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Strip And Crimp: Cut Costs By Cutting Your Own Cables

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:17 PM ET | Nov 5, 2009

Sometimes, it's the little things that can save your company a bundle of money. Creating your own network cables is a perfect example.

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A Quick And Easy Way To Minimize Online Banking Risks

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:30 PM ET | Oct 13, 2009

Even if your business runs Windows, it can still use Linux to avoid problems related to one of its most important -- and potentially most dangerous -- online activities: banking.

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How To: Fix High-Capacity Hard Disk Formatting Problems

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:02 PM ET | Sep 25, 2009

Thinking about a storage upgrade using one of the latest monster-sized hard disks? I have a tip to share that might save you a lot of trouble.

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4 Keys To Starting An Online Business

Posted by Fredric Paul 03:29 PM ET | Aug 25, 2009

Robin Kohli -- lead developer of E-Junkie and an ýaccidentalý entrepreneur -- offers up four helpful tips to jumpstart the creation of a new Web-based business.

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Try New Software -- Without Installing New Software

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:43 PM ET | Jul 27, 2009

A startup firm has come up with a great way to try new open-source software -- without installing anything on your desktop.

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Mobile Miracle: How To Revive A Wet Cell Phone

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:57 AM ET | Jul 22, 2009

So, your fancy new cell phone is dripping wet and dead as a doornail. What now?

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Mobile
How-To | Mobile | Technology/Telecom | Tips | Travel

The Best Firefox Extensions: Working With Text

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:52 PM ET | Jul 13, 2009

Since Firefox 3.5 is now available, it's a good time to revisit the secret of this open-source Web browser's success: its flexibility.

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Run Windows Apps -- Without Running Windows

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:35 PM ET | Jun 19, 2009

CodeWeavers has released the latest version of its CrossOver software for Mac and Linux users. If you want to try working without Windows but can't live without a must-have Windows app, CrossOver just might be the answer.

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Is Your Company's Web Site Delivering The Goods?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:12 PM ET | Jun 5, 2009

Want to know whether your company's Web site is working hard or hardly working? A new Firefox extension can deliver the answer.

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Keep TOS Changes From Burning Your Business

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:28 PM ET | Jun 4, 2009

Many small businesses fail to notice when an online service provider changes its terms-of-service agreement. It's a case where what you don't know can very definitely hurt you.

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Portable Ubuntu: The Easy New Way To Try Linux

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:08 PM ET | Apr 9, 2009

There are already a couple of safe, easy ways to try out Linux on a Windows desktop system. But a new option could be the easiest one of all.

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Linux
Hardware & Software | How-To | Linux | Open Source | Tips

Keep 'Deleted' Data From Coming Back To Haunt You

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:16 AM ET | Mar 31, 2009

On a typical PC, the "delete" button is a joke. Here's how to make sure you and your business don't end up as the punch line.

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Security
Hardware & Software | How-To | Open Source | Security

How To "Fire" A Vendor

Posted by Fredric Paul 02:53 PM ET | Jan 29, 2009

The folks over at ChannelWeb have just posted an excellent story on midmarket companies that have had to ditch a vendor. Here are some tips in case your company has to end a supplier relationship.

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IT
Economics | How-To | IT | Operations

Penguin In Your Pocket: Running Linux On USB

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:08 PM ET | Jan 26, 2009

How do you make the ultimate portable PC? With the right Linux distro and a USB memory stick, you already have one.

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Linux
Hardware & Software | How-To | Linux | Mobile | Open Source

Fact Vs. Friction: Picking The Right Open-Source Office Suite

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 08:54 PM ET | Jan 14, 2009

Open-source politics can be a nasty and pointless business. That's why it's usually a good idea for users to avoid it like the plague.

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Open Source
Hardware & Software | How-To | Open Source | Tips

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