http://blog.computermonkeys.com Computer tips, tricks, tweaks, and hacks Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:27:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1290/the-10-best-ways-to-visually-represent-it-data/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1290/the-10-best-ways-to-visually-represent-it-data/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:06:00 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1290/the-10-best-ways-to-visually-represent-it-data/ The right chart, image, or diagram can be invaluable in clarifying and conveying IT information. The trick is finding the best tool to illustrate the specific concept or type of data you’re…
By Rick Vanover

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By Chad Perrin

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1289/10-things-you-should-do-to-securely-dispose-of-computers-2/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1281/10-things-you-should-do-to-securely-dispose-of-computers/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1281/10-things-you-should-do-to-securely-dispose-of-computers/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:51:31 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1281/10-things-you-should-do-to-securely-dispose-of-computers/ The need for good security practices doesn’t go away just because a system has outlived its usefulness. These tips will help ensure that decommissioned equipment doesn’t pose a threat.
By Chad Perrin

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1281/10-things-you-should-do-to-securely-dispose-of-computers/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1271/10-challenges-facing-it/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1271/10-challenges-facing-it/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:24:12 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1271/10-challenges-facing-it/ From retaining top talent to building a positive public image to innovating despite budget constraints, IT has plenty of obstacles to overcome. Alan Norton provides an overview of some of the big…
By Alan Norton

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1271/10-challenges-facing-it/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1259/10-things-you-gotta-have-to-succeed-in-it/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1259/10-things-you-gotta-have-to-succeed-in-it/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:43:38 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1259/10-things-you-gotta-have-to-succeed-in-it/ Everyone seems to agree that IT is a tough field. But what does it take to overcome the adversities and become a successful IT pro? These qualities may be the key.
By Jack Wallen

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1259/10-things-you-gotta-have-to-succeed-in-it/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1256/10-linux-applications-that-should-be-easier-to-use/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1256/10-linux-applications-that-should-be-easier-to-use/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:01:20 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1256/10-linux-applications-that-should-be-easier-to-use/ The Linux desktop continues to become increasingly user friendly. Yet as Jack Wallen explains, some applications are not nearly as easy to configure and use as they should be.
By Jack Wallen

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1256/10-linux-applications-that-should-be-easier-to-use/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1252/10-arguments-for-and-against-wikileaks/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1252/10-arguments-for-and-against-wikileaks/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:53:14 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1252/10-arguments-for-and-against-wikileaks/ Is WikiLeaks a whistleblower or a spy? Is transparency more important than privacy? Jaime Henriquez looks at both sides of the issues that have emerged in the wake of WikiLeaks’ actions and…
By Jaime Henriquez

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1252/10-arguments-for-and-against-wikileaks/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1253/making-the-law-accessible-10-questions-with-legalzooms-tracy-terrill/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1253/making-the-law-accessible-10-questions-with-legalzooms-tracy-terrill/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:53:14 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1253/making-the-law-accessible-10-questions-with-legalzooms-tracy-terrill/ Tracy Terrill fills a complex and challenging role as CIO of LegalZoom, overseeing projects, systems, infrastructure, and new product development, as well as participating in defining and…
By Jeff Cerny

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1253/making-the-law-accessible-10-questions-with-legalzooms-tracy-terrill/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1249/10-tools-that-simplify-collaboration/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1249/10-tools-that-simplify-collaboration/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:14:16 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1249/10-tools-that-simplify-collaboration/ The key to collaborating effectively is to find tools that make working with others easy and efficient. Jack Wallen shares a list of tools that have greatly improved the collaborative process for…
By Jack Wallen

]]> http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1249/10-tools-that-simplify-collaboration/feed/ 0 http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1241/10-tips-for-delivering-bad-news/ http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1241/10-tips-for-delivering-bad-news/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:52:34 +0000 billspaced http://blog.computermonkeys.com/1241/10-tips-for-delivering-bad-news/ Giving someone bad news is never easy, but there are right ways and wrong ways of going about it. Calvin Sun has some advice on the best methods for sharing unpleasant information.
By Calvin Sun

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