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Video: Four ways Windows 7 will affect Windows Server admins
Bill Detwiler gives you four reasons why Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are important to Windows Server administrators.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | March 15, 2010, 7:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by public_domain
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Top five technical certifications by salary
Global Knowledge and TechRepublic look at which IT certifications earn top dollar, as indicated by our 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | March 12, 2010, 1:44 PM PST | Latest comment by y0shi
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Webcast: Three pillars of a successful mobile network
Jason Hiner and Bill Detwiler discuss how to pick the right technology for, manage, and secure a successful mobile infrastructure.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | March 12, 2010, 10:14 AM PST
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Video: Detect and remove malware with these tools
Bill Detwiler examines three types of anti-malware tools and explains how they can find and remove malware.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | March 8, 2010, 7:52 AM PST | Latest comment by solomon@...
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Video: Create and configure Windows 7 HomeGroup
Bill Detwiler provides a brief tutorial on setting up a Windows 7 homegroup and using it to share files.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 26, 2010, 1:35 PM PST | Latest comment by readydave
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LANrev to lose Theft Track feature following Pa. school spying allegations
Absolute Software will permanently disable LANrev's Theft Track feature following allegations of webcam spying in the Lower Merion School District.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 23, 2010, 1:20 PM PST | Latest comment by dayen@...
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Video: Create a self-running PowerPoint presentation
Bill Detwiler shows you create a PowerPoint presentation that runs all on its own, without human interaction.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 22, 2010, 7:35 AM PST | Latest comment by vinodkumar_d
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IT run amok: Pa. school allegedly spied on students via webcams
A federal lawsuit claims that officials from a Pa. high school have been spying on students through the webcams on their school-issued laptops.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 19, 2010, 2:03 PM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Vanish helps computers forget and protects your digital privacy
ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das explains how self-destructing data could help protect your privacy.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 17, 2010, 7:46 AM PST | Latest comment by ndean.jones@...
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Poll: Do you trust the iPhone's encryption to protect sensitive documents?
Apple's iPhone 3GS offers hardware-based encryption, but some say it's easily bypassed. Do you trust the iPhone with your company's secrets?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 16, 2010, 12:37 PM PST | Latest comment by travis.duffy@...
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Video: Locate a stolen laptop with Prey
Bill Detwiler shows you how the free Prey application can help you track down and recover a stolen laptop.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 12, 2010, 12:19 PM PST | Latest comment by jea9
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TR Dojo Challenge: How do you open Word 2008 for Mac without opening a blank document?
Tell Bill Detwiler how to open Word 2008 for Mac without opening a new, blank document, and you could earn a TechRepublic coffee mug.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 10, 2010, 1:54 PM PST | Latest comment by MarthaD
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Video: Cool, lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts
Bill Detwiler shares 10+ lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that let you format text with ease.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 8, 2010, 7:44 AM PST | Latest comment by terry@...
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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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Pop quiz: Fiber optic LAN and WAN cable basics
Take this quick pop quiz and test your knowledge of fiber optic cabling concepts, such as cable safety, attenuation, splicing, and cable testing.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 4, 2010, 7:44 AM PST | Latest comment by mgottberg@...
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Video: Four free defragmentation tools for power users
Bill Detwiler examines defrag tools that are popular with TechRepublic members, including UltraDefrag, MyDefrag, Smart Defrag, and the Defraggler.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | February 1, 2010, 6:18 AM PST | Latest comment by angel10896@...
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Will the iPad be a support nightmare for IT?
The wait is over. Apple has officially announced its tablet PC--the iPad. If the iPad makes its way into business IT, do you have any support concerns?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 28, 2010, 2:09 PM PST | Latest comment by inet32@...
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Poll: Should we abandon the password?
A study of 32 million passwords revealed that "123456" was used by over 290,000 users. Is it time to abandon the password?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 26, 2010, 11:05 AM PST | Latest comment by mhaley1156
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Video: Explain computer concepts to non-technical people with analogies
Bill Detwiler shares field-tested, IT analogies that answer common computer questions, like the difference between RAM and disk space.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 25, 2010, 7:34 AM PST | Latest comment by mirossmac2@...
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Poll: How much will the Apple tablet cost and will you pay it?
Most agree Apple will release a tablet PC. But, there's still debate on how much an Apple tablet will cost. What do you think? And, will you pay it?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 22, 2010, 1:49 PM PST | Latest comment by agoodspeed
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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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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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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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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@...
