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For the TechRepublic community who hasn’t watched TROLOV (that’s TR Out Loud on Video), be forewarned: resistance is futile! This episode contains the usual suspects — hot discussions, active members, and TROLOV contributions. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

Drew Martin, CIO of Sony Electronics, talks about the convergence of content and consumer electronics. He explains the company’s move to hook up its Bravia TVs with Internet connectivity so consumers are able to stream movies instantly.

Achieving professional success as an IT leader is challenging enough during the best of times, but during a recession you need to really think strategically to stay at the top of your game. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives shares five tactics that can help.

Is it June yet? Well, since it’s not, here’s another TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video — to pacify the TR mob. This episode contains the usual suspects, plus a few more photo contributions from the TR community. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

Being recognized in your field can make you more valuable in your current job and more marketable when you look for a new job. This episode of Sanity Savers for I-T executives shares several practical strategies to help you increase your visibility and raise your professional profile as an IT leader.

TR Out Loud on Video — or TROLOV — is back in action this week with another great show. Catch up on the hot discussions of the week, see which members are burning up the boards, and find out what kind of entertainment was sent in by the TR community. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

The TR community that has been enjoying the NCAA basketball tournament should certainly enjoy this episode of TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video. Aside from a little March Madness, TROLOV also covers the weekly highlights at TechRepublic, including the top discussions and members on the boards. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

Fujitsu’s PalmSecure palm vein authentication technology can help you harden your high-security locations. At CES 2009, Bill Detwiler saw a demonstration of an access control system that combines the PalmSecure scanner and a keypad.

Fujitsu’s PalmSecure technology offers several advantages over other biometric security devices, like fingerprint scanners. But those advantages don’t come cheap. At CES 2009, Bill Detwiler saw a demonstration of a PalmSecure-enable mouse being used to access Windows.

In this episode of TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video — find out about the TechRepublic Community Event in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26th, 2009. We want our members to come help us celebrate TechRepublic’s 10-year anniversary! To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

People love to sue businesses, and since so much evidence is now created or stored on computers, lawsuits invariably require the involvement of IT. Thus, here are the most important legal terms that all IT leaders need to know.

Business lunches can be a valuable business tool. Unfortunately, you might be surprised at some of the stories about disastrous lunch meetings. Here are suggestions for how to keep your lunch meetings useful, productive, and professional.