[TechRepublic] How to spot future leaders; Firefox security tips

May 07, 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 Video: Five signs to look for when identifying future leaders To ensure that your IT organization remains vital, you need to identify individuals who show leadership potential and help them step into that role when they're ready. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives shares five of the traits to look for in future leaders. Subscribe to Tech Sanity Check RSS SponsoredDo a salary check IT Professionals - check your salary on activeTechPros. Be a member and get instant access to salary charts and country reports. * * * * * * * * * * Business Professionals - join activeBizPros and play a part in driving the salary charts. Your input will help us build a valuable resource for you to compare salaries. New at TechRepublic What to look for in Windows 7 What's the best way to approach Windows 7? Start by throwing away preconceptions from earlier Windows versions and approach the new OS with an open mind. Tech evangelists and open source Evangelism is part of every day life for the Linux user. Why is this? Jack Wallen addresses this topic with the idea of opening the eyes of all tech camps. Read on to see if you fall prey to the same evangelism Jack is guilty of. Firefox: Some security tips There are several reasons why Firefox is the Web browser of choice for many of us. Providing a safe Web surfing experience is one of the more important ones. I'd like to offer some tips that will make surfing the Web with Firefox even safer. Job hunting? Avoid these five self-defeating actions While you're looking for a job, there are a number of actions you can take to maintain positive peace of mind. Product Spotlight: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Apple's AirPort Extreme Base Station simplifies wireless networking, while also enabling network printing or basic network storage accessibility. IT consultant, Erik Eckel, filed this review. 10 tips to go from a beginner to intermediate developer Having trouble finding tips for beginner developers who want to take their career to the next level? Justin James aims to fill this information gap with his suggestions about how to make that leap. How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista? With the recent outbreak of a new variant of the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu), companies have been forced to consider their emergency response to a pandemic. Telecommuting via remote access and VPN should play an integral part in those plans. Keep the three management roles in an IT project separate Rick Freedman explains why he thinks the clear separation of three distinct roles -- project manager, technical manager, and relationship manager -- gives projects a better probability of success and client satisfaction. Track your on-the-job accomplishments with this free download If you want to prove your value to your company, keep track of your accomplishments throughout the year using this free downloadable spreadsheet. Video: Rushing into the cloud may create a security nightmare Security-as-a-service was the big theme at the 2009 RSA Conference. But rushing into the cloud may create a security nightmare. What happens if the cloud gets hacked? Check out Today in Blogs on TechRepublic. White Papers from our partners Do a salary check Choosing an RIA Framework (Actuate Corporation) How fax services address cost, capacity and infrastructure issues (Esker) Accelerating SAP with Automated Business Process Validation (Worksoft) Virtually every organization with a mobile workforce can benefit from Afaria (Sybase iAnywhere) Don't count out Twitter as a useful support tool Twitter is often decried as a frivolous time-waster, but Derek Schauland finds that it can also be an important support resource, if used the right way. 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.