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    One of the most difficult areas to troubleshoot is the hard drive. Read on as we reveal seven troubleshooting steps for tracking down hard drive problems.

  • Free network uptime alarms with Linux

    If your management duties are keeping you so busy that you don't have time to check your network for uptime, don't panic and hire another employee. Check out this simple Linux bash script that will handle the monitoring for you.

  • Monitoring your IIS Web servers

    One of the key features of a Web site that satisfies customers is fast page loads. Those who manage IIS Web servers must be able to effectively monitor and tune IIS for good performance. These tips can help.

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    The new generation of keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches allows admins to tinker with their systems remotely over an IP connection. We look at six options.

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  • How to rescue a Windows 2000 installation

    Before taking the drastic step of reformatting and reinstalling, try this technique for rescuing a Windows 2000 installation.

  • Networks must counter triple threat

    Three security threats have taken turns wreaking havoc in the past few weeks. How should MSBlast,Welchia and Sobig be handled?

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    If you've seen last year's ThinkPad X300, there are very few surprises in store here, as the X301 is simply a Centrino 2 update.

  • Toshiba NB100

    In the face of an identical hardware platform, Toshiba's netbook fails to bring a unique point of difference.

  • KVM from your lounge room: Six KVM packages tested

    The new generation of keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches allows admins to tinker with their systems remotely over an IP connection. We look at six IP KVM packages.

  • HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7010

    The nx7010 has the power and the features to serve as your sole PC, and it offers more mobility than a typical desktop replacement.

  • Fujitsu Stylistic ST5011

    A very capable tablet PC that lives up to the sterling standards set by its earlier predecessors.

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