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Mark Kaelin
TechRepublic Staff
Mark Kaelin
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Word's disappearing white space and control defaults
These two Word tips aren't related, but users often inquire about them: what happened to my white space and how do I make a formatted control the default?
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 22, 2013, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Quick Tip: Add an Applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop
With the help of a special code, add an applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop that grants easy access to all programs.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 19, 2013, 12:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by WRRATCLIFF@...
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Check out the health of your device with the Windows 8 Battery Report
A new feature in Windows 8 will produce a detailed report on your system's battery usage.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 19, 2013, 9:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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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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Use color to identify messages in Microsoft Outlook
Use color to identify people and subjects when you download them to your Outlook Inbox. Copying the format to other views will retain the color, even if you move the message to another folder.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 16, 2013, 7:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Quick Tip: Make Windows 8 File Explorer launch in Computer view
With the right code you can change the default settings of Windows 8 File Explorer.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 15, 2013, 12:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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Review: Pale Moon web browser for Windows
Matt Nawrocki takes a look at an optimized web browser that may not be as optimized as advertised.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 12, 2013, 1:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by kenlee7
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Create a customized navigation system with the Win+X Menu Editor for Windows 8
Greg Shultz shows you to create your own customized WinX menu for Windows 8.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 11, 2013, 1:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by btljooz
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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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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: April 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's April 2013 patches in your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 9, 2013, 12:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Three tips for using Excel's conditional formatting more efficiently
These three tips will help you work more efficiently when using Excel's conditional formatting feature.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 8, 2013, 8:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Review: SiSoftware Sandra 2013 performance testing suite
SiSoftware Sandra 2013 is a single tool that can bring every benchmark and testing routine under the same roof.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 5, 2013, 8:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Integrate a custom Shutdown menu into the Windows 8 Desktop context menu
Greg Shultz shows you how to tweak the registry and add a cascading Shutdown menu to a Windows 8 context menu.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 4, 2013, 11:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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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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Transposing Excel data via the fixed and live methods
Excel provides two methods for transposing data. Whether you need a live link might be the condition that helps you choose the right one.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 1, 2013, 1:32 PM PDT
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Add checkbox controls to a Word document
Use a customized bulleted list or a content control to insert checkboxes into a Word document, depending on how you are going to use it.
Posted by Susan Harkins | March 28, 2013, 12:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Andy P Roberts
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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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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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Use two Word features to keep headings with paragraphs
Use these two paragraph formats in Word to keep text from breaking across pages and losing its heading text.
Posted by Susan Harkins | March 25, 2013, 8:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by psauve
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New Poll: What percentage of your enterprise is running Windows XP?
We ask this poll question about twice a year to see how much, if any, Windows XP migration has taken place.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | March 22, 2013, 12:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by USBPort1
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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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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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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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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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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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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
