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20 off-the-wall emails from the lazy and technically clueless
End users sometimes ask the strangest questions. These users either don't have a clue or didn't take the time to search before hitting send.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 29, 2010, 1:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
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Video: Five tips for becoming a great IT manager
Bill Detwiler shares five tips to help IT professionals successfully transition from a technical position into IT management.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 27, 2010, 6:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by jasonwpeak
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Intel CTO Rattner talks about building the first teraflop computer
Justin Rattner, Intel VP and CTO, talks about building his first calculator at 12 and the world's first teraflop computer in 1996.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 22, 2010, 12:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by zackers
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Four IBM laptop designs that never panned out
Although creative, these four IBM laptop designs never made it to market--telescoping screen, pop-up magnifier, scissor hinge lid, and folding sun shield.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 21, 2010, 6:53 AM PDT
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Video: Lock down Windows 7 to run only specified applications
Bill Detwiler shows you how to use the Local Group Policy Editor to make Windows 7 run only the applications you approve.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 20, 2010, 7:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by artabrahamson
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Server room nightmare challenge
Submit your original photos of messy, chaotic, or downright dangerous server rooms. If our staff picks your photo as one of the top three favorites, you'll earn free TechRepublic swag!
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 17, 2010, 2:32 PM PDT | Latest comment by elangomatt
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Video: Disable Snap in Windows 7
Bill Detwiler shows you how the Windows 7 Snap feature works and explains how to disable it.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 13, 2010, 8:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by john3347
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Video: Add Defragment and Disk Cleanup to Windows right-click menu
Bill Detwiler shows you how to add the Defragment and Disk Cleanup commands to the Windows right-click menu.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 7, 2010, 6:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by jardinier
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Are IT departments abandoning 2010 hardware upgrade plans?
In April, IT organizations told TR Dojo that they planned to purchase new hardware in 2010. Are economic worries forcing some to abandon their plans?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 2, 2010, 10:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by jmbrasfield@...
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Video: Disable Solve PC Issues notification in Windows 7
Bill Detwiler shows you how to make the Windows 7 "Solve PC Issues" notifications a little less annoying or disable them all together.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 31, 2010, 12:49 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Laptop innovation flop: Detachable displays
Laptop innovations, like the trackpad and built-in webcam, have been hits. But, these US patent drawings show a definite miss--detachable displays.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 27, 2010, 1:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by Mavric102
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Video: Restore the Recycle Bin to the Desktop in Windows XP
Accidentally delete the Recycle Bin from the Windows XP Desktop? Bill Detwiler shows you a quick and easy registry edit to get the icon back.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 24, 2010, 8:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by ElijahKam
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Poll: Have you ever restored a vintage computer?
Colossus, the first digital, programmable, and electronic computing device was rebuilt by a team in the UK. Have you ever rebuilt a vintage computer?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 20, 2010, 11:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Video: Five things you should know before cleaning out your Active Directory database
Bill Detwiler shares five things every network administrator should know before they degunk their network’s Active Directory database.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 17, 2010, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by healthyjohn2000@...
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Artists turn old computer hardware into beautiful, unique jewerly
Artists breathe new life into dead computer hardware with beautiful, unique jewelry made from circuit boards, wires, resistors, and more.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 13, 2010, 10:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by The 'G-Man.'
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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: Three Microsoft Word Find and Replace tricks for power users
Word's Find and Replace function is a handy tool. Bill Detwiler shares three Find and Replace tips that will help make you a Word power user.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 10, 2010, 8:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by mcoleman@...
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Poll: How many vintage computers do you own?
In June 2010, 2,000+ computer enthusiasts celebrated old tech at the first Vintage Computer Festival in the UK. Do you own a vintage computer?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 6, 2010, 1:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by xmechanic@...
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Video: Enable Windows 7 logon screensaver with a registry hack
Bill Detwiler shows you how to enable a Windows 7 logon screensaver with a quick and easy registry hack.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 3, 2010, 7:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by rhine@...
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Cracking Open the Apple Magic Trackpad
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple Magic Trackpad in this teardown gallery. And, take the poll and tell us if the Trackpad will ever replace the mouse.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 2, 2010, 4:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by NexS
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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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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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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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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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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 Aakash Shah
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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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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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Reset Windows passwords with the help of Linux
One cost-effective and reliable way to reset a Windows password is to keep a copy of Linux with you and use the chntpw application.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 17, 2012, 1:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by baldpatches
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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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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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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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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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Share one keyboard and mouse with multiple machines without a KVM
The Synergy open source application allows you to share a keyboard and mouse between Windows, Mac, and Linux computers and saves you the cost of a KVM.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 21, 2012, 10:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by nick.bolton.uk
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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
