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June 01, 2009
10 cool tools in Windows 7
The changes to the Windows 7 interface have gotten a lot of play, but some of the new built-in tools are just as compelling. Here's a look at some of the most impressive enhancements, from the ISO burner to the Biometric Framework to PowerShell v2.

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Nehalem now: 10 reasons to upgrade to the new Intel microarchitecture
Intel's Nehalem processor architecture offers some impressive new technologies, including enhanced Hyper Threading, TurboBoost, and Quick Path Interconnect. See why Deb Shinder says a Nehalem-based system will let you do more and do it faster -- and at the lowest operating cost ever.

Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7
Microsoft has retooled the backup utility in Windows 7 and restored the ability to choose the files and folders you want to back up. See how to use Windows 7's Backup and Restore tool to back up the files and folders you choose.

Making IT visible: 10 questions with Bob Kress of Accenture
Bucking the notion that IT should operate quietly in the background, Bob Kress has worked to raise IT's profile within his organization. In fact, his group has been so successful in cutting costs, improving efficiency, and increasing customer satisfaction, Accenture considers IT a model for how all its business functions should be run.

How do I... Monitor Web sites and their changes with Wysigot?
Wysigot is an application that will capture the content (including scripts, flash, and cookies) of the sites you follow and alert you when something changes. Jack Wallen explains how it works.

10 ADO best practices
You can work more efficiently with data when you know how to take advantage of the ActiveX data objects (ADO) library. These pointers will help you use ADO objects effectively and avoid potential code snafus.

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10 free security tools that actually work
Plenty of solid products are available to help you protect your system -- and some of them don't cost a dime. Here's a list of some of the most popular and effective free tools for defending yourself against a variety of threats.

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Video: TR Out Loud - May 29, 2009
TROLOV In typical TechRepublic Out Loud on Video (TROLOV) form, Sonja Thompson highlights the top discussions and members on the forums. And, don't forget to mark your calendar -- the big Community Event is less than one month away!
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Five reasons why the Palm Pre will be a homerun
Tech Sanity CheckPalm has done a platform reboot with its new webOS, and the company is swinging for the fences with its first webOS device, the Palm Pre. So will Palm strike out or hit it out of the park? Here are five reasons why Jason Hiner expects it to be a homerun.

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AT&T makes eight promises to fix its 3G network; here's the translation
On Wednesday, AT&T released a broad statement in which it detailed its network upgrade plans for the next 24-36 months and promised "to deliver considerably faster mobile broadband speeds." See the details, and what it means for the average AT&T user.

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