To deliver value, IT departments must keep a tight rein on how they use their budget - and that includes development efforts. Justin James cites some of the most common areas where IT throws its development bucks down the drain.
10 ways IT wastes money on development
- Date: June 29th, 2009
- Author: Justin James
- Category: 10 things, IT management, Programming and development
- Tags: Developer, Project, Information Technology, Customer, ROI, Outsourcing, Money, Justin James, Offshore Worker, Chances
10 ways to survive office politics
- Date: June 29th, 2009
- Author: Calvin Sun
- Category: 10 things, Career
- Tags: Department, Office Politics, Jane, Calvin Sun
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Friction, deceit, gossip, rivalry, power plays -- fine for movies and TV, but potentially disastrous in the workplace. Calvin Sun looks at strategies for steering clear of issues that can unravel company culture and hurt your career.
10 mistakes new Linux administrators make
- Date: June 29th, 2009
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Category: 10 things
- Tags: Administrator, Password, Permission, Kernel, X, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
If you're new to Linux, a few common mistakes are likely to get you into trouble. Learn about them up front so you can avoid major problems as you become increasingly Linux-savvy.
10 dying IT skills
- Date: June 28th, 2009
- Author: Global Knowledge
- Category: 10 things, Career
- Tags: Job, Web, Novell Inc., Skill, Information Technology, Siebel Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., SNA, COBOL, Foote Partners
One of the challenges of working in the IT field is staying on top of emerging technologies - while letting go of those that are becoming obsolete. This Global Knowledge article lists 10 areas that are fading into obscurity.
10 Firefox extensions you can't live without
- Date: June 25th, 2009
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Category: 10 things
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Firefox Extension, Extension, iMacros Extension, Web Browsers, Internet, Jack Wallen
Whether you want to speed access to the Web sites you regularly visit, keep better tabs on your tabs, or protect your system from potentially dangerous active content, there's a Firefox extension ready to help you out. Jack Wallen shares his list of favorite time-saving, browser-enhancing add-ons.
10+ ways to improve your writing by self-editing
If you want your writing to be polished, professional, and effective, you'll need to develop a system for reviewing your work with a critical eye. Here are some concrete steps you can take to vastly improve the results.
10 things you should know about Windows XP's System Restore tool
- Date: June 24th, 2009
- Author: Greg Shultz
- Category: 10 things
- Tags: Restore Point, Operation, Microsoft Windows XP, System Restore, Microsoft Windows, Tool, OK, Jody Gilbert
If a crash makes your Windows XP system flaky or unbootable, you can use System Restore to return it to a previous working state. These pointers will show you how to effectively use this safety net.
10 ways to make your Web site design project go smoothly
- Date: June 24th, 2009
- Author: Justin James
- Category: 10 things, Project management, Web design
- Tags: Search Engine Optimization, Web, HTML, Design, Site Map, Web Site, Site, Home Page, Content, Justin James
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Politics, lack of planning, overlooked details, and poor prioritizing can compromise your Web design or redesign effort. Justin James offers a simple roadmap to lead your project to a successful conclusion.
10 things you should do near the end of a project
- Date: June 24th, 2009
- Author: Bill Stronge
- Category: 10 things, Project management
- Tags: Project, Performance Management, Team Management, Telecom & Utilities, Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management, Bill Stronge
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When a project is winding up, some project managers skip a few important final steps. Here are several details you shouldn't overlook when you reach the end of your next project.
10 essential e-mail security measures
- Date: June 24th, 2009
- Author: Chad Perrin
- Category: 10 things, Security
- Tags: Recipient, Security, E-mail Security, E-mail, Online Communications, Chad Perrin
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E-mail security is about a lot more than just using a good password on your POP or IMAP server. Perhaps the most important part of e-mail security is ensuring you don't shoot yourself in the foot. These best practices will help you avoid any mistakes.
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