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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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Investigate memory usage with Windows 7 Resource Monitor
Oct 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use the detailed information displayed in Windows 7 Resource Monitor to investigate memory usage. This download is also...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I copy shortcuts to the All Users folders in Vista or Windows 7?
Dec 2009
If you are used to copying shortcuts to the Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop or the Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu folders in Windows XP you might be wondering how to do this...
Provided by Alan Norton
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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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Learn how to use the Windows 7 Resource Monitor for effective troubleshooting
Sep 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explores the Windows 7 Resource Monitor's features with the goal being to teach you how the tool can be used to troubleshoot...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Legacy compatibility is a reality with Virtual Windows XP in Windows 7
Jul 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how some of the new features in Windows Virtual PC and Virtual Windows XP make using Windows XP applications in...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: December 2009
Dec 2009
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's December 2009 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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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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Windows Activation Technologies: An Unauthorized Inside Look
Mar 2010
Since Microsoft rolled out its controversial KB971033 anti-piracy update for Windows 7, most everything you've read so far has been based on what Microsoft said it was going to do. But what does...
Provided by Ed Bott
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Confessions of a Reluctant Windows 7 Pirate
Mar 2010
I've been hanging out with a bad crowd lately, trying out popular hacking tools to see if I could install Windows 7 without paying for it. Unfortunately, I succeeded. Now, I'm sharing my...
Provided by Ed Bott
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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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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: May 2010
May 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's May 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Quick Tip: Reveal hidden system files in Windows Explorer
May 2010
Mark Kaelin shows you how to change the settings in Windows Explorer to reveal hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Take advantage of Sticky Notes in Windows 7
May 2010
While the Sticky Notes applet may not be the most exciting feature in Microsoft Windows 7, there are actually a number situations where this little applet can come in handy. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2010
Jun 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's June 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Quick Tip: Add Internet Search to the Windows 7 Start Menu
Jun 2010
If you have a version of Microsoft Windows 7 that includes the Group Policy Editor, you can add the option to search the Internet directly from your Desktop Search. This download is also...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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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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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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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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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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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: July 2010
Jul 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's July 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 turn off the Solve PC Issues notification in Windows 7?
Jul 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to disable the Solve PC Issues feature in Windows 7 so that end users don't use a solution that causes bigger problems. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Manage network logon credentials in Microsoft Windows
Jul 2010
In this Windows Desktop Report blog post, Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7's Credential Manager and explains how it works. He also briefly examines the Stored User Names and Passwords...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Disable Snap in Windows 7
Jul 2010
While many think that Snap in Windows 7 is an awesome feature, many others think that it is annoying. Greg Shultz shows you how to turn it off. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Add Windows 7 themes and backgrounds for the July 4th holiday
Jun 2010
Greg Shultz is feeling patriotic for U.S. Independence Day and is expressing it with some tweaking of Windows 7 themes. He shows you how it's done. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I add Defragment and Disk Cleanup to the right-click menu in Windows Explorer?
Jun 2010
In this How do I blog post Jack Wallen shows you how to create right-click menu entries for both Defragmenting and Disk Cleanup. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I speed up workflow and efficiency in Windows 7 with 7Plus?
Jun 2010
7Plus is an open source application aimed at speeding up your work flow and efficiency by breaking tasks into manageable categories. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I use RSS to create a dynamic Windows 7 desktop wallpaper slideshow?
Jun 2010
Use your favorite photo and news RSS feeds to create an ever-changing Microsoft Windows 7 desktop background slideshow. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Move your Windows XP installation into Windows 7 with VMware
Jun 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use free VMware tools to move your entire Windows XP installation into Windows 7. This download is also available as an...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Add Internet Search to the Windows 7 Start Menu
Jun 2010
If you have a version of Microsoft Windows 7 that includes the Group Policy Editor, you can add the option to search the Internet directly from your Desktop Search. This download is also...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I use a Windows 7 Virtual Hard Disk as a backup device?
Jun 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to create and use a virtual hard disk (VHD) as a backup device. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 2010
Jun 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's June 2010 patches in your organization. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Justin James
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Reap the benefits of Windows 7's Task Manager
Jun 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz investigates Microsoft Windows 7's Task Manager and shows you to quickly reap the benefits of his detective work. This download is also...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Change the launch directory to root in Windows Explorer
Jun 2010
By default, Windows Explorer in Windows 7 launches in the Library folder. However, with the right code, you can change the launch folder to the system root directory. This download is also...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Top 10 Windows 7 desktop gadgets
Jun 2010
Windows 7 gadgets offer added functionality and convenience in a variety of ways. Here are a few you may want to add to your desktop.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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How do I create an energy use report in Windows 7 with powercfg?
May 2010
Using the built-in powercfg.exe applet you can create a report that will show where your Microsoft Windows 7 PC is using the most energy. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Take advantage of Sticky Notes in Windows 7
May 2010
While the Sticky Notes applet may not be the most exciting feature in Microsoft Windows 7, there are actually a number situations where this little applet can come in handy. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I get the Quick Launch Bar back in Windows 7?
May 2010
Although it is not obvious, you can get the Quick Launch Bar so loved by many users of Windows XP back in Windows 7. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a TechRepublic...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Move the Recycle Bin to the Taskbar in Windows 7
May 2010
Greg Shultz has discovered a way to put a working copy of the Recycle Bin on the taskbar in the lower right corner adjacent to the notification area in Microsoft Windows 7. That way it is always...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I secure Internet Explorer with IEController?
May 2010
There are times when you have to use Internet Explorer. For those instances, you may want to make sure that IE is as safe as possible with IEController. This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Quick Tip: Reveal hidden system files in Windows Explorer
May 2010
Mark Kaelin shows you how to change the settings in Windows Explorer to reveal hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Take advantage of the Taskbar features in Windows 7
May 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the taskbar in Windows 7. He describes each feature in detail and shows you how to take advantage of...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: May 2010
May 2010
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's May 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 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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Add the Copy To and Move To folder commands to the Windows Explorer context menu
May 2010
In this edition of the Windows Vista & and Windows 7 report, Greg Shultz shows you how to add the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands to Windows Explorer's context menu. I'll also take a...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows
Apr 2010
Alan Norton explains two-plus methods for transferring files via FTP using tools already provided by Microsoft Windows 7 that you may not know about.
Provided by Alan Norton
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Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
Apr 2010
For this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz decided to put together a little refresher course on the Send To command and the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Unlock missing screen saver configuration settings in Windows 7
Apr 2010
In Windows 7, there are no settings that you can configure to customize the display of the Bubbles, Ribbons, or Mystify screen savers. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report,...
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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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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Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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Confessions of a Reluctant Windows 7 Pirate
Mar 2010
I've been hanging out with a bad crowd lately, trying out popular hacking tools to see if I could install Windows 7 without paying for it. Unfortunately, I succeeded. Now, I'm sharing my...
Provided by Ed Bott
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Windows Activation Technologies: An Unauthorized Inside Look
Mar 2010
Since Microsoft rolled out its controversial KB971033 anti-piracy update for Windows 7, most everything you've read so far has been based on what Microsoft said it was going to do. But what does...
Provided by Ed Bott
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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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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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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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Troubleshoot problem applications with Windows 7 Program Compatibility tools
Aug 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the Program Compatibility Assistant, which is designed to automatically run when it detects an older program that...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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 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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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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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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Convert Windows XP into a Windows 7 Virtual Machine with Disk2vhd
Sep 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Disk2vhd, which is a free tool, to move your Windows XP installation into Windows 7 and then run it with Windows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I make my Windows 7 desktop look and feel like a Linux desktop?
Sep 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to use free third-party tools to modify the standard Windows 7 desktop into a desktop that resembles Linux. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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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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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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's September 2012 patches
Sep 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's September 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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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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Use Robocopy's multi-threaded feature to quickly backup your data in Windows 7
Oct 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to take advantage of Robocopy's multi-threaded copy feature to create an exact mirrored duplicate of all the pertinent data...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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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Identify and get detailed information about processes in Windows 7
Nov 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Windows Task Manager to track down detailed information about any process running in Microsoft Windows 7. This...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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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Shrink a hard drive volume in Windows 7
Jan 2011
Use the Disk Management Tool in Microsoft Windows 7 to shrink a hard disk volume to create room so you can add a new partition. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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Quick Tip: Take ownership of files and folders in Windows
Jan 2011
In this Quick Tip, Mark Kaelin shows you how to take ownership of a file or folder in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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10 predictions for Windows 8
Jan 2011
Details on the next version of Windows are mostly nonexistent, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate about what it may offer. Brien Posey shares his ideas about possible features, changes, and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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