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    Many experts say job-hunting IT consultants should head toward the smaller firms, which offer more stability and job openings. Here are some tips to help direct your search.

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    You've decided to take a new internal position or you've found a great opportunity on the outside. The big question is how best to tell your boss. We offers some tips to getting it right.

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    WinZip 10 is a good, user-friendly choice for archiving and backing up files, but for advanced business features, look elsewhere.

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    PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.

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    Norton Ghost, once the drive-copying software of choice, doesn't have the performance or the breadth of tools offered by rival Acronis True Image.

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