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Add transitions and custom animations to presentations in LibreOffice Impress
Discover how to bring your presentation to life with effects and custom animations in LibreOffice's Impress tool.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 22, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Create an online shopping presence with ease using PrestaShop
The open source PrestaShop ecommerce solution comes with more than 200 features. Here's what you need to know to install the all-in-one shopping site.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2012, 6:52 AM PDT
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Create VMs with downloaded virtual appliances in VirtualBox and VMware Player
Learn how to load pre-built virtual machines in VirtualBox and VMware Player by using downloadable appliances and other available .vmdk files.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012, 6:40 AM PDT
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Virtualizing a physical Linux machine
Jack Wallen explains how with just two commands you can have a file ready to import into your virtual machine tool of choice.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2012, 2:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Set up a free and secure Terminal Server with Linux
Jack Wallen suggests ditching the Windows Terminal Server and migrating to using a Linux box. Learn how to set up and use NX Free, a tool that can help with this task.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 11, 2012, 10:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by man-walking
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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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Let Panorama9 monitor your Windows machines and network
If you have a Windows-only environment and have the budget for it, Panorama9 can do a great job of monitoring your IT infrastructure.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 4, 2012, 12:54 PM PDT
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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
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Efficient project management with web-based Collabtive
Even though your business is small, it doesn't mean you should neglect project management. Learn about one open source, web-based tool that is easy to use.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 2, 2012, 11:20 AM PDT
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Set up Samba to serve as a domain controller
Samba can serve as an NT4-style domain controller. Jack Wallen shows how to do this on a Ubuntu Server 11.04 machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012, 5:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by pgit
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How to find and develop Android tablet-specific apps
Jack Wallen answers a reader's questions about finding Android tablet-specific apps and getting started with mobile development.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 27, 2012, 2:30 PM PDT
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Keep your IT consultancy running smoothly with MyIT CRM
If you're looking for a solid CRM tool to handle the business end of your IT consultancy, Jack Wallen recommends giving the open source MyIT CRM a try.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 24, 2012, 1:41 PM PDT
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Video: TR Dojo bloopers for 2011
From noisy co-workers and soda machines to flubbed lines and bad attempts at humor, Bill Detwiler shares the TR Dojo 2011 blooper reel.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 19, 2011, 6:12 AM PST | Latest comment by sparker@...
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Motorola Droid Razr Teardown: Better hardware should anger Bionic buyers
The Droid Razr is thinner, lighter, and has better hardware than the Droid Bionic, which Motorola release just two months prior.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 8, 2011, 11:04 AM PST | Latest comment by kamendra1
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Amazon Kindle Touch (2011) teardown: Replaceable battery, Neonode touch screen
The Kindle Touch is a definite step up from Amazon's base model Kindle. But, the Touch's hardware specs are very similar to another popular e-book reader.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 1, 2011, 2:04 PM PST | Latest comment by heberlima
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Five dangerous and often overlooked IT security risks
Bill Detwiler reveals five common security risks all organizations have and that many IT pros overlook.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | December 1, 2011, 8:15 AM PST | Latest comment by zentross
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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet teardown: Upgraded, improved Nook Color
The Nook Tablet is nearly identical to the Nook Color, both inside and out. This Android tablet also shares hardware with its chief rival--the Kindle Fire.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 23, 2011, 9:20 AM PST | Latest comment by peter.burdine@...
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Kindle Fire teardown: No-frills tablet filled with TI hardware
The Kindle Fire puts Amazon's store right in your hands. Bill Detwiler cracks open the Fire for a look at the hardware inside.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 17, 2011, 10:54 AM PST | Latest comment by arh_z
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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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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 teardown: Unmarked processor, replaceable battery
From the outside, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks nearly identical to the larger 10" model, but there are significant differences inside the case.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 10, 2011, 11:18 AM PST | Latest comment by mark.cooper@...
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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@...
