http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:42:43 GMT 2009-11-23T04:42:43Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/508077/Cost_Saving_Secrets_of_the_Outsourcing_Insiders?source=rss_how_to Ten tips from outsourcing experts and practitioners on how to save money on external consultants with do-it-yourself outsourcing. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508077/Cost_Saving_Secrets_of_the_Outsourcing_Insiders?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/508019/9_Ways_to_Re_Energize_Your_Weary_Workforce?source=rss_how_to Battered by layoffs, hiring freezes and pay cuts, many IT staffers are in no mood to kick it up a notch. Here are nine almost-free ways to light a fire under your workers. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mary K. Pratt <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508019/9_Ways_to_Re_Energize_Your_Weary_Workforce?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507982/How_to_Set_up_a_Virtual_Machine_on_Your_PC_?source=rss_how_to It's easy to set up a virtual machine on your PC, creating a machine within a machine, using free desktop virtualization software from VMware. Here's a look at the advantages, plus instructions. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kevin Fogarty <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507982/How_to_Set_up_a_Virtual_Machine_on_Your_PC_?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507867/Holiday_Travel_Online_Tools_to_Make_it_Cheaper_and_Easier?source=rss_how_to Whether you're off to grandma's house or planning a dream trip, we have sites and strategies to save you money, time and hassle. CIO.com's Bill Snyder shares his favorite online travel tips and tricks. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Snyder <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507867/Holiday_Travel_Online_Tools_to_Make_it_Cheaper_and_Easier?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507505/6_Globalization_Tips_Managing_IT_in_Emerging_Markets?source=rss_how_to Forrester Research offers best practices for meeting the needs of both mature and emerging markets. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507505/6_Globalization_Tips_Managing_IT_in_Emerging_Markets?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507502/Facebook_Tips_How_to_Stay_Safe_While_Using_Games_and_Apps?source=rss_how_to The maker of the popular FarmVille game has agreed to change its practices that subjected Facebook users to some scammy offers. But the more games and apps that you use on Facebook, the higher your risk for malware, phishing scams and hacking. Here are four tips for staying secure. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kristin Burnham <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507502/Facebook_Tips_How_to_Stay_Safe_While_Using_Games_and_Apps?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507391/Coping_With_Social_Media_Burnout?source=rss_how_to Whether you're struggling to see the value or finding yourself drowning in a sea of tweets, we explain how you can work social media into your workday and still get "real work" done. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kristin Burnham <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507391/Coping_With_Social_Media_Burnout?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507389/5_Key_Audience_Questions_to_Help_You_Read_the_Room_?source=rss_how_to How great communicators enhance their "executive presence" and get their messages across. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Maryfran Johnson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507389/5_Key_Audience_Questions_to_Help_You_Read_the_Room_?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507359/IT_Security_A_Practical_Approach_to_Protecting_Trade_Secrets?source=rss_how_to Trade secret protection depends upon close cooperation between IT security and your company's lawyers. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Russell Beck & Matt Karlyn <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507359/IT_Security_A_Practical_Approach_to_Protecting_Trade_Secrets?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507295/IT_Hiring_How_Thomson_Reuters_CIO_Identifies_Cultural_Fit?source=rss_how_to Kelli Crane, senior vice president and CIO of Thomson Reuters, shares her hiring practices and interviewing techniques in this final Q&A in CIO.com's series, The Hiring Manager Interviews. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Beth Ehrgott <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507295/IT_Hiring_How_Thomson_Reuters_CIO_Identifies_Cultural_Fit?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507288/Twitter_LinkedIn_Get_Together_How_to_Get_Started?source=rss_how_to LinkedIn and Twitter have hooked up to let you publish updates to both services at once. Here are step-by-step instructions for getting TwinkedIn. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kristin Burnham <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507288/Twitter_LinkedIn_Get_Together_How_to_Get_Started?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507084/Drowning_in_Passwords_Tips_and_Tools_to_Stay_Safe_and_Sane?source=rss_how_to Another day, another password: Thanks to Web-based apps, we're all acquiring passwords at quite a clip. How do you remember them all while staying secure? Here are some helpful tools and strategies -- that don't involve writing your passwords on sticky notes. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Snyder <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507084/Drowning_in_Passwords_Tips_and_Tools_to_Stay_Safe_and_Sane?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506720/SOA_Security_Solutions_Four_Patterns_to_Grow_On?source=rss_how_to How can you combine diverse products into an SOA security solution for today's needs as well as leave a path for tomorrow's demands? Forrester's Randy Heffner shares four broad solution patterns. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Randy Heffner <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506720/SOA_Security_Solutions_Four_Patterns_to_Grow_On?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506669/How_to_Create_a_Virtual_PC_on_Windows_7?source=rss_how_to You're not supposed to be able to get XP Mode without the right version of Win7, but if you have a valid XP license, it works just fine. Here's step-by-step instructions on how to do it, plus tips for a safe, hassle-free install. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kevin Fogarty <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506669/How_to_Create_a_Virtual_PC_on_Windows_7?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506475/CRM_Tips_The_Fixed_Price_is_Not_Right?source=rss_how_to Many companies buy CRM consulting services the way they buy hardware: Fixed price. What if this just isn't the right model, no matter how good a price you get? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT David Taber <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506475/CRM_Tips_The_Fixed_Price_is_Not_Right?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z