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Mark Kaelin
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Mark Kaelin
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Real World: Adding Disk Space to a Windows Home Server
My Windows Home Server (WHS)Â laptop comes equipped with a 100 GB hard drive. The installation creates two partitions: System and Data. The system partion is automatically configured at 20 GB and...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 30, 2008, 8:38 PM PST | Latest comment by Photogenic Memory
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Real World: Using Windows Home Server
I recently purchased a copy of Windows Home Server in order to take advantage of the functionality. I loaded Windows Home Server on a spare laptop as opposed to a server in my home office to be...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 30, 2008, 5:58 PM PST | Latest comment by quietcoolone
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Are you using a licensed version of Windows Vista?
What version of Windows Vista do you have licensed? Use this utility to check. Click Start and type cmd in the instant search box. Press Enter. Type slmgr.vbs -dli and hit enter. After a few...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 29, 2008, 6:40 PM PST
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Lock down your Windows Vista logon tight and then even tighter
It is possible to lock down a Microsoft Windows Vista logon procedure. In fact, it is possible to lock the procedure even tighter if you are concerned about security. Greg Shultz walks you through...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 29, 2008, 11:35 AM PST | Latest comment by naebeth
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Create an old-time monochrome command prompt in Windows XP
If you're ever feeling nostalgic when working from a Command Prompt in Microsoft Windows XP, you can change the settings on the Color tab to emulate the old green monochrome or amber monochrome...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 29, 2008, 7:43 AM PST | Latest comment by Dumphrey
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Tip: How do I run the command line as an Administrator in Windows Vista
If you enjoy using the command line to perform certain functions on your computer, you have probably noticed that Windows Vista requires you to elevate the rights of the command line to carry...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 24, 2008, 9:42 AM PST | Latest comment by thisisjeng
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Use Virtual PC 2007 to access a Complete PC Backup image in Vista
Updating and expanding on an idea expressed in a previous Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to access and restore singles files from an image created...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 22, 2008, 8:59 AM PST | Latest comment by CORDFrank
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Use the PushD command to create a quick temporary drive map in Windows XP
You can use the PushD command to quickly create a temporary drive map while remaining in the Command Prompt, saving time and unnecessary keystrokes. Greg Shultz reveals how it works.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 22, 2008, 3:55 AM PST | Latest comment by bgross@...
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Tip: Eliminate rogue startup programs in Windows
If you have been around Windows for awhile, you know that when you load software funny things happen. One such example is when you load software and the software decides it can run in Windows on...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 21, 2008, 1:00 AM PST | Latest comment by gerrymar@...
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How do I password protect my screen saver in Windows Vista
If you work in an office setting where prying eyes would love to see the information on your screen, you might want to take advantage of password protecting your screen saver. To perform these...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 18, 2008, 1:00 AM PST | Latest comment by patb071@...
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Tip: How do I add new toolbars to my desktop in Windows
Here is a shortcut I use to keep all of my favorites accessible from my Start menu. I recommend you take advantage of adding new toolbars to your start menu. It is very simple and easy to do....
Posted by Steven Warren | January 17, 2008, 8:01 AM PST | Latest comment by perasperatastra@...
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Automatically log in to Vista and still be password protected
In this edition of the Windows Vista report, Greg Shultz shows you how you can take advantage of the automatic logon procedure described previously while still keeping your Windows Vista system...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 16, 2008, 1:55 PM PST | Latest comment by rameshsapkota
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Are you interested in disabling the delete confirmation box in Windows Vista?
Recently, I had enough with the constant confirmation delete dialog boxes. I do not need to be told that I am about to delete something. This is the reason, I hit the delete key. I wanted the...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 16, 2008, 1:00 AM PST | Latest comment by normhaga@...
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How do I squeeze the most performance out of my SATA drive in Windows Vista
If you want better performance of your SATA hard drives, simply enable write caching. Be careful! By enabling write caching, you could experience a loss of data or corruption if the machine...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 15, 2008, 10:00 AM PST | Latest comment by wratholix
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Re-enable icon transparency on your desktop in Windows XP
Sometimes changing a desktop theme or desktop background in Microsoft Windows XP inadvertently disables the Use drop shadows for icon labels, which is an item in desktop settings. Greg Shultz...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 15, 2008, 3:40 AM PST | Latest comment by sales@...
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What delivery method will you take for Windows Vista SP1
When downloading and installing Windows Vista SP1, you will have three download methods. They are:Â Â Express Standalone Slipstream Express - The Express installation will require an...
Posted by Steven Warren | January 14, 2008, 9:08 PM PST | Latest comment by t0n30
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Bypass the Windows Vista's logon procedure
Greg Shultz shows you how to access and use the Advanced User Accounts Control Panel to bypass Windows Vista's logon procedure and essentially configure Vista to automatically log you on when you...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 8, 2008, 10:13 AM PST | Latest comment by kevin patriot
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Uncover Windows XP's built-in image resizing utility
Windows XP has a built-in image resizing utility buried inside the Send Pictures Via E-Mail dialog box that can quickly and easily resize a large group of digital picture files at once.
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 8, 2008, 3:30 AM PST | Latest comment by RAYGARFER@...
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Redirect the Command Prompt to a folder of your choosing in Windows XP
When you open a Command Prompt, from the Start menu or by typing CMD in the Run dialog box, the Command Prompt window will always open in the C:\Documents and Settings\{yourname} folder. However,...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 3, 2008, 7:49 AM PST | Latest comment by niculescu
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Add a Create New Folder icon to the Windows XP Quick Launch toolbar
Creating new folders to store files is a basic Windows XP task, but Windows Explorer does not have a button for easy creation of new folders. You can create your own shortcut by adding a Create...
Posted by Greg Shultz | January 2, 2008, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by joezanotti10
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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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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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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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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@...
