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TechRepublic's Download Directory is the place to get free tech resources in a variety of formats, including PDF versions of popular articles, "10 things" lists, sample chapters from technology books, "How do I..." problem-solving guides, cheat sheets for knocking out IT tasks, keyboard shortcuts, glossaries, career pointers, and collections of tips and techniques that focus on critical topics.
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10 cool technologies to look for in your next PC
Oct 2011
Impressive new technologies are revolutionizing PC performance, but should you buy now or wait for more improvements? These details will help you decide.
Provided by Alan Norton
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Downloads
TechRepublic's Workstation Lockdown Flowchart
Sep 2011
There are many points to consider when you lock down workstations -- especially in those quirky situations where some users need higher levels of permissions. This flowchart will guide you through...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10+ tools you should have in your support tech repair kit
Mar 2006
Some techs seem to get by with just a multitool and a smile, but the rest of us need something more substantial. Here are 10 essential items to carry with you whenever you make a desktop call. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Computer hardware inventory list
Jan 2010
When you're troubleshooting hardware problems, you need to know the make and model of the equipment you're dealing with. But if you've never worked on the PC before, that can be a challenge. This...
Provided by Bill Detwiler
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Downloads
Cheat sheet: The 40 most important keyboard shortcuts for Google Apps
Jul 2011
Keyboard shortcuts can save you time and reduce your dependence on the mouse. To help with that goal, Kevin Purdy has compiled a list of the 40 most important Google Apps keyboard shortcuts.
Provided by Kevin Purdy
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10-point cleaning checklist for keeping equipment healthy
Jun 2009
Boring it may be, but cleaning is an essential part of any regular system maintenance schedule. You can stretch equipment life, reduce repairs and service calls, and keep users happier by...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Computer hardware inventory list
May 2005
When you're troubleshooting hardware problems, you need to know the make and model of the equipment you're dealing with. But if you've never worked on the PC before, that can be a challenge. This...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Diskeeper 2011 Professional Edition - FREE 30-day trialware
Oct 2011
Diskeeper 2011 Professional edition provides essential performance and efficiency increases that all business desktops and laptops need to function productively. Diskeeper prevents the majority of...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
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Downloads
TechRepublic's New Desktop Computer Checklist
Jun 2011
When it's time to order new desktops, the New Desktop Computer Checklist will help you avoid mistakes and oversights. We've created the checklist as an editable Excel worksheet and as a PDF and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
How to fully degunk a PC to get rid of crapware
Jun 2007
Crapware slows your PC to a crawl, often causes instability and crashes, eats up valuable screen real estate, and may even border on malware. Yet it inevitably finds its way onto your computer --...
Provided by George Ou
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Downloads
10 things you can do to optimize and maintain your PCs
Mar 2006
Keeping PCs running at their best and extending the life of the equipment require some diligent upkeep. This list of tasks will help you cover your maintenance bases. When systems are neglected,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Power Point
Sep 2004
You'll want to keep this quick reference handy for Microsoft Power Point. This convenient colorfully laminated PDF chart will help Power Point users of all skill levels learn keyboard shortcuts...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10+ things you should know about troubleshooting a slow PC
Oct 2005
Troubleshooting PC slowdowns with these 10+ tips and tricks. User complaints are minimal when new PCs are rolled out. They start up quick, and programs seem to open in a snap. But over time,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you should do to improve every new Windows PC
Oct 2005
This document lists 10 enhancements you should make to every new Windows PC, no matter whether it is a workstation or the family media computer. Getting a new computer, even if it's only a new...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
PC Troubleshooting Basics - Sample Chapter
May 2005
Spend less time troubleshooting PCs. Download the PC Troubleshooting Basics chapter from TechRepublic's PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fourth Edition and learn a proven problem-solving method...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
The 10 most important things to teach your users
May 2006
Your users don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of how their computers work or how your network is configured -- but they may need a little technical enlightenment here and there. This list...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Gather detailed system information with Belarc Advisor
Apr 2007
If you've ever been tasked with gathering information about a computer for an inventory, before a hardware upgrade, or just to find out if all the most recent hotfixes have been installed, then...
Provided by Greg Shultz
-
Downloads
Clean up your machine with the help of Degunking Windows
Jul 2005
After you've helped your users clean up their computers and adopt a regimen of organization and maintenance, you'll hear fewer complaints about slow machines and poor performance. Computer users...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
12 steps to create a boot diskette to upgrade a PC BIOS
May 2005
Nearly every PC undergoes at least one major BIOS upgrade during its product lifecycle. In addition to keeping up to date on software patches, administrators also need to periodically look for...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 dumb things users do that can mess up their computers
May 2006
Users find plenty of ways to run into trouble, from gunking up their system with shareware to leaving it exposed to attackers to forgetting about using surge protectors. Share this list with your...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
BIOS beep codes list for desktops
Feb 2005
When your computer fails its POST, the beep codes are often the only clue to determine what's wrong. This download was updated in February 2005 with over 60 new PC models and offers BIOS beep code...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 ergonomic keyboards that actually do their job
Jul 2009
If you do a lot of typing -- or if you have employees who do a lot of typing - ergonomic keyboards make a great deal of sense. Jack Wallen reviews 10 outstanding keyboards that will prevent the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
Quick Reference: Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
Sep 2004
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed IOS commands and switches when you need...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Dell BIOS POST error code list
Mar 2005
The error code message you see when a DELL Dimension, Precision, OptiPlex, PowerEdge, PowerVault, or SmartStep machine fails its POST can be a valuable troubleshooting aid. Yet deciphering the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Build a polycarbonate all-in-one 22-inch LCD PC
Jan 2008
The last time George Ou built a wooden all-in-one 19-inch LCD PC, his family wanted it in their kitchen and his mother wanted it in hers. So to keep everyone happy, he built his mother another one...
Provided by George Ou
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Book chapters
Don't let the dust-bunnies win, protect your PC with timely maintenance
Apr 2006
Dirt and dust are a major problem for personal computers because a dirty PC can block air flow, which can lead to overheating. This chapter excerpt from Repairing and Upgrading Your PC shows you...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Downloads
Make the jump to a virtual machine with this TechRepublic QuickStart on VMware
Oct 2005
This TechRepublic QuickStart Tool describes the basic functionality of VMware Workstation 5. Getting a good start in any new technology or programming language often depends on finding the best...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 things you should know about building a PC from scratch
Apr 2006
Building your own PC offers numerous benefits, from enabling a high level of customization to keeping costs to a minimum--but it also requires a lot of planning and decision making. These...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Queries
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and retrieved as effectively as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Windows Desktop Troubleshooting
Sep 2004
You'll want to keep this quick reference handy for Windows Desktop Troubleshooting. This convenient colorfully laminated PDF chart will help users of all skill levels troubleshoot their problem. ...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit will simplify your field support
May 2006
Iolo Technologies' System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit contains all the software tools you are likely to need for troubleshooting, repairing, and recovering a problematic PC. While remote support...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Ten ways to make desktop visits more effective
Jul 2005
Make your client desktop visits more effective with these tips and techniques from a seasoned IT field engineer. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Word
Sep 2004
This Microsoft Word 2003 chart covers everything you need to know from tips and tricks to common questions.TechRepublic's Word chart also helps you stay on task with a full page of keyboard...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Quick Reference: Windows Server 2000 Commands
Sep 2004
TechRepublic editors have updated and expanded our popular Windows 2000 Server command chart and made it downloadable for instant access. You'll receive a PDF file covering Windows 2000 Server,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Reports
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects for efficient reporting. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: PC Security
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, PC Security is extremely important. To help ensure that your enterprise functions more effectively you need TechRepublic's Quick Reference:PC Security chart....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Simplify migration with PCmover Pro
Nov 2009
While looking for a solution to migrate data and settings -- AND software -- to new machines, TechRepublic member Ron K came across a utility called PCmover Pro. He describes the success he had...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
HP BIOS POST error code list
Mar 2005
When an HP Integrity, NetServer, Carrier Grade Server, Proliant, Kayak, Pavilion, Vectra, or Workstation machine fails its POST, the error code messages can be a helpful troubleshooting tool. Yet...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Your computer is being stalked right now, what are you going to do about it?
May 2006
This chapter excerpt from Steal This Computer Book 4.0: What They Won't Tell You About the Internet examines how hackers target your computer and what tricks they use to gain access to the...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Downloads
Eight cost-free steps to improve workstation ergonomics
Apr 2005
Users rely on support techs to make sure their computers are optimized and healthy--but the health of the users is also a major concern. A bad workstation setup can cause fatigue, discomfort,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 cool technologies to look for in your next PC
Oct 2011
Impressive new technologies are revolutionizing PC performance, but should you buy now or wait for more improvements? These details will help you decide.
Provided by Alan Norton
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Workstation Lockdown Flowchart
Sep 2011
There are many points to consider when you lock down workstations -- especially in those quirky situations where some users need higher levels of permissions. This flowchart will guide you through...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Cheat sheet: The 40 most important keyboard shortcuts for Google Apps
Jul 2011
Keyboard shortcuts can save you time and reduce your dependence on the mouse. To help with that goal, Kevin Purdy has compiled a list of the 40 most important Google Apps keyboard shortcuts.
Provided by Kevin Purdy
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's New Desktop Computer Checklist
Jun 2011
When it's time to order new desktops, the New Desktop Computer Checklist will help you avoid mistakes and oversights. We've created the checklist as an editable Excel worksheet and as a PDF and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Diskeeper 2011 Professional Edition - FREE 30-day trialware
Oct 2011
Diskeeper 2011 Professional edition provides essential performance and efficiency increases that all business desktops and laptops need to function productively. Diskeeper prevents the majority of...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
-
Downloads
Computer hardware inventory list
Jan 2010
When you're troubleshooting hardware problems, you need to know the make and model of the equipment you're dealing with. But if you've never worked on the PC before, that can be a challenge. This...
Provided by Bill Detwiler
-
Downloads
We know what the geek in your life wants
Dec 2009
TechRepublic conducts a formal scientific survey each year as part of its Geek Gift Guide series. The results for the 2009 survey are outlined and some of the results may surprise you. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Simplify migration with PCmover Pro
Nov 2009
While looking for a solution to migrate data and settings -- AND software -- to new machines, TechRepublic member Ron K came across a utility called PCmover Pro. He describes the success he had...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Wireless Networking - ISO
Sep 2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 boasts powerful capacity, but the same tools and features that provide new capabilities also pose administrative challenges. This collection of resources, crafted...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless LAN: Start to Finish
Sep 2005
Wireless LAN: Start to Finish, codeveloped by InfoWorld and TechRepublic, collects InfoWorld Test Center's Red File Report: Wireless LANs with TechRepublic's Wireless Networking Survival Guide in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: PC Security
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, PC Security is extremely important. To help ensure that your enterprise functions more effectively you need TechRepublic's Quick Reference:PC Security chart....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Reports
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects for efficient reporting. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Windows Server 2000 Commands
Sep 2004
TechRepublic editors have updated and expanded our popular Windows 2000 Server command chart and made it downloadable for instant access. You'll receive a PDF file covering Windows 2000 Server,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
Sep 2004
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed IOS commands and switches when you need...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Windows Desktop Troubleshooting
Sep 2004
You'll want to keep this quick reference handy for Windows Desktop Troubleshooting. This convenient colorfully laminated PDF chart will help users of all skill levels troubleshoot their problem. ...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Power Point
Sep 2004
You'll want to keep this quick reference handy for Microsoft Power Point. This convenient colorfully laminated PDF chart will help Power Point users of all skill levels learn keyboard shortcuts...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Word
Sep 2004
This Microsoft Word 2003 chart covers everything you need to know from tips and tricks to common questions.TechRepublic's Word chart also helps you stay on task with a full page of keyboard...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Queries
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and retrieved as effectively as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 ergonomic keyboards that actually do their job
Jul 2009
If you do a lot of typing -- or if you have employees who do a lot of typing - ergonomic keyboards make a great deal of sense. Jack Wallen reviews 10 outstanding keyboards that will prevent the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Get the facts on what geeks really want for the holidays
Dec 2008
In October, in preparation for TechRepublic's 2008 Geek Gift Guide, we asked the TechRepublic community several questions regarding their shopping, gift-giving, and gift-wishing plans for the...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet
May 2008
Let's face it: Some software is just plain aggravating. It's almost as if it were created for the sole purpose of driving us crazy. ZDNet.co.uk's Rupert Goodwins offers this selection of 10...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS
May 2008
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is critical to the proper operation of your computer. It is the first code that is executed at start-up and defines the way your motherboard will communicate...
Provided by Alan Norton
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Downloads
Build a polycarbonate all-in-one 22-inch LCD PC
Jan 2008
The last time George Ou built a wooden all-in-one 19-inch LCD PC, his family wanted it in their kitchen and his mother wanted it in hers. So to keep everyone happy, he built his mother another one...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
The 10 worst geek gift ideas for the holidays
Dec 2007
Sometimes, it's not so obvious that something will make a horrible holiday gift (or just a grudgingly accepted one). That's why we're here to clear the air for you. Here's a list of 10...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The 22" dual-core all-in-one game PC for $765
Oct 2007
What started out as a roughly improvised poor-man's all-in-one PC hanging off the back of an LCD display has turned into two detailed schematics that George Ou has painstakingly drafted with the...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
How to fully degunk a PC to get rid of crapware
Jun 2007
Crapware slows your PC to a crawl, often causes instability and crashes, eats up valuable screen real estate, and may even border on malware. Yet it inevitably finds its way onto your computer --...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
Gather detailed system information with Belarc Advisor
Apr 2007
If you've ever been tasked with gathering information about a computer for an inventory, before a hardware upgrade, or just to find out if all the most recent hotfixes have been installed, then...
Provided by Greg Shultz
-
Downloads
Debrief and Defend: Windows XP Home v. XP Professional
Oct 2006
Microsoft's popular Windows XP operating system simplifies computing, improves performance and stability, and delivers powerful tools and utilities. However, Windows XP's several editions -...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Create and manage multiple virtual computers with VMware Workstation 5
Jul 2006
WMWare Workstation is today's leading virtual machine software, allowing a user to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC with each functioning as a separate OS on a separate...
Provided by Charles River Media
-
Downloads
Maintain Optimal PC Performance
Jun 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about PC maintenance issues--even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes a PowerPoint...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
The 10 most important things to teach your users
May 2006
Your users don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of how their computers work or how your network is configured -- but they may need a little technical enlightenment here and there. This list...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Using the Windows Key on your keyboard - PDF
Feb 2005
Probably one of the least used keys on your keyboard is the Windows key. Do you know what it's used for? This FastAnswer will show you the basic shortcuts you can do using the Windows key. You can...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Home Office Computing Survival Guide, Second Edition - PDF
Jul 2005
Today's busy families depend on their home PCs now more than ever. From managing the family budget to digitizing memories or composing the term paper from Hades, home computers are being pressed...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Your computer is being stalked right now, what are you going to do about it?
May 2006
This chapter excerpt from Steal This Computer Book 4.0: What They Won't Tell You About the Internet examines how hackers target your computer and what tricks they use to gain access to the...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
10 dumb things users do that can mess up their computers
May 2006
Users find plenty of ways to run into trouble, from gunking up their system with shareware to leaving it exposed to attackers to forgetting about using surge protectors. Share this list with your...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit will simplify your field support
May 2006
Iolo Technologies' System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit contains all the software tools you are likely to need for troubleshooting, repairing, and recovering a problematic PC. While remote support...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
PC Troubleshooting Basics - Sample Chapter
May 2005
Spend less time troubleshooting PCs. Download the PC Troubleshooting Basics chapter from TechRepublic's PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fourth Edition and learn a proven problem-solving method...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Build vs. Buy PC Comparison Tool
Nov 2004
The Build vs. Buy PC Comparison Tool is an Excel worksheet that will help you to determine whether it's less expensive for your company to buy vendor-built PCs or whether you'd be better off...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Clean up your machine with the help of Degunking Windows
Jul 2005
After you've helped your users clean up their computers and adopt a regimen of organization and maintenance, you'll hear fewer complaints about slow machines and poor performance. Computer users...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about building a PC from scratch
Apr 2006
Building your own PC offers numerous benefits, from enabling a high level of customization to keeping costs to a minimum--but it also requires a lot of planning and decision making. These...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Queries
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and retrieved as effectively as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Word
Sep 2004
This Microsoft Word 2003 chart covers everything you need to know from tips and tricks to common questions.TechRepublic's Word chart also helps you stay on task with a full page of keyboard...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Power Point
Sep 2004
You'll want to keep this quick reference handy for Microsoft Power Point. This convenient colorfully laminated PDF chart will help Power Point users of all skill levels learn keyboard shortcuts...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Windows Desktop Troubleshooting
Sep 2004
You'll want to keep this quick reference handy for Windows Desktop Troubleshooting. This convenient colorfully laminated PDF chart will help users of all skill levels troubleshoot their problem. ...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
Sep 2004
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed IOS commands and switches when you need...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Windows Server 2000 Commands
Sep 2004
TechRepublic editors have updated and expanded our popular Windows 2000 Server command chart and made it downloadable for instant access. You'll receive a PDF file covering Windows 2000 Server,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Reports
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects for efficient reporting. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: PC Security
Sep 2004
If your organization is like most, PC Security is extremely important. To help ensure that your enterprise functions more effectively you need TechRepublic's Quick Reference:PC Security chart....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless LAN: Start to Finish
Sep 2005
Wireless LAN: Start to Finish, codeveloped by InfoWorld and TechRepublic, collects InfoWorld Test Center's Red File Report: Wireless LANs with TechRepublic's Wireless Networking Survival Guide in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Wireless Networking - ISO
Sep 2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 boasts powerful capacity, but the same tools and features that provide new capabilities also pose administrative challenges. This collection of resources, crafted...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Simplify migration with PCmover Pro
Nov 2009
While looking for a solution to migrate data and settings -- AND software -- to new machines, TechRepublic member Ron K came across a utility called PCmover Pro. He describes the success he had...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
We know what the geek in your life wants
Dec 2009
TechRepublic conducts a formal scientific survey each year as part of its Geek Gift Guide series. The results for the 2009 survey are outlined and some of the results may surprise you. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
12 steps to create a boot diskette to upgrade a PC BIOS
May 2005
Nearly every PC undergoes at least one major BIOS upgrade during its product lifecycle. In addition to keeping up to date on software patches, administrators also need to periodically look for...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
HP BIOS POST error code list
Mar 2005
When an HP Integrity, NetServer, Carrier Grade Server, Proliant, Kayak, Pavilion, Vectra, or Workstation machine fails its POST, the error code messages can be a helpful troubleshooting tool. Yet...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Dell BIOS POST error code list
Mar 2005
The error code message you see when a DELL Dimension, Precision, OptiPlex, PowerEdge, PowerVault, or SmartStep machine fails its POST can be a valuable troubleshooting aid. Yet deciphering the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
PC Troubleshooting Basics - Sample Chapter
May 2005
Spend less time troubleshooting PCs. Download the PC Troubleshooting Basics chapter from TechRepublic's PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fourth Edition and learn a proven problem-solving method...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Build vs. Buy PC Comparison Tool
Nov 2004
The Build vs. Buy PC Comparison Tool is an Excel worksheet that will help you to determine whether it's less expensive for your company to buy vendor-built PCs or whether you'd be better off...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Your computer is being stalked right now, what are you going to do about it?
May 2006
This chapter excerpt from Steal This Computer Book 4.0: What They Won't Tell You About the Internet examines how hackers target your computer and what tricks they use to gain access to the...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
10 dumb things users do that can mess up their computers
May 2006
Users find plenty of ways to run into trouble, from gunking up their system with shareware to leaving it exposed to attackers to forgetting about using surge protectors. Share this list with your...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Using the Windows Key on your keyboard - PDF
Feb 2005
Probably one of the least used keys on your keyboard is the Windows key. Do you know what it's used for? This FastAnswer will show you the basic shortcuts you can do using the Windows key. You can...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Maintain Optimal PC Performance
Jun 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about PC maintenance issues--even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes a PowerPoint...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Create and manage multiple virtual computers with VMware Workstation 5
Jul 2006
WMWare Workstation is today's leading virtual machine software, allowing a user to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC with each functioning as a separate OS on a separate...
Provided by Charles River Media
-
Downloads
Debrief and Defend: Windows XP Home v. XP Professional
Oct 2006
Microsoft's popular Windows XP operating system simplifies computing, improves performance and stability, and delivers powerful tools and utilities. However, Windows XP's several editions -...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
The 22" dual-core all-in-one game PC for $765
Oct 2007
What started out as a roughly improvised poor-man's all-in-one PC hanging off the back of an LCD display has turned into two detailed schematics that George Ou has painstakingly drafted with the...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
The 10 worst geek gift ideas for the holidays
Dec 2007
Sometimes, it's not so obvious that something will make a horrible holiday gift (or just a grudgingly accepted one). That's why we're here to clear the air for you. Here's a list of 10...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Build a polycarbonate all-in-one 22-inch LCD PC
Jan 2008
The last time George Ou built a wooden all-in-one 19-inch LCD PC, his family wanted it in their kitchen and his mother wanted it in hers. So to keep everyone happy, he built his mother another one...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet
May 2008
Let's face it: Some software is just plain aggravating. It's almost as if it were created for the sole purpose of driving us crazy. ZDNet.co.uk's Rupert Goodwins offers this selection of 10...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Get the facts on what geeks really want for the holidays
Dec 2008
In October, in preparation for TechRepublic's 2008 Geek Gift Guide, we asked the TechRepublic community several questions regarding their shopping, gift-giving, and gift-wishing plans for the...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
BIOS beep codes list for desktops
Feb 2005
When your computer fails its POST, the beep codes are often the only clue to determine what's wrong. This download was updated in February 2005 with over 60 new PC models and offers BIOS beep code...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 ergonomic keyboards that actually do their job
Jul 2009
If you do a lot of typing -- or if you have employees who do a lot of typing - ergonomic keyboards make a great deal of sense. Jack Wallen reviews 10 outstanding keyboards that will prevent the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit will simplify your field support
May 2006
Iolo Technologies' System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit contains all the software tools you are likely to need for troubleshooting, repairing, and recovering a problematic PC. While remote support...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The 10 most important things to teach your users
May 2006
Your users don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of how their computers work or how your network is configured -- but they may need a little technical enlightenment here and there. This list...
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Eight cost-free steps to improve workstation ergonomics
Apr 2005
Users rely on support techs to make sure their computers are optimized and healthy--but the health of the users is also a major concern. A bad workstation setup can cause fatigue, discomfort,...
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10+ things you should know about troubleshooting a slow PC
Oct 2005
Troubleshooting PC slowdowns with these 10+ tips and tricks. User complaints are minimal when new PCs are rolled out. They start up quick, and programs seem to open in a snap. But over time,...
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10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS
May 2008
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is critical to the proper operation of your computer. It is the first code that is executed at start-up and defines the way your motherboard will communicate...
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Clean up your machine with the help of Degunking Windows
Jul 2005
After you've helped your users clean up their computers and adopt a regimen of organization and maintenance, you'll hear fewer complaints about slow machines and poor performance. Computer users...
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Troubleshooting PC Hardware
Jun 2007
This guide will quickly get you up to speed on the intricacies of computer troubleshooting and repair, such as diagnosing a faulty power supply, identifying the cause of a hard drive failure,...
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10 cool technologies to look for in your next PC
Oct 2011
Impressive new technologies are revolutionizing PC performance, but should you buy now or wait for more improvements? These details will help you decide.
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Visio flowchart: Workstation connectivity troubleshooter
Feb 2007
To efficiently diagnose a connectivity problem, you need a systematic way to examine issues and isolate the cause. This Visio chart steps through wired and wireless connectivity, network...
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10 things you should do to improve every new Windows PC
Oct 2005
This document lists 10 enhancements you should make to every new Windows PC, no matter whether it is a workstation or the family media computer. Getting a new computer, even if it's only a new...
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