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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin

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Live Mesh aims to change the way that Microsoft approaches computing
In a departure from Microsoft's PC-centric view of the computing world, Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie announced details of "Live Mesh," a service that Microsoft says will allow data and...
Posted by Andy Moon | April 24, 2008, 4:56 AM PDT
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Improving Windows XP Performance Part III
What is the system cache? The system cache is responsible for the system performance of your computer. The cache acts as a buffer between your computer's processor and the memory that serves it....
Posted by Steven Warren | April 24, 2008, 3:21 AM PDT
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Improving Windows XP Performance Part II
Addressing processor problems Now that you've seen how adjusting XP's visual settings can help you improve your system performance, it's time to delve a little deeper into XP and explore how...
Posted by Steven Warren | April 24, 2008, 3:15 AM PDT
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Improving Windows XP Performance Part IV
Additional performance-tuners Now that we've explored the basics of how to configure your system to run at an optimum level, let's take a look at a few additional tweaks that you can make to other...
Posted by Steven Warren | April 24, 2008, 12:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by DWalker88001
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Improving Windows XP Performance Part I
If you've been working with Windows XP Professional for some time and you've noticed a decline in system performance from when you first started using XP, you may be at a loss to explain the...
Posted by Steven Warren | April 23, 2008, 6:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by kenn_c2002@...
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How do I... Add my existing Gmail account to Windows Mail?
Google has added IMAP capabilities to Gmail, thus making it possible for you to access your Gmail account in Windows Mail. With IMAP capabilities built into Gmail, you have the ability to use both...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 23, 2008, 12:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by ama126
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Disable Windows Messenger on a Windows XP machine
It's the app that won't go away. If you've removed Windows Messenger -- or so you've thought -- in favor of a different chat and videoconferencing application but still can't seem to get rid of...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 23, 2008, 10:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by thdsuh@...
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Change the font Windows XP displays in Windows Explorer
Windows XP uses the same font for desktop icons and Windows Explorer. If the font is too hard to read, you can change its size or the font itself with a few mouse clicks. Here's how to adjust the...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 23, 2008, 7:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by zdnet@...
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Microsoft working hard to catch Google
According to reports, Microsoft's bid to acquire Yahoo through a proxy fight (an unfriendly takeover where the company's shareholders vote on whether or not to replace the Board of Directors) will...
Posted by Andy Moon | April 22, 2008, 4:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Perseus
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An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
Greg Shultz takes a look at a few of these visible changes in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes. He also offers some comparisons...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 16, 2008, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by megamanx
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How do I turn Windows Vista features on or off?
In continuing my conversation from yesterday's post, "How do I disable the Window Vista sidebar?" let's explore how to remove even more of Windows Vista hungry resources.
Posted by Steven Warren | April 16, 2008, 11:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Steven Warren
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Prevent a shutdown of a Windows XP system
Even if your Windows XP system is scheduled to update every night, you can't do it if the computer's not on. Greg Shultz explains how you can prevent users from shutting down their systems,...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 16, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by konamobilepc@...
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How do I disable the Windows Vista sidebar?
If you do not have a powerful computer and you are running Windows Vista, you may need to save some resources. If so, disabling the sidebar and gadgets may save you some resources. Here is how you...
Posted by Steven Warren | April 15, 2008, 12:35 PM PDT
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How do I resurrect the Run command in Windows Vista?
If you still have not forgiven Microsoft for eliminating the Run command in Windows Vista, don't fret. You can bring it out of extinction fairly quickly with these steps.
Posted by Steven Warren | April 14, 2008, 11:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by zarathustra2010
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Integrate your favorite search engine into Windows Vista
Increase the usefulness of Microsoft Windows Vista by adding Google to Vista's Start Search feature and as the default search provider in Internet Explorer 7's Instant Search box. In this Windows...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 9, 2008, 8:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by jschat1-techrep@...
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Reposition Windows XP's Quick Launch toolbar
Move your Windows XP Quick Access toolbar to a different spot on your desktop with this tip from Greg Shultz.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 9, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by hheightman
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Make your Windows desktop more efficient with Aston
You can perk up that stale Windows desktop with a interface shell replacement while, at the same time, making your desktop more useful. It's not as difficult as it might seem. Aston is a...
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 3, 2008, 8:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by desirawson@...
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Remove all remnants of the Windows Vista SP1 installation
When you install Vista SP1, the installation procedure leaves all of the pre-SP1 files on your system in case you need to uninstall it. As you can imagine, these files, which are required to allow...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 2, 2008, 12:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by pau_l
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Configure Windows Explorer to display Windows XP disk drives
If you like the way that the My Computer view displays all of Windows XP's disk drives when you first launch it, but prefer the Windows Explorer view, Greg Shultz can show how you can get the best...
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 2, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by mchristy98@...
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I like Windows Vista better than Windows XP
It seems people have a Love/Hate relationship with Windows Vista. I have been with Windows Vista from pre-birth. I have used Vista, Leopard, Ubuntu, and many other operating systems. I have seen...
Posted by Steven Warren | March 28, 2008, 5:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by micky_lakshya
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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 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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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

































