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Five blatant security mistakes you should avoid when setting up a wireless access point

Bill Detwiler shows you how to avoid five blatant security mistakes when deploying a new wireless access point.

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Video: TR Dojo bloopers for 2011

From noisy co-workers and soda machines to flubbed lines and bad attempts at humor, Bill Detwiler shares the TR Dojo 2011 blooper reel.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 19, 2011, 6:12 AM PST | Latest comment by TheSwabbie
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Motorola Droid Razr Teardown: Better hardware should anger Bionic buyers

The Droid Razr is thinner, lighter, and has better hardware than the Droid Bionic, which Motorola release just two months prior.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 8, 2011, 11:04 AM PST | Latest comment by kamendra1
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Amazon Kindle Touch (2011) teardown: Replaceable battery, Neonode touch screen

The Kindle Touch is a definite step up from Amazon's base model Kindle. But, the Touch's hardware specs are very similar to another popular e-book reader.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 1, 2011, 2:04 PM PST | Latest comment by squirrelpie0
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Five dangerous and often overlooked IT security risks

Bill Detwiler reveals five common security risks all organizations have and that many IT pros overlook.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 1, 2011, 8:15 AM PST | Latest comment by zentross

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Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions

This white paper from Cisco outlines what to look for when shopping for a unified communication system. It'll take you through the benefits and drawbacks to the different approaches and help you...

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Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps

Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more.

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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet teardown: Upgraded, improved Nook Color

The Nook Tablet is nearly identical to the Nook Color, both inside and out. This Android tablet also shares hardware with its chief rival--the Kindle Fire.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 23, 2011, 9:20 AM PST | Latest comment by peter.burdine@...
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Kindle Fire teardown: No-frills tablet filled with TI hardware

The Kindle Fire puts Amazon's store right in your hands. Bill Detwiler cracks open the Fire for a look at the hardware inside.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 17, 2011, 10:54 AM PST | Latest comment by arh_z
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Replace Windows Explorer with a free, feature-rich file manager

Bill Detwiler examines five free file managers that might make IT pros and power users dump Windows Explorer.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 14, 2011, 8:59 AM PST | Latest comment by lord_beavis
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 teardown: Unmarked processor, replaceable battery

From the outside, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks nearly identical to the larger 10" model, but there are significant differences inside the case.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 10, 2011, 11:18 AM PST | Latest comment by mark.cooper@...
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Make Windows 7 restart failed services for you

Bill Detwiler explains how you can use the Windows 7 Services Manager to automatically restart a failed service.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 8, 2011, 6:44 AM PST | Latest comment by dgramm@...
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Acer Iconia Tab A100 teardown: Lots of tech crammed into 7" case

The 7" Acer Iconia Tab A100 looks a lot like the 10" Iconia Tab A500, both inside and out. Unfortunately, the similarities aren't all good.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 2, 2011, 9:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic
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Windows 8 registry tweak gives you Windows 7 Start Menu

Bill Detwiler shows you a quick registry tweak that makes the Windows 8 Start Menu work like it does in Windows 7.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 1, 2011, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by bcscouse@...
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Alienware M14x Teardown: Wireless HDMI portends future without wires

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Alienware M14x for a look at the high-end gaming notebook's integrated wireless HDMI transmitter and other hardware.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 26, 2011, 11:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by gabwilliams
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Windows 7 command-line tools for the IT ninja

Bill Detwiler reveals four lesser-known command-line tools for IT pros who troubleshoot Windows 7 problems.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 25, 2011, 8:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by irprogrammer@...
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Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly format Word documents

Bill Detwiler demonstrates Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that can help you quickly and easily format your documents.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 20, 2011, 11:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by user support
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Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 14, 2011, 4:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by nightgownbabydo
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Five ways to prevent Windows DNS problems

Bill Detwiler shares five tips for keeping the critical Domain Name System (DNS) running smoothly across your Windows network.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 13, 2011, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Old-Timer
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Motorola Lapdock Teardown: Tiny motherboard, no HDMI output

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Bionic Lapdock--a Webtop accessory that pushes the convergence of the smartphone and PC one step closer.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 12, 2011, 9:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by kpdriscoll
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Free and open source text editors every developer should try

Even if you work in an IDE, a good text editor is always handy to have. Bill Detwiler looks at five text editors every developer should try.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011, 1:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by colin.mackellar
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Amazon Kindle (2011) Teardown: Faster processor, fewer chips

Bill Detwiler cracks open the redesigned 2011 Kindle and discovers a device that's very close to being a truly disposable e-reader.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011, 10:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Brutusbiker
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Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users

Bill Detwiler outlines factors that are both driving forward and holding back widespread tablet adoption in the enterprise.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 30, 2011, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by nws@...

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Reduce the size of the WinSxS folder with vsp1cln.exe and compcln.exe

Deleting files from the Windows Side-by-side (WinSxS) folder is a bad idea. But, you can shrink the WinSxS folder with vsp1cln.exe and compcln.exe.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 2, 2009, 9:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by niente0
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Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 14, 2011, 4:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by nightgownbabydo
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Video: Create your own bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP

In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic's Head Technology Editor, explains the process and pitfalls of creating a bootable Windows XP USB flash drive. You'll learn how to configure a...

Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2008, 11:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by AlemAdam
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Delete hiberfil.sys by disabling Windows Hibernate function

Hiberfil.sys can use several GB of hard disk space. Delete the file, and it will likely return. Bill Detwiler explains how to get rid of it for good.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 5, 2010, 1:48 PM PST | Latest comment by shangandrews

White Papers

Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions

This white paper from Cisco outlines what to look for when shopping for a unified communication system. It'll take you through the benefits and drawbacks to the different approaches and help you...

From: Cisco Systems, Inc.
View this now
Webcasts

Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps

Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more.

From: TechRepublic
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Save images in Microsoft Word documents as separate files

Save Word document images as separate files with the Save as Web page option (Word 2000/2002/XP/2003) or by unzipping the .docx file (Word 2007).

Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 10, 2009, 10:25 AM PDT
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Sony Tablet S teardown: Wild wedge-shaped case hides unique hardware

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S and finds internal hardware that's as unique as the Android tablet's wedge-shaped exterior.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 21, 2011, 8:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by bryangb
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Video: Remove Windows XP from a dual-boot configuration with Windows 7

Bill Detwiler explains how to remove Windows XP from a dual-boot system that runs both Windows XP and Windows 7.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 7, 2009, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by TheRicker54
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Five Firefox Add-ons for taking Web page screenshots

Five free Firefox Add-ons that let you take, edit, and even share screenshots of a Web page.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 7, 2010, 8:36 PM PDT | Latest comment by alakibalaki@...
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Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair

The HP TouchPad has a case that's easy to open and replaceable components. This tablet is built more like a PC than an iPad.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 29, 2011, 6:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by jsaubert
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Free Windows utilities you should download right now

From defragmentation utilities to password reset tools, Bill Detwiler lists free Windows utilities that you should download right now.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 19, 2011, 12:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by bel053
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Amazon Kindle Touch (2011) teardown: Replaceable battery, Neonode touch screen

The Kindle Touch is a definite step up from Amazon's base model Kindle. But, the Touch's hardware specs are very similar to another popular e-book reader.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 1, 2011, 2:04 PM PST | Latest comment by squirrelpie0
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Acer Iconia Tab teardown: Easy-to-service, 3G-ready

The Acer Iconia Tab has a stylish exterior, but the Android tablet also has a removable back cover, replaceable battery, and 3G-ready internal design.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 17, 2011, 9:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by bblake12
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Nook 2011 cracking open analysis: Battery replaceable, same processor as Nook Color

Bill Detwiler cracks open the 2011 Nook and discovers that the reader has an easily-replaceable battery and the same processor as the Nook Color.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 10, 2011, 11:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by GSG
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Asus Eee Pad Transformer teardown: Convoluted, but 3G-ready internal design

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101's internal design leaves room for a 3G card, but also makes the 10-inch Android tablet difficult to work on.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 2, 2011, 1:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by TMGDJ
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 teardown: Daintiest of the Android tablets

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is sleek, sexy, and light, but also delicate and best kept out of harm's way.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 13, 2011, 6:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by tbombon@...
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Registry hack tricks Windows XP SP2 into thinking itâ€™s running SP3

You can make a machine running Windows XP SP2 think it's running SP3 with this quick and easy registry hack.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 10, 2010, 12:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by hammad1238
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Increase the number of workstations a user can join to a domain

Change the number of machines a user can join to a domain by editing the ms-DS-MachineAccountQuota attribute with ADSI Edit.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 25, 2009, 12:50 PM PDT
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Kindle Fire teardown: No-frills tablet filled with TI hardware

The Kindle Fire puts Amazon's store right in your hands. Bill Detwiler cracks open the Fire for a look at the hardware inside.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 17, 2011, 10:54 AM PST | Latest comment by arh_z
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 teardown: Unmarked processor, replaceable battery

From the outside, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks nearly identical to the larger 10" model, but there are significant differences inside the case.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 10, 2011, 11:18 AM PST | Latest comment by mark.cooper@...
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Video: TR Dojo bloopers for 2011

From noisy co-workers and soda machines to flubbed lines and bad attempts at humor, Bill Detwiler shares the TR Dojo 2011 blooper reel.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 19, 2011, 6:12 AM PST | Latest comment by TheSwabbie

White Papers

Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions

This white paper from Cisco outlines what to look for when shopping for a unified communication system. It'll take you through the benefits and drawbacks to the different approaches and help you...

From: Cisco Systems, Inc.
View this now
Webcasts

Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps

Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more.

From: TechRepublic
Learn more