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Billing for research on IT consulting projects

Chip Camden gives a TechRepublic member advice about billing clients for research, which he notes can be hard to estimate. Read more

Resource of the day

Stop Mobile Data Loss

Data loss is a major issue for the mobile enterprise, but until recently, there wasn't much you could do about it. Check out this video to learn how you can do away with mobile data loss for good using mobile device management tools.


Conduct lessons learned sessions throughout the engagement

Read about Brad Egeland's process for conducting lessons learned sessions, which he says is working for his IT project teams and customers. Read more

Track and manage critical data with Project Drive

Brad Egeland highlights the pros and cons of Project Drive, a customizable web-based project management software tool. Read more

Additional TechRepublic resources

 

Troubleshoot driver problems in Windows 7 with Driver Verifier Manager

Greg Shultz shows you how to use the built-in Driver Verifier Manager to troubleshoot driver problems in Microsoft Windows 7. Read more

Track system performance using Activity Monitor

Erik Eckel offers tips on using Mac OS X Lion's Activity Monitor to diagnose and track performance problems. Read more

Mandriva's Powerpack 2011 propels it back into the forefront of Linux distros

Jack Wallen takes the new Mandriva Powerpack 2011 distribution for a spin, curious to see a return to form after years of near-irrelevancy. Read more

Five alternatives to QuickBooks for business accounting

QuickBooks may lead the pack when it comes to accounting packages, but a number of excellent apps are available that might suit your needs a bit better. Read more

The 10 best Chrome apps and extensions for Google Apps users

Kevin Purdy lists 10 great apps and extensions that work well for Google Apps users doing their work in a Chrome browser. Read more

PowerShell script: Get mailbox averages

Scott Lowe shows you a useful PowerShell script that you can run to get important information on Exchange mailboxes. Read more

10 drawbacks to working in IT

People who are trying to break into IT don't always know what they're getting into. This list paints a realistic picture of what may lie ahead. Read more

TechRepublic is looking for tech writers

TechRepublic is expanding its blog network again and is looking for IT pros who like to write about what they do. Read more


Featured multimedia

 

TechRepublic's 2011 Geek Gift Guide: 12 items for your holiday shopping list

From tablets to biographies to gaming consoles, here are geeky items that TechRepublic editors think you might want to consider adding to your holiday wish list or shopping list this year. View on site

Jason Hiner's 20 most useful Android smartphone apps

If you want to quickly sort through the deluge of apps in the Android Market, here's a list of 20 that are definitely worth your time to download. View on site



Today's recommended downloads

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Empower Your Contact Center with IP Communications (IBM)

Virtualization: Protecting Your Business (CDW & VMware)

Key eDiscovery Issues to Consider in 2011 (Symantec)

Insights from the Global Chief Information Officer Study - Midmarket Perspective (IBM)


Perennial favorites

 

Sanity saving tips for newbie IT consultants

My early years in IT consulting: What I did and didn't do well

18 maxims of successful IT consulting

10 signs that you aren't cut out to be an IT consultant

Jason Hiner's 20 most useful iPad apps

The iPad isn't a computer replacement for everyone, but it's very good at several basic functions. Here are 20 useful apps that play to its strengths.



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