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Geek Gifts 2010: Kensington PowerBack iPad battery case
The Kensington PowerBack is both a protective case and extra battery for the Apple iPad. Find out if it should be on your geek gift list.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 17, 2010, 10:31 AM PST | Latest comment by BrianMWatson
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Top five TR Dojo episodes of 2010
From deleting Flash cookies to dumb IT mistakes, Bill Detwiler counts down the five most popular TR Dojo episodes of 2010.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 16, 2010, 7:43 AM PST | Latest comment by hawet@...
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Video: Diagnose slow Windows 7 boot with Event Viewer
Bill Detwiler shows you how to use the Windows 7 Event Viewer to track down potential causes of long boot times.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 14, 2010, 7:51 AM PST | Latest comment by lk_bellsouth.net
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Video: How to wipe a hard disk with DBAN
Don't let old data come back to haunt you. Bill Detwiler shows you how to use DBAN--a free hard disk wiping utility.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 7, 2010, 8:48 AM PST | Latest comment by boomchuck1
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10 most dangerous species of help desk analyst
IT veteran Jeff Dray takes a lighthearted look at different types of help desk analysts. Are you or your coworkers on his list?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 3, 2010, 4:53 PM PST | Latest comment by Becca Alice
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Video: Safely edit the Windows Registry with these five tips
The Windows registry is a powerful tool, but one wrong edit can make a PC unusable. Bill Detwiler shares five tips for safely editing the registry.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 30, 2010, 10:52 AM PST | Latest comment by santeewelding
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Video: Five tips for troubleshooting a slow PC
Don't just accept a computer that runs slowly. Bill Detwiler shows you how to fix five common culprits of a slow PC.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 22, 2010, 12:45 PM PST | Latest comment by sakkar
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Geek Gifts 2010: ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11 living room PC
The ZBOX HD-ID11 is great for living rooms, bedrooms, or anywhere you need a mini-PC. However, some assembly is required.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 16, 2010, 10:45 AM PST | Latest comment by Br.Bill
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Video: Extend lithium-ion battery life with these five tips
In today’s mobile world, battery life is precious. Bill Detwiler shares five things you can do to increase Lithium-ion battery longevity.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 16, 2010, 8:51 AM PST | Latest comment by eternal_life@...
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Video: Five tips for improving Linux security
Bill Detwiler shares five tips for improving Linux security, such as not logging in as root and using keyring.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 9, 2010, 9:18 AM PST | Latest comment by kama410@...
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Server Room Nightmare Challenge 2010 winners announced
Bill Detwiler asked TR members to submit their photos of nightmare server rooms they've encountered. TechRepublic editors picked our top three, but it was hard!
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 2, 2010, 11:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by dean.h
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Video: Five mistakes to avoid when supporting smartphones and mobile devices
Bill Detwiler outlines five mistakes that IT departments should avoid when supporting smartphones and mobile devices.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 2, 2010, 7:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by reggaethecat
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Pop Quiz: Command-line network troubleshooting tools
Do you know the difference between ping and traceroute? Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of command-line networking utilities.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 29, 2010, 7:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by for_merlin@...
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Video: Five Active Directory design best practices
Bill Detwiler shares five Active Directory best practices that can help you maximize efficiency, simplify maintenance, and effectively manage AD.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 25, 2010, 7:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by tanmaysasvadkar
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Video: Five tips for improving a new Windows PC
Bill Detwiler shares five tips for setting up a new computer that every PC owner should consider before going online.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 19, 2010, 8:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by TobiF
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Pop Quiz: Malware terms and definitions
How much do you know about the different types of malware? Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of malware terms and definitions.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 15, 2010, 10:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Video: Remove icons from the Windows Control Panel
Bill Detwiler explains how to lock down the Windows Control Panel by removing individual icons or picking the ones that are displayed.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 11, 2010, 7:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by seanferd
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IT pros expect cloud to overtake "on-premise" computing by 2015
According to a survey of IT professionals worldwide, cloud computing will "overtaking on-premise computing by 2015 as the primary way organizations acquire IT."
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 8, 2010, 12:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by nnmck
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iPhone and Android apps raise privacy concerns
Two new studies have raised concerns about the transmission of private data by some iPhone and Android apps.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 7, 2010, 7:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by jasonemmg
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Video: Windows 7 and Vista tweak: Select multiple files with checkboxes
Bill Detwiler shows you how to select multiple files in Windows 7 and Vista with the "Use Check Boxes to Select Items" feature.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 4, 2010, 8:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by mwb78
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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 HAL 9000
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Set up a free SSH server on Windows 7 with freeSSHd
freeSSHd is a handy little application. Learn how to use freeSSHd to get an SSH server up and running on a Windows 7 machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 7, 2012, 11:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by wrzxc
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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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Clone and move virtual machines in VirtualBox
Jack Wallen describes cloning and moving virtual machines in VirtualBox. He tested this process going from Linux to Linux, Linux to Windows, and Windows to Linux hosts.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 14, 2012, 8:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by matworld2000
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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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The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins
Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 11, 2012, 11:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jason S from Spiceworks
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Monitor Windows 7 boot logs with the help of msconfig
If you just want to analyze what occurs during the boot process on a Windows 7 machine, Jack Wallen says msconfig is the perfect tool for the job.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 27, 2012, 1:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by Julie9009
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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 susbox
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Four cost-effective POS systems for small businesses
Point of sale software can cost a pretty penny. If you're shopping for a POS product, the ones featured here are either free or should be affordable for small businesses.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 24, 2012, 1:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by LivePOS2013
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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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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 ElisabethBaker
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Replace SyncToy with FreeFileSync for your SMB backup needs
FreeFileSync is an open source, cross-platform backup tool. Learn how to install it and then use it to set up a backup job.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 26, 2012, 2:19 PM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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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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Enable the mounting of ext2/3 file systems on a Windows machine
One of the easiest ways to get data off an ext2/3 disk from a Windows machine is to use Ext2Fsd. Here are Ext2Fsd installation and usage instructions.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 17, 2012, 5:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by rjsdavis
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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 arnoldlodge
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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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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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Edit PDF documents with LibreOffice Draw
With LibreOffice Draw, you can edit basic PDFs without splurging for Adobe Acrobat or jumping through any hoops with add-ons.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 25, 2012, 8:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by Andrewbuk
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Find unused computer accounts in Active Directory with dsquery
Bill Detwiler shows you how to find stale AD computer accounts using dsquery and suggest ways to handle the ones you uncover.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 7, 2011, 8:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by NEJInstr
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Restore the Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 7
Windows 7 offers many improvements over XP and Vista, but the absence of the Quick Launch toolbar isn't one of them. Here's how to get it back.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 11, 2009, 9:52 AM PST | Latest comment by simoncusonnet@...
