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March 2011: Microsoft Patch Tuesday analysis
Mar 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's March 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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10 pieces of hardware you should replace rather than repair
Aug 2007
Any time a computer component stops working or becomes unstable, you have to decide whether to replace it, have it repaired, or just get by as is with perhaps a temporary fix. Repair or just...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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How do I... Remove unwanted files with Ccleaner in one click?
Mar 2009
Combining the features of Ccleaner with Click & Clean gives you the power to remove unwanted and unnecessary files from a Microsoft Windows PC in one click. Jack Wallen shows you how to set it...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I create shutdown shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7?
Feb 2010
Creating shortcuts to shutdown or power down a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 is easy but does require specific commands. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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10 cool Registry edits and tweaks for Windows XP
Mar 2010
Faithe Wempen shows us a few Registry edits you can try out in Windows XP to make adjustments that go beyond simple Control Panel settings. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)
Jul 2009
A couple of weeks ago, I asked a series of poll questions about Microsoft Windows XP. The poll results are very informative and definitely give us an indication about where the TechRepublic...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs
Apr 2009
It is possible to change the configuration of the Microsoft Windows Vista Logon screen to show the text you want it to show. In this edition of the Windows Vista & 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I quickly share Linux directories with a Windows network?
Sep 2010
Jack Wallen walks you through the process of setting up a share on your Linux desktop so that all the machines on your network can access it. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Don't let Windows XP startup problems leave you dead in the water
Jun 2006
When everything works the way it should, we take Windows startup for granted. But if something fails, it's important to be able to diagnose the problem and effect a solution. This chapter from...
Provided by No Starch Press
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How do I... Use the Windows Common Feed List to manage RSS feeds?
Jun 2009
With the release of Windows Internet Explorer 7, Windows Vista, and Outlook 2007, Microsoft has also included a new feature, the Windows Common Feed List (CFL), as a viable option for managing...
Provided by Wally Bahny
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Microsoft Windows 7 pricing deals spark interest and controversy
Jul 2009
The pricing structure of Microsoft Windows 7 is generating plenty of talk in the blogosphere. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz separates rumor from fact to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I encrypt Thunderbird email with Enigmail?
Jul 2009
Enigmail is an extension that should be added by anyone needing security in their email exchanges. It takes the less-than-user-friendly task of encryption and makes it simple enough for anyone to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Microsoft Windows 7 final pricing is revealed and analyzed
Aug 2009
The pricing for Microsoft Windows 7 has been finalized. In his weekly Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz takes closer look at how much it will cost you to upgrade to Windows 7. This...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I check how different fonts and styles look without recoding?
Sep 2009
Choosing the proper font and font style for you Web site can make or break a site's over-all design. Tweaking fonts can take some time unless you employ an amazingly helpful tool like FontFriend....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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
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How do I configure RSync on FreeNAS to sync shares with a Windows NAS device?
Jun 2010
Donovan Colbert illustrates how to create a suitable, inexpensive data replication solution for a small office or data center on a limited budget. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Donovan Colbert
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: November 2010
Nov 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's November 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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How do I use a RAM disk to help speed up disk-intensive applications?
Dec 2010
Jack Wallen explains how to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC and how it can be used to increase the performance of disk-intensive applications. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: December 2010
Dec 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's December 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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SolutionBase: Supercharge the command line with Windows PowerShell 1.0
Apr 2007
The DOS prompt has been around for a long time. Microsoft has finally gotten around to updating it for the 21st century. Here's what you'll find in the Windows PowerShell.
Provided by Luke Swagger
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Best storage strategies for the multimedia PC
Aug 2007
The modern PC has become the storage and entertainment hub of the home for many consumers, and some people are gobbling up terabytes of data per year storing their DVD library, downloads, and TV...
Provided by George Ou
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10 things you should have already done to secure your laptop
Sep 2007
Protecting a laptop from theft is really a two tier process. Not only do you want to protect the physical taking of a laptop, you also want to protect the data on the laptop if it is actually...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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How to secure your Windows computer and protect your privacy with free software
Oct 2008
This guide from Howard Fosdick explains many of the threats to your security and privacy you may encounter when you use Microsoft Windows. It describes these concerns in simple, non-technical...
Provided by Howard Fosdick
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2012 patches
Feb 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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How do I... Recover lost data with DiskDigger?
Mar 2009
Whether it was from accidental deletion or a reformat of a drive, we have all lost data files. DiskDigger searches storage media (SD, CF, USB, hard drives, etc) for traces of lost files using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Expand the number of Windows 7 installs with bootable VHDs
Sep 2009
Microsoft has made available several techniques that you can use to create a bootable Windows 7 VHDs that run like a dual boot setup. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report,...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I manage Windows devices with Device Remover?
Aug 2009
The built-in Microsoft Windows tools for assessing the condition of attached USB devices are barely adequate. This is where a tool like Device Remover can fill in the gaps. Jack Wallen shows you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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New troubleshooting features in the Windows 7 System Configuration tool
Nov 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz takes a closer look the Microsoft Windows 7 System Configuration utility. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Migrate to Windows 7 from an XP dual-boot configuration
Oct 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista & Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to safely undo a Windows XP and Windows 7 dual-boot system so that you can complete your migration from Windows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Keep tabs on ReadyBoost with Windows 7's Performance Monitor
Mar 2010
To see ReadyBoost in action, you're going to have to keep tabs on it with Windows 7's Performance Monitor. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Change the Product Key in Windows XP? (Updated)
Jul 2009
In 2003, TechRepublic first published the procedure for changing the Product Key in Microsoft Windows XP. Since then, Microsoft has made the process easier and safer by providing an applet for...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I add hidden international desktop themes to Windows 7?
May 2010
There are several hidden international themes in Windows 7 that are not visible through the normal personalization section of the Control Panel. Mark Kaelin shows you how to add them to your...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Create a Windows XP and 7 dual-boot system staged for an easy migration
Oct 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Easeus Partition Master Home Edition to easily resize your existing Windows XP partition and then...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I create a secure Guest Account in Windows 7?
Aug 2010
In certain situations, you may want to allow guest users access to a PC. Take the proper steps to ensure that the guest access you grant is secure. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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
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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
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Temporarily disable User Account Control prompts in Vista
Sep 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz explains a technique that will allow you to temporarily disable UAC during those times when you know that you will be...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I save power on my PC with Edison
Oct 2009
Edison provides a simple means of controlling and monitoring the energy used by your personal computer. Jack Wallen explains how to use it.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Take full advantage of Jump Lists in Windows 7 with these tips
Dec 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista & 7 Report, Greg Shultz describes the basics of how Windows 7's Jump List feature works. Then, he provides a host of tips that will show you how to really take...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I delete the hiberfil.sys and reclaim the hard disk memory?
Apr 2010
If you have ever used the Hibernate feature in Microsoft Windows, you have created a hiberfil.sys file. Here is how you delete that file and reclaim the hard disk memory. This download is also...
Provided by Bill Detwiler
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How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
Apr 2010
In answer to a challenge put for in the TechRepublic Discussion Forums, a member offers his tip for making the installation of software across many workstations easier with a well-conceived...
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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Troubleshoot a wireless connection in Windows 7 with a firmware upgrade
Apr 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz chronicles his trials and tribulations in a troubleshooting expedition regarding a flaky wireless network connection. This...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: April 2010
Apr 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's April 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Check out the Windows 7 applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials
Apr 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz takes an introductory look at Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Photo Gallery, and Windows Live Movie Maker. This download is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I uninstall applications from Windows with Revo Uninstaller?
Apr 2010
If you are one of those users who prefer to make sure every part of an application is removed, or perhaps you just want a little extra from you uninstaller, you should take a look at Revo...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get management buy-in with the Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit
Mar 2010
The Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit offers a complete set of tools for creating a comprehensive Windows 7 upgrade plan. Greg Shultz explains.
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 cool Registry edits and tweaks for Windows XP
Mar 2010
Faithe Wempen shows us a few Registry edits you can try out in Windows XP to make adjustments that go beyond simple Control Panel settings. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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Keep tabs on ReadyBoost with Windows 7's Performance Monitor
Mar 2010
To see ReadyBoost in action, you're going to have to keep tabs on it with Windows 7's Performance Monitor. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I clone a hard drive with Clonezilla?
Mar 2010
With Clonezilla you can clone a single drive or even a single partition within a drive and then recover that drive later. Jack Wallen shows you how.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Take a closer look at ReadyBoost features in Windows 7
Mar 2010
ReadyBoost is a still a part of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, so Greg Shultz examines its features in more detail in this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report. This...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Take control of the Windows XP pagefile
Mar 2010
The pagefile extends the capabilities of your computer's memory. Like any other file on a PC, though, the pagefile can become fragmented and hinder the computer's performance. Here are a few...
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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Discover the hidden gems found in the Windows 7 calculator
Mar 2010
Check out some of the new features found hidden in the menu tree of the Microsoft Windows 7 calculator applet, you may be surprised. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Get access to Windows XP Mode via Windows Anytime Upgrade
Mar 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz discusses concerns raised in last week's download regarding the availability of Windows XP mode in versions of Windows 7 in...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: March 2010
Mar 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's March 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Get the most out of Windows XP Mode with these tips
Mar 2010
While using Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC is pretty straightforward, there are some tips that you can employ to get the most out of this winning combination. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I tag files in Windows with TaggedFrog?
Mar 2010
TaggedFrog has an incredibly clean and easy to use interface that allows the users to simply drag and drop files into the GUI to add tags to a file. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I run a remote Linux desktop in Windows?
Feb 2010
The ability to connect from Windows to Linux is all you need to make administrating from a central location much easier. Jack Wallen explains. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper
Feb 2010
In order to make it easy for OEMs to customize Windows 7, Microsoft built the ability to change the Logon screen wallpaper right into the operating system. In this edition of the Windows Vista and...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Be a power user: Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Feb 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz investigates the file management enhancements discovered Windows Explorer. He will also show you how to customize Windows 7's...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I back up my important data with Yadis Backup?
Feb 2010
Yadis! Backup divides backup jobs into tasks which can be configured to perform either local or ftp backup, but it also runs backups in real time. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Take full advantage of the new font features in Windows 7
Feb 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz investigates the changes and enhancements in Windows 7's font system and shows you how to take advantage of the new features...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: February 2010
Feb 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's February 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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How do I create shutdown shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7?
Feb 2010
Creating shortcuts to shutdown or power down a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 is easy but does require specific commands. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Network, PC, and server audit checklist
Feb 2010
IT consultants should complete the fields within this checklist to catalog critical client network, workstation, and server information, identify weaknesses and issues that must be addressed,...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell
Feb 2010
Those die hard classic Start menu fans have a champion out there. Ivo Beltchev has created a wonderful program called Classic Shell which brings the Classic Start menu to the Windows 7 user...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine?
Feb 2010
Doing remote work on a Windows 7 machine does not have to be limited to using another Windows 7 machine. Jack Wallen shows you how to connect to a Windows 7 machine remotely from a Linux desktop....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials?
Jan 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials is the company's internal free anti-virus and anti-malware software application. Mark Kaelin walks you through the steps required to install it. This download is...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Investigate Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center
Jan 2010
In the Windows 7 version of Windows Media Center, the enhanced Internet TV lets you watch videos from a variety of providers via the Internet right in Windows Media Center. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Peek behind the GodMode curtains to reveal useful canonical names and GUIDs
Jan 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz discusses the Control Panel canonical names of Windows 7 in more detail and shows you how to use them to create shortcuts to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash?
Jan 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to create a bootable USB flash drive with operating system installation files on it using WinToFlash. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I create a virtual image of a working Windows installation with Disk2vhd?
Jan 2010
In this tutorial, you will learn how to take your currently running Windows installation and create a vhd image that can then be imported into your virtual machine tool of choice (so long as it...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Exert your control with GodMode folders in Windows 7
Jan 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz explores the GodMode folders found in Windows 7 and then presents a text file and a script that will create the folders for...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: January 2010
Jan 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's January 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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How do I prevent phishing attacks in Firefox 3?
Jan 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how you can add extra preventative measures to Firefox to combat phishing attacks, as well as test your browser to make sure it is actually catching attempts. This download...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Explore new desktop backgrounds and themes in Windows 7
Jan 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz explores the Desktop Backgrounds and Themes features available in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as an...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I install and use Claws Mail in Windows?
Jan 2010
The email client known as Claws Mail is now available for the Windows platform. Jack Wallen shows you how to install it and what it can do to enhance your daily email management. This download is...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I use WinDBG Debugger to troubleshoot a Blue Screen of Death?
Dec 2009
Microsoft's WinDBG will help you to debug and diagnose a BSOD problem and then lead you to the root cause so you can fix it.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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How do I make Windows 7 HomeGroup content accessible to Vista and XP?
Dec 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to grant Windows XP and Windows Vista systems access to the folder and printers shared in a Windows 7...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: August 2010
Aug 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's August 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Get the Aero Snap feature for almost any version of Windows
Aug 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to AquaSnap and shows you how you can use it to bring the new Aero features to Windows XP and Vista. He also explains how...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I add drive icons to either the Taskbar or the Quick Launch Bar in Windows 7?
Aug 2010
Jack Wallen explains how to add a shortcut to a specific system drive to the Quick Launch Bar in Microsoft Windows 7, making access just a click away. This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Built-in voice recognition in Windows 7 can reduce repetitive motion injury
Aug 2010
Using the Microsoft Windows 7 voice recognition application is a very effective tool for reducing stresses that cause repetitive motion disorders. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Tim Heard
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Be more efficient and better organized with the MKLink symbolic link tool
Sep 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explains in detail what a symbolic link is and shows you how to use the MKLink in Microsoft Windows 7 to simply file management. This...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I convert VirtualBox files to work with VMWare Workstation?
Sep 2010
In this How do I, Jack Wallen walks you through the steps required to migrate a VirtualBox virtual machine file to a VMWare Workstation. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Answers to some common questions about Symbolic Links
Sep 2010
In this week's edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz provides detailed answers to the most common questions he received last week about symbolic links. This download is also...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Analyze Windows XP memory usage with a customized version of Performance Monitor
Sep 2010
Greg Shultz shows how to create a customized Windows XP Performance Monitor console to track memory usage and interpret the results. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: September 2010
Sep 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's September 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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How do I customize the Windows 7 Start Menu?
Sep 2010
Microsoft Windows 7 allows you to customize the Start Menu in many different ways. Mark Kaelin shows you how this relatively simple process works. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Support Specialist's Toolkit
Oct 2010
The Support Specialist's Toolkit includes all the tools a Support Specialist will need to do their job, such as ready-made forms like the Malware Removal checklist, the Microsoft Patch Tracker,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Lunch and Learn: Windows 7
Oct 2010
This prepackaged solution is designed to familiarize end users with Windows 7 applications, and specially designed to fit into a power packed Lunch & Learn session and presented in a classroom or...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Tip Windows 7: Customize the command prompt
Oct 2010
In Microsoft Windows 7, you can customize the command prompt using specifically configured shortcuts to better match the task at hand. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: October 2010
Oct 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's October 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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How do I make Windows 7 desktop gadgets visible on mouse-over only?
Oct 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to set Windows desktop gadgets to 0% opacity which will then revert to 100% upon mouse-over. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic Microsoft...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I add a second drive to a Windows XP virtual machine running in VirtualBox?
Nov 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to expand the capabilities of a virtual machine by adding virtual drives using the VirtualBox application. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: November 2010
Nov 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's November 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Four free online remote meeting tools that deliver
Nov 2010
Jack Wallen highlights the features of four free alternative online meeting applications and then picks the one that stands out as the clear favorite. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances
Nov 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Remove Libraries from Windows Explorer in Windows 7
Nov 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop report, Greg Shultz shows you how to remove Libraries from the navigation pane in Windows 7 Explorer by editing the registry. This download is also...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI
Nov 2010
In this Windows Quick Tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I use a RAM disk to help speed up disk-intensive applications?
Dec 2010
Jack Wallen explains how to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC and how it can be used to increase the performance of disk-intensive applications. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: December 2010
Dec 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's December 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Customize Windows 7 HomeGroup with a new name and a new icon
Dec 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to rename HomeGroup and change its icon in order to customize this networking tool and make it your own. This download is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Ensure services restart upon failure in Windows 7
Dec 2010
There are times that you need to make sure a service restarts when it fails in Windows 7. Jack Wallen shows you how to configure a service to accomplish this task. This download is also available...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Will 2011 be the year of the Windows 7 Tablet PC?
Dec 2010
For the last edition of the Windows Desktop Report for 2010, Greg Shultz did a little poking around on the Internet to see what I could learn about the new, as well as existing, Windows 7 Tablet...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Create your own Classic Start Menu in Windows 7
Jan 2011
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to create your own Classic Start Menu in Microsoft Windows 7 right alongside of the operating system's new Start Menu. This...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: January 2011
Jan 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's January 2011 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Create a new partition with Windows 7 tool
Jan 2011
Use the Disk Management Tool in Microsoft Windows 7 to add a partition to a hard disk volume so you can create a new logical drive. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Manage the autorun process in Windows 7 with SysInternals AutoRuns
Jan 2011
Sysinternals AutoRuns allows you to manage every autorun process and application on your Windows 7 system from a single, user-friendly window. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 things you should know about launching an IT consultancy
Jul 2006
There's no shortage of books on how to start your own business--and some of them are excellent resources. But if you're preparing to launch an IT consultancy, you need more than general business...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Quick Tip: Manage Windows 7 Notification area icons
Jan 2010
Change which icons appear in the Windows 7 Notification area and decide how those icons behave when they are display in that area. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Reclaim used hard drive memory with Disk Cleanup
Feb 2011
Microsoft Windows 7 has a built-in utility that will free used hard drive memory increasing available storage space with a click or two of the mouse.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: February 2011
Feb 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's February 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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Modify the Command Bar for all folders Windows Explorer
Feb 2011
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to modify the Generic registry key to add commands to the Windows Explorer's Command Bar for all the other folders.
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Use Daphne to kill and trap rogue processes in Windows
Feb 2011
It can be very frustrating when a program crashes or refuses to close. A free utility called Daphne can relieve some of that frustration with improved process management in Windows.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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When it comes to Windows Explorer breadcrumb navigation is better than the Up button
Feb 2011
In this week's edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz covers the breadcrumb navigation system in Windows Explorer in order to try to convince you of its benefits.
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Enable and disable the Windows 7 firewall with a desktop shortcut
Feb 2011
Jack Wallen shows you how to add desktop icons so that you can quickly enable and disable the Windows 7 firewall.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Quick Tip: Disable the popup sticky and filter keys dialog box in Windows
Mar 2011
While accessibility features are terrific for those that need them, they can be annoyance for those that don't. Mark Kaelin shows you how to turn off two potential Windows annoyances.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
