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Prepare for Windows 8 Even Though It's Not Coming to Enterprises

Windows 8 won't be adopted as a standard at your business anytime soon, according to a new Forrester report. But that doesn't mean IT shouldn't prepare for it to sneak through the BYOD side door. Here are five ways to be ready for Windows 8.

Free Amazon Web Services -and How to Make the Most of Them

If you avoid some gotchas and keep a close eye on resource usage, you can have a handy server in the Amazon cloud for free.

How to Recover From a Twitter Hack

No more excuses! Microsoft, Google, and Facebook make it easy to improve your account security with two-factor authentication. Here's how.

Wanted: IT Staffers with Vertical Industry Chops

Fast-changing business processes and ever-mounting government and industry regulations are complicating day-to-day operations -- and making deep vertical industry expertise a must-have.

How to Choose the Right Software Vendor

How do you sort through all the choices and find the right software vendor for your business? IT executives offer eight suggestions (along with four bonus tips) about what questions to ask software vendors as well as how to properly vet them and their product offerings.

12 Must-Do PC Tasks

The excuses end here! Get your PC into tip-top shape by performing these 12 simple tweaks.

Back up, wipe and restore your iPad

The entire process is simple and takes about 10 to 20 minutes

How to Downgrade From Windows 8 (Hint: The First Step Is to Know Your Rights)

For a variety of reasons, some businesses are looking to downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7. The good news is that Microsoft's business licenses come with downgrade rights, but the catch is that the rules can be tricky and compliance could become an issue. Here are some clarifications on your rights when downgrading from Windows 8 or standardizing on noncurrent Microsoft software.

How to Add Windows 8's Best Desktop Features to Windows 7

Many of Windows 8's best under-the-hood improvements can be yours in Windows 7 with the help of a few handy-dandy applications.

How to Choose a Mobile Charger

Shopping for a juice box for your travel gear? Make sure you do the right math before choosing one.

How to Develop Apps for the Mobile Cloud

What’s expanding at the same blistering rate as your company’s mobile workforce? For many companies, a private cloud is the answer.

How to Clean up Your Business's Online Reputation

The health of your small business is only as good as the way people perceive it.