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A Guide to Prediction Markets

These forecasting tools are just making their way into the boardroom. Here are some pointers on understanding and using these markets

CEO Guide to VoIP: Tip Sheet

Surviving the changeover to voice over Internet protocol can be tricky, but with these do's and don'ts, you'll be all set

Getting the Most Out of Your Next-Generation DVD Players

Assuming you can get your hot little hands on either Samsung's new Blu-ray player or Toshiba and RCA's HD-DVD player, you'll want to make sure you have the right equipment—TV and audio receiver—to get the most out of the new gadget. With HDTV penetration still only about 10% of households, people buying sets this year need to consider their options carefully. Here's a guide to get started

How to Tap the Power of Web 2.0

Web 2.0 services can be perplexing to the casual Web surfer who hasn't yet strayed much beyond AOL and Amazon.com. Even those executives who have plumbed the Web's depths further still might wonder what photo-sharing on Flickr or the eclectic Weblog BoingBoing has to do with their business. Here's a guide to get started