[TechRepublic] The four stages of a typical Twitter user

May 11, 2009

TechRepublic Daily Digest Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: TechRepublic Member Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums The four stages of a typical Twitter user Twitter can be an invaluable tool for business networking, but most new users don't get it at first. Learn why in this look at the four stages that the average Twitter user traverses on the path from newbie to devotee. Subscribe to Tech Sanity Check RSS SponsoredMigrating from Lotus Notes to Google Apps Join this live TechRepublic Webcast on May 20th to hear why kitchen electrics giant Hamilton Beach decided to move from Lotus Notes to Google Apps. You'll hear about planning, implementation and lessons learned from the deployment. (Google) New at TechRepublic Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. Greg Shultz presents a brief Windows 7 RC FAQ combined with some of his initial experiences. Understand the pros and cons of using Cisco ASA Multiple Context Mode Lori Hyde explains the circumstances in which you would and wouldn't want to use multiple security contexts, or Multiple Context Mode, in the Cisco ASA. Dice reveals tech skills seen most often in job postings The latest report from Dice reveals that 63 percent of technology workers would consider starting their own business if the economy doesn't improve soon. Take a look at this finding and others. How do you expect Windows 7 to affect the apps you write? Developers, does the release of Windows 7 Release Candidate allow you to do new things, does it create problems for your programs, or does it not affect you at all? Take this poll to let us know. 10 handy Firefox about:config hacks If you really want to fine-tune your Firefox functionality, you have to roll up your sleeves and tinker with the about:config page. Jack Wallen shares some simple hacks to make Firefox work the way you want. Wolfram Alpha will complement not replace Google In a few weeks, Stephen Wolfram will launch his latest creation, the Wolfram Alpha computational knowledge engine. The new system may not replace Google, but it's definitely an evolutionary step in Internet search. Hiring independent contractors to help with small projects is a win-win Now is the perfect time to hire an independent IT contractor to work on small projects that are on the back burner. These projects can lead to small wins that make users happy and provide the contractor with some much-needed income. Gateway TC7804u Sold as an affordable media-friendly laptop with an eye toward design, Gateway's 14-inch TC7804u offers a decent collection of features and components at a low-end price. Documentation list: What the new IT guy needs to find out TechRepublic member jdclyde has a new job, and one of his biggest tasks is documenting all of the systems. Take a look at his documentation checklist, and add suggestions of your own. Check out Today in Blogs on TechRepublic. White Papers from our partners The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats (Sunbelt Software) Choosing an RIA Framework (Actuate Corporation) Migrating from Lotus Notes to Google Apps (Google) How Rich Internet Applications Impact the Network and Application Delivery (Crescendo Networks) Infrastructure as a Competitive Weapon (Oracle) Wolfram Alpha will complement not replace Google In a few weeks, Stephen Wolfram will launch his latest creation, the Wolfram Alpha computational knowledge engine. The new system may not replace Google, but it's definitely an evolutionary step in Internet search. TechRepublic Newsletters Get the latest community updates, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Community Central Product Spotlight 10 Things Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic. To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is cpedley@churchpower.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy   Copyright © 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.