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Mark Kaelin
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Free cheat sheet of 100 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
Get your very own Microsoft Windows 8 free downloadable cheat sheet of 100 keyboard shortcuts.
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Review: Nuance Dragon Notes
Dragon Notes has potential, but with free editions of the same app available, it might be better to stick with the mobile version.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 19, 2013, 11:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Quick Tip: Restore individual files from a System Image in Windows 8
With Windows 8 you can restore individual files from a System Image backup quite easily using its built-in ability to mount ISO and VHD files.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 18, 2013, 10:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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Be more efficient with Word 2013's new table features
Save some time by learning and applying Word 2013's new table features.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 17, 2013, 7:28 AM PDT
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The Windows 8 Start Menu reimagined and reinvigorated
With Start Menu Reviver you get the traditional functionality of the Start menu, but with a Windows 8 Modern UI look and feel.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 14, 2013, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by mbeare
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Poll: Is the mass-adoption of Windows 8.x by businesses inevitable?
A Great Debate on ZDNet about Windows 8.1 ignited a thought and a poll question that will surely lead to a discussion.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | June 13, 2013, 12:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by bobc4012@...
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Review: IObit Malware Fighter
If you are looking for an anti-malware product that is both sharp looking and decent on performance, IObit has something for you in Malware Fighter.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 13, 2013, 8:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by rjdbnet
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Quick Tip: Create professional looking graphics with Art Text
Create professional looking, high quality graphic headings, logos, icons, and buttons in Windows 8.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 12, 2013, 10:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ron_007
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2013 patches in your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | June 11, 2013, 1:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by nospmas1939@...
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Use this Excel quick fill handle trick to insert partial rows and columns
Learn the many ways to insert entire and partial rows and columns in Excel, including a fill handle method.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 10, 2013, 7:20 AM PDT
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Shut down Windows 8 from the keyboard
Shut down Windows 8 by just pressing a key on your keyboard, pressing a button on your computer, or closing the lid on your laptop.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 7, 2013, 8:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by raghavnk@...
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TechEd 2013: A tale of two Surfaces and a fire sale
Microsoft's fire sale on Surface tablets at TechEd 2013 in New Orleans prompted John Joyner to purchase both the Pro and RT versions.
Posted by John Joyner | June 6, 2013, 1:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Use Word's StyleRef field to efficiently reuse text
Use Word's STYLEREF field to create dynamic links that more efficiently reuse text.
Posted by Susan Harkins | June 6, 2013, 8:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by Cal Wilson
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Poll Results 2013: Chrome overtakes Firefox as the preferred web browser
Chrome is the clear new web browser boss according to a recent TechRepublic poll. The question now is why?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | June 5, 2013, 1:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by remmeler
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Review: Manage your communication with EssentialPIM
If you want to have an Outlook-like product without the Outlook price tag, EssentialPIM is a solid offering with a small Exchange server caveat.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 5, 2013, 11:29 AM PDT
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Force Windows 8 to show all user accounts on the Sign on screen
Find out how to make Windows 8 show all user accounts on the Sign on screen all the time - it is not as easy as it should be.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 4, 2013, 11:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Switching to Office 365: 10 hazards to look out for
Migrating to Office 365 requires overcoming some bumps in the road.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 31, 2013, 11:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by PeterM42
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Use SUMIFS() to sum by multiple conditions in Excel
Excel's SUMIF() lets you sum values, conditionally. It's new sibling, SUMIFS() lets you sum values by multiple conditions.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 30, 2013, 12:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by DonG43
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Build dynamic charts in Excel
Users will appreciate an Excel chart that updates right before their eyes.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 28, 2013, 1:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by GraemeLeggett
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Use EDATE() and relative addressing to create a quick date matrix in Excel
With a little planning, you can create an easy-to-implement date matrix in Microsoft Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 28, 2013, 12:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by jshewsbury@...
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Sign in to Windows 8: Microsoft account versus Local account
Should we use a Local account to sign into Windows 8 or should we use a Microsoft account? Neither choice is wrong; Greg Shultz explains.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 24, 2013, 8:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcdereus
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How to find duplicates in Excel
You'll need more than one trick up your sleeve to find duplicates in Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | March 5, 2013, 10:56 AM PST | Latest comment by thanhonap
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Quick Tip: Take fast screenshots with Windows 8 shortcut
Capturing and saving a screenshot in Windows 8 can be as simple as a basic keyboard shortcut.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 10, 2013, 11:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by robert@...
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Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to change Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 25, 2011, 12:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by PhilipAngel
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Create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8 for both a flash drive and an optical disk.
Posted by Greg Shultz | February 13, 2013, 12:15 PM PST | Latest comment by magnus717@...
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Shut down Windows 8 from the keyboard
Shut down Windows 8 by just pressing a key on your keyboard, pressing a button on your computer, or closing the lid on your laptop.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 7, 2013, 8:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by raghavnk@...
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Restore Windows 8 with System Image Recovery
Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Image Recovery tool from the Recovery Drive to restore your hard disk.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 27, 2013, 12:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by robsodav
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The Windows 8 Start Menu reimagined and reinvigorated
With Start Menu Reviver you get the traditional functionality of the Start menu, but with a Windows 8 Modern UI look and feel.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 14, 2013, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by mbeare
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Poll Results 2013: Chrome overtakes Firefox as the preferred web browser
Chrome is the clear new web browser boss according to a recent TechRepublic poll. The question now is why?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | June 5, 2013, 1:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by remmeler
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Quick Tip: Disable the Sticky and Filter Keys in Windows
While accessibility features are terrific for those who need them, they can be annoyance for those who don't.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 21, 2012, 12:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by tuanmohdamrultuansoh
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Move your Hotmail.com account to an Outlook.com account
Greg Shultz shows you how to move from Hotmail.com to Outlook.com now instead of waiting for Microsoft to do it for you later.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 2, 2013, 11:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Revive the F8 method of booting Windows 8 into Safe Mode
It is possible to reconfigure the Windows 8 boot process to allow you to use the F8 key to access the Advanced Boot Options menu of old.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 2, 2013, 1:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by rcpendle
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2013 patches in your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | June 11, 2013, 1:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by nospmas1939@...
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Switching to Office 365: 10 hazards to look out for
Migrating to Office 365 requires overcoming some bumps in the road.
Posted by Brien Posey | May 31, 2013, 11:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by PeterM42
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Make Windows 8 boot straight to the desktop
Greg Shultz walks you through the steps required to make Windows 8 boot straight to the desktop using a scheduled task.
Posted by Greg Shultz | December 5, 2012, 10:06 AM PST | Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
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Quick Tip: Flip text for a mirror image in Word
Use these simple techniques to get a mirror image of text in Microsoft Word.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 20, 2013, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by naberps
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Poll Revisited: Given a fresh choice, which Web browser would you choose?
Which web browser do you use most often? Does your business have an official supported web browser?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 23, 2013, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by andrew232006
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Reset your password in Windows 8
To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 9, 2013, 12:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by Peuiry
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Build dynamic charts in Excel
Users will appreciate an Excel chart that updates right before their eyes.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 28, 2013, 1:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by GraemeLeggett
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Use EDATE() and relative addressing to create a quick date matrix in Excel
With a little planning, you can create an easy-to-implement date matrix in Microsoft Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 28, 2013, 12:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by jshewsbury@...
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The first nine things I do to default settings in Word 2013
Some of the default settings in Word 2013 just don't work for him, so before he does anything else Mark Kaelin changes them.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | December 6, 2012, 12:22 PM PST | Latest comment by nuwan-d2d92
