- Follow this blog:
- RSS
- Email Alert
TR Dojo
-
Video: Change the Windows XP product key
Even in the best IT shops, it's not impossible for a pirated copy of Windows XP to find its way onto the desktop. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic's Head Technology Editor, shows...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 12, 2008, 10:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by Bagley5777@...
-
Video: Degaussing machine erases hard drive data in less than 10 seconds
You don't have to crush a hard drive to securely remove its data. Comercial degaussing machines can remove all a drive's data in under 10 seconds.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 8, 2008, 11:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by SABREADS@...
-
Video: Crusher destroys hard drives in seconds
It might not match a sledgehammer's fun-factor, but the PD-8400 portable crusher can mangle, mutilate, and destroy a hard drive in mere seconds.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 8, 2008, 9:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by Aaron A Baker
-
IT must prepare for $200-a-barrel oil and a rise in remote workers
Admins start your VPNs! As oil and gas prices soar, IT organizations should prepare to support more remote workers.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 7, 2008, 8:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by AV .
-
Video: Disable USB storage under OS X or Windows
Hollywood would have IT pros believe that the biggest threat to network security comes from international super hackers or high school kids trying to download games like global thermonuclear war....
Posted by Bill Detwiler | May 5, 2008, 11:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by leif.lynch@...
-
Pop quiz answers: Hexadecimal basics
Nearly 2,000 people took IT Dojo's pop quiz on hexadecimal basics. 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 2, 2008, 2:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui
-
Build an IT toolkit fit for almost any occasion
Whether you're removing a stubborn screw from an insufferable Packard-Bell case or troubleshooting a PC that won't boot, using the right tool will make the job go much faster and produce a more...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 30, 2008, 1:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by pgit
-
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
-
Require help desk analysts to make the most of down time
During this 16-minute podcast, help desk guru Jeff Davis and Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic Head Technology Editor, explore the issue of help desk time management.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 25, 2008, 2:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by cmansf@...
-
Pop Quiz: Hexadecimal basics
Whether you're reading a memory dump or just trying to remember the memory address of a PC's COM ports, understanding hexadecimal math can make the task a bit easier. To test your hexadecimal...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 25, 2008, 11:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by IBM5081
-
Lesson 1: Respond to end-user bloopers with professionalism
If you spend any time in IT, odds are you’re going to run across a few shocking examples of computer mistreatment. Successfully handling end-user bloopers requires technical know-how, finesse,...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 24, 2008, 8:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by tinyang73
-
Don't overcomplicate small IT projects, manage them with Excel
Microsoft Project is a robust, capable project management tool but, you can effectively manage small or midsize projects with Excel--saving yourself or your IT budget a pretty penny.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 22, 2008, 12:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by APezz
-
Pop Quiz: Computer History
From the origins of the Internet to the birth of RAM, IT Dojo celebrates its first week with a pop quiz on key events in computer evolution.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 17, 2008, 1:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by erricat
-
Welcome to TechRepublic's IT Dojo
IT Dojo is built around a philosophy of constant learning. We’ll demonstrate best practices that you won't often find in the manual. We’ll walk through advanced tips that aren't widely known...
Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 17, 2008, 7:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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_
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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@...
