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Spreadsheets Seen As Security Hole
Several companies are starting to work on improving the often-overlooked security capabilities of spreadsheets and BI tools -- especially after sensitive data was carried on spreadsheets running on several recently stolen computers.

Move Your Old Email to Win7
Marsha Naylor wants a way to access her old Outlook Express and Windows Mail messages in Windows 7.

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Has your PC lost its pep? How about your network connection, your printer, or even your phone? Here's our guide to giving your gear new life. Follow our tips, and you can fire up your system and your other tech essentials.

Hands on: Office 2010 beta debuts major features
The first public beta of Microsoft's Office 2010 suite is fast and stable with some useful additions, including integration with Office Web Apps. Unfortunately, the most intriguing new features are only partially functional.

How to Choose a Hosted E-mail Solution
Of all the technologies that run your business, chances are good that none impact your company as much as good ol' e-mail. While larger organizations have the hardware, infrastructure, and human capital to manage e-mail in-house, small businesses with tiny to non-existent IT departments don't have that luxury. Here's how to get big-business e-mail efficiency on a small-business budget.

Top 10 free Windows tools for IT pros
No Windows geek or PC support pro should be without these must-have utilities -- and they're all free.

Automatically Copy Selected Text with AutoCopy
Most users know how to copy text. Select the text with your mouse, then click Edit, Copy--or, better yet, press Ctrl-C on your keyboard. Easy right?

Judge rejects lawsuit challenging Magic Quadrant
In a ruling that should surprise no one, California Ninth Circuit Court Judge Jeremy Fogel recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by ZL Technologies that accused Gartner of committing a host of illegalities via its placement of ZL's e-mail archiving software in the "niche" box of its Magic Quadrant.

Firefox Addon Shortens Lengthy Browser Tasks
Want to automate common Firefox browsing tasks, such as logging into your Web-based mail, or tracking a package online? Then you'll want to give the free DéjàClick a try. It's a simple-to-use recording program that will record your actions, let you save them as a script, and then run them for you.

In-Flight Entertainment on a Netbook
Last week, while I was jet-setting off to Dell HQ to get a gander at the Adamo XPS (you did read our exclusive look at prototype laptops that'll never make it to market, right?) I found myself with a lot of free time at the airport. I could have been productive and done some writing--but that was prime time to marry my love of laptops with my love of goofing off. This week, I'm telling you how to make the most of a low-powered PC, be it a netbook or humbly equipped business machine.

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