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Pop Quiz: Microsoft Windows PowerShell basics
Windows PowerShell combines the command line's speed, a scripting language's flexibility, and the power of a GUI-based administrative tool. If you're still reluctant to learn PowerShell, you may...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | August 1, 2008, 1:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Windows Vista ranked most-used by only four percent of poll respondents
Over 1,300 people responded to our query on which Windows version was most prevalent among their end users. Windows XP was the favorite by a wide margin. Windows Vista and Windows 2000 came in...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 29, 2008, 12:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by mickeypf
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Video: Remove all remnants of the Windows Vista SP1 installation files
When you install Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1, the process leaves behind about 800 MBs of original Windows Vista files--in case you want to remove SP1. In this IT Dojo video, Bill...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 28, 2008, 10:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by hitchwlm@...
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Apple dupes iPhone users into beta testing iPhone 3G
According to TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler, Apple's original iPhone was little more than an iPhone 3G beta test, which Jobs convinced Apple fans to pay for. The iPhone's lack of common Smartphone...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 25, 2008, 1:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by matt955
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How TechRepublic cracked open the iPhone 3G
Jason Hiner and Bill Detwiler recount their experiences battling long lines and Apple's iTunes meltdown to obtain an iPhone 3G for disassembly. Bill explains how Mark Kaelin and he cracked open...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 21, 2008, 2:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic
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Video: Automatically configure printers using Print Management in Windows Server 2003
Adding new printers to your network isn't rocket science, but it can take time out of your already busy schedule. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you how to automatically detect and...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 21, 2008, 9:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by woods1971@...
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Bomgar believes appliance-based remote control beats software or SaaS solutions hands down
During this podcast, Bill Detwiler speaks with Joel Bomgar about his company's appliance-based remote support solution--the Bomgar Box. Bomgar explains the advantages (easier deployment, better...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 17, 2008, 2:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by JAverett100
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Kurzweil: Humans will be more machine than biological by the 2030s
According to a CNN article, inventor, author and futurist Dr. Raymond Kurzweil, calculates that "humans will become more non-biological than biological" by the 2030s. Are you ready to join the...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 15, 2008, 12:56 PM PDT | Latest comment by tomc_2k3@...
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Video: How to spoof a MAC address
MAC address filtering is often used to secure older wireless equipment. Is this technique effective? In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you just how easy it is to spoof a MAC address and...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 14, 2008, 8:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by bboyd@...
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Apple stores hold iPhone 3Gs leave AT&T holding the bag
Bill Detwiler and Jason Hiner battle long lines and Apple's iTunes meltdown to obtain an iPhone 3G. Industry analysts speculated that launch supplies would be plentiful, but AT&T seems to have...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 14, 2008, 7:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by nour yakine lamrani
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Poll: Which of the following Windows versions is the most prevalent among your end users?
Dell and HP's decision to continue selling a nearly seven-year-old operating system, got Bill Detwiler thinking about which Windows version TechRepublic members most often support. Answer the...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 8, 2008, 2:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by ramnet@...
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Video: Control users' temporary Internet files and browser history
If monitoring software is too costly for your budget, you may was to consider a technique that uses existing Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 functionality. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 7, 2008, 9:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by group policy
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Businesses can still buy new Dell and HP computers with Windows XP Pro
Dell and HP are selling select, business computers loaded with Windows XP Professional. Customers can have Windows XP preinstalled and get a DVD to upgrade to Vista when they are ready.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 3, 2008, 1:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by butkus@...
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Podcast: Bill Detwiler discusses a typical day in TechRepublic's IT Dojo
As part of our Inside TechRepublic series, Bill Detwiler spoke with Senior Editor Sonja Thompson. During the interview, Bill discussed his history with TechRepublic, describes a typical workday,...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | July 2, 2008, 2:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by dominicmdsouza@...
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Five Cisco IOS tips to make you more efficient
Keeping your Cisco equipment configured for optimal performance can be a time-consuming process. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates five, time-saving tips for working more...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 30, 2008, 9:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by jusinn91@...
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Most report their IT career has been better than they expected
Had you IT career turned out as you expected? In an IT Dojo poll, 76 percent of respondents reported their IT career being the same as or better than they initially predicted.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 27, 2008, 1:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by fonebank@...
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IT managers can fight employee burnout by building the right workplace environment
Skilled employees are difficult to find and even harder to keep. IT managers can increase retention and fight employee burnout by rotating jobs, effectively scheduling shifts, assigning...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 26, 2008, 8:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by StevePotman
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Video: Reset Windows passwords with the Offline NT Password and Registry Editor
Don't let lost or forgotten Windows account passwords frustrate your users. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you how to quickly reset local account passwords, including Administrator,...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 23, 2008, 9:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jacy757
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Track turnover with our Employee Separation Checklist
TechRepublic's Employee Separation Checklist can help you track the constant flow of employees in and out of your organization. Download the form, customize it to fit your organization's needs,...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 20, 2008, 1:36 PM PDT | Latest comment by Mihnea D. Mironescu
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Wi-Fi thief's tale reminds IT to enforce home office security
Network security is only as good as its weakest link--often users' home Wi-Fi networks. IT managers must examine their exposure to unsecured Wi-Fi networks and take steps to mitigate any risks,...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 20, 2008, 12:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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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
