, but will also help you grow your business to meet the challenges that you may not have even considered.
Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by Shoretel. The registration information you provide will be shared with this sponsor.
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| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:18:06 -0700 |
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A Guide to Providing Proactive Protection to Consumer Online Transactions
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| This is a guide to help online businesses to proactively protect customers. The whitepaper discusses the impact of the continually growing number of consumers conducting business online, authentication trends, and what can be done by businesses to better protect consumers online.
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| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:17:52 -0700 |
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Five Strategies for Reducing the High Cost of Online Consumer Authentication
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| This whitepaper discusses the five strategies businesses can take to reduce the high costs of online consumer authentication. VeriSign suggests methods to protect brands, understand customers, join a network, choose a solution that enables interoperability and to use a trusted provider.
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| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:15:05 -0700 |
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Leverage the Benefits of a Shared Authentication Network to Help Drive Consumer Retention and Strengthen Competitor Differentiation
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| This white paper introduces the concept of a shared two-factor authentication network, and discusses why a shared network for strong authentication is an essential requirement for continued customer participation in online interactions and commerce. It further explains how the network effect can help drive widespread consumer adoption of strong authentication, and the significant benefits available to organizations that choose to participate. |
| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:09:46 -0700 |
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Ergonomics tips for IT pros
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| Your IT job can compromise your comfort and even lead to injury or chronic physical problems. Deb Shinder offers this rundown of conditions to watch out for, along with some recommended ergonomic workarounds.This download is also available as an entry in our Network Administration blog. |
| Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:55:13 -0700 |
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Live Webcast: Save Time, Money and Manpower While Eliminating Redundancies from Your Data Backups
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| You already know about exponential data growth, in fact you are probably experiencing it in your own environment. Digital information is doubling every 18 months. For some, that growth is even faster. Your information assets are invaluable to your company, so managing and protecting those assets is a critical priority. Data loss can impact revenue, your customers, and your reputation. In fact, some businesses can even fail due to a data loss or a prolonged period of downtime. That's why many companies are looking for solutions that protect data today and manage ever higher volumes in the future.
Join this live TechRepublic Webcast, co-sponsored by PC Connection and HP, moderated by James Hilliard and featuring guest speaker David Fairfield, Business Continuity Product Line Manager for HP, where you'll get expert tips and advice on defending your network against the internal security threats that are introduced every day by your own end users. These key topics and more will be addressed:
Review customer business challenges (Explosive data growth, security, efficient utilization of resources)
Highlight the cost implications of experiencing lost data
Define what potential data protection strategy fits your customer needs
Provide a summary of the the benefits of Data Deduplication and how this will help your customers with more efficient storage utilization and faster access to lost data
Register today!
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| Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:15:08 -0700 |
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How do I... Back up my computer with Mozy for free?
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| Sure you can backup important files, documents, and pictures to an external hard drive, but that doesn't help if the loss is caused by a fire or natural disaster. For comprehensive disaster recovery, your data backups must be stored off site. Mozy, Inc. offers an online encrypted backup service, free of charge or at a nominal fee, depending on the amount of data storage required. Wally Bahny explains how to set up, configure and use Mozy's service.
This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic Microsoft Windows blog. |
| Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:21:34 -0700 |
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Live Webcast: Unleashing the Value of VoIP
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| Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is fast becoming much more than just a cost-effective way of simply routing voice conversations over the Internet. Today, VoIP is also used for data exchange as well as empowering rich media applications such as video conferencing and so-called "presence" technologies that indicate a network user's location and availability. For companies of all sizes, the challenge now is learning exactly how to leverage VoIP for both saving money and improving productivity.
BNET is proud to present Unleashing the Value of VoIP, an interactive program that details the expanded use of IP telephony to build upon an already invaluable communication network.
Unleashing the Value of VoIP addresses the challenges and rewards of IP-based communications as well as providing expert insight on the hidden value of VoIP for other services:
Learn why VoIP is such an empowering technology and how it enables a company to grow its business by lowering costs and increasing productivity;
Discover new insight on the most common strategies for deploying, supporting and managing a VoIP communication network;
And explore the often-overlooked value of VoIP for business critical applications such as voice, data and rich media communication.
VoIP technology will soon be just as common as the telephone and Unleashing the Value of VoIP is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to truly let their fingers do the walking.
Register today!
Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by VoIP-News. The registration information you provide will be shared with this sponsor. |
| Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:52:13 -0700 |
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10 things you should know about working with an offshore team
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| Every project has challenges -- and having part of your team on the other side of the world only amplifies them. But knowing what to expect when working with an offshore group will help you avoid misunderstandings and keep the project on track.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. |
| Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:44:05 -0700 |
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SharePoint Migration Whiteboard Video
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| It's costly to manage and maintain multiple data platforms. By consolidating your data on one system, you'll save time and money - as well as reduce your headaches!
In this informative on-demand video by Quest Software, learn how migrating your data to a single collaboration platform - Microsoft SharePoint 2007 - has many benefits for your enterprise. Also, see how having a migration strategy that includes pre-planning will lead to a successful migration.
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| Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:37:36 -0700 |
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iServer Express Report Server for Linux, 90-day Trial Download
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| iServer Express is a report server that eliminates the burden of manually fulfilling user requests for reports. It automates the delivery of reports designed with open source BIRT, the most popular Eclipse-based reporting tool. Built-in scheduling and security features simplify the task of securely delivering reports to users. Report management features like job monitoring, versioning and archiving make it possible for administrators to ensure that the reporting environment is operating efficiently. iServer Express can be deployed as a stand-alone report server or as a behind-the-scenes reporting service for other applications.
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