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Windows XP: The Microsoft OS That Just Won’t Die

Users' desire to stick with Windows XP combined with Microsoft's strategy of charging XP downgrade fees are keeping the software giant from moving forward, say industry analysts.

Dec 12, 2008 4 mins
Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows
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The Four Office Tools That Tech Workers Can’t Live Without

As corporate budgets have tightened, your company has asked you to choose a maximum of four items to support your work. You will be provided only with these items. Can you get by without a BlackBerry? How much do you really need a desk? Your PC? Take

Dec 11, 2008 2 mins
Careers Mobile Small and Medium Business
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RIM BlackBerry Bold Skin Review: OEM Skin vs. OtterBox Impact for Bold

In this comparative review, we pit RIM's own BlackBerry Bold 9000 skin against the new OtterBox Impact Series for Bold to see how the two measure up. Both offer unique and valuable features, but there's a clear winner in this matchup.

Dec 9, 2008 7 mins
Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps
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Federal IT Project Failures: Proposed Legislation Aims to Stop the Insanity

The Information Technology Investment Oversight and Waste Prevention Act aims to heighten accountability for federal IT project failures. Mitch Bishop, the CMO of visualization software provider iRise, spoke with CIO.com about the proposed bill and h

Dec 9, 2008 5 mins
Government Project Management Tools
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Microsoft’s Challenge: Promoting Windows 7 Without Downplaying Vista

Microsoft will have a juggling act on its hands in 2009 as it simultaneously tries to de-emphasize Windows XP, keep Vista relevant and raise awareness about Windows 7.

Dec 8, 2008 4 mins
Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows
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LinkedIn Etiquette: Five Dos and Don’ts

Creating a useful LinkedIn profile, and knowing how to interact with your connections on the professional social network, isn't always as straightforward as it seems.n

Dec 3, 2008 7 mins
Collaboration Software Internet Small and Medium Business
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Microsoft Market Share Slips: Pressure’s On for Windows 7 and IE8

Microsoft's Windows operating system and Internet Explorer browser saw historic market share losses in November to Apple and Mozilla. Will 2009 be the year Microsoft bounces back with Windows 7 and IE8, or will the software giant keep slipping?

Dec 3, 2008 5 mins
Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows
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LinkedIn’s New Free Apps: Review, Part Two

Here's a look at the rest of LinkedIn's apps currently available on the new LinkedIn App Platform. They run the gamut, from presentations to file sharing to what you're reading.

Dec 1, 2008 5 mins
Collaboration Software Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business
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RIM BlackBerry Storm Shortcuts: 20 Touch Screen Tips and Tricks

The new BlackBerry Storm smartphone is packing a brand new version of RIM's handheld OS, v4.7, and with that OS comes a whole new set of shortcuts. These 20 tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your shiny, new Storm--and its SurePr

Nov 25, 2008 8 mins
Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps
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Windows 7 Taskbar: Most Interesting Part of New OS?

Microsoft is sharing details about the Windows 7 Taskbar after not including it in pre-beta software. Will this be Microsoft's speediest, most clutter-free taskbar to date? Here's an early look at what you'll get.

Nov 25, 2008 5 mins
Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows