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Quick Reference: Microsoft Excel
Sep 2004
Learn and share tips on maximizing Excel.Work more efficiently and help end users help themselves with this quick reference charts. Have the tips, shortcuts, and guidelines to analyze the...
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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....
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Learn why 250GB is not ever reported as 250GB
Sep 2009
Upon close examination of your typical hard drive in Microsoft Windows, you will notice that the number of gigabytes actually available is not as much as advertised. There is a technical reason...
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Use System Restore to overcome a lost Administrator password
Sep 2009
In this edition of the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Restore and a Windows DVD to revive a system with a lost Administrator password. This...
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Record screencasts with open source Webinaria
Oct 2009
Webinaria allows you to create either AVI or Flash videos of the activity on your PC screen. Jack Wallen shows you how it works.
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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...
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How do I search for duplicate files with Auslogics Duplicate File Finder?
Nov 2009
Installing a simple application like Duplicate File Finder to contain wide-spread file duplication across a company can save thousands of dollars. This download is also available as an entry in...
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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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Create a custom MMC to remotely troubleshoot Windows XP systems
May 2010
Remotely troubleshoot Microsoft Windows XP with the Device Manager and Event Viewer Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins.
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: 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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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...
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Move your entire Windows XP installation into Windows 7 with Zinstall XP7
Jul 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Zinstall XP7 to move your Windows XP installation onto Windows 7. He focuses on the single- computer, in-place...
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Customize folder backgrounds in Windows Vista and Windows 7
Jul 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to install and use the Windows 7 Folder Background Changer. He also briefly revisits Windows 98 to take a look at the...
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Move your entire Windows XP installation into Windows 7 with Paragon Go Virtual
Aug 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Paragon Go Virtual, which is a free tool, to move your Windows XP installation into Windows 7 and run it with...
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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...
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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...
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Add Vista-like search capabilities to Windows XP
Mar 2007
Sure, Vista has Instant Search. But Windows XP supports Windows Desktop Search, which provides similar capabilities. Deb Shinder offers this detailed look at how to obtain and install this free...
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SolutionBase: How pipelining and multiple cores help speed CPUs
May 2007
Caching is one mechanism used for increasing a chip's performance without increasing its clock speed. Here are some other things that Intel and AMD are doing to boost CPU performance.
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Configure Microsoft Windows Home Server to allow remote access
May 2007
With some minimal setup and configuration, Microsoft Windows Home Server will allow you to access your entire home network remotely. This is not just limited to remote desktop access to your PCs,...
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Investigate RAM problems with Vista's Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Oct 2008
If you're encountering application failures, operating system faults, or Stop errors in Windows Vista, you could have defective or failing RAM. Microsoft included the Windows Memory Diagnostic...
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10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows
Oct 2008
There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Whether it is 2000, XP or Vista, the registry can become corrupted or it can accumulate settings for programs...
Provided by Alan Norton
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Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration
Feb 2009
You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP's NTLDR boot...
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Some big changes are coming for Windows Explorer in Windows 7
Mar 2009
The Microsoft Windows 7 team has spent a great deal of time and effort on honing the user interface in Windows Explorer. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
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Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want
May 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice....
Provided by Greg Shultz
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PC Hardware Troubleshooting Pack
May 2009
Get TechRepublic's popular PC Troubleshooting Hardware Resource Guide, which includes a handy quick reference chart covering common PC hardware troubleshooting issues. This guide will quickly get...
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How do I... Hunt down hard disk resource hogs?
Jun 2009
Find out how to narrow your search for the cause of system slowdowns by configuring the Performance Monitor and Task Manager to reveal rogue processes that can tie up valuable system resources....
Provided by Brien Posey
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Be ready for new and improved applets in Windows 7
Feb 2009
Three of the four standard Windows applets (Notepad, WordPad, Paint, and Calculator) have been endowed with some new features and updated user interface components in the Windows 7 Beta. In this...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I get a complete list of loaded drivers with DriverView?
Aug 2009
If you are one of those users who want to know exactly what is going on in their computer system, then DriverViewer is one application you want to have in your toolbox. DriverViewer is free tool...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Add Macs To A Windows Workgroup?
Aug 2006
It is a reality that enterprise networks will include various machines using various operating systems. For system administers, keeping all of the network components connected and working together...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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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...
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Remove HomeGroup from Windows Explorer in Windows 7
Dec 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to remove HomeGroup from the navigation pane in Windows Explorer. This download is also available as an entry in the...
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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...
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How do I... Recover a damaged Windows XP user profile?
Aug 2008
A user profile on a Windows XP system contains all the files and settings needed to configure your work environment. If the user profile becomes damaged, The operating system will then...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Tips and Shortcuts
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...
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Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Tables
Sep 2009
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...
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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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Maximize the performance of Microsoft Vista and Intel Matrix RAID: Part 2
Aug 2009
If ever there was a black art in the world of IT, RAID certainly fits the bill. In part two of his series, Alan Norton discusses what happens to an Intel Matrix RAID array and system performance...
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How do I get a complete list of loaded drivers with DriverView?
Aug 2009
If you are one of those users who want to know exactly what is going on in their computer system, then DriverViewer is one application you want to have in your toolbox. DriverViewer is free tool...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Microsoft adamant we use the Ribbon interface in Vista and beyond
Aug 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz analyzes the rumor that Microsoft is planning to add Ribbons to Windows Vista. He also explores the idea that Ribbons were...
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Maximize the performance of Microsoft Vista and Intel Matrix RAID
Aug 2009
If ever there was a black art in the world of IT, RAID certainly fits the bill. Alan Norton details some RAID performance issues and describes how to maximize Vista's performance when using RAID....
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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...
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Configure a USB flash drive to be a Windows 7 installation platform
Aug 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use the DiskPart utility to configure a bootable USB flash drive that you can then use to install the...
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Elevate privileges automatically with Elevation PowerToys
Aug 2009
In this edition of the Windows 7 and Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to the Elevation PowerToys for Microsoft Windows Vista and shows you how to use them to more easily launch...
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How do I change my MAC address with SMAC?
Aug 2009
SMAC is a MAC address changer that has a simple to use graphical interface that enables the less experienced user all the way up to the guru change a piece of hardware's MAC address. Jack Wallen...
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How do I defragment a hard drive with UltraDefrag 3.1.0?
Aug 2009
UltraDefrag is one of the fastest defragmenting tools available. And while it's working its speedy magic, it uses very little resources. Jack Wallen explains how it works.
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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...
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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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The RTM version of Windows 7 is ready, but are you ready for it?
Jul 2009
Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 is now at the Release to Manufacturing stage of the development process, which means the retail version of the latest Windows operating system is imminent....
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Improve multiple monitor support with DisplayFusion
Jul 2009
DisplayFusion allows you to really take advantage of multiple monitors by providing you with a host of features that will help you get the most out of a multiple monitor configuration. In this...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I analyze network speeds and issues with M-Lab?
Jul 2009
M-Lab is an open, distributed platform that provides a set of easy to use but effective tools that will help diagnose your computer network.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
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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... Blog from the Windows desktop with Live Writer?
Jul 2009
Windows Live Writer gives you the tools that allow you to work with your blog on the fly, and do it without having to have a network connection. Jack Wallen explains how it works. This download...
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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...
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101 Microsoft Windows Vista tips, tweaks, and hacks you need to know
Nov 2009
Keep Windows Vista machines running at peak performance with these tips, tweaks and hacks!
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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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Get a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks
Jun 2009
Not everyone is going to jump on the Windows 7 bandwagon when it first arrives and many of you who made the move to Vista will stick with it for a while. Chances are good that you are still on the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
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Determine if your hardware can support Windows XP Mode in Windows 7
Jun 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and 7 Report, Greg Shultz helps you cut through all the hype surrounding the hardware requirements for running Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 by describing the...
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Uncover the performance benefits of the Favorite Links list in Vista
Jun 2009
It seems that many users are unaware of the navigational features of Microsoft Vista's Favorite Links list. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz delves into the...
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Use Reverse Integration to 'slipstream' Windows Vista SP1 and SP2
Jun 2009
Having a Windows Vista install DVD with the latest service packs can be very helpful - especially if you reinstall Windows more than a couple of times a year or if you have to deploy Windows Vista...
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The three application limit is out, Windows 7 Starter on netbooks is back in
Jun 2009
After some very pointed and passionate feedback from users in the marketplace, Microsoft has decided to make some changes to Windows 7 when it comes to netbooks. In this edition of the Windows...
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Restore a lost feature and install XP's Backup Utility into Windows Vista
Jun 2009
TechRepublic members have been wondering if it is possible to install the Windows XP Backup Utility into Windows Vista. Greg Shultz has uncovered the way and shows you how in this week's Windows...
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How do I... Hunt down hard disk resource hogs?
Jun 2009
Find out how to narrow your search for the cause of system slowdowns by configuring the Performance Monitor and Task Manager to reveal rogue processes that can tie up valuable system resources....
Provided by Brien Posey
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How do I... Use RichCopy for high powered file copy and transfers?
Jun 2009
If you copy large amounts of files or have a need to copy from one machine to another - RichCopy is the tool for you. Jack Wallen shows you how it works. This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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PC Hardware Troubleshooting Pack
May 2009
Get TechRepublic's popular PC Troubleshooting Hardware Resource Guide, which includes a handy quick reference chart covering common PC hardware troubleshooting issues. This guide will quickly get...
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Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7
May 2009
In Windows 7, Microsoft has retooled the backup utility and bought back the ability to choose exactly which files and folders that you want to backup. In this edition of the Windows Vista and...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Monitor Web sites and their changes with Wysigot?
May 2009
Wysigot is an application that will capture the content (including scripts, flash, and cookies) of the sites you follow and alert you when something changes. Jack Wallen explains how it works....
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Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want
May 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice....
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows
Oct 2008
There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Whether it is 2000, XP or Vista, the registry can become corrupted or it can accumulate settings for programs...
Provided by Alan Norton
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How do I... Extend laptop battery life in Windows Vista?
Oct 2008
Parallel to the importance of having a laptop is having a laptop with a battery that will last you long enough to get your work done. If you have Microsoft Windows Vista running your machine you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Troubleshoot Vista system drivers more efficiently with these tools
Oct 2008
While in the last year many of the most common driver problems have been solved, you may still incur strange or erratic problems related to drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista. To make the task of...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Block IP addresses with Peer Guardian 2?
Oct 2008
Network security doesn't end with the installation of a firewall or any automated security package. There are times when you'll need to block certain ranges of IP addresses (or known hosts) based...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Geek Gifts 2008: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch
Oct 2008
The Apple iPod Touch is more than just a media player. With built-in GPS and WiFi capability this media player can keep you connected to your social network. And with the additional benefit of...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Use Maple to manage and retrieve vital documents
Oct 2008
Using a series of documents and folders to store all your information is a pretty logical way of doing things, especially when used in combination with Vista's Search tool and Saved searches...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Track down your uptime in Windows Vista
Nov 2008
In Windows XP, you could very easily find the exact uptime measured in days, hours, minutes, and seconds by using the command line version of Windows XP's System Information. Unfortunately,...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Create virtual multiple desktops in Windows?
Nov 2008
Microsoft Windows does not have the inherent ability to take advantage of multiple desktops. But, thanks to Sysinternals and the utility Desktops, Vista can enjoy a Linux-like multiple desktop...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Geek Gifts 2008: The Acer Aspire One netbook
Nov 2008
2008 is the year of the netbook ultraportable computer. These small computer devices have become all the rage with consumers. But off all of the netbooks TechRepublic has looked at so far, the...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Geek Gifts 2008: Flip Mino
Nov 2008
Pure Digital Technologies latest entrant into the world of pocket-sized camcorders, the Flip Mino, is light, easy to use and a seemingly perfect gift from geeks to grandmas. If you're looking for...
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How do I... Configure OpenDNS in Windows Vista?
Nov 2008
DNS entries are often the primary suspect on a slow network connection. From routers to individual machines, DNS entries are typically received via DHCP and, if you're mobile with your laptop, you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Increase Vista performance by trimming startup programs
Nov 2008
If you're currently running Microsoft Windows Vista on a system with only 1GB of RAM you know that the system can, at times, be frustratingly slow -- especially when you are running extremely...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2008
Nov 2008
Even when economic times are tough, technology geeks love to give and receive gadgets. And despite budget constraints, geeks still want the best gadgets. TechRepublic has brought together reviews...
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Copy desktop themes to other Windows XP computers
Nov 2008
Familiar desktop themes are can be a great comfort to Windows XP users. You can copy a unique or particularly creative desktop theme to another computer just by copying the right files. Greg...
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Take back control of Vista's default programs and the Open With list
Nov 2008
Ever had one application establish itself as the default for a certain file type against your wishes? In Microsoft Windows Vista, with some specialized knowledge and some tweaking, you can regain...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Secure your computer after a Windows install or reinstall
Nov 2008
Microsoft recommends that you connect to the Internet to get the important security updates and service packs after a fresh install. But the catch-22 is that your computer is more vulnerable until...
Provided by Alan Norton
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Norton AntiVirus 2009 with Antispyware gets the job done
Dec 2008
Windows users face an unprecedented and skyrocketing number of threats from a widening variety of sources. IT Consultant Erik Eckel reviews Norton AntiVirus 2009 With AntiSpyware as a potential...
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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.
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Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor
Dec 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. In this Windows Vista...
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Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid
Dec 2008
In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows those of you who hate Microsoft Windows Vista, but are stuck with it, how to convert Windows Vista into Windows XP by stripping out...
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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
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2012 patches
Mar 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2012 patches in your organization.
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's April 2012 patches
Apr 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's April 2012 patches in your organization.
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2012 patches
May 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2012 patches in your organization.
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2012 patches
Jun 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2012 patches in your organization.
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's July 2012 patches
Jul 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's July 2012 patches in your organization.
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How do I... Tweak Vista indexing options for better performance?
Dec 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista indexes files on your PC, which is great for searching but can lead to a decrease in system performance if not properly managed. The more files your machine has to index,...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Map my network with Nessus 3 in Windows?
Dec 2008
Nessus is a powerful, cross platform network scanner that does many things. By using Nessus to scan your network you can save the results, giving you an outstanding map of your current network....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Wake a hibernating Windows XP machine based on your schedule
Jan 2009
Put your computer on a schedule. Greg Shultz describes how to wake a PC in hibernation mode using the Scheduled Task Wizard feature of Microsoft Windows XP. This download is also available as an...
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Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
There are a lot of things in the Windows 7 Beta operating system that are pretty much the same as in Vista, but there are a lot of new and exciting features and changes. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Resize a Vista partition without damaging data?
Jan 2009
There are many reasons why you might want or need to resize a partition, but generally speaking partitions can not be resized without damaging data. That is, until Microsoft Windows Vista. With...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
In order to improve UAC's image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. In this...
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Download an extension to learn more about Windows XP fonts
Jan 2009
If you're curious to learn more about the fonts on your Windows XP machine, there's a free and handy extension that will give you the scoop. It also helps you see which fonts are already on your...
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How do I... Tweak performance with Vista Service Optimizer?
Jan 2009
The Vista Service Optimizer is a tool that can diagnose your machine and offer up suggestions for eking out more performance. Whether you want to handle the task manually or have the Service...
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How do I... Use the Windows XP Installer CleanUp Utility to remove apps?
Jan 2009
If you are having trouble uninstalling an application using Windows XP, the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility may be able to help. Greg Shultz shows you how it works. This download is also...
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Get rid of old device drivers hidden in Vista
Feb 2009
Over time unused, but still installed, drivers can cause problems if they inadvertently become enabled. When you're troubleshooting a problem in Microsoft Vista that you suspect is related to a...
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How do I... Use ReNamer to batch rename files?
Feb 2009
Batch file renaming is not a task anyone should have to undertake manually. It is time consuming and a mistake can be costly (especially when dealing with production files). Jack Wallen shows you...
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Tools to monitor memory usage in Windows 7
Feb 2009
With Windows 7, there are some slight, but notable, changes in the way that memory usage is reported on the Performance tab of the Task Manager. In this issue of the Windows Vista and Windows 7...
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How do I... Use ArsClip to enhance the Windows clipboard?
Feb 2009
ArsClip monitors the Windows (98, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista) clipboard and keeps track of the last 15 levels (the default amount) of copied text entries. Jack Wallen shows you how to use ArsClip to...
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Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration
Feb 2009
You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP's NTLDR boot...
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