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Computer hardware caters to the needs of everyday consumers, from smartphones to laptops and well as the robust infrastructure of data centers. As such, a solid understanding of this aspect of technology is invaluable, not only for technology enthusiasts but also for professionals using computing systems for daily activities. This quick glossary, written by Franklin …

If you’re a Linux admin (or are just now hopping onto the Linux platform bandwagon), you have probably figured out that you’re going to need to interact with a terminal window. Even though the Linux desktop environments are all as user-friendly and robust as any on the market, when you’re dealing with a server, chances …

Anybody can be an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be a successful one. Starting a business requires more than passion, drive and entrepreneurial spirit; an entrepreneur should continuously develop, hone and improve certain skills to help them establish and maintain a successful business. The good news is that these skills can be learned, so every …

Jack Wallen, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents some of the more useful disk management command line tools found on just about every Linux distribution. Once you have even a basic understanding of these commands, disk management in Linux will be considerably easier. Featured text from the guide: du The du command prints out estimated file …

The tech world has a problem: Security fragmentation. There’s no standard set of rules or even language for mitigating cyber risk used to address the growing threats of hackers, ransomware and stolen data, and the threat to data only continues to grow. President Barack Obama recognized the cyber threat in 2013, which led to his …

With proper planning and management, providing effective after-hours technical service and support can deliver a significant competitive advantage. Here are six recommendations, created by Erik Eckel on behalf of TechRepublic Premium, for effectively structuring technical service and support during non-traditional work hours. Featured text from the guide: 1. PROPERLY PRIORITIZE AFTER-HOURS SERVICE The most important …

This article dives into the critical comparison between online business vs. brick-and-mortar stores, outlining the advantages and challenges each model presents. Katie-Jay Simmons, writing for TechRepublic Premium, provides a comprehensive overview, plus actionable insights and practical tips, to help entrepreneurs and small business owners make informed choices on the best type of operation to choose. …

Discover the latest news from Appian’s event in Washington, D.C. The conference ran from April 15-17 and also featured Appian Live Build Challenge, a low-code hackathon. In this TechRepublic Premium feature, written by Adrian Bridgwater, read about low code, AI, developers, data and more. Featured text from the download: Among the core items in the …

Striking out alone has its challenges, especially if you are a first-time business owner. To generate this list, we considered current tech and consumer trends to identify the tech businesses with the most profit potential. Our guide includes 10 excellent ideas for beginners, including businesses that leverage advanced skills like fluency in multiple programming languages …

Google’s Chrome web browser held a 64.41% command of the global browser market share in January 2024. That means more users are working with Chrome in significantly more use cases: mobile, desktop and even business. Because of that, users of all types must employ Chrome with a measure of caution and intelligence. After all, most …