• Protect Your Business With This Seamless Firewall — Now $150 Off
    by TechRepublic Academy on March 27, 2024 at 4:21 pm

    DNS FireWall is an intuitive security app built to protect you and your business from malware, phishing, botnets and more security threats.

  • Developing an Active Directory Replication Strategy
    on March 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    If you work in a small- to medium-sized office, you probably don’t give a lot of thought to Active Directory replication. After all, the replication process happens automatically without any configuration on your part. As the size of the network increases, however, replication becomes a more pressing issue. In this guide from TechRepublic Premium, you ...

  • New GoFetch Vulnerability in Apple’s M Chips Allows Secret Keys Leak on Compromised Computers
    by Cedric Pernet on March 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    The GoFetch vulnerability, which affects Apple's M series of chips, allows an attacker to steal secret keys from the Mac under certain conditions. Read tips on mitigating the GoFetch security threat.

  • Quick Glossary: Backup Solutions
    on March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    The practical implementation of effective backup solutions can be overwhelmed by jargon and cryptic terminology. This quick glossary, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, can help you understand these concepts and provide a framework for learning to master the art of data backup procedures and solutions. Featured definition from the glossary: Multiplexing The ...

  • Branch Office Network Design Considerations
    on March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Establishing connectivity between a main office and a branch office, could be likened to solving a Rubik’s Cube. At first it seems like a really simple task. But after examination, it is a much more complex undertaking. Like a Rubik’s Cube, though, it is possible to solve the branch networking puzzle with the help of ...

  • How to Sync Contacts Between Your iPhone & Outlook in 4 Ways
    by Lance Whitney on March 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Instead of juggling two different sets of contacts, you can keep your iPhone and Outlook contact lists synchronized. Here are four ways to get it done.

  • Price Drop: Get Lifetime 1TB of Cloud Storage for Just $120
    by TechRepublic Academy on March 22, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Take advantage of Koofr's lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage for $119.79 through March 24. Use code KOOFRSAVINGS at checkout.

  • Quick Glossary: Solid State Drives
    on March 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Modern businesses collect extraordinary amounts of data, so knowing when and why you should deploy solid state drives will continue to be crucial to the development of your IT infrastructure strategy. It is vital that everyone involved in data management, particularly regarding storage, has a clear and complete understanding of the terminology surrounding SSDs. This ...

  • How Adjusting Service Ticket Behaviors Can Improve End User Satisfaction
    on March 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    It’s tempting, in the heat of the typical support technician’s day, to enter minimal information in service tickets to speed resolution. After all, closing tickets quickly is the goal, right? However, the opposite is true. It’s important to take a little time to compose and update tickets properly. In this TechRepublic Premium guide, created by ...

  • VPN Usage Policy
    on March 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Most organizations rely on a virtual private network environment to enable connectivity from remote and mobile employees, providing secure access to internal networks, systems, applications and data. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, outlines a set of best practices for IT to deploy and secure VPNs in your organization. It also defines ...

  • NVIDIA GTC Keynote: Blackwell Architecture Will Accelerate AI Products in Late 2024
    by Megan Crouse on March 19, 2024 at 11:05 pm

    Developers can now take advantage of NVIDIA NIM packages to deploy enterprise generative AI, said NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang.

  • Storage Area Networking Policy
    on March 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Storage area networks provide manageable, centralized storage capacity for systems offering vast amounts of disk space via a dedicated network link. SANs can offer servers much more disk space than they might be able to utilize locally, often spanning dozens if not hundreds of terabytes of data. Because of their complexity, however, SANs are not ...

  • Storage Area Networking Policy
    on March 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Storage area networks provide manageable, centralized storage capacity for systems offering vast amounts of disk space via a dedicated network link. SANs can offer servers much more disk space than they might be able to utilize locally, often spanning dozens if not hundreds of terabytes of data. Because of their complexity, however, SANs are not ...

  • Network Documentation Checklist (Free Download)
    on March 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    As the number of network-connected devices grows, IT needs a reliable method of keeping track of device info. Erik Eckel, writing for TechRepublic Premium, advocates using a simple checklist for quick access to the critical details. This basic list will help admins record pertinent information for items such as telecommunications gear, storage infrastructure and conference ...

  • Quick Glossary: Storage Area Network
    on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    With the sheer amount of raw data being generated by big data applications, Internet of Things and machine learning, modern business enterprises may find their conventional file-level storage systems are overwhelmed and inadequate for the task. In those situations, enterprises often choose to deploy a system known as storage area network. This quick glossary, written ...

  • Network Security Policy
    on March 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Every company’s network is made up of devices that transmit and store information. This can include internal and external systems, either company-owned or leased/rented/subscribed to. To protect company data and reputation, it is essential to ensure that the network is secured from unauthorized access, data loss, malware infestations and security breaches. This must be done ...

  • Take Your Files Anywhere With This Super-Compact 512GB SSD, Now $60.99
    by TechRepublic Academy on March 13, 2024 at 8:09 am

    This ultra-portable drive combines fast 500 MB/s file transfers with a sturdy, shock-resistant design, making it perfect for commuting and remote working.

  • Take Your Files Anywhere With This Super-Compact 512GB SSD, Now $60.99
    by TechRepublic Academy on March 13, 2024 at 8:09 am

    This ultra-portable drive combines fast 500 MB/s file transfers with a sturdy, shock-resistant design, making it perfect for commuting and remote working.

  • Equipment Reassignment Checklist (Free Download)
    on March 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    The reassignment of existing equipment takes place when employees leave the organization or receive new computers, mobile devices, printers and other assets. It is essential to follow strict guidelines for equipment reassignment so that company investments, data and privacy are protected. The following checklist, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, will help ensure that ...

  • Hiring Kit: Computer Hardware Engineer
    on March 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    While modern business technological innovations like artificial intelligence, augmented reality and the Internet of Things all rely heavily on software to perform their assigned tasks, there is still a vital hardware component that allows the programming to function. Designing and building logic chips, circuit boards and peripheral connections requires the skills of a computer hardware ...

  • AMD Is Optimistic on AI PCs Bringing Greater Efficiency to Enterprise
    by Megan Crouse on March 12, 2024 at 12:53 pm

    AMD CEO Lisa Su and VP of Product Management Jason Banta expressed optimism about the hot on-device AI market.

  • Document Retention Policy
    on March 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Establishing proper timeframes for storing sensitive or private documents is essential to efficient company guidelines. Keeping documents for too short a period of time may negatively impact business operations or customer interactions. On the other hand, retaining documents for too long may violate rules or legal requirements and expose data to risk. The purpose of ...

  • Hiring Kit: Mainframe Systems Programmer
    on March 7, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    While the use of cloud-based systems for business enterprises continues to increase, not all IT infrastructure and systems can be based in the cloud. Mainframe systems programmers are still needed to run and maintain legacy on-premises servers and systems in many businesses and industries where cloud services cannot be effectively deployed. This hiring kit, written ...

  • Server Deployment/Migration Checklist
    on March 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Server deployments or migrations (replacing an existing server with a new one) require a meticulous and detailed approach. One wrong setting, missing data, a configuration error or an overlooked step can send your server deployment off a cliff. This standardized checklist, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, will help you complete the process efficiently ...

  • Quick Glossary: Network Attached Storage
    on March 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    One of the more common and cost-effective data storage solutions for both large and small business enterprises is network attached storage. With a NAS system deployed, a business can provide fast, efficient and inexpensive file-level storage at the local network level for several use cases, including team collaboration and data backup. Knowing how and when ...

  • White House Recommends Memory-Safe Programming Languages and Security-by-Design
    by Megan Crouse on March 4, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    A new report promotes preventing cyberattacks by using memory-safe languages and the development of software safety standards.

  • TechRepublic Premium Editorial Calendar: Policies, Checklists, Hiring Kits and Glossaries for Download
    by TechRepublic Staff on March 1, 2024 at 8:00 am

    TechRepublic Premium content helps you solve your toughest IT issues and jump-start your career or next project.

  • Prism Drive: Get 20TB of Cloud Storage for Just $100
    by TechRepublic Academy on February 29, 2024 at 9:20 am

    Lock in all of your cloud storage needs for life at a one-time price with Prism Drive.

  • What the AT&T Outage Can Teach Organizations About Customer Communication and IT Best Practices
    by Megan Crouse on February 28, 2024 at 9:01 pm

    A swift response to a major outage can make a big difference in regards to retaining customer confidence.

  • Comparison Chart: NAS Devices (Free Download)
    on February 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Selecting a network attached storage device and configuring it for your company’s needs requires careful evaluation and planning. This comparison chart from TechRepublic Premium is blank and to be filled out by the user. However, it will help you target the most important details. Notes on NAS selection: For prosumers and SMBs, using dedicated NAS ...