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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin
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Two ways to find a conditional average in Excel
There are two ways to calculate a conditional average in Excel, both involve some logic and some special functions.
Posted by Susan Harkins | July 30, 2012, 8:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Review: Turn Windows into a test webserver with XAMPP
XAMPP lets you host a quick and dirty test server from Windows without investing in an expensive license.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | July 27, 2012, 11:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by Realvdude
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The 10 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts you need to remember
There are 100+ keyboard shortcuts available for Windows 8, but there are several you'll want to remember because you'll use them often.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | July 26, 2012, 1:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by jelabarre
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How to add Windows Media Center to Windows 8
Windows Media Center will only be available as an Add-on for Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows how to download and install it.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 25, 2012, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by manxiboy
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Review: Parallels Workstation 6 virtual machine
Parallels Workstation 6 for Windows and Linux has several features that set it apart from other virtual machine applications.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | July 23, 2012, 11:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by rjrich
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Poll: Will Microsoft Windows 8 be deployed in your enterprise?
It is time we stop beating around the bush: Will Microsoft Windows 8 be deployed in your enterprise?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | July 20, 2012, 2:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by cesardlg@...
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Protect your data with Windows 8 Storage Spaces
Protect your data in Windows 8 with this step-by-step process of setting up a Storage Spaces configuration.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 20, 2012, 11:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Windows 8 in the Enterprise: Why IT pros say no
Gina Smith surveyed enterprise tech pros about their intentions regarding Windows 8. The reaction was less than enthusiastic.
Posted by Gina Smith | July 19, 2012, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Review: Jitsi the ultimate SIP voice and video client
Jitsi lets you audio and video conference on your terms using your own private SIP server or any SIP service.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | July 16, 2012, 10:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by zerubbabel
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Review: UniBlue SpeedUpMyPC
Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC can increase the performance and extend the life of a PC.
Posted by Wally Bahny | July 13, 2012, 1:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Deep troubleshooting with the Windows 8 Task Manager Processes tab
Delve deeper into the many layers of performance information available in the Windows 8 Task Manager Processes tab.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 12, 2012, 12:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: July 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's July 2012 patches in your organization.
Posted by Justin James | July 11, 2012, 6:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by za5g@...
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Review: The revolutionary mail client PostBox
If you want your experience with email supercharged on your Windows PC, look no further than to Postbox.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | July 9, 2012, 11:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by chrisbedford
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Better troubleshooting with the Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab
The Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab has many new features and provides users with more detailed information than ever.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 5, 2012, 12:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by danwat1234
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Increase any PC's performance with these 10 steps
Justin James lists 10 simple steps that will help improve the speed and performance of any PC.
Posted by Justin James | July 3, 2012, 3:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by SlowPCHelp
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Review: Miranda IM chat client
Miranda IM is an open source instant messenger client for Windows, which sets its sights on minimalism without sacrificing features and expandability.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | July 2, 2012, 12:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by th3_sniff@...
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Poll results: IT Pros plan to buy Microsoft Surface tablets not iPads
IT pros are more likely to purchase a Windows 8-based tablet than they are likely to purchase any other tablet, including the Apple iPad.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | June 29, 2012, 12:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by canewshound@...
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Quick Tip: Copy both the path and the file name to the clipboard
In Windows Vista, 7, and 8, with an extra keystroke you can copy the full path to a file and save time finding it when you need it.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | June 27, 2012, 12:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by angbosch
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Get more out of your devices with the Windows 8 Microsoft Device Center
With a whole new user interface, the Microsoft Device Center allows you to configure the special features on your Microsoft mouse or keyboard.
Posted by Greg Shultz | June 26, 2012, 7:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by rafcolon@...
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Review: MacDrive for Windows
MacDrive is an HFS+ installable file system for Windows XP, Vista, and 7, allowing you to take full advantage of Windows Explorer on an Apple Mac.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | June 25, 2012, 12:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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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: Track down lost Microsoft product keys with ProduKey
Find your lost key for any properly installed Microsoft product with the help of this free tool.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 23, 2013, 1:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcarr@...
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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 rodion15
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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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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 John94903
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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 VTMedicated
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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 cybelemoon
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Latest poll results: What percentage of your enterprise is running Windows XP?
Microsoft Windows XP is still prominent, but the tide has definitely turned toward Windows 7. Windows 8, however, is out of the picture.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 24, 2013, 12:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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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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 naberps
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Build a simple timesheet in Excel
Excel makes it easy to set up a system for tracking time. Follow these steps to create your own or download our sample timesheet template and customize it to fit your needs.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 3, 2013, 12:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by emma0123
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Three Outlook Calendar defaults you can have your way
Don't work harder than you need to. Change Outlook Calendar's defaults to suit your working habits.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 6, 2013, 7:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by jonathan_armstrong@...
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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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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
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: May 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches in your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | May 14, 2013, 12:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by kanyginb
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How the Windows 8 Automatic Repair feature works
Greg Shultz takes a look at the Automatic Repair from the Recovery Drive feature of Microsoft Windows 8.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 1, 2013, 11:20 AM PST | Latest comment by eludeman30@...
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Quick Tip: Invoke god mode to take control of settings in Windows 8
Control panel settings and configurations are typically scattered all over in Windows 8, unless you know about god mode.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | March 26, 2013, 1:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by ebob2k
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Get the Windows 8 Media Center Pack for free - but be prepared to wait
Greg Shultz explains how to download and install the free Windows 8 Media Center Pack in Windows 8 Pro, including some caveats.
Posted by Greg Shultz | November 20, 2012, 1:36 PM PST | Latest comment by wouter1984
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Quick Tip: Create a tile on the Windows 8 Start Screen
Sometimes you have to create a tile on the Windows 8 Start Screen manually.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 21, 2012, 10:43 AM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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How to recover the recycle bin if you delete it from the Windows Vista desktop?
Just the other day, I deleted my recycle bin on accident. It took me awhile to find it but this is how you recover the recycle bin if you delete if from your desktop. Right-click on the Windows...
Posted by Steven Warren | September 22, 2007, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by rajni.sharmamba@...
