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Podcast: Fujitsu thinks solid-state drive benefits are more hype than reality (for now)
Fujitsu isn't jumping on the solid-sate bandwagon just yet. The company believes conventional hard drives are a reliable storage technology that offers better overall performance for less money...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 18, 2008, 12:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by midnightsteel
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Video: Take control of any Windows PC on the Internet with CrossLoop
If remotely controlling PCs across the Internet is a support headache, CrossLoop might be the cure. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you how to take control of Windows PCs using the free...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 16, 2008, 12:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by davew@...
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Podcast: Communication tips that improve end-user/IT relations
During this 5-minute podcast, Bill Detwiler talks about the importance of end-user/IT communication and offers advice on communicating effectively.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 11, 2008, 6:30 AM PDT
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Video: Simplify admin tasks by exporting Active Directory data with CSVDE
Active Directory can hold valuable user data that you can use for everyday tasks, like auditing user accounts and checking software licenses. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you an easy...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 9, 2008, 9:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by merumaru@...
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Translating glasses idea wins TI's Vision for Voice contest and 56-inch Samsung TV
Texas Instruments awarded a 56-inch Samsung TV to the winning entry in the company's Vision for Voice contest. In this podcast, TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler and TI's Tom Flanagan discuss the...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 6, 2008, 12:59 PM PDT | Latest comment by chinamimi
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Podcast: Take the pain out of IT compliance
IT consultant Jeff Davis and Bill Detwiler examine how IT departments are coping with this monumental task and discuss ways to lessen the pain. Jeff shares his real-world experience helping...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 5, 2008, 12:38 PM PDT
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McAfee lists Hong Kong as most dangerous domain - Now what?
Security provider McAfee listed Hong Kong (.hk), China (.cn), and .info as the three most dangerous places "to surf and search on the web." Bill Detwiler examines McAfee's report and discusses why...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 5, 2008, 6:32 AM PDT
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Video: Five services you can turn off in Windows Server 2003
Disabling unnecessary Windows Server 2003 services can strengthen your server security. Unfortunately, there are over 100 services to consider. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you how...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | June 2, 2008, 9:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by martin.weaver@...
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Video: Help desk techs always welcomed with a sigh of relief?
IT isn't all sunshine and roses, as this help desk tech career video from CollegeGrad.com indicates. Bill Detwiler shares four aspects of the help desk life that every prospective tech should know...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 31, 2008, 5:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by Wally Bahny
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Pop quiz answers: Solid-state drives
Nearly 500 people took IT Dojo's pop quiz on solid-state drives (SSDs). Here's a list of the correct answers and a breakdown of how well those who took the quiz scored.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 30, 2008, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Most annoying programs on the Internet
ZDNet.co.uk's Rupert Goodwins shares his list of the 10 applications and companies that "try to do the impossible: to make us hate the internet and wish it had never been invented."
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 29, 2008, 10:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by BALTHOR
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Video: Microsoft maintains "cone of silence" around Windows 7
ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan talks with blogger colleagues Mary Jo Foley and Ed Bott about the road map for Windows 7, including feature sets, timelines, partners, OEMs, and marketing. If...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 27, 2008, 12:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by cd613@...
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Tips for successfully managing remote teams
Rapidly increasing oil and fuel costs will raise the number of remote workers--including IT professionals. IT leaders who oversee teams of remote workers must develop the skills to successfully...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 23, 2008, 1:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by teklounge
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Maxtor hard drive dominos
IT departments traditionally dispose of outdated or damaged computer equipment through employee sales, charitable donations or trips to the local dump. Some however, go beyond these normal methods...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 23, 2008, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by moglor103@...
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Video: Quickly map drive letters in Windows XP with SUBST, PUSHD, and POPD
Mapping drive letters is a common task for most Windows XP users and administrators. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates three old DOS commands that make mapping local folders and...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 23, 2008, 9:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by john.range@...
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Lesson 3: Don't look foolish by enacting a stupid policy
One day after limiting iPhone sales, AT&T rescinded its policy after realizing it had enough inventory. IT leaders take heed. AT&T's policy faux pas illustrates why IT departments should carefully...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 21, 2008, 5:28 PM PDT
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Video: Five services you can turn off in Windows XP
Running unnecessary Windows XP services can increase your vulnerability to exploits that might use those services as attack vectors. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler, Head Technology Editor,...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 19, 2008, 9:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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You never know what's lurking inside that case
A good tech should always be prepared for whatever she finds inside a computer case. Even if you have a great IT toolkit, these troubleshooting resources can help you handle whatever "problem" you...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 16, 2008, 1:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by Dr Dij
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Poll: When troubleshooting general system problems, which hardware component do you start with?
When a system won't power on or exhibits intermittent problems, there a host of potential hardware culprits. If you suspect a hardware problem, but have little evidence to point you in the right...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 16, 2008, 10:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by TechLisa
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Pop quiz: Solid-state drives
If they aren't already, IT professionals should be up to speed on solid-state drives. The following pop quiz is a chance for you to test your current knowledge of these up-and-coming storage devices.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 14, 2008, 7:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by odiug
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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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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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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
