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Video: Lt. General Keith Alexander talks about the NSA's efforts to secure online networks
Lt. General Keith Alexander talks about how the NSA is working on methods to secure online networks. He outlines two strategies: working with other nations to create an early warning system, and...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2009, 7:52 AM PDT
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Video: Will there be a digital Pearl Harbor?
Will there be one major catastrophe, or just smaller disasters? Panelists discuss what security issues we should be watching out for, where the threat might come from, and the difficulties in...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2009, 7:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by Colonel.IronMike@...
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Video: Microsoft security exec Scott Charney talks about the latest threats
In an interview, Microsoft security executive Scott Charney tells CNET News' Ina Fried about the latest threats as well as new ways that Microsoft is trying to thwart the hackers.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2009, 7:39 AM PDT
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Video: Microsoft exec outlines Windows 7 security
Mobile-device security, two factor log-ins, and AppLocker, a code-signing feature for applications, are just a few of the security advancements Microsoft is rolling out with its Windows 7...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2009, 7:29 AM PDT
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Video: RSA president urges for 'inventive collaboration'
RSA President Arthur W. Coviello Jr. calls for the security industry to create common standards, share core technologies, and integrate enhanced security into existing technologies.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2009, 7:25 AM PDT
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Video: Symantec CEO discusses the future of security
At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Symantec CEO Enrique Salem reveals what he thinks the security of the future will look like.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 28, 2009, 7:23 AM PDT
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Video: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory
If you regularly use Windows Explorer to manipulate files, you might be tired of the way it opens the My Documents by default. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates a simple tweak that will...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 27, 2009, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by LPCollector
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GE's breakthrough will make 500 GB holographic discs possible
On Monday, GE announced a scientific breakthrough in the materials used to make micro-holographic storage discs. Is the death of Blu-ray, but a few years away?
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 27, 2009, 7:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by SuperBoy
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Outsourcing shouldn't be a dirty word
Outsourcing doesn't have to signal a flood of pink slips. Carefully planned outsourcing can let you use your current IT personnel more efficiently.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 24, 2009, 8:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Video: HP plans to eliminate unsafe materials inside its PCs
Sumi Das looks at "green" strategies the company is implementing, such as designing energy-efficient datacenters, making cities eco-friendly through IT, recycling, and eliminating unsafe materials...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 23, 2009, 1:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by wwilloughby@...
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Gates wants to quadruple the number of Defense Department cyber experts
Defense Secretary Robert Gates believes cyber attacks will be an enduring problem for the US and wants to quadruple the number of Defense Department cybersecurity experts.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 22, 2009, 1:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by BALTHOR
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Attackers breach $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter project
Computer spies have repeatedly breached the Pentagon's $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter project and the U.S. Air Force's air traffic control system.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 21, 2009, 6:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ed H.
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Video: Sony Electronics CIO believes Internet connectivity has changed the TV game
Drew Martin, CIO of Sony Electronics, talks about the convergence of content and consumer electronics. He explains the company's move to hook up its Bravia TVs with Internet connectivity so...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 21, 2009, 6:27 AM PDT
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Video: Verizon Wireless announces LTE Innovation Center
The Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center will serve as an incubator to test and make prototypes of new consumer electronics, telematics, and machine-to-machine products.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 21, 2009, 6:21 AM PDT
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Video: Identify what processes are using which ports in Windows Server 2008
Windows administrators often need to track down network traffic, or errant processes and then match that to network traffic. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates tools that can help you find...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 20, 2009, 7:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by weestro@...
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Video: Google VP explains how Moderator helped run President Obama's town hall meeting
White House used Google's moderator program for President Obama's town hall meeting. Vic Gundotra, VP of engineering at Google, explains how people were able to not only ask questions, but to vote...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 17, 2009, 10:56 AM PDT
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Video: Will HTML 5 standardize development across mobile platforms?
By using HTML 5 standards, Google VP of Engineering Vic Gundrota predicts, developers will no longer have to choose just one platform to write for.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 17, 2009, 10:52 AM PDT
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Video: Adobe's Flash Catalyst let's developers connect to Facebook's API
Adobe Chief Technology Officer Kevin Lynch demos a beta version of Flash Catalyst, a Web development program that allows developers to import pictures and make each shape into a Web element.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 17, 2009, 10:45 AM PDT
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Video: Nokia releases 'point and find' technology
Nokia Executive Vice President Anssi Vanjoki predicts that in the near future, people will no longer ask, "Where are you?" and your cell phone will reveal everything about your surroundings.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 17, 2009, 10:39 AM PDT
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Poll: Is the new Dell Adamo worth the laptop's $2,699 price tag?
Dell hopes to take a little air out of Apple's sails with the stylish, expensive Adamo laptop. Apple fans are willing to pay big bucks for the latest from Jobs and company, but are consumers ready...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 13, 2009, 12:56 PM PDT | Latest comment by http://latest-in-online-media.blogspot.com/
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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@...
