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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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    Start using Vista's hidden Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands

    Last week, I described how to use and customize Vista's SendTo command to make your file management tasks easier. While you can easily add any destination you want to the SendTo menu, there is one...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | November 1, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by gdunger

  • 5

    How to change the default view in Windows Explorer

    There are times when you need to open Windows Explorer. You do this by choosing Start | Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer. The default view is the contents of your My Documents  or user...

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 31, 2007, 12:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by dhanraj114

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    Increase your Command Prompt scrolling capability in Windows XP Pro with the List command

    The More command on the Command Prompt in Windows XP Pro (go to Biglogfile.txt | More) allows you to view a very long text file one screen at a time. With the More command, it's easy to overshoot...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 31, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by wilmoore

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    Download a Windows Vista VHD today!

    Microsoft has provided a VHD to test Windows Vista for 30 days. This is a great way to see the features of Windows Vista without having to upgrade your current operating system. The VHD format is...

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 30, 2007, 8:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by jimm1968

  • 3

    Disable Windows 2000 Professional remote registry modification

    Windows 2000 Professional enables you to view and modify a registry remotely; however, it's also a potential security risk. If you don't need to manage your registry remotely, here's how you can...

    Posted by Jim Boyce | October 29, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by don@...

  • 0

    76 keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows Vista

    Windows Vista offers a healthy assortment of keyboard shortcuts, which can often be significantly more efficient than mousing around to perform everyday chores. Scott Lowe has put together a PFD...

    Posted by Jody Gilbert | October 25, 2007, 10:43 AM PDT

  • 15

    Take advantage of Windows XP Pro's multiple monitor support for Remote Desktop Connection

    If you manage Windows XP Pro systems via Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) with multiple monitors, you'll want to get the newest version of RDC (Terminal Services Client 6.0) because of its...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 24, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Marty the Borg

  • 0

    Disable File And Printer Sharing for TCP/IP in Windows 2000 Professional

    If you have a direct connection that's always live, you need to protect yourself. The first line of defense against intruders is to prevent them from browsing your computer, and you do that by...

    Posted by Jim Boyce | October 22, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT

  • 25

    Customize the SendTo command in Vista

    If you don't use the SendTo command in your day-to-day file management operations, you're missing out on one of Vista's handiest file management tools. The SendTo command provides you with a fully...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 18, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by hhl-user

  • 32

    Use Microsoft Media Player for your Windows XP apps

    Microsoft Media Player can still play a number of multimedia file types such as AVI, WMA, WMV, MID, and WAV, so you may want to be able to use it in situations where you don't need the full power...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 17, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by mnewton@...

  • 5

    Open Windows 2000 Professional network folders quickly

    Getting quick access to network folders is handy whether you use those folders seldom or all the time. Here are a couple of ready options that will work more quickly than browsing through My...

    Posted by Jim Boyce | October 15, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Daniel.Muzrall

  • 20

    Add a logo and technical support information to Vista's System page

    It's easy to add a logo and technical support contact information to Vista's System page once you know the procedure. You might wish to do this if you run a local computer store and manufacture...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 11, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by bd1235

  • 57

    Get more out of Internet Explorer 7 tabs when using Windows XP

    Most Windows XP users have upgraded to Internet Explorer 7.0 in order to take advantage of the Tabs feature, which allows you to view multiple sites at the same time. Here are some shortcuts and...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 10, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by epro24

  • 4

    Create multiple Web sites with Windows 2000 Professional

    There is no mechanism in the IIS console under Windows 2000 Professional to create multiple Web sites, but there is a way to get around that restriction and create multiple sites if you have...

    Posted by Jim Boyce | October 8, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by cdagil@...

  • 30

    Create a Vista password reset disk using a USB flash drive

    If you were an early adopter of USB flash drives, you may still have a 128 MB or a 256 MB USB flash drive in the back of your desk drawer. Even though the dusty drive may seem too small to be of...

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 4, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by yansilogin@...

  • 60

    Customize Windows XP's General tab

    It's easy to customize Windows XP's General tab in the System Properties dialog box with your support contact information and your company's logo just by using Notepad.

    Posted by Greg Shultz | October 3, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by kauau@...

  • 3

    Display special logon messages in Windows 2000 Professional

    Protect your system -- configure Windows 2000 Professional to display a special logon message warning unauthorized users to keep away from your system, or broadcast a specific message to your...

    Posted by Jim Boyce | October 1, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by aatramps@...

  • 15

    Turn off UAC in Windows Vista

    As an Administrator of Windows Vista, are you completely irritated by the constant pop-ups asking for your authorization? Here is a quick tip on how to shut off UAC for administrators but keep it...

    Posted by Steven Warren | September 30, 2007, 9:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by PurpleSkys

  • 11

    Test Drive Windows Vista for Free

    Are you interested in Windows Vista? If so, take it for a test drive at www.windowsvistatestdrive.com. The virtual labs are powered by Microsoft Virtual Labs and give you the ability to experience...

    Posted by Steven Warren | September 29, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen

  • 6

    Finally, the release candidate for Windows Server 2008

    Microsoft calls it RC0 and it is the availability of the first release candidate for Windows Server 2008. You can download a copy directly from Microsoft or request a DVD. [poll id=57] Here are...

    Posted by Steven Warren | September 28, 2007, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by ben@...

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