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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin
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An awesome tool for customizing the Windows 7 Logon screen wallpaper
Greg Shultz shows you how to use the free Windows 7 Logon Background Changer to customize your user experience.
Posted by Greg Shultz | February 9, 2012, 12:39 PM PST | Latest comment by Marty-7
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Poll: Is the lack of a Start Button in Windows 8 really a big deal?
A simple question: is the lack of a Start Button in Windows 8 really a big deal or is it just an excuse to feign angst?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 8, 2012, 11:17 AM PST | Latest comment by hrosita@...
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Earth to Microsoft: Please stop changing your product names
Deb Shinder wants Microsoft to pick a name and stick with it and to stop confusing their customers.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 7, 2012, 11:17 AM PST | Latest comment by john.oconnor@...
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Review: The Avant Browser a dual-engine alternative
The Avant Browser uses dual-rendering engines to ensure it can handle any website that comes its way.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | February 3, 2012, 8:20 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Windows Kinect means gestures made at your PC now mean something
Welcome to the era of gestures via the Microsoft Windows Kinect. Talking with your hands is about to take on a whole new meaning.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 2, 2012, 1:21 PM PST | Latest comment by carl@...
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Discover the power of Windows 7 hidden VBScript print utilities
Greg Shultz introduces you to VBScript print utilities and explains why they're an important addition to the Windows 7 operating system.
Posted by Greg Shultz | February 1, 2012, 1:25 PM PST | Latest comment by djcepheid@...
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Windows 7 will not be the new XP because Windows 8 is not Vista
Deb Shinder doesn't see a good reason to hang on to Windows 7 for ten years, even (or maybe especially) if you're a power user.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 31, 2012, 12:18 PM PST | Latest comment by USBPort1
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Stop deceptive phishing emails with DMARC.org standards
Dealing with the aftereffects of a phishing attack can be more than a little frustrating. One group is trying to fix that with a set of standards.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | January 30, 2012, 12:09 PM PST | Latest comment by daincrawford
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Review: IBackup online backup service
IBackup eliminates the need to use burnable discs or external hard drives for backing up your computer. Matt Nawrocki gives us his review.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 27, 2012, 11:13 AM PST | Latest comment by zargos28
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Take control of the Windows 7 New menu with ShellMenuNew
Greg Shultz examines the utility ShellMenuNew and shows you how to use it to take back control of the Windows 7 New menu.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 26, 2012, 11:44 AM PST | Latest comment by SubgeniusD
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An argument against the new secure boot feature in Windows 8
Donovan Colbert argues that settling for mandatory, walled gardens is giving away the liberty to use your hardware as you see fit.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 25, 2012, 1:47 PM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Wintel is up, Google and Apple are down - time will tell
Microsoft's stock has been on the rise lately, but who knows if it will continue. Regardless, 2012 is going to be an important year for the company.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 24, 2012, 1:39 PM PST | Latest comment by rpollard@...
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Microsoft Windows 3.x is where it all started for most of us
The first version of Windows most TechRepublic members used was 3.x, but the poll shows just how common that experience turns out to be.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | January 23, 2012, 11:16 AM PST | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Recover data the right way using Photorec
Data recovery is just a fact of life, but you can be ready for any disaster with a little planning and a lot of foresight.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 20, 2012, 8:13 AM PST | Latest comment by James.robert
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Create a unique animated desktop in Windows 7 with custom wallpaper
Greg Shultz shows us how to create an animated desktop for free using nothing but Paint and the Windows 7 slide-show feature.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 18, 2012, 12:11 PM PST | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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Microsoft shouldn't try to be a hardware company
Deb Shinder would prefer to see Microsoft focus on making better software and letting companies with more experience worry about the hardware.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 17, 2012, 11:47 AM PST | Latest comment by n4aof@...
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Product Review: Ivacy VPN provider
For those who need a quick way to secure an Internet connection over any unencrypted wireless hotspot, Ivacy VPN has got your back.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 13, 2012, 1:38 PM PST | Latest comment by shayne.mcc@...
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Take control of your Windows 7 Open With menus
Using the OpenWithView utility, Greg Shultz shows us how to take control of the Open With menu in Microsoft Windows 7.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 12, 2012, 8:47 AM PST | Latest comment by IT Support23
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: January 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2012 patches in your organization.
Posted by Justin James | January 10, 2012, 12:20 PM PST | Latest comment by gpopkey@...
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Loving technology and hating Microsoft
We're so dependent on technology companies that anytime something goes wrong, it engenders fear, which then turns into anger and hatred.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 10, 2012, 11:12 AM PST | Latest comment by sh10453
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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 ssharkins@...
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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 leverseau
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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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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: 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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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 Slayer_
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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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Review: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013
ZoneAlarm looks to bolster options for consumers and businesses, with the inclusion of a free Antivirus and Firewall edition.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 17, 2013, 12:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 Gisabun
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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_
