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Permanently set your flash drive's default AutoPlay action
July 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
AutoPlay can be fickle when it comes to determining the default action for opening files from your flash drive. Here's how to configure Windows XP to bypass AutoPlay and automatically launch...
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Get better system information from the Help and Support Center
July 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Save your eyes with DPI Scaling in Windows Vista
July 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Extract troubleshooting info from Windows XP BSOD error messages
May 25, 2010, 12:00am PDT
When a serious system crash triggers a Stop error, deciphering the information displayed on the dreaded BSOD will expedite your troubleshooting efforts. Windows expert Greg Shultz explains how to...
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Make the Move To Folder and Copy To Folder commands easily accessible
July 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Take advantage of multiple monitors with Vista's Remote Desktop
July 30, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Take advantage of Vista's Event Viewer and Task Scheduler integration
August 6, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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
August 13, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Create a Suspend Mode shortcut in Windows XP?
August 20, 2008, 12:00am PDT
You don't need third-party software or expensive keyboards to quickly put your Microsoft Windows XP personal computer into Suspend Mode. All you need is a special shortcut. Greg Shultz shows you...
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Troubleshoot with the Problem Reports and Solutions feature in Windows Vista
August 21, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Improve performance and productivity with these Vista tricks
August 27, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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... Use the Vista Check Disk tool for hard disk analysis?
September 25, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In most cases, Vista will recognize hard disk problems and automatically schedule Check Disk to run the next time the computer is restarted. However, if you're the proactive type, you might want...
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Know what to do when Check Disks malfunctions in Vista
October 7, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The Check Disk application in Microsoft Windows Vista can sometimes malfunction, causing problems during the boot process. In answer to several TechRepublic member questions, Greg Shultz explores...
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A new virtual desktop tool from Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team
October 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team has developed a lightweight and very dependable virtual desktop manager called Desktops that allows you to create up to four virtual desktops on your...
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Troubleshoot Vista system drivers more efficiently with these tools
October 21, 2008, 12:00am PDT
While in the last year many of the most common driver problems have been solved, you may still incur strange or erratic problems related to drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista. To make the task of...
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Use Maple to manage and retrieve vital documents
October 28, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Using a series of documents and folders to store all your information is a pretty logical way of doing things, especially when used in combination with Vista's Search tool and Saved searches...
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Track down your uptime in Windows Vista
November 4, 2008, 12:00am PST
In Windows XP, you could very easily find the exact uptime measured in days, hours, minutes, and seconds by using the command line version of Windows XP's System Information. Unfortunately,...
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Increase Vista performance by trimming startup programs
November 12, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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Copy desktop themes to other Windows XP computers
November 19, 2008, 12:00am PST
Familiar desktop themes are can be a great comfort to Windows XP users. You can copy a unique or particularly creative desktop theme to another computer just by copying the right files. Greg...
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Take back control of Vista's default programs and the Open With list
November 19, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor
December 2, 2008, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. In this Windows Vista...
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Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid
December 10, 2008, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows those of you who hate Microsoft Windows Vista, but are stuck with it, how to convert Windows Vista into Windows XP by stripping out...
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Wake a hibernating Windows XP machine based on your schedule
January 6, 2009, 12:00am PST
Put your computer on a schedule. Greg Shultz describes how to wake a PC in hibernation mode using the Scheduled Task Wizard feature of Microsoft Windows XP. This download is also available as an...
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Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 Beta
January 14, 2009, 12:00am PST
There are a lot of things in the Windows 7 Beta operating system that are pretty much the same as in Vista, but there are a lot of new and exciting features and changes. In this edition of the...
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More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta
January 21, 2009, 12:00am PST
In order to improve UAC's image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. In this...
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Download an extension to learn more about Windows XP fonts
January 21, 2009, 12:00am PST
If you're curious to learn more about the fonts on your Windows XP machine, there's a free and handy extension that will give you the scoop. It also helps you see which fonts are already on your...
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How do I... Use the Windows XP Installer CleanUp Utility to remove apps?
January 27, 2009, 12:00am PST
If you are having trouble uninstalling an application using Windows XP, the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility may be able to help. Greg Shultz shows you how it works. This download is also...
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Explore the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7
January 29, 2009, 12:00am PST
The Problem Steps Recorder will record each and every step a user takes and document the entire operation in both screen captures and step-by-step details. This new Microsoft Windows 7 tool will...
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Get rid of old device drivers hidden in Vista
February 3, 2009, 12:00am PST
Over time unused, but still installed, drivers can cause problems if they inadvertently become enabled. When you're troubleshooting a problem in Microsoft Vista that you suspect is related to a...
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Get Windows XP's Backup utility to use recordable optical media
March 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
Greg Shultz shows you a workaround that will allow you to indirectly make Windows XP's Backup utility use recordable optical media as a backup destination. Be sure to notice that the author points...
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Automate Vista's Clip command line utility
March 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows Vista includes a nifty little command line utility called Clip.exe that that is designed to redirect or pipe the output generated by a command line utility to the Windows...
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Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features
March 11, 2009, 12:00am PDT
With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. They have also completely removed some features from the...
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Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced feature
March 18, 2009, 12:00am PDT
To search for files that you created within a date range in Microsoft Windows Vista, you have to turn to the Advanced Query Syntax used by Windows Search. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows...
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Reign in the unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore
April 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
If System Restore is not configured properly in Microsoft Windows Vista, your system's hard drive could fill up with restoration points you will never need. In this week's Windows Vista and...
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Is Microsoft shooting its other foot with Windows 7 on netbooks?
April 22, 2009, 12:00am PDT
With the release of Microsoft Windows 7 set to occur in 2009, it leads one to contemplate the possibility of Windows 7 as a netbook operating system. In this week's Windows Vista and Windows 7...
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Save energy with a good Power Plan for a Vista notebook
April 29, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Because Microsoft Windows Vista allows computer and peripheral manufacturers to add proprietary power plans and settings to the Power Options tool, you can really tweak Vista's power plans based...
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Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ
May 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
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Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7
May 27, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In Windows 7, Microsoft has retooled the backup utility and bought back the ability to choose exactly which files and folders that you want to backup. In this edition of the Windows Vista and...
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Get management buy-in with the Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit
March 31, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit offers a complete set of tools for creating a comprehensive Windows 7 upgrade plan. Greg Shultz explains.
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Troubleshoot driver problems in Vista with the Driver Verifier Manager
January 6, 2009, 12:00am PST
Uncertified drivers are a big source of problems in Microsoft Windows Vista. However, Vista comes with a great utility called the Driver Verifier Manager. In this edition of the Windows Vista...
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How do I... Use the Vista Check Disk tool for hard disk analysis?
September 25, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In most cases, Vista will recognize hard disk problems and automatically schedule Check Disk to run the next time the computer is restarted. However, if you're the proactive type, you might want...
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Take advantage of Windows Explorer's Navigation Pane
September 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Create a custom backup tool with Vista's Robocopy
September 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Improve performance and productivity with these Vista tricks
August 27, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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?
August 27, 2008, 12:00am PDT
A user profile on a Windows XP system contains all the files and settings needed to configure your work environment. If the user profile becomes damaged, The operating system will then...
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Troubleshoot with the Problem Reports and Solutions feature in Windows Vista
August 21, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Create a Suspend Mode shortcut in Windows XP?
August 20, 2008, 12:00am PDT
You don't need third-party software or expensive keyboards to quickly put your Microsoft Windows XP personal computer into Suspend Mode. All you need is a special shortcut. Greg Shultz shows you...
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Create custom event triggers in Vista Task Scheduler
August 13, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Take advantage of Vista's Event Viewer and Task Scheduler integration
August 6, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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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Take advantage of multiple monitors with Vista's Remote Desktop
July 30, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Make the Move To Folder and Copy To Folder commands easily accessible
July 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Extract troubleshooting info from Windows XP BSOD error messages
May 25, 2010, 12:00am PDT
When a serious system crash triggers a Stop error, deciphering the information displayed on the dreaded BSOD will expedite your troubleshooting efforts. Windows expert Greg Shultz explains how to...
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Save your eyes with DPI Scaling in Windows Vista
July 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Get better system information from the Help and Support Center
July 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Permanently set your flash drive's default AutoPlay action
July 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
AutoPlay can be fickle when it comes to determining the default action for opening files from your flash drive. Here's how to configure Windows XP to bypass AutoPlay and automatically launch...
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Understand how SuperFetch uses RAM to enhance system performance
July 9, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Get a better view of the Windows XP Tree command with Word
July 2, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Using the Tree command to research the folders on your Microsoft Windows XP hard disk can give you results fast -- too fast for your eye to catch. Greg Shultz explains how you can use Word to view...
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Run UAC restricted programs without the UAC prompt
July 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a task in Task Scheduler that will launch an application with the highest available privileges in Microsoft Windows Vista, and then he shows you how to create a...
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Create a quick professional slide show with Vista's Photo Gallery
June 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Tweak Windows Vista Services the right way
January 18, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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Take advantage of the pinned items list in the XP Start Menu
June 18, 2008, 12:00am PDT
You're probably familiar with Start's left side menu -- but do you know why the program list is divided in two? Greg Shultz shows you need to know about the pinned items list found in the Start...
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Create your own custom Windows Vista Control Panel
June 11, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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10 Windows XP tricks and timesavers
June 9, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Here's the latest roundup of popular Windows XP tips from our Microsoft Windows blog, ranging from gathering MAC addresses to creating custom characters to removing resource-consuming device...
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Handle Windows Vista like a pro with these tricks
June 4, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Use the System Diagnostic Report as a troubleshooting aid
May 22, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Use breadcrumb navigation in Vista instead of the Up button
May 21, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Put the default Search back in Windows Vista SP1
May 15, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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....
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The Choice command is back in Windows Vista
May 7, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Examine the new Ultimate Extras available for Windows Vista Ultimate
April 30, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Add my existing Gmail account to Windows Mail?
April 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Google has added IMAP capabilities to Gmail, thus making it possible for you to access your Gmail account in Windows Mail. With IMAP capabilities built into Gmail, you have the ability to use both...
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An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
April 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Integrate your favorite search engine into Windows Vista
April 9, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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10+ ways to get more out of Windows XP
January 28, 2008, 12:00am PST
You can get a lot more mileage out of Windows XP if you perform a few tweaks and tap into some timesaving tricks. These powerful tips range from using XP's built-in image resizing tool to creating...
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Automatically log in to Vista and still be password protected
January 24, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Build and configure an external hard drive enclosure?
January 18, 2008, 12:00am PST
Do you have an old hard drive, which still works, lying around and gathering dust that you'd like to put to good use? If you answered yes, then chances are good that you've thought about using...
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Take charge of Windows XP with these 10+ power tips
September 7, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Everybody likes a good Windows XP tip -- something that eliminates an annoyance, streamlines a task, or offers useful customization of a particular feature. Of course, not all tips are ideal for...
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Gather detailed system information with Belarc Advisor
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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...
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SolutionBase: Create custom Help files with Help Publisher for FrontPage
April 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Documentation can be dull. You can make documentation for your users easier to use, more useful, and easier to distribute by using Help files tailored for your organization. Here's how to use Help...
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SolutionBase: Surveying the dual-core processor landscape
April 11, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Dual-core processors are almost standard equipment on laptops and desktops today. There are so many different kinds, however, that it can become confusing to understand how the processors differ....
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10 Windows XP tips and tools to simplify your work
March 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Whether you're trying to iron out problems with users' systems or you just want to optimize your own PC, these tips will help you work more efficiently with Windows XP. Learn how to launch System...
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