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Mark Kaelin
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Free cheat sheet of 100 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
Get your very own Microsoft Windows 8 free downloadable cheat sheet of 100 keyboard shortcuts.
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Review: EZ Opp for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Manage CRM sales data on the go with ease using a Windows RT or Windows 8 tablet.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 17, 2013, 11:31 AM PDT
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Change background images in Windows 8
Personalizing backgrounds in Windows 8 takes a bit of effort, but it can be done.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 16, 2013, 12:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by sarai1313@...
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Review: Invoice360 for Windows 8
Generate invoices for your clients using Windows RT or 8 Pro's tablet interface with the freeware app Invoice360.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 15, 2013, 8:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Risk Registrar
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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 Gisabun
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A couple of time-saving autofill shortcuts for Excel
Learn these autofill tricks to work more efficiently with recurring data in Excel.
Posted by Susan Harkins | May 13, 2013, 11:13 AM PDT
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Video tip: Add a tile to the Windows 8 Start Screen
Sometimes you have to create a tile on the Windows 8 Start Screen manually. This video shows you how.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | May 10, 2013, 8:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by Greg Shultz
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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 SnarfOscarBoondoggle
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Quick Tip: Mount ISO files with Virtual CloneDrive
Virtual CloneDrive makes using ISO files in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, just as easy as it is in Windows 8.
Posted by Greg Shultz | May 8, 2013, 12:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by MichaelCarr
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Review: Outright finance management
Readers have suggested another alternative to QuickBooks; one that is available for minimal cost.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 7, 2013, 11:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by lastchip
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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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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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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 Slayer_
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Quick Tip: Pick from hundreds of themes in Microsoft's Personalization Gallery
Microsoft has released a myriad of themes from their Microsoft Download page, which are now available in a central location.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 30, 2013, 12:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by dogknees
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Excel 2013 Flash Fill anticipates needs on the fly
Put aside earlier list features and let Excel 2013's Flash Fill interpret your needs and complete the task.
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 29, 2013, 8:23 AM PDT
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Use the Recovery Drive Command Prompt to edit the registry or recover data
Access the Command Prompt from Windows 8's Recovery Drive and use it to recover data. Greg Shultz shows you how it works.
Posted by Greg Shultz | April 26, 2013, 8:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Create EXE Video Files using RAD Video Tools
RAD Video Tools can deliver professional stand-alone videos as Windows executable files. Matt Nawrocki shows you how.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 25, 2013, 12:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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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: 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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Word's disappearing white space and control defaults
These two Word tips aren't related, but users often inquire about them: what happened to my white space and how do I make a formatted control the default?
Posted by Susan Harkins | April 22, 2013, 11:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by ssharkins@...
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Quick Tip: Add an Applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop
With the help of a special code, add an applications folder to the Windows 8 Desktop that grants easy access to all programs.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 19, 2013, 12:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by WRRATCLIFF@...
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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 ssharkins@...
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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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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: 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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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 Slayer_
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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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Review: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013
ZoneAlarm looks to bolster options for consumers and businesses, with the inclusion of a free Antivirus and Firewall edition.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 17, 2013, 12:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 Gisabun
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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_
