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TR Dojo Challenge: What does Windows use hiberfil.sys for and how can I remove it?
Tell me why hiberfil.sys eats up so much disk space on Windows machines and how to remove it, and you could earn a TechRepublic coffee mug.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 22, 2010, 7:12 AM PST | Latest comment by CAPE_Tech
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Video: Five iPhone apps for IT pros
Bill Detwiler examines iPhone apps that help IT pros monitor their networks, administer servers remotely, and more.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 15, 2010, 11:50 AM PST | Latest comment by Clayton L.
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Use any Web site's search feature directly from the Firefox address bar
Firefox's Web Search lets you find content with various search engines. But smart keywords let you perform searches directly from the address bar.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 14, 2010, 7:51 AM PST | Latest comment by crysyx@...
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Video: Delete Flash cookies to protect online privacy
Bill Detwiler explains what Flash cookies are, how they work, and how you can control them on your computer.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 11, 2010, 9:49 AM PST | Latest comment by Rilio
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Tablet computers, 3D TVs, and ereaders will dominate CES 2010
During this week's The Big Question podcast, Bill Detwiler discusses the big tech trends from CES 2010--smaller laptops and tablets, 3D TV, and e-readers.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 7, 2010, 12:11 PM PST | Latest comment by dougogd@...
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Google Nexus One: Very promising but perhaps not "super"
Google hopes the Nexus One will open a new category of mobile device--the "superphone". Bill Detwiler offers his take. What do you think?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 5, 2010, 1:57 PM PST | Latest comment by saghaulor@...
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Video: Build a static-safe workspace for computer repair
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a threat when repairing computers. Bill Detwiler gives you a checklist for building a static-safe workspace.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | January 4, 2010, 7:43 AM PST | Latest comment by Prisoner6@...
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Poll: What tech event are you most looking forward to in 2010?
2010 will be an exciting year in tech. If you could choose one tech event to happen in the coming year, what would it be?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 28, 2009, 8:26 AM PST | Latest comment by boxfiddler
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Video: Top five TR Dojo episodes of 2009
Bill Detwiler counts down the five most popular episodes of 2009 and thanks everyone who made the year so successful.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 22, 2009, 7:00 AM PST | Latest comment by lacrumb@...
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Top tech events of the 00s
CBSNews.com's Charles Cooper and ZDNet's Larry Dignan rank the five most important tech events of the decade. Did they get it right?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 21, 2009, 9:27 AM PST | Latest comment by pratco
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Video: TR Dojo bloopers for 2009
Watch Bill Detwiler, host of TR Dojo, flub his lines, growl at the camera, and contend with countless hallway noises in the 2009 blooper reel.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 18, 2009, 8:17 AM PST | Latest comment by Jacky Howe
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A petition to Microsoft: Give everyone Internet browser Choice Screen
Microsoft will soon give European users a choice of Internet browsers through a Choice Screen. What about the rest of us?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 16, 2009, 11:27 AM PST | Latest comment by Technous285
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Five cool Microsoft applications that are completely free
Microsoft isn’t known for giving away its products, but Bill Detwiler shows where to find five free Microsoft programs that can be useful and fun.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 14, 2009, 1:20 PM PST | Latest comment by parker7603@...
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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@...
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TSA leak illustrates need for adequate software/security training
A sensitive, improperly redacted TSA airport screening manual was recently leaked. Don't let your users make the same embarrassing and costly mistake.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 10, 2009, 11:59 AM PST | Latest comment by jezzicaz789
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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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Intel debuts experimental computer chip with 48 cores
Intel has produced an experimental, 48-core chip. It will ship 100 of them to researchers and partners in 2010. What would you do with 48 cores?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 3, 2009, 11:47 AM PST | Latest comment by JonathanPDX
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Poll: Would you turn your boss in for software piracy?
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is offering the increased payouts to London residents as part of its annual "Nail Your Boss" program. Would you turn in your boss?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 3, 2009, 8:02 AM PST | Latest comment by everybodyiswrong
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Ninety percent still don't trust the cloud
Amazon Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels broadly outlines the benefits of a cloud-based infrastructure. Are you ready to jump on the cloud bandwagon?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 2, 2009, 7:03 AM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Video: Dual-boot Windows XP and Windows 7
Bill Detwiler explains how to create a dual-boot system that runs both Windows XP and Windows 7, using EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 30, 2009, 7:32 AM PST | Latest comment by Neil Colthorpe
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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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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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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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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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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 keen89
