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Mark Kaelin

Mark Kaelin

TechRepublic Staff

Mark Kaelin

Mark Kaelin
Mark Kaelin is a CBS Interactive Senior Editor for TechRepublic. He is the host for the Microsoft Windows and Office blog, the Google in the Enterprise blog and the iOS App Builder blog.
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    How do I enable or disable UAC from a batch file?

    I go through phases on my Windows Vista machine where I am ok with using UAC and other times where I just want it to go away for awhile. I compare it to staring at a computer screen for hours. It...

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 30, 2008, 7:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by CG IT

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    Is Microsoft putting the OS ahead of the technology with Windows 7?

    Windows Vista has barely reached its first service pack, and the powers that be are already starting the hype on "Windows 7," the code name for Vista's replacement. Even though most of it seems to...

    Posted by Andy Moon | May 29, 2008, 3:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by AlexScianna1@...

  • 0

    How do I install Diskeeper 2008 Home Server Edition?

    Windows Home Server is a new kind of server for the home. I have used it extensively and I believe Microsoft may have a hit with this very cool idea. Many vendors are also catching on and creating...

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 28, 2008, 11:32 AM PDT

  • 11

    How do I increase CPU performance in Windows Vista?

    This blog provides you with a tip to unlock the processing power on your Windows Vista laptop.

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 28, 2008, 5:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by steenchr

  • 16

    Which version of Windows Vista do you own?

    Which version of Windows Vista do you own?

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 27, 2008, 7:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by boxfiddler

  • 0

    How do I give Windows Vista a quick performance boost?

    If you are using Windows Vista in its entire splendor, did you know that a simple aero tweak will give you a performance boost? If you are running Windows Vista with the aero interface enabled,...

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 27, 2008, 7:11 PM PDT

  • 24

    View nonpresent devices in Windows XP's Device Manager

    Find out how Windows XP's Device Manager can help you track down nonpresent devices, which may still cause problems even though they're not physically attached to your machine.

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 27, 2008, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by willrodbard@...

  • 227

    Yet more problems with XP Service Pack 3

    Another problem with Windows XP Service Pack 3 has reared its ugly head, this time causing headaches for users of Symantec products. Unfotunately, it appears that other users are being affected...

    Posted by Andy Moon | May 26, 2008, 9:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by dragmex

  • 12

    Use the System Diagnostic Report as a troubleshooting aid

    The System Diagnostic Report can display the status of hardware resources, system response times, and processes on your computer along with system information and configuration data. Greg Shultz...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 22, 2008, 11:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sergio11

  • 3

    How do I print a PDF document in Microsoft Office 2007?

    With the release of Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft introduced a file format called XPS. It is similar to PDF in that you can save a file to this format and share or print it at a later date....

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 22, 2008, 9:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by micheleB26

  • 25

    Arggg: I corrupted my USB flash key

    I am learning this lesson the hard way as I removed my 4GB USB stick for the last time. I corrupted the USB stick and rendered it useless. Do you find yourself just pulling out your flash keys or...

    Posted by Steven Warren | May 21, 2008, 3:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by craigkra@...

  • 50

    Use breadcrumb navigation in Vista instead of the Up button

    In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz briefly examines our continued reliance on the Up button as a hard disk navigation tool. He then explains how Microsoft Windows Vista’s...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 21, 2008, 12:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by cheesestealer@...

  • 23

    Automatically generate and assign strong passwords in Windows XP

    In order to keep your system secure, it's important to regularly change passwords. If you're having trouble coming up with a strong password, Windows XP can generate one for you. Greg Shultz shows...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 21, 2008, 10:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by AbbyD@...

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    Be prepared for your next Spyware battle with a removal checklist

    For many users, spyware has become an even bigger problem than viruses. Infected systems have become the bane of many systems administrators, consultants and support professionals. Following the...

    Posted by Erik Eckel | May 20, 2008, 12:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by Erik Eckel

  • 0

    How do I... Replace a complex connection string with a DSN?

    Anybody who’s interacted with foreign data programmatically knows that getting the connection code right can be frustrating. If you support yourself, you might find a Data Source Name (DSN)...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 20, 2008, 8:09 AM PDT

  • 2

    Developers slow to build on Windows Vista

    Many developers are slow to target Microsoft's Vista operating system, claims survey by Evans Data Corp of 380 developers in North America. The predominant cause appears to be a lack of user...

    Posted by Paul Mah | May 20, 2008, 12:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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    Windows XP comes to the OLPC

    After years of dispute and half-hearted discussions, the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) organization have come full circle and will be putting Microsoft's Windows operating system onto its XO laptop....

    Posted by Paul Mah | May 16, 2008, 4:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by techrepublic@...

  • 10

    Put the default Search back in Windows Vista SP1

    Greg Shultz investigates the removal of the default Search command from both the Start menu and the context or right-click menu in Microsoft Vista SP1. He then shows you how you can put the Search...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 15, 2008, 8:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by Hector2010

  • 2

    Microsoft wants those SMB dollars

    Microsoft announced pricing and details on the upgrade to their bundle aimed at small and medium sized businesses, following their announcement of a beefier product last November. Small Business...

    Posted by Andy Moon | May 14, 2008, 8:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by The 'G-Man.'

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    How do I... Force Disk Cleanup to delete all temporary files?

    You may have found that Microsoft Windows XP's Disk Cleanup utility misses a spot from time to time, retaining temporary files most recently accessed. Here's how to perform a clean sweep of your...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | May 14, 2008, 7:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by alashhar@...

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