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Mark Kaelin
TechRepublic Staff
Mark Kaelin
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Leverage OneNote for better organizational collaboration
Learning how to leverage the local and cloud-based features of OneNote can give you a significant organizational edge.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 17, 2013, 12:25 PM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Windows 8: Even more new File Explorer features
Greg Shultz continues to introduce advanced features found in Windows 8's new File Explorer.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 16, 2013, 11:55 AM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Review: Universal USB Installer for Windows
Matt Nawrocki shows you just what you need for a bootable Linux distro written to a USB thumb drive.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 15, 2013, 11:49 AM PST | Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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Two dynamic chart enhancements using Excel
These two Excel chart enhancements are easy to implement and will improve readability.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 14, 2013, 8:23 AM PST | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Review: Double Driver for Windows
Double Driver is designed to scan for and backup any drivers located on your PC and then restore them after Windows is reinstalled.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 10, 2013, 11:41 AM PST | Latest comment by th3_sniff@...
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Windows 8: More new File Explorer features
Greg Shultz shows explores and explains the contextual tabs on the new Windows 8 File Explorer Ribbon.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 9, 2013, 12:48 PM PST | Latest comment by dl@...
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: January 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2013 patches in your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 8, 2013, 1:17 PM PST | Latest comment by Peagravel
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Four things I learned from readers in 2012
Susan Sales Harkins shares a few Microsoft Office tricks she learned from TechRepublic readers during 2012.
Posted by Susan Harkins | January 7, 2013, 11:40 AM PST
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Review: Paragon Drive Copy 12 Professional
When you need to clone a drive easily, get the job done with software that caters well to both neophytes and experts.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | January 4, 2013, 6:47 AM PST | Latest comment by JohnMcGrew@...
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Windows 8: New File Explorer features
Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 8's new File Explorer and some of its time-saving features.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 3, 2013, 11:52 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Review: HP Compaq L2105 touch screen
The L2105tm is proof-of-concept that touch-enabled displays can be productivity enhancing, even for business desktop PCs.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | December 31, 2012, 7:54 AM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Create an Excel data table to compare multiple results
Suppose you want to view multiple possibilities within an Excel calculation. The answer is to create a data table.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 28, 2012, 12:57 AM PST | Latest comment by tufte@...
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Two easy ways to customize the ribbon interface
If the ribbon doesn't provide easy access to the options you use the most, put them on the QAT or add a new group to the ribbon.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 26, 2012, 12:28 AM PST | Latest comment by flhenry
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The ten most popular Office tips of 2012
Susan Harkins lists ten of 2012's most popular Office tips published in the Windows and Office Blog, and the now inactive Office Blog.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 20, 2012, 12:20 PM PST | Latest comment by skbinok
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Get the true story behind Windows 8
Greg Shultz wants you to read and watch what he believes is one of the best explanations of how the Windows 8 operating system was developed.
Posted by Greg Shultz | December 20, 2012, 11:31 AM PST | Latest comment by lk_bellsouth.net
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Use a keyboard shortcut to quickly apply any Word style
Bypass Word's busy Styles gallery by using this easy-to-implement keyboard trick to apply styles.
Posted by Susan Harkins | December 20, 2012, 7:40 AM PST | Latest comment by toadforce
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Review: PrintMaster 2012 Platinum
If you like to get creative with making posters, greeting cards, and banners, PrintMaster is a sound product that doesn't cost a fortune.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | December 18, 2012, 10:40 AM PST | Latest comment by MerryMarjie
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Add a Shutdown menu to the Windows 8 desktop
Greg Shultz has found a technique that will allow you to recreate a reasonable facsimile of the Shutdown pop-up menu on Windows 8's desktop.
Posted by Greg Shultz | December 17, 2012, 1:42 PM PST | Latest comment by Panwo1@...
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Add a self-made Start button to the Windows 8 desktop
Greg Shultz shows you how to create the CLSID shortcut to the Apps screen and set it up like a Start button.
Posted by Greg Shultz | December 13, 2012, 9:48 AM PST | Latest comment by inertman@...
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Review: The new Corel Office
Corel's reboot of their fabled office suite brings a fresh look to WordPerfect and company.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | December 12, 2012, 12:03 PM PST | 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 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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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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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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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@...
