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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin
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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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Review: Utilu Browser Collection
Testing websites with all the various browser versions is a hassle addressed by the Utilu Browser Collection –- at least that is the plan.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 18, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT
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Migrate 3D Pinball for Windows Space Cadet from XP to Windows 7
Greg Shultz shows you how to migrate 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet from Windows XP to Windows 7.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 17, 2012, 7:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by GSCOTTJ
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Use the PushD & PopD commands for quick network drive mapping in Windows 7
Greg Shultz shows you how to use PushD and PopD to save time and aggravation when you need to use temporary drive mapping.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 15, 2012, 11:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7
Greg Shultz explores the Windows 7 version of BitLocker To Go and shows you how it works on a USB thumb flash drive.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 14, 2012, 2:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by arax
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Review: NCH Software Debut Video Capture
Debut Video Capture gives you all the tools you need for professional video capture while keeping the experience consistent.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 11, 2012, 8:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by MIPICE
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The evolution of Windows 8 is about to take another leap forward
Ready or not, Microsoft Windows 8 is on the way, and you'll get your next preview look in early June.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 10, 2012, 10:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gemmz
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Add Google Docs to the Windows 7 New menu (revised)
With a Windows Registry edit, you can add Google Docs to the entries listed in the Windows 7 New menu.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 9, 2012, 1:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by n.champaigne@...
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: May 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2012 patches in your organization.
Posted by Justin James | May 8, 2012, 12:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by epiph
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Review: ExtraPuTTY remote access and admin tool
ExtraPuTTY aims to make remote system access and administration an easy and rich experience for Windows users.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 7, 2012, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Get ready for a new Nook Tablet powered by Windows 8
There is a lot riding on the success of a partnership between Microsoft and Barnes & Noble.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 3, 2012, 10:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by tbanks204
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I don't know why or how you would say good-bye to Microsoft
Declaring yourself Microsoft-product-free may be more difficult than you think.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | May 2, 2012, 11:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Quick Tip: Easy access to system commands in Windows 8
With a right-click in the right place you can get to an easy access menu of some of the most common Windows 8 commands and features.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 1, 2012, 12:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Poll: Is a Barnes & Noble Windows 8 e-reader in your near future?
Microsoft and Barnes & Noble are making a joint effort to be part of your next e-reader decision. Are you ready for that?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 30, 2012, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by 4nier
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Review: Universal Extractor
If you need a single tool to extract every imaginable archive out there, Universal Extractor has it covered.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 27, 2012, 10:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Use Windows 7 mastered optical disc format for backwards compatibility
Greg Shultz shows you how to find and use the Master optical disc format in Windows 7 to make discs readable by legacy systems.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 26, 2012, 11:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by satyamveer
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Fired Microsoft employee is mad but at the wrong things
Lashing out at your former employer is not really helping the situation, whether that employer is Microsoft or not.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 25, 2012, 11:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by bob.klahn@...
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Take advantage of limited time SkyDrive loyalty offer from Microsoft
Get a free SkyDrive upgrade to 25GB just by clicking the right link, but don't wait too long.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 24, 2012, 8:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by anil.b.k@...
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Poll Results: Microsoft is one of the world's most ethical companies
TechRepublic member poll reaffirms that Microsoft is, indeed, one of the world's most ethical companies.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 23, 2012, 8:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by hippiekarl
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Review: Firefox's unofficial 64-bit variant Waterfox
The Waterfox project attempts to take advantage of 64-bit processing power for web browsing. Matt Nawrocki uncovers a problem with that premise.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 20, 2012, 8:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by richardschieck@...
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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 VTMedicated
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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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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 robsodav
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
