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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin
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Make the Move To Folder and Copy To Folder commands easily accessible
Greg Shultz shows you how to make the Windows Vista Copy To Folder and Move To Folder more easily accessible.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 23, 2008, 8:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by barrymiller@...
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Obtain your CIW certification today with one test and proof of Microsoft certification
Obtain a CIW security analyst certification with one test and proof of higher certification.
Posted by Steven Warren | July 22, 2008, 5:08 PM PDT
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How do I... Use BootVis to improve XP boot performance?
BootVis.exe is a free Microsoft utility that can help users boot their machines and access the operating system more quickly. Jim McIntyre shows you how it works.
Posted by Jim McIntyre | July 22, 2008, 12:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by Darr247
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How do I create video effects in Sony Vegas Pro?
In this post, Steven Warren will show you how to create video effects in Sony Vegas Pro.
Posted by Steven Warren | July 22, 2008, 5:04 AM PDT
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Save your eyes with DPI Scaling in Windows Vista
Greg Shultz shows you how to get the most out of your LCD monitor by taking advantage of the DPI Scaling tool in Microsoft Windows Vista.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 17, 2008, 8:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by richard.s
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How do I modify the Tip of the Day in VMware Workstation?
The Tip of the Day feature located at Help | Tip of the Day is a very good resource for a beginner. As a user you have the ability to create your own tips of the day by browsing to the C:\Program...
Posted by Steven Warren | July 16, 2008, 7:52 PM PDT
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Get better system information from the Help and Support Center
Microsoft Windows XP's alternate System Information tool is your one-stop center for information about your system hardware and software. Greg Shultz explains how to navigate to this useful system...
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 16, 2008, 10:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by yyiann@...
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Permanently set your flash drive's default AutoPlay action
Greg Shultz shows you how to configure Windows XP to bypass AutoPlay and automatically launch Windows Explorer when you insert your flash drive.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 16, 2008, 7:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by keng@...
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How do I... recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?
DiskInternals makes a tool called Linux Reader that can recover your data from a corrupted Linux hard drive partition. The twist is that the tool runs under Microsoft Windows. Jack Wallen shows...
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 14, 2008, 12:11 PM PDT
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How do I change the SID and computer name of a cloned virtual machine?
In this post, Steven Warren will show you how to create a new SID and change the computer name of a cloned virtual machine.
Posted by Steven Warren | July 9, 2008, 8:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by shownmichle
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Understand how SuperFetch uses RAM to enhance system performance
Microsoft Windows Vista uses an applet called SuperFetch to manage memory. Greg Shultz explains how SuperFetch works and what it does to enhance the performance of your system.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 9, 2008, 12:49 PM PDT | Latest comment by jackhellmuth
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Schedule a restart operation with Windows XP's Shutdown utility
Wouldn't it be nice if each morning your Windows XP machine restarted before you got to work so you had a fresh system to work on each day? Greg Shultz tells you how to schedule a restart operation.
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 9, 2008, 8:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by ramannanda9@...
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Understand and exploit USB topology in Windows XP
How many USB devices your Microsoft Windows XP system can handle? The answer may surprise you. Greg Shultz shows you how your machine organizes all its connections and how you can evaluate the...
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 9, 2008, 8:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by mvuotila@...
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Add multiple desktops to Vista and XP with the Vista/XP Virtual Desktop Manager
Having multiple virtual desktops has long been a feature of KDE and GNOME in Linux. Apple recently added it to the Mac as well. Now you can do the same thing in Vista or XP.
Posted by John Sheesley | July 8, 2008, 3:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by jarichon
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Get a better view of the Windows XP Tree command with Word
Using the Tree command to research the folders on your Windows XP hard disk can give you results that are too fast for your eye to catch. Greg Shultz explains how to use Word to view a Tree you...
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 2, 2008, 8:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by johncymru
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Run UAC restricted programs without the UAC prompt
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a task in Task Scheduler that will launch an application with the highest available privileges in Microsoft Windows Vista, and then he shows you how to create a...
Posted by Greg Shultz | July 1, 2008, 1:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by oldirtdog
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How do I reopen a tab in Internet Explorer (IE) after I close it?
In this post, we will show you how to re-open a closed tab in Internet Explorer.
Posted by Steven Warren | June 30, 2008, 6:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by starstern
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Is that all there is? The end of Microsoft Windows XP
June 30, 2008, is the last day Microsoft Windows XP can be sold, at least officially. So, the question is: Now what?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | June 30, 2008, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by VAR1016@...
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How do I adjust my autoplay settings in Windows Vista?
In this post, you will learn how to adjust your CD or DVD when placed in the drive bay.
Posted by Steven Warren | June 29, 2008, 7:47 PM PDT
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No Windows Vista inside Intel
Oh, the irony of the situation. On the eve of the official retirement of Bill Gates from Microsoft today, Intel has indicated in a published report that it will not be deploying Microsoft's...
Posted by Paul Mah | June 27, 2008, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by syclik500@...
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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 aidemzo_adanac
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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
