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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin
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More troubleshooting with Microsoft USB View and other USB utilities
Greg Shultz takes a closer look at USB troubleshooting and answers questions raised by readers.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 19, 2012, 10:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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Microsoft Windows 8 will have only four versions
For most of us, there are going to be three versions of Windows 8 to choose from, with each offering distinct feature sets. That's progress toward simplicity at least.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 18, 2012, 8:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by pizza7
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Microsoft development is opening up - at least in some ways
Microsoft says it wants to be more open with its products, and it has been in some ways but not always according to Deb Shinder.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 17, 2012, 11:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Review: WinISO Standard 6
WinISO for Windows makes managing optical disc images a snap. Matthew Nawrocki reviews this tool.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 13, 2012, 9:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Map and troubleshoot your USB ports with Microsoft USB View
After some deep investigation, Greg Shultz came across a Windows 7 compatible version of the old Windows utility USB View.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 12, 2012, 11:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by Uwe Sieber
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Microsoft has a second chance to win the living room battle
Deb Littlejohn Shinder thinks Microsoft should takes steps now to turn the Xbox brand into much more than just a way to play games.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 11, 2012, 9:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by BOUND4DOOM
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: April 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decisions when applying Microsoft's April 2012 patches in your organization.
Posted by Justin James | April 10, 2012, 12:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by Who Am I Really
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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.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 9, 2012, 11:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by kayceemy
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Review: Citrus Alarm Clock and Egg Timer
Matthew Nawrocki reviews two simple, yet useful, time-management utilities.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 6, 2012, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by lcplwilson@...
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Easily revive the Classic Start Menu hidden within Windows 8
Yes, you can indeed resuscitate the Classic Start Menu in Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows you how it is done.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 5, 2012, 10:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tiennes
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Hey Microsoft: It really is all about the apps
The public perception of Windows 8, and the success of the Metro interface, is likely to depend, to a great extent, on the quality of the apps.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 3, 2012, 12:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by blarman
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Poll Results: Driving techies away from Microsoft
Your chance to enlighten: Will Microsoft's current consumer-focused strategy drive techies to Android and Linux?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 2, 2012, 10:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by blarman
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Review: Ultra Hal Digital Assistant 6.2
Ultra Hal Digital Assistant 6.2 is an application for Microsoft Windows that gives the user a 3D interactive character.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | March 30, 2012, 8:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by soncory
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Tips for navigating Windows 8 with your mouse
Navigating Windows 8 with a mouse and keyboard will definitely take some getting used to, but Greg Shultz gives you some hints to get you started.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 29, 2012, 11:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by ilovewindows8
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Microsoft should demystify their software licensing process
Microsoft could, and should, take the lead in simplifying the licensing process for consumers and for businesses.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 27, 2012, 12:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by gechurch
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Poll results: The new Windows 8 logo fails to deliver
The IT Professionals on TechRepublic really, really don't like the new Windows 8 logo.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | March 26, 2012, 11:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by tbodine@...
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TransMac: View and manipulate DMG images in Windows
TransMac is particularly useful for anyone in a work environment where both Windows PCs and Macs are used together.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | March 23, 2012, 10:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Navigate Windows 8 like a pro with the Windows Key
Greg Shultz shares some very useful keyboard shortcuts involving the Windows key that can help you navigate Windows 8.
Posted by Greg Shultz | March 22, 2012, 11:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gremeleon
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Microsoft should learn from its mistakes as it enters second childhood
Apple and Google have provided Microsoft with the shot in the arm it needed to revive its underdog spirit.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 20, 2012, 11:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by adornoe
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Microsoft is one of the world's most ethical companies
Despite past business practices that suggest otherwise, Microsoft is now one of the most ethical companies in the world.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | March 19, 2012, 10:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by UnwelcomeGuest
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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 CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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
