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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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Use DropBox to seamlessly sync files
Oct 2008
Vincent Danen introduces open source DropBox, a file synchronization service that works for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows clients. DropBox can be used to share documents, configuration files,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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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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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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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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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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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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10 security tips for Microsoft Windows XP
Dec 2008
Installing Windows XP is only the first step to using it. Chad Perrin advises these additional measures to ensure that your XP systems are protected from proliferating security threats.This...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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FREE TOOL - SQL check performance monitoring solution
Aug 2012
Get real-time performance monitoring with this free tool. With it, you can view 20+ key metrics including wait stats, reads/writes, sessions, and cache hits. You will have this alerting tool up...
Provided by Idera
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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
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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The Ultimate Windows XP OS Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Jan 2009
Ensuring Windows XP performs optimally requires keeping a disciplined maintenance routine. Based on years of supporting hundreds of end users' Windows XP systems, here's a checklist of 25 key...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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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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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...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Administrator's Guide to Windows Server 2003
Sep 2005
Get proven solutions to minimize the WS2K3 learning curve. TechRepublic's IT pros bring you real-world techniques for deploying, troubleshooting, securing, and optimizing Microsoft's latest server...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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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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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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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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How do I... Perform basic formatting in Excel 2007?
May 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... Use the Office Clipboard instead of the Windows Clipboard?
May 2008
Most of us get by most of the time just using the basic Microsoft Windows Clipboard. Copying multiple items at the same time takes a bit more work. You can spend a lot of time switching between...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Book chapters
Monitor and optimize Windows XP Pro system performance and reliability
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional, discusses how to monitor and back up your computer so that it works efficiently and your data stays safe....
Provided by Que Publishing
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Video: Disable and enable Windows XP services
Feb 2006
This WMV video shows you how to disable and enable Windows XP services. Knowing how to disable and enable Windows XP services can help you better secure your machine, troubleshooting Windows...
Provided by TechRepublic
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50+ keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows XP
Sep 2005
These 50+ keyboard shortcuts can help you navigate Windows XP faster than ever. The point and click interface has made computers accessible to the masses, but IT pros know it's much faster to use...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
Feb 2005
Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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10 things you should know about Windows XP's System Restore tool
Jul 2009
If a crash makes your Windows XP system flaky or unbootable, you can use System Restore to return it to a previous working state. These pointers will show you how to effectively use this safety...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Join a domain during Windows logon using a VPN client
Jun 2005
You have remote users who rarely, if ever, visit an office, and connect almost exclusively through a VPN. The VPN connection isn't a significant support headache except when you need network...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Troubleshoot Windows XP and Windows applications
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk, offers troubleshooting solutions for Windows XP and Windows applications. This sample chapter, taken from Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk,...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Toggle Windows XP Pro IP address settings with this VB script
May 2005
When troubleshooting IP connectivity problems on Windows XP Pro machines configured for DHCP, it's often handy to assign the computer a static IP address. This allows you to quickly determine if...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Hacking Windows XP: Answers from the experts
Apr 2005
This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Windows XP Answers from the Experts, contains Windows XP workarounds that every IT professional should know. It shows you how to create and use a...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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The Windows XP IP Configuration Tool
Jun 2004
When you're troubleshooting TCP/IP connectivity problems, the Ipconfig command can be a handy tool. But using it on the command line is more work than it should be. Here's a simple interface that...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Change the registered owner of Windows with this Registry tweak
Apr 2005
With every installation of Windows, you have to supply an owner name and company name for the system. However, if you transfer the system to a different user and need to change that information...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Registration Changer executable file
Oct 2002
It's time-consuming to change registry information, so Greg Shultz developed an application that uses Windows Script Host and VBScript to quickly change the registration information displayed on...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 PowerToys that complete the Windows toolset and save you precious time
Sep 2005
The Windows XP PowerToys are set of time-saving applications and utilities that you can download and install for free from Microsoft. The default configuration of Microsoft's Windows XP operating...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Windows XP Device Manager Error Code Help File
Jul 2003
Save the time you would spend digging through TechNet or the Windows XP Professional Resource Kit for Windows XP error codes. This handy Help file contains definitions and troubleshooting tips for...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Fsutil Query Tool
Jul 2003
With a total of 58 different operations, Windows XP's Fsutil utility can be difficult to use, but our Fsutil Query Tool cuts through the confusion and brings the probative capabilities of Fsutil...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Take control of Windows XP system properties during both startup and shutdown
Aug 2005
This chapter download from the Windows XP Cookbook, published by O'Reilly Media, Inc. shows you to control system properties in Microsoft Windows XP during startup and shutdown. In normal...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Save time using batch files to perform repetitive tasks in a Windows environment
Apr 2005
Batch files are still a viable tool for performing simple day-to-day tasks in a Windows operating system environment. Because a batch file can contain logic such as loops, simple menus, if...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Windows XP services that can be disabled
Jun 2005
One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows XP workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists each Windows XP SP 2 service, describes each service's function,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Manage network access with this Cacls.exe quick reference
Jan 2006
Cacls.exe is a Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 tool for managing ACLs (access control lists) from the command line. This quick reference covers the basics of its use. Administrating over a Windows-based...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Quickly grab Event Log information in Windows with this script
May 2005
A key component of the job of every Windows administrator is to keep an eye on Event Logs. That includes not only the info in the logs but also the size of the logs and the number of records. This...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Introduce best practices for Group Policy configuration with the help of this PowerPoint presentation
Feb 2006
This presentation includes tips and walk-throughs to help Group Policy novices get up to speed on configuration issues. Group Policy can greatly simplify management of your infrastructure, but...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Fine-tune, optimize, and protect your Windows XP PC
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Windows XP in a Snap, discusses how to fine-tune, optimize, and protect your Windows XP computer. This sample chapter, taken from Windows XP in a Snap, discusses...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Securing Home Networks
Mar 2006
When you set up your own home network, you don't have the benefit of an IT staff that's dedicated to safeguarding your data and systems--it's up to you to protect against internal and external...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Ultimate PC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Nov 2005
To head off computer equipment failure, performance degradation, and system problems, support professionals need to follow a regular maintenance routine. This checklist covers 50 essential tasks...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Provided by Justin James
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How do I create and configure a network with Windows 7 HomeGroup?
Dec 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz investigates the HomeGroup feature of Windows 7 and shows you how to create, configure, and take advantage of it in your home...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Permissions and File Sharing Chapter from Small Office Networking, Second Edition
Jul 2005
FREE Chapter download from SMALL OFFICE NETWORKING, SECOND EDITION.Everyone's talking about security. But actually doing something about it is another issue altogether. The topic's so important,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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How do I... Perform basic formatting in Excel 2007?
May 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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10 things you should know about moving from Windows XP to Windows 7
Sep 2009
Jumping from Windows XP to Windows 7 will require some specialized knowledge. Greg Shultz offers advice specifically for those taking that route.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack
Nov 2009
Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack covers everything an IT pro needs to know about the most robust Windows Server operating system to date, such as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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Book chapters
Hacking Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Jan 2006
Learn how to recognize and fight common Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 hacking techniques. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition, provides detailed...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Support Specialist's Toolkit
Oct 2010
The Support Specialist's Toolkit includes all the tools a Support Specialist will need to do their job, such as ready-made forms like the Malware Removal checklist, the Microsoft Patch Tracker,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Use the Office Clipboard instead of the Windows Clipboard?
May 2008
Most of us get by most of the time just using the basic Microsoft Windows Clipboard. Copying multiple items at the same time takes a bit more work. You can spend a lot of time switching between...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I encrypt Thunderbird email with Enigmail?
Jul 2009
Enigmail is an extension that should be added by anyone needing security in their email exchanges. It takes the less-than-user-friendly task of encryption and makes it simple enough for anyone to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Tools & Templates
The XCopy Tool
Dec 2009
The XCopy command has risen from the ashes of deprecation to save you time and make your file management tasks easier. This tool automates the process for XP, Vista, and Windows 7.Visit our...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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Analyze Windows XP memory usage with a customized version of Performance Monitor
Sep 2010
Greg Shultz shows how to create a customized Windows XP Performance Monitor console to track memory usage and interpret the results. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
