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TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Using the Windows Key on your keyboard - PDF
Feb 2005
Probably one of the least used keys on your keyboard is the Windows key. Do you know what it's used for? This FastAnswer will show you the basic shortcuts you can do using the Windows key. You can...
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TechRepublic Pro 's PC Troubleshooting Report - February 2006
Feb 2006
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 2004
Jun 2004
The reintroduction of TechRepublic Pro 's guide to in-depth PC and hardware troubleshooting solutions. This month focusing on Windows XP migrations and PC hardware problems.
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10 things to remember when replacing a PC
Jun 2006
Getting a new system usually means better performance and reliability, up-to-date functionality, and a few interesting bells and whistles to play with. But it can be a major pain if you forget to...
Provided by Jeff Dray
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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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Remove the Internet Explorer Content Advisor Password
Jun 2010
Users wanting to disable the Internet Explorer Content Advisor will sometimes find they have forgotten the required password. Fortunately, this annoying little problem can be solved quickly with a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Official support is ending so why are you still running Windows XP SP2?
Jun 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz provides more details on the looming official support deadline and what it will mean to Microsoft Windows XP SP2 users. This download is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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...
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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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Get better organized with the Maple flat file database application
Jul 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces us to Maple from Crystal Office Systems and the powerful tool one can find in a flat-file publisher. This download is also...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I join a Linux machine to a Windows Domain?
Aug 2010
In this How do I, Jack Wallen shows you how to join your Linux machine to a Windows domain with the help of Likewise-Open. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
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Quick Tip: Select files in Windows Explorer with checkboxes
Aug 2010
With one little tweak, you can change the behavior of Microsoft Windows Explorer to allow multiple file selection with checkboxes. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Get the Aero Snap feature for almost any version of Windows
Aug 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to AquaSnap and shows you how you can use it to bring the new Aero features to Windows XP and Vista. He also explains how...
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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 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...
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Four free online remote meeting tools that deliver
Nov 2010
Jack Wallen highlights the features of four free alternative online meeting applications and then picks the one that stands out as the clear favorite. This download is also available as a...
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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...
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Maintain Optimal PC Performance
Jun 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about PC maintenance issues--even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes a PowerPoint...
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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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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.
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Use Daphne to kill and trap rogue processes in Windows
Feb 2011
It can be very frustrating when a program crashes or refuses to close. A free utility called Daphne can relieve some of that frustration with improved process management in Windows.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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When it comes to Windows Explorer breadcrumb navigation is better than the Up button
Feb 2011
In this week's edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz covers the breadcrumb navigation system in Windows Explorer in order to try to convince you of its benefits.
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Enable and disable the Windows 7 firewall with a desktop shortcut
Feb 2011
Jack Wallen shows you how to add desktop icons so that you can quickly enable and disable the Windows 7 firewall.
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Debrief and Defend: Windows XP Home v. XP Professional
Oct 2006
Microsoft's popular Windows XP operating system simplifies computing, improves performance and stability, and delivers powerful tools and utilities. However, Windows XP's several editions -...
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Use this registry file to enable S3 sleep mode in Windows XP
Nov 2006
Windows XP includes a registry key that prevents PCs from dropping down to S3 sleep mode when USB KB/Mouse devices are detected. Microsoft implemented this setting by default because some hardware...
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100 things you should know about Windows Vista
Jan 2007
Don't have time to sit down and read an exhaustive description of Windows Vista's most significant new features? Take a spin through this collection of "10 things" lists, which provide a concise...
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Build a great PC on a budget with these parts and procedures
Feb 2007
A Vista-capable system with quality components at a reasonable price can be yours--if you're willing to build it. George Ou explains the parts you'll need and provides illustrated instructions to...
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Customize Linux with these 10 boot prompt options
Apr 2007
One of the reasons Linux-based systems are so popular is their configurability -- almost every aspect of the operating system's behavior can be customized. Ten of the most useful Linux prompt...
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SolutionBase: Get a handle on GNOME settings with Gconf-edit
May 2007
Managing and making desktop settings in a large organization consistent can be difficult. Jack Wallen shows you how you can use Gconf to tweak settings in GNOME that allow you to enforce rules and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Use pre-built style features to format Excel 2007?
Jun 2007
Information presented in a spreadsheet can be more than a little bland. With some basic formatting techniques, however, the information you are trying to convey can be communicated much more...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
Jul 2007
Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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How do I... Add image thumbnails to Microsoft Windows Explorer?
Aug 2007
When you are dealing with a folder in Microsoft Windows containing numerous images, it is often very helpful to see thumbnail representations of those images in the Windows Explorer display. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista?
Sep 2007
Microsoft added sidebar gadgets to the Windows Vista interface with the intention it would enhance the overall user experience. However, the gadgets that actually ship with Vista do not exactly...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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The 22" dual-core all-in-one game PC for $765
Oct 2007
What started out as a roughly improvised poor-man's all-in-one PC hanging off the back of an LCD display has turned into two detailed schematics that George Ou has painstakingly drafted with the...
Provided by George Ou
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The Best of TechRepublic 2007
Oct 2007
This is a collection of some of the most popular downloads on TechRepublic. With one shot, you can receive over 400 files with popular content from TechRepublic that has been published since...
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SolutionSeries: Linux on the desktop (Shattering Microsoft's hold on your PCs)
Nov 2007
Where do you turn if you want to break free from running Microsoft Windows, want a viable alternative OS, and don't want to be locked into a particular hardware vendor? For many, the solution has...
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The 10 worst geek gift ideas for the holidays
Dec 2007
Sometimes, it's not so obvious that something will make a horrible holiday gift (or just a grudgingly accepted one). That's why we're here to clear the air for you. Here's a list of 10...
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The $6200 HP Blackbird 02 and the case it rode in on
Feb 2008
The Blackbird 02 from Hewlett-Packard is designed from the ground up to be the ultimate gaming machine for the ultimate personal computer gamer. Combining both style and function, the Blackbird 02...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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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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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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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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... 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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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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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Configure Windows Home Server for remote access?
Sep 2008
Microsoft Windows Home Server brings many of the server-side applications available to enterprises and small businesses to the home. One of the more useful features of the WHS is the ability to...
Provided by Steven Warren
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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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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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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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.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Make the Move To Folder and Copy To Folder commands easily accessible
Jul 2008
Two of the handiest file management tools in Windows Vista are the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands, which allow you to copy and move files or folders anywhere you want simply by...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Use BootVis to improve XP boot performance?
Jul 2008
Windows XP was designed to optimize the boot process so users can boot their machines and access the operating system as quickly as possible. For the most part, XP is successful. There is,...
Provided by Jim McIntyre
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Podcast: Bomgar believes appliance-based remote control beats software or SaaS solutions hands down
Jul 2008
During this podcast, Bill Detwiler speaks with Joel Bomgar about his company's appliance-based remote support solution--the Bomgar Box. Bomgar explains the advantages (easier deployment, better...
Provided by Bill Detwiler
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Get better system information from the Help and Support Center
Jul 2008
Microsoft Windows XP's alternate System Information tool is your one-stop center for information about your system hardware and software. Greg Shultz explains how to navigate to this useful system...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Send mail with eSMTP for a simple, single-user system
Jul 2008
Programs like Sendmail or Postfix work great for multi-user systems or servers, but this setup may be more complex than you need for a single-user desktop system. Vincent Danen introduces you to...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Replace my Apple iPod firmware with Rockbox?
Jun 2008
While the firmware that Apple supplied with your iPod is adequate, it has a certain limitations. By replacing the standard iPod firmware with software from Rockbox, you can add flexibility to your...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Podcast: Fujitsu thinks solid-state drive benefits are more hype than reality (for now)
Jun 2008
Solid-state drives are all the rage, but are they worth the significant premium (sometimes $1,000) over machines with convention drives? Current solid-state drives use either NAND Flash memory or...
Provided by Bill Detwiler
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How do I... Connect an Apple iPod to an Ubuntu Linux PC?
Jun 2008
It is indeed possible to connect an Apple iPod MP3 player to a personal computer running Ubuntu Linux. Jack Wallen shows you what open source software application you need and how to set it up....
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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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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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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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Change Stacked Window behavior in the Windows 7 Taskbar
Mar 2011
The Windows 7 Taskbar is great feature, but you may want to tweak one of its default behaviors with this registry edit.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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 use WinDBG Debugger to troubleshoot a Blue Screen of Death?
Dec 2009
Microsoft's WinDBG will help you to debug and diagnose a BSOD problem and then lead you to the root cause so you can fix it.
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IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition
Feb 2005
Learn to maintain order and enforce policies with TechRepublic's IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition PDF and ISO file. With so much at stake, you need the expert insights,...
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How do I calibrate my computer display's best color settings?
Aug 2010
One often overlooked aspect of the computer experience is the color and contrast calibration of your monitor. Mark Kaelin shows how to make the proper adjustments. This download is also available...
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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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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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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server
May 2010
Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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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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Rediscover the Flip3D experience in Windows 7
Apr 2011
Windows Vista had a fairly popular feature called Flip3D that is mysteriously missing from Windows 7. Mark Kaelin shows you how to get it back with a mere desktop shortcut.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Archive Outlook e-mail without a PST file?
Apr 2007
Organizations and employees, of course, are increasingly dependent upon e-mail. From correspondence with customers and clients to strategic communications with colleagues, vendors, suppliers and...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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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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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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Configure a USB flash drive for Windows 7 installation: Revisited
Sep 2009
Using a USB Flash drive as a Windows 7 installation platform is a great idea, but when Greg Shultz proposed it, there were some questions raised. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 things you can do to increase performance in Vista
Aug 2007
Windows Vista has some great new security and functionality features, as well as a host of graphical tricks. But all this comes with overhead that may lead to a performance hit on anything less...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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How do I share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard?
Oct 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to use the Microsoft Windows Shared Folder Wizard to create folders that can be shared with colleagues across the network. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Keep your systems running smoothly with these PC maintenance best practices
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from A+ Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual, discusses how to keep your systems properly maintained. The information, including practice questions, will help you prepare for the A+...
Provided by Que Publishing
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How Do I... Connect Microsoft Windows systems to a Macintosh network?
Aug 2006
In the integrated world of information technology, personal computers running Microsoft Windows have to be connected to PCs running Mac OS X, even if it is a Macintosh network. In a previous...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit will simplify your field support
May 2006
Iolo Technologies' System Mechanic 6 Mobile Toolkit contains all the software tools you are likely to need for troubleshooting, repairing, and recovering a problematic PC. While remote support...
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TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2011
Nov 2011
TechRepublic applies its unique technology perspective to review of some of the best geek gifts on the market, all just in time for the 2011 holiday shopping season. Whether it is a tablet,...
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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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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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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... Use BootVis to improve XP boot performance?
Jul 2008
Windows XP was designed to optimize the boot process so users can boot their machines and access the operating system as quickly as possible. For the most part, XP is successful. There is,...
Provided by Jim McIntyre
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How do I create and use a Windows 7 System Image to recover from a crash?
Jul 2010
It is a fact, systems crash eventually. Jack Wallen shows you how to use System Image to recover from catastrophic system crash. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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PC Troubleshooting Basics - Sample Chapter
May 2005
Spend less time troubleshooting PCs. Download the PC Troubleshooting Basics chapter from TechRepublic's PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fourth Edition and learn a proven problem-solving method...
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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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How to fully degunk a PC to get rid of crapware
Jun 2007
Crapware slows your PC to a crawl, often causes instability and crashes, eats up valuable screen real estate, and may even border on malware. Yet it inevitably finds its way onto your computer --...
Provided by George Ou
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How do I create a virtual image of a working Windows installation with Disk2vhd?
Jan 2010
In this tutorial, you will learn how to take your currently running Windows installation and create a vhd image that can then be imported into your virtual machine tool of choice (so long as it...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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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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...
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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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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,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Gather detailed system information with Belarc Advisor
Apr 2007
If you've ever been tasked with gathering information about a computer for an inventory, before a hardware upgrade, or just to find out if all the most recent hotfixes have been installed, then...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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
