10 Things lists: Best of 2007

10 ThingsTechRepublic’s handy 10 Things tech lists break down need-to-know information in all areas of IT. Here are the most popular 10 Things lists from the last year.

1. 10 Windows XP tips and tools to simplify your work
Whether you’re trying to iron out problems with users’ systems or you just want to optimize your own PC, these tips will help you work more efficiently with Windows XP.

2. 10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn’t the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills, you’re in the right business. Deb Shinder looks at some of the skills you should be thinking about developing to keep on top of things in the tech world in the next five years.

3. 10 tips for remotely administering workstations
Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you a significant amount of time and money. Seasoned IT pro Rick Vanover offers these pointers to help you get the most out of remote administration tools and tactics.

4. Steer clear of these 10 illegal job interview questions
Many illegal questions are easy to avoid for just about anyone with elementary social graces, but others might surprise you. Here are 10 questions that you should be sure to strike from your interview repertoire.

5. Take charge of Windows XP with these 10+ power tips
his collection offers tips on everything from disabling XP’s Error Notification message to creating a custom Control Panel to speeding up the Search Companion.

6. 10 things you should do if you get laid off
When faced with a layoff, you have two kinds of needs. The first is to live within your means until you get a new job. The second is to get that new job. Here are some ways you can pursue both goals.

7. 10 things you can do to increase performance in Vista
If you find Vista’s performance lagging, take heart. Windows expert Deb Shinder has put together this list of steps you can take to make it run faster.

8. 10 tech certifications that actually mean something
Deb Shinder offers this look at 10 of the technical certifications that actually mean something in today’s IT job market.

9. 10 dirty little secrets you should know about working in IT
TechRepublic executive editor Jason Hiner put together this list, aimed at network administrators, IT managers, and desktop support professionals. See if these secrets sound familiar.

10. 10 annoying Word features (and how to turn them off)
If you’ve gotten more than your share of support calls from users trying to wrestle Word into submission (or pulled out your own hair on a few occasions), this list will help you quickly cut Word down to size.