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    Czech your plans at the door

    In the 21st century, if we don't like our political leaders, we endlessly whine about them on blogs. In the Czech Republic, historically a simpler solution was frequently used: throw the offending individuals out the window. Storage managers can learn something from this.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    How sloppy is your network?

    Every IT administrator knows the consequences of network downtime -- mass staff whining, a total help desk meltdown, and really vicious complaints from the same senior managers who stripped the budget of the funds required to keep the network running in the first place. But it's not always something that can be avoided.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Is Apple's MacBook Pro rotten to the core?

    When companies launch a brand new product it usually takes some time to weed out the niggling issues; but how many systems need to break before the situation is recognised as a disaster rather than an unfortunate blip in quality control?

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  • Working in IT: 10 dirty little secrets

    If you are preparing for a career in IT or are new to IT, many of the "dirty little secrets" may surprise you because we don't usually talk about them out loud.

  • Torvalds gets tough on kernel coders

    Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and the maintainer of the development kernel, is cracking down on developers who add last-minute changes to the kernel.

  • How to fight data archive bloat

    Connected is a leading provider of storage software that helps ensure data is always stored at a fraction of its original size and that customer's employees can use available disk space, while reducing the company's ongoing server and storage costs.

  • Serious admins don't ignore security patches

    If you can't keep up with patch management, perhaps it's time to look for another job, says one TechRepublic columnist.

  • Surviving cultural shock is key to working abroad

    Working abroad can be a tumultuous experience, both professionally and personally, due to culture shock. Success depends on manoeuvring through the five stages of adjustment.

Reviews (8)

  • Dell SE198WFP

    The Dell SE198WFP is a 19-inch monitor which presents excellent value for money, and a decent level of performance as well. Check our Australian review.

  • Apple MacBook (1.83GHz, 13-inch)

    Apple has finally released its Intel-based MacBook, which replaces the iBook series of budget laptops. Our preview stacks it up against the MacBook Pro.

  • Canon MV6iMC

    This well-constructed camcorder fits into a coat pocket, but it delivers less than stellar low-light video.

  • Macs with Intel inside? You bet! Here's how

    Here's a prediction: In less than 18 months, you'll be able to buy an Apple Macintosh computer with an Intel (or equivalent) processor inside.

  • Software rage: Our readers vent

    Frustrated software users must often suffer the indignities of sloppy code. We continue to explore the Software Rage phenomenon with contributions from our readers on the subject.

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