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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...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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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,...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
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Optimize a sluggish Windows Vista system
Aug 2007
Dig deep using expert-level tools and techniques to optimize your Windows Vista system. Microsoft Windows Vista Help Desk offers step-by-step guidance to using these tools effectively whether or...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Get a bigger multimedia bang out of Windows Media Player 11
Aug 2007
Windows Vista includes a new version of Windows Media Player (WMP) as its dice-slice-rip-play multimedia powerhouse. With version 11, WMP offers big improvements in usability, support for...
Provided by Que Publishing
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TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008
Feb 2008
Here's the latest in our renowned Lunch And Learn Series of presentations. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008 collects 15 new ready-to-deliver presentations along with speaker's notes,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Vista problems
May 2008
Tracking down the cause of problems with Windows Vista requires systematic troubleshooting, but at least you can take advantage of some new diagnostic tools. This sample chapter from Microsoft...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Design useful, professional-looking custom Vista gadgets
Jun 2008
Sidebar gadgets can bring useful and convenient functionality to the Vista desktop -- especially when you create a custom gadget to meet your own (or your users') specific needs. This chapter from...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Take advantage of Windows Explorer's Navigation Pane
Sep 2008
While Vista's Windows Explorer provides you with what appears to be a standard Folders pane, just like the previous versions of Windows, the Vista version is actually called the Navigation pane...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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... Use templates to simplify network monitoring with Packet Analyzer?
Oct 2008
Packet Analyzer is one of the finest network traffic monitors available. This application is one of those tools that will quickly become your best friend in your network toolkit. One of the...
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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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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How do I... Disable services in Windows Vista?
Jun 2007
Recently, TechRepublic published a list of Vista services and identified which ones can safely be disabled. Now, the question becomes this: How do you actually disable services in Vista? Scott...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Create a custom backup tool with Vista's Robocopy
Sep 2008
Microsoft updated Robocopy with some extra features designed for Vista and decided to make it a regular part of the Windows Vista operating system. While this is a good thing in that it is readily...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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SharePoint 2007: Using Microsoft Excel with SharePoint 2007
Aug 2009
This download shows how Microsoft Excel and SharePoint 2007 interact with one another to allow even closer collaboration, including being able to perform some Excel functions in the SharePoint...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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....
Provided by Alan Norton
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Alan Norton
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Go fast on the Web with IE8 Accelerators
Sep 2009
Accelerators can shave tons of time off your everyday browser tasks. Greg Shultz introduces this feature and explains how to get the most out of it.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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An IT Pro's Overview of Windows 7
Oct 2009
The release of Windows 7 is a significant event for most IT pros. This comprehensive overview of the new tools and features will tell you what you can expect from the new OS and help you make a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things I'd like to see in the next version of Windows
Nov 2009
Now that IT pros have started kicking the Windows 7 tires, it makes sense to consider the next round of improvements. Alan Norton shares his list of the changes he hopes to see.This download is...
Provided by Alan Norton
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I install and use Claws Mail in Windows?
Jan 2010
The email client known as Claws Mail is now available for the Windows platform. Jack Wallen shows you how to install it and what it can do to enhance your daily email management. This download is...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I uninstall applications from Windows with Revo Uninstaller?
Apr 2010
If you are one of those users who prefer to make sure every part of an application is removed, or perhaps you just want a little extra from you uninstaller, you should take a look at Revo...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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TechProGuild's Windows Client Report - November 2005
Nov 2005
Here's TechRepublic Pro 's report dedicated solely to Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows 9x. This month's issue covers what's coming in...
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TechRepublic Pro's Windows Client Report - March 2006
Mar 2006
This month's issue covers Windows XP security, including how to lock down users with group policy, 10 registry hacks for XP Security, disabling the Remote Registry and removing stored passwords as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Zotob Arrests, Source Code Convictions And Windows Vista News
Sep 2005
In this podcast, commentator Michael Jackman covers arrests in the Zotob worm outbreak, new challenges facing security professionals because of new browsers, Windows Vista news, as well as charges...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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Windows Server 2008 Trial
Oct 2010
Windows Server 2008 free trial.
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First Look: Microsoft Windows Vista
Jul 2006
This presentation is based on Microsoft Vista Beta 2 offering a visual tour of some of the most significant enhancements. It is not intended to teach audience members how to use the product;...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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...
Provided by George Ou
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Debrief and Defend: Windows Vista vs. Windows XP
Apr 2007
Windows Vista, the new operating system that replaces Windows XP, introduces a wide range of updates, features and security enhancements. With a new user interface, tools, utilities and numerous...
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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...
Provided by TechRepublic
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How do I... Create and use System Restore in Windows Vista
Feb 2007
No matter how careful you are, when it comes to installing drivers and applications in Windows Vista there are just going to be times when you need to perform a system restore. This brief...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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...
Provided by George Ou
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Speech recognition in Windows Vista
Mar 2007
Vista is the first Microsoft OS that has built-in speech recognition capabilities. Using this feature, you can perform tasks such as starting and closing programs, saving and deleting files,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Connect securely to Windows Vista Remote Desktop
Mar 2007
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) hasn't always had the best reputation for security. But since FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) grade security was added to Windows Server 2003...
Provided by George Ou
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Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Outlook Basics
May 2006
This ready-to-deliver presentation will help you introduce your team to Microsoft Outlook -- even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes an e-mail invitation to the Lunch and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs
Apr 2009
It is possible to change the configuration of the Microsoft Windows Vista Logon screen to show the text you want it to show. In this edition of the Windows Vista & 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons to give Vista a chance
Apr 2009
Some tech pundits are calling Windows 7 'Vista done right,' but that's little consolation for users who will be staying with Vista for the foreseeable future. If you're in that boat, take heart:...
Provided by Susan Harkins and Drew Wutka
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How do I... Recover lost data with DiskDigger?
Mar 2009
Whether it was from accidental deletion or a reformat of a drive, we have all lost data files. DiskDigger searches storage media (SD, CF, USB, hard drives, etc) for traces of lost files using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows
Mar 2009
In a recent article, Jack Wallen built a case for the ascendancy of Linux over Windows. Now Kris Littlejohn steps up to argue the converse: From cost to software availability to ease of use, he...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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The Ultimate Windows Vista OS Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Jan 2009
Performing regular maintenance helps keep Windows Vista desktops running at their best. Based on years of experience troubleshooting and repairing Windows Vista systems in the field, I've...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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... 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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The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets
Nov 2008
Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.This download is also...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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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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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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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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Get Up To Speed: Windows Vista 32 bit vs. 64 bit
Oct 2008
Microsoft Vista comes in two distinct architecture releases: 32 bit and 64 bit. This Get Up To Speed will highlight the differences between the two and why you would want to use one over the...
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How do I... Configure and use LogMeIn Pro remote access software?
Oct 2007
The remote access configuration process is daunting. Everything from antivirus programs to flaky modems to firewalls can single-handedly derail remote connection attempts. Remote connection...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Windows Vista Security Guide: Encryption
Oct 2007
Securing data is one of your most important responsibilities. TechRepublic Pro's Encryption Security Guide reviews the fundamentals of encrypting Windows Vista data and helps you gauge your...
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How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
With the introduction of the ribbon interface of Microsoft Office 2007, some long-time users of the office suite have had trouble figuring out how to accomplish some of the most simple of tasks....
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's November 2012 patches
Nov 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's November 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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How do I... Use the Windows Vista FTP command line utility?
Nov 2007
Microsoft Windows Vista ships with a built-in FTP command line utility. Now, there is no need to download or pay for a third-party FTP utility. Steve Warren shows you how it works. This download...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Make the right decision when applying Microsoft's August 2011 patches
Aug 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's August 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista
Jan 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista adds several layers of system security above and beyond what was used in Windows XP. In general, that is a good thing. However, those added layers of security sometimes...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Automatically log in to Vista and still be password protected
Jan 2008
Configuring an automatic login procedure for Windows Vista can be handy, but it leaves your system wide open to anyone who may have access to your computer. Here's a trick that combines the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008
Feb 2008
Here's the latest in our renowned Lunch And Learn Series of presentations. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008 collects 15 new ready-to-deliver presentations along with speaker's notes,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Create virtual machines for testing in VMware Workstation 6?
Mar 2008
As an information technology professional, especially one working as a consultant, you must stay current on a wide range of different technologies, including the multitude of operating systems on...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Make your Windows desktop more efficient with Aston
Apr 2008
You can perk up that stale Windows desktop with a interface shell replacement while, at the same time, making your desktop more useful. It's not as difficult as it might seem. Aston is a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Integrate your favorite search engine into Windows Vista
Apr 2008
Increase the usefulness of Microsoft Windows Vista by adding Google to Vista's Start Search feature and as the default search provider in Internet Explorer 7's Instant Search box. Greg Shultz...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
Apr 2008
Greg Shultz takes a look at a few of these visible changes in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes. He also offers some comparisons...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Examine the new Ultimate Extras available for Windows Vista Ultimate
Apr 2008
If you're running Windows Vista Ultimate and have already upgraded to SP1, then you now have access to two new Ultimate Extras. The first set of new Ultimate Extras is called Windows Sound Schemes...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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The Choice command is back in Windows Vista
May 2008
Microsoft has put the Choice command back in Windows Vista and made it a bit more powerful. Since the Choice command can come in extremely handy in a lot of situations and because it has been...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Vista problems
May 2008
Tracking down the cause of problems with Windows Vista requires systematic troubleshooting, but at least you can take advantage of some new diagnostic tools. This sample chapter from Microsoft...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Put the default Search back in Windows Vista SP1
May 2008
In this issue of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz investigates the removal of the default Search command from both the Start menu and the context or right-click menu in Microsoft Vista SP1....
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Use breadcrumb navigation in Vista instead of the Up button
May 2008
Many users might not realize how much better navigation system the breadcrumb is when compared to the Up button. Greg Shultz examines our continued reliance on the Up button as a hard disk...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Use the System Diagnostic Report as a troubleshooting aid
May 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista comes with a host of troubleshooting tools that you can use to help diagnose all sorts of problems. The System Diagnostic Report can display the status of hardware...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Leverage the power of Control Panel and group policies in Vista
May 2008
Control Panel and group policies in Windows Vista are powerful, flexible tools if you wield them correctly -- but a lot of people don't fully understand their capabilities or they create problems...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2011 patches
Oct 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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Handle Windows Vista like a pro with these tricks
Jun 2008
Using Microsoft Windows Vista over a period of almost two years, Greg Shultz has discovered a handful of useful tricks that makes using the operating system easier. He shares some of these tricks...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Create your own custom Windows Vista Control Panel
Jun 2008
The Windows Vista's Control Panel is chock full of specialized tools that are used to maintain, adjust, and tweak the way that Vista behaves. The default view of the Control Panel is called...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Book chapters
Design useful, professional-looking custom Vista gadgets
Jun 2008
Sidebar gadgets can bring useful and convenient functionality to the Vista desktop -- especially when you create a custom gadget to meet your own (or your users') specific needs. This chapter from...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Tweak Windows Vista Services the right way
Jan 2008
Almost all disabling unnecessary Vista services articles contain a disclaimer of sorts that mentions that not all systems are alike and so certain services that are unnecessary for one user's...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Create a quick professional slide show with Vista's Photo Gallery
Jun 2008
Using the Microsoft Windows Vista application Photo Gallery, it is possible to create a professional slide show quickly and easily using the Themes feature. In this Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Learn to access and share Vista network resources
Jun 2008
To be truly useful, a home or small office network needs to be configured to allow resource sharing among users. This chapter from Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista: Your Guide to Easy and...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Understand how SuperFetch uses RAM to enhance system performance
Jul 2008
Despite how it may appear at first glance, when Microsoft Windows Vista reports very little free memory available it is actually a good thing. That is merely the Vista performance improvement...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?
Jul 2008
Recovering data from a hard drive with corrupted partition table created by the Linux operating system is not something you do every day. However, DiskInternals makes a tool called Linux Reader...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Save your eyes with DPI Scaling in Windows Vista
Jul 2008
High resolution LCD monitors are great for images, but can be less than ideal for reading text. However, with Windows Vista's DPI Scaling tool, you can use your LCD monitor at its native...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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.
Provided by Justin James
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Take advantage of multiple monitors with Vista's Remote Desktop
Jul 2008
If you're using multiple monitors as a part of your system set up and you regularly connect to other Windows Vista or Windows XP via Remote Desktop, you'll definitely want to learn how you can...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Take advantage of Vista's Event Viewer and Task Scheduler integration
Aug 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista contains a totally new mechanism that integrates Task Scheduler with Event Viewer such that you can now attach a task directly to the event and then configure the task to...
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Create custom event triggers in Vista Task Scheduler
Aug 2008
When you attach a task to an event in Event Viewer, the operation launches the Create Basic Task wizard, which is pretty much the same wizard that Task Scheduler provides except that it is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Scan a hard drive for sensitive data with Spider?
Aug 2008
There are many reasons why you would want to do a thorough scan on a PC for specific data. However, large capacity hard drives can be difficult to scan without the right tool. One of the better...
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Troubleshoot with the Problem Reports and Solutions feature in Windows Vista
Aug 2008
With the many different types of hardware and software that Microsoft Windows Vista has to contend with there are sure to be all sorts of problems, both big and small. The important question is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Bubba
Aug 2008
Arguably the most infamous product to ever come out of Redmond was Microsoft Bob. Bob was Microsoft's attempt to create an easier to use interface for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It was the Edsel...
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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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Debrief And Defend: Standardizing on Windows Vista instead of Linux
Sep 2008
Microsoft advocates Windows Vista as the operating system of choice for desktops. But there are plenty of adherents to the Linux operating system who say that it's a better choice. Is it really?...
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