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Mark Kaelin

Mark Kaelin

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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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    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 do I configure support for GMAIL (IMAP) in Windows Vista Mail?

    Do you want to migrate your email from another email client to Gmail? If so, you can now take advantage of IMAP support in Gmail. Here is how to configure Windows Mail to connect to Gmail. Once...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 27, 2008, 8:04 PM PDT

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    Installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1

    The arrival of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 signals the arrival of a more solid environment, fixes to some annoying problems, and the possibility of some new features. Greg Shultz shows you...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | March 27, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by abuamnas@...

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    VMware & Virtualization

    Now that I have your interest in VMware Workstation and virtualization, you may find some of these additional blog posts useful. Can virtualization save you money? What can you do with VMware...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 26, 2008, 9:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by shankyrhodes@...

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    How do I install VMware Workstation on the Linux platform?

    With VMware Workstation you can intall VMware on the Linux platform and then load Windows guest operating system. Are you curious how to do this? Follow these steps. If you are interested in...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 26, 2008, 8:50 PM PDT

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    How do I... Create virtual machines for testing in VMware Workstation 6?

    As an information technology professional, especially one working as a consultant, you must stay current on a wide range of different technologies, including the multitude of operating systems on...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 26, 2008, 11:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by vmbed

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    Taking a fresh look at the Windows XP Task pane

    The Task pane in Windows XP is home to many handy shortcuts -- but you can't see them if you don't look for the pane in the first place. Greg Shultz discusses why it's worth it to take a second...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | March 26, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by itjmn@...

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    Q&A: How do I get my VPN software to work with Windows Live OneCare?

    Question: I have installed Windows Live OneCare but now my VPN is not working. I have to shut off the firewall in order to get it fixed. How do I get my VPN software to work? By default, Windows...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 25, 2008, 9:37 PM PDT

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    How do I reboot a computer in Windows Vista from a Remote Desktop connection (RDP)?

    Click and select Windows Security. Click the red power button and select Restart.  

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 24, 2008, 9:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by djmalone

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    Unlocking the Ribbons and Mystify screen savers' hidden settings in Vista

    Greg Shultz introduces you to the Ribbons and Mystify screen savers in Vista, unveils the HTML application that allows you to unlock the magic, and shows you how to tweak them to your liking.

    Posted by Greg Shultz | March 20, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by billted

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    Use photos in Windows XP's 3D Flying Objects

    If you're familiar with Windows XP's My Pictures Slideshow screen saver to display photos of loved ones, here's a twist that you might find interesting. Greg Shultz shows how you can use photos to...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | March 19, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by seanferd

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    Windows Vista SP1 Blocker Tool

    A blocking tool for Windows Vista SP1 is available if you need to keep your users from installing. The tool consists of the following: A Microsoft-signed executable A script An ADM template For...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 18, 2008, 4:51 PM PDT

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    Reset lost Windows passwords with Offline Registry Editor

    Losing an administrator password to a Windows XP or Windows Vista workstation can cause huge amount of headaches. Erik Eckel shows how you can use a Linux-based freeware utility to reset any...

    Posted by Erik Eckel | March 14, 2008, 3:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by Adelejukerberg

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    Tip: Create a Safely Remove Hardware shortcut

    In Windows Vista, I continually pop in and pop out flash drives. I destroyed a flash drive in Windows Vista already by just pulling the flash drive out when I am done. I got tired of clicking on...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 14, 2008, 12:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by Mah_Ro

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    Will wi-fi end the reign of the wired network?

    You have heard the hype. It is clear. 802.11N, commonly known as Wi-Fi n is the next great leap in wireless technology. With 802.11g only giving you up to 56 Mbit/sec, the wireless N standard...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 13, 2008, 1:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by russell.stewart@...

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    Selectively disable UAC for your trusted Vista applications

    Do you want to selectively disable User Account Control (UAC) for specific programs that run from Vista's Start menu? You can -- Greg Shultz shows you step by step using the Application...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | March 13, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by aart12

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    Get sound alerts for RSS feeds in Windows XP

    If you're always on the lookout for new RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds, you probably look to see if the new Web site you're browsing features a feed. To make this easier, you can configure...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | March 12, 2008, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by iamschatz

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    Is Windows Vista SP1 a big deal?

    At this very moment, the OEM partners of Microsoft are busy creating new images of Windows Vista SP1 to be pre-installed in all new PC's. Microsoft has gone RTM (release to manufacturing) with...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 10, 2008, 10:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by Ed Woychowsky

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    Real World: Windows Home Server Backup and Windows Live OneCare backup do not play nice

    A few weeks ago, I started playing around with Windows Home Server. If you haven't seen any of the posts, they are: "Real World: Using Windows Home Server" "Real World: Adding Disk Space to a...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 10, 2008, 2:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by Steven Warren

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    Real World: Connecting your computers to your Windows Home Server

    A few weeks ago, I started playing around with Windows Home Server. If you haven't seen any of the posts, they are: "Real World: Using Windows Home Server" "Real World: Adding Disk Space to a...

    Posted by Steven Warren | March 7, 2008, 12:42 PM PST

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