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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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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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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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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: 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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Wireless LAN: Start to Finish
Sep 2005
Wireless LAN: Start to Finish, codeveloped by InfoWorld and TechRepublic, collects InfoWorld Test Center's Red File Report: Wireless LANs with TechRepublic's Wireless Networking Survival Guide in...
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How do I install extensions in Open Office 3.1?
Sep 2009
There are multiple ways to install an extension in OpenOffice. Jack Wallen highlights each of these methods and how to keep extensions up to date. This download is also available as an entry in...
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The Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program ensures compatibility for Windows 7
Oct 2009
In addition to improving the overall performance of the new operating system, Microsoft has put a great deal of effort into making sure that Windows 7 is extremely compatible with new and existing...
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Web Servers: Applications and Vulnerabilities
Mar 2002
In TechRepublic's Web Servers: Applications and Vulnerabilities, you'll find data provided by TechRepublic's members revealing how they deploy Web servers, scan for and respond to security...
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Capture unallocated disk space from an XP to Windows 7 dual-boot migration
Nov 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Partition Wizard Home Edition to redistribute unallocated space at the beginning of the hard disk back...
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Microsoft Office 2010: An Overview of the Core Applications
Nov 2009
This series looks at each of the core Office 2010 applications and highlights the most notable changes...
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Take the productivity benefits of Snap, Shake, and Peek seriously
Nov 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the management of multiple open windows in the Windows operating system over the years. He then focuses on the windows...
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How do I use Zback as an easy portable backup system?
Nov 2009
With its small footprint in a self-contained executable file, Zback can be a good choice for a portable backup system. Jack Wallen shows you how. This download is also available as an entry in...
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TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2009
Nov 2009
Regardless of their current economic situation, technology geeks love to give and receive electronic gadgets. And, it is not just any gadget they want, but the best electronic gizmos. TechRepublic...
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Explore the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals
Nov 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals spreadsheet and provides you with an overview of...
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Evaluate the efficiency of Windows 7 Power Plan settings
Nov 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Power Plans. He then shows you how to use Windows 7's PowerCfg command line tool to evaluate the...
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We know what the geek in your life wants
Dec 2009
TechRepublic conducts a formal scientific survey each year as part of its Geek Gift Guide series. The results for the 2009 survey are outlined and some of the results may surprise you. This...
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How do I use TrueCrypt for on-the-fly encryption?
Dec 2009
TrueCrypt creates an encrypted container that holds the file(s) you are working so that every file within the container is encrypted. This download is also available as an entry in the...
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How do I add secure shell login to a Windows System with WinSSHD?
Dec 2009
WinSSHD allows users to remotely log into a console or, with the right tool, run a remote application or administer a machine. Jack Wallen shows you how it works. This download is also available...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Build vs. Buy PC Comparison Tool
Nov 2004
The Build vs. Buy PC Comparison Tool is an Excel worksheet that will help you to determine whether it's less expensive for your company to buy vendor-built PCs or whether you'd be better off...
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How do I get NoMachine NX running on Windows XP Embedded?
May 2010
Matthew Nawrocki explains how to add the NULL device driver to Windows XP Embedded to access an X Windows session via NoMachine NX. For his efforts, Matt earned our standard Windows XP tip bounty...
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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...
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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...
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Windows XP: Securing the Desktop
Jul 2004
When you give a user a workstation, often the user views it as personal property and begins loading it down with stuff that can threaten the security of your organization. This Security Guide...
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TechProGuild's PC Troubleshooting Report - October 2005
Oct 2005
TechRepublic Pro 's PC Troubleshooting Report collects the tips and tricks you need to know in order to successfully troubleshoot problems with workstations, printers, and software in your...
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TechProGuild PC Troubleshooting Report - June 2005
Jun 2005
TechRepublic Pro 's PC Troubleshooting Report collects the tips and tricks you need to know in order to successfully troubleshoot problems with workstations, printers, and software in your...
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TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Moving Windows XP desktop settings from one computer to another
Sep 2006
When you give users a new computer, invariably they will spend hours reconfiguring it to match the settings on their old computer. This FastAnswer will show you how to use the Files And Settings...
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Home Office Computing Survival Guide, Second Edition - PDF
Jul 2005
Today's busy families depend on their home PCs now more than ever. From managing the family budget to digitizing memories or composing the term paper from Hades, home computers are being pressed...
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PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fourth Edition - PDF
Jul 2005
Keep your computer systems in top running order. You know that today's computers are no longer disposable. With tight IT budgets and purchasing requests, you can't solve your PC issues by just...
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Desktop Support Resource Guide, Second Edition
Jul 2005
Get timesaving tools, insightful tips, and proven solutions just for desktop support pros. Whether operating Windows 9x, NT, 2000, or XP, you can maintain the computers, peripherals, and networks,...
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Desktop Upgrades Pack
Jun 2005
The Desktop Upgrades Pack includes four Microsoft Excel workbooks: a Financial Scenario Planner, a Gap Analysis Report, a Vendor Selection Checklist, and a Vendor Reference Questionnaire. The...
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PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fourth Edition ISO
Oct 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide CD-ROM
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How do I... Block access to Web sites with ProCon Latte?
May 2009
There are times when you need to be able to block access to certain Web sites. There are plenty of applications out there that will allow you to control browsing via white lists. But none of them...
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Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7
May 2009
With the huge increase in the use of very small, large capacity, USB drives, the potential for sensitive data to be lost or stolen has really become more of a problem. In this edition of the...
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Repair your corrupted Windows registry file the easy way
May 2009
Any long time Windows user knows that a single corrupt registry entry can kill an entire Windows installation. And, if you do not have the skills to manually edit your Windows registry, having an...
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Backup e-mail clients and Web browsers with new tool
May 2009
MailBrowserBackup is an elegant, simple, and reliable open source application designed specifically to meet your mail client and Web browser back up needs. This download is also available as an...
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Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ
May 2009
The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
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Save energy with a good Power Plan for a Vista notebook
Apr 2009
Because Microsoft Windows Vista allows computer and peripheral manufacturers to add proprietary power plans and settings to the Power Options tool, you can really tweak Vista's power plans based...
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How do I... Scan, cure, and optimize Windows with RegCure?
Apr 2009
Windows users know how critical it is to keep the registry clear of obsolete, missing, and/or corrupt entries. Most users (and/or administrators) do not have the time or the skills to search...
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Is Microsoft shooting its other foot with Windows 7 on netbooks?
Apr 2009
With the release of Microsoft Windows 7 set to occur in 2009, it leads one to contemplate the possibility of Windows 7 as a netbook operating system. In this week's Windows Vista and Windows 7...
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How do I... Use Tag2Find for better Windows searches?
Apr 2009
You know how difficult it can be some times to locate that one specific file on your Microsoft Windows PC. An application like Tag2Find enables you to tag files with a system similar to the...
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How do I... Take control of my Windows Desktop with WinSplit Revolution?
Apr 2009
If you are using a monitor capable of high resolutions, and you frequently work with many open windows, you know getting those windows just in the right position can be a time-consuming job. That...
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Reign in the unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore
Apr 2009
If System Restore is not configured properly in Microsoft Windows Vista, your system's hard drive could fill up with restoration points you will never need. In this week's Windows Vista and...
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Take a closer look at Windows 7's Jump List feature
Apr 2009
Jump Lists are a new feature in Microsoft Windows 7 that are designed to make it easier to find what you want and perform common operations associated with an application. In this edition of the...
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How do I... Use System Restore in Windows Vista?
Apr 2009
The Windows Vista System Restore applet is actually much easier to use than it was in Windows XP. Mark Kaelin shows you how to use it to create a restoration point and then return to that point...
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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...
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How do I... Benchmark USB drives with CheckFlash?
Mar 2009
CheckFlash is an easy to use USB flash drive benchmarking tool that can handle a few important tasks for those administrators who have a need to know their devices are up to the task. In this...
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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...
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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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Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced feature
Mar 2009
To search for files that you created within a date range in Microsoft Windows Vista, you have to turn to the Advanced Query Syntax used by Windows Search. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows...
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How do I... Create an installation flash drive for Windows 7?
Mar 2009
Installing any Windows operating system from a flash drive does not require third-party tools. Steven Warren shows you a no nonsense approach to creating a flash key drive that you can use to...
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Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features
Mar 2009
With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. They have also completely removed some features from the...
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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...
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Automate Vista's Clip command line utility
Mar 2009
Microsoft Windows Vista includes a nifty little command line utility called Clip.exe that that is designed to redirect or pipe the output generated by a command line utility to the Windows...
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Get Windows XP's Backup utility to use recordable optical media
Mar 2009
Greg Shultz shows you a workaround that will allow you to indirectly make Windows XP's Backup utility use recordable optical media as a backup destination. Be sure to notice that the author points...
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Best of TechRepublic 2008
Apr 2009
This collection of over 200 downloads includes some of the most popular and highest-rated content from TechRepublic in 2008. Get our experts' best tweaks, tips, and advice in one package, covering...
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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...
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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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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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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 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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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... Remap my keyboard with KeyTweak?
Feb 2009
For the power user nothing equals efficiency like having your keyboard keys mapped in just the right way for your particular needs. Jack Wallen explains how to use KeyTweak to map the keys on your...
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Explore the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7
Jan 2009
The Problem Steps Recorder will record each and every step a user takes and document the entire operation in both screen captures and step-by-step details. This new Microsoft Windows 7 tool will...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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Troubleshoot driver problems in Vista with the Driver Verifier Manager
Jan 2009
Uncertified drivers are a big source of problems in Microsoft Windows Vista. However, Vista comes with a great utility called the Driver Verifier Manager. In this edition of the Windows Vista...
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's December 2011 patches
Dec 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's December 2011 patches in your organization.
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Install extra packages on the ASUS Eee PC
Aug 2008
Installing extra packages on the Asus Eee PC is possible if you want more software than the average user. Vincent Danen explains how to set up Xandros repositories to make it easier to add packages.
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2012 patches
Jan 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2012 patches in your organization.
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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...
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Improve performance and productivity with these Vista tricks
Aug 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista is a very capable operating system, but sometimes the best way to get the most out of it is with a trick or tweak. In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The 2GoPC ultra-portable Classmate netbook
Sep 2008
The 2GoPC from Computer Technology Link (CTL) is a ruggedized ultra-portable computer designed to be carried around and used on the go. TechRepublic Senior Editor Mark Kaelin files this review for...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How do I... Use secure copy for file encryption in Windows?
Oct 2008
The secure copy command allows the user to securely copy files from a local machine to a remote machine with encryption. One of the easiest methods of achieving this feat is with WinSCP. Jack...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
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How do I... Enable a 360 degree Windows desktop?
Nov 2008
The standard default desktop layout that ships with Microsoft Windows Vista is not the end of the story. With 360desktop you can customize Vista with a panoramic desktop configured just the way...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a directory of my choosing?
Dec 2008
Because Microsoft Windows XP has been around for a fairly long time now, there are numerous tweaks you can make to how it works. Tweaks that make XP bend to your will. Mark Kaelin shows you one...
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How do I... Install KDE applications on Windows?
Dec 2008
Thanks to a group of KDE developers, it is possible to run some KDE-specific applications up and running on Microsoft Windows. Jack Wallen explains how to install KDE applications and have them...
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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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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's August 2012 patches
Aug 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's August 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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Troubleshoot driver problems in Vista with the Driver Verifier Manager
Jan 2009
Uncertified drivers are a big source of problems in Microsoft Windows Vista. However, Vista comes with a great utility called the Driver Verifier Manager. In this edition of the Windows Vista...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
