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Windows 7 Migrations: Five Real World Challenges and Lessons Learned

Having done thousands of Windows 7 upgrades, IT services company Technisource is well-versed in the challenges involved. Here are five pitfalls and ways to stay ahead of the upgrade curve.

Jul 22, 2010

IT Leadership Small and Medium Business Windows

BlackBerry Apps: Four Types to Avoid

Not every BlackBerry application is all it's cracked up to be. CIO.com's BlackBerry expert Al Sacco highlights four types of BlackBerry apps you'd do well to avoid.

Jul 22, 2010

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

BlackBerry 6: Seven Fresh Multimedia Features in RIM’s New Mobile OS

CIO.com's Al Sacco highlights seven brand new multimedia-oriented features in RIM's upcoming mobile OS, BlackBerry 6.

Jul 21, 2010 5 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business

Microsoft’s Q4 Earnings: Seven Facts Likely to Be Spun

Watch out for spin as Microsoft announces earnings today. Here are seven key themes to bear in mind about the state of the business u2014 from software that's sold but never used, to "fastest-selling Windows ever" boasts.

Jul 21, 2010

Microsoft Office Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

My AT&T Customer Service Nightmare

One move, plus one e-mail password snafu add up to one frustrating week for this PC and iPhone user. Dear AT&T: You should be able to do better customer service than this.

Jul 21, 2010

Carriers Mobile Small and Medium Business

BlackBerry Quick Tip: How to Transfer Files via Bluetooth in OS 5.0

CIO.com's BlackBerry beat-reporter Al Sacco details the process for transferring media and other files wirelessly via Bluetooth between BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5.0.

Jul 20, 2010

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones