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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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Create VMs with downloaded virtual appliances in VirtualBox and VMware Player
Learn how to load pre-built virtual machines in VirtualBox and VMware Player by using downloadable appliances and other available .vmdk files.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012, 6:40 AM PDT
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Virtualizing a physical Linux machine
Jack Wallen explains how with just two commands you can have a file ready to import into your virtual machine tool of choice.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2012, 2:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by jfuller05
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Set up a free and secure Terminal Server with Linux
Jack Wallen suggests ditching the Windows Terminal Server and migrating to using a Linux box. Learn how to set up and use NX Free, a tool that can help with this task.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 11, 2012, 10:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by man-walking
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Solutions to an Android email and untrusted server certificate problem
Microsoft's frequent changes may cause issues with the email you receive on your Android phone. Jack Wallen offers a reader advice about such a problem.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 11, 2012, 8:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by APSDave
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Webcasts
Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations
With so much of your network becoming virtual, it can be difficult to visualize and manage things. Check out this webcast to learn more about simplified management in a virtualized world.
From: VMware
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White Papers
Top Twelve Skills for 2012
Check out this white paper to learn about the 12 skills that matter most in 2012. Whether you have yourself or a business to worry about, you're going to want to check this out.
From: Global Knowledge
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Let Panorama9 monitor your Windows machines and network
If you have a Windows-only environment and have the budget for it, Panorama9 can do a great job of monitoring your IT infrastructure.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 4, 2012, 12:54 PM PDT
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Block unwanted calls on your Android phone with this app
In response to a reader's question, Jack Wallen recommends a free app he likes for blocking calls on his Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2012, 12:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by doug.woodward
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Efficient project management with web-based Collabtive
Even though your business is small, it doesn't mean you should neglect project management. Learn about one open source, web-based tool that is easy to use.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2012, 11:20 AM PDT
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Set up Samba to serve as a domain controller
Samba can serve as an NT4-style domain controller. Jack Wallen shows how to do this on a Ubuntu Server 11.04 machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012, 5:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by pgit
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How to find and develop Android tablet-specific apps
Jack Wallen answers a reader's questions about finding Android tablet-specific apps and getting started with mobile development.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012, 2:30 PM PDT
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Keep your IT consultancy running smoothly with MyIT CRM
If you're looking for a solid CRM tool to handle the business end of your IT consultancy, Jack Wallen recommends giving the open source MyIT CRM a try.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 24, 2012, 1:41 PM PDT
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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 sparker@...
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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 heberlima
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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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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 laBaronRouge
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Block unwanted calls on your Android phone with this app
In response to a reader's question, Jack Wallen recommends a free app he likes for blocking calls on his Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2012, 12:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by doug.woodward
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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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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 kuklei@...
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Set up a free and secure Terminal Server with Linux
Jack Wallen suggests ditching the Windows Terminal Server and migrating to using a Linux box. Learn how to set up and use NX Free, a tool that can help with this task.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 11, 2012, 10:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by man-walking
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Webcasts
Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations
With so much of your network becoming virtual, it can be difficult to visualize and manage things. Check out this webcast to learn more about simplified management in a virtualized world.
From: VMware
Watch Now -
White Papers
Top Twelve Skills for 2012
Check out this white paper to learn about the 12 skills that matter most in 2012. Whether you have yourself or a business to worry about, you're going to want to check this out.
From: Global Knowledge
Read more -
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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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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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 dvijaydev46
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Let Panorama9 monitor your Windows machines and network
If you have a Windows-only environment and have the budget for it, Panorama9 can do a great job of monitoring your IT infrastructure.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 4, 2012, 12:54 PM PDT
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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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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 mrrman
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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 heberlima
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Keep your IT consultancy running smoothly with MyIT CRM
If you're looking for a solid CRM tool to handle the business end of your IT consultancy, Jack Wallen recommends giving the open source MyIT CRM a try.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 24, 2012, 1:41 PM PDT
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Make Gmail act like Outlook with these two quick tips
Bill Detwiler shows you how to make Gmail work like Outlook by turning off conversation view and sorting mail with filters and labels.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 1, 2011, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by edwinkelleys
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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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Set up Samba to serve as a domain controller
Samba can serve as an NT4-style domain controller. Jack Wallen shows how to do this on a Ubuntu Server 11.04 machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012, 5:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by pgit
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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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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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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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Registry hack tricks Windows XP SP2 into thinking it’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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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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Webcasts
Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations
With so much of your network becoming virtual, it can be difficult to visualize and manage things. Check out this webcast to learn more about simplified management in a virtualized world.
From: VMware
Watch Now -
White Papers
Top Twelve Skills for 2012
Check out this white paper to learn about the 12 skills that matter most in 2012. Whether you have yourself or a business to worry about, you're going to want to check this out.
From: Global Knowledge
Read more
