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Make Windows 7 restart failed services for you
Bill Detwiler explains how you can use the Windows 7 Services Manager to automatically restart a failed service.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 8, 2011, 6:44 AM PST | Latest comment by hbrobinson
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Acer Iconia Tab A100 teardown: Lots of tech crammed into 7" case
The 7" Acer Iconia Tab A100 looks a lot like the 10" Iconia Tab A500, both inside and out. Unfortunately, the similarities aren't all good.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 2, 2011, 9:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by laBaronRouge
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Windows 8 registry tweak gives you Windows 7 Start Menu
Bill Detwiler shows you a quick registry tweak that makes the Windows 8 Start Menu work like it does in Windows 7.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | November 1, 2011, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by bcscouse@...
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Alienware M14x Teardown: Wireless HDMI portends future without wires
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Alienware M14x for a look at the high-end gaming notebook's integrated wireless HDMI transmitter and other hardware.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 26, 2011, 11:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by gabwilliams
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Windows 7 command-line tools for the IT ninja
Bill Detwiler reveals four lesser-known command-line tools for IT pros who troubleshoot Windows 7 problems.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 25, 2011, 8:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by irprogrammer@...
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Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly format Word documents
Bill Detwiler demonstrates Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that can help you quickly and easily format your documents.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 20, 2011, 11:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by user support
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Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 14, 2011, 4:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by sarahtmpson
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Five ways to prevent Windows DNS problems
Bill Detwiler shares five tips for keeping the critical Domain Name System (DNS) running smoothly across your Windows network.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 13, 2011, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Old-Timer
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Motorola Lapdock Teardown: Tiny motherboard, no HDMI output
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Bionic Lapdock--a Webtop accessory that pushes the convergence of the smartphone and PC one step closer.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 12, 2011, 9:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by kpdriscoll
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Free and open source text editors every developer should try
Even if you work in an IDE, a good text editor is always handy to have. Bill Detwiler looks at five text editors every developer should try.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011, 1:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by mackelcd
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Amazon Kindle (2011) Teardown: Faster processor, fewer chips
Bill Detwiler cracks open the redesigned 2011 Kindle and discovers a device that's very close to being a truly disposable e-reader.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011, 10:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Brutusbiker
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Tablets will replace PCs for many enterprise users
Bill Detwiler outlines factors that are both driving forward and holding back widespread tablet adoption in the enterprise.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 30, 2011, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by lppsguay@...
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Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic 4G Touch) Teardown: Samsung Exynos processor and no NFC
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sprint Epic 4G Touch (Samsung Galaxy S II). He finds a unique blend of Samsung and third-party components, but no NFC.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 28, 2011, 7:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by RipVan
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Five things every IT pro should know about Google Sites
From working with JavaScript to setting page-level permissions, Bill Detwiler shares five things every IT pro should know about Google Sites.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 26, 2011, 7:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by blackhawx
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Sony Tablet S teardown: Wild wedge-shaped case hides unique hardware
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S and finds internal hardware that's as unique as the Android tablet's wedge-shaped exterior.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 21, 2011, 8:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobmatch@...
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Install OS X Lion from a bootable flash drive
Bill Detwiler shows you how to create a bootable USB flash drive and use it to install OS X Lion.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 19, 2011, 1:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by hjlubansky@...
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Droid Bionic Teardown: Motorola switches processors, upgrades RAM in final version
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Droid Bionic and finds a different processor and twice as much RAM as Motorola originally planned.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 14, 2011, 8:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by jbenjamin@...
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Create custom MMCs the right way with these five tips
Building your own Microsoft Management Consoles can simplify daily admin chores. Bill Detwiler shares five tips for making custom MMCs the right way.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 9, 2011, 10:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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MacBook Air (2011 11-inch) Teardown: Ultra-efficient internal design
Bill Detwiler cracked open the 11-inch 2011 MacBook Air and found a highly efficient hardware layout that makes the most of the ultra-thin case.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 6, 2011, 7:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by suncatTR
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Revive unbootable Windows 7 PC with System Image Recovery
Hard drive failures don't have to be a crisis. Bill Detwiler shows you how to revive an unbootable Windows 7 PC using the System Image Recovery tool.
Posted by Bill Detwiler | September 1, 2011, 8:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by marvin@...
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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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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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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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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@...
