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Mark W. Kaelin
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Clean up the Open With List in Windows Explorer
March 22, 2011, 12:00am PDT
Sometimes your Windows Explorer Open With list can get cluttered with applications that don't match the file they are associated with - Mark Kaelin shows you how to fix that.
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Quick Tip: Speed up menus in Windows 7
February 1, 2011, 12:00am PST
If you are still trying to squeeze more speed and performance out of Windows 7, here is a tip that will accelerate the display of menu items.
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Rediscover the Flip3D experience in Windows 7
April 22, 2011, 12:00am PDT
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.
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Discover the hidden gems found in the Windows 7 calculator
March 11, 2010, 12:00am PST
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...
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Quick Tip: Scan Windows 7 System Files to repair errors
November 16, 2010, 12:00am PST
Despite our best efforts, every once in a while, Microsoft Windows 7 system files will become corrupted. A simple scan can fix these system errors. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Change Stacked Window behavior in the Windows 7 Taskbar
March 9, 2011, 12:00am PST
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 install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials?
January 27, 2010, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Security Essentials is the company's internal free anti-virus and anti-malware software application. Mark Kaelin walks you through the steps required to install it. This download is...
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Allow more Recent Items on the Windows Start Menu with a Registry tweak
May 5, 2011, 12:00am PDT
For some reason, Windows 7 does not have a built-in way to adjust the number of Recent Items listed on the Start Menu. Mark Kaelin shows you how to do it yourself with a registry tweak.
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Create a new partition with Windows 7 tool
January 13, 2011, 12:00am PST
Use the Disk Management Tool in Microsoft Windows 7 to add a partition to a hard disk volume so you can create a new logical drive. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Shrink a hard drive volume in Windows 7
January 10, 2011, 12:00am PST
Use the Disk Management Tool in Microsoft Windows 7 to shrink a hard disk volume to create room so you can add a new partition. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Create and format tables in Word 2007
May 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Take advantage of the Table features of Microsoft Word 2007 to create more compelling documents. This How do I... tutorial shows you how to navigate the new Ribbon interface to make it happen....
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How do I get the Quick Launch Bar back in Windows 7?
May 20, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Although it is not obvious, you can get the Quick Launch Bar so loved by many users of Windows XP back in Windows 7. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a TechRepublic...
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How do I use RSS to create a dynamic Windows 7 desktop wallpaper slideshow?
June 23, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Use your favorite photo and news RSS feeds to create an ever-changing Microsoft Windows 7 desktop background slideshow. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Disable the popup sticky and filter keys dialog box in Windows
March 1, 2011, 12:00am PST
While accessibility features are terrific for those that need them, they can be annoyance for those that don't. Mark Kaelin shows you how to turn off two potential Windows annoyances.
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Google+: The Missing Manual chapter excerpt
December 16, 2011, 12:00am PST
Our friends at O'Reilly Publishing have provided TechRepublic a free chapter from Kevin Purdy's book, Google+: The Missing Manual. The chapter explores Google+ Hangouts. Learning the ins and outs...
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How do I calibrate my computer display's best color settings?
August 18, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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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10+ tweaks, tricks, and hacks to make Windows Vista fly
January 25, 2007, 12:00am PST
No matter how well designed an operating system purports to be, there are always to tweak it for performance. Here are 10+ tweaks, tricks, and hacks you can apply to Microsoft Windows Vista to...
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How do I... Turn off overtype with the Insert key in Word permanently?
August 1, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Just about any application you use on a regular basis is going to have small annoyances that you want to go away. Microsoft Word is certainly not exempt from those annoying quirks. One of the most...
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How do I... Turn off the CapsLock key on my keyboard?
August 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Sometimes, depending on the manufacturer and on the particular layout, your keyboard can be a great source of frustration. For TechRepublic reader Frank Reeves, the CapsLock key is the one that...
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Quick Tip: Reclaim used hard drive memory with Disk Cleanup
February 7, 2011, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows 7 has a built-in utility that will free used hard drive memory increasing available storage space with a click or two of the mouse.
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How do I... Create a user-defined function in Microsoft Excel
October 4, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you can't get Microsoft Excel to do exactly what you want it to do without coding a complicated formula over and over again. Microsoft Excel allows...
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IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)
July 1, 2009, 12:00am PDT
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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Quick Tip Windows 7: Customize the command prompt
October 7, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In Microsoft Windows 7, you can customize the command prompt using specifically configured shortcuts to better match the task at hand. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post...
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How do I create shutdown shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7?
February 8, 2010, 12:00am PST
Creating shortcuts to shutdown or power down a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 is easy but does require specific commands. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a...
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How do I add hidden international desktop themes to Windows 7?
May 10, 2010, 12:00am PDT
There are several hidden international themes in Windows 7 that are not visible through the normal personalization section of the Control Panel. Mark Kaelin shows you how to add them to your...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I create a secure Guest Account in Windows 7?
August 24, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In certain situations, you may want to allow guest users access to a PC. Take the proper steps to ensure that the guest access you grant is secure. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Change the Product Key in Windows XP? (Updated)
July 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In 2003, TechRepublic first published the procedure for changing the Product Key in Microsoft Windows XP. Since then, Microsoft has made the process easier and safer by providing an applet for...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Add Internet Search to the Windows 7 Start Menu
June 16, 2010, 12:00am PDT
If you have a version of Microsoft Windows 7 that includes the Group Policy Editor, you can add the option to search the Internet directly from your Desktop Search. This download is also...
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Quick Tip: Manage Windows 7 Notification area icons
January 31, 2010, 12:00am PST
Change which icons appear in the Windows 7 Notification area and decide how those icons behave when they are display in that area. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Take advantage of the Windows Mobility Center for quick reconfiguration
March 14, 2011, 12:00am PDT
The Windows Mobility Center can save you some time and embarrassment when you give your next presentation using your notebook computer.
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Quick Tip: Reveal hidden system files in Windows Explorer
May 14, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Mark Kaelin shows you how to change the settings in Windows Explorer to reveal hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
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Quick Tip: Change the launch directory to root in Windows Explorer
June 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
By default, Windows Explorer in Windows 7 launches in the Library folder. However, with the right code, you can change the launch folder to the system root directory. This download is also...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I customize the Windows 7 Start Menu?
September 23, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Windows 7 allows you to customize the Start Menu in many different ways. Mark Kaelin shows you how this relatively simple process works. This download is also available as a...
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Choosing the right wireless broadband laptop card comes down to service
April 5, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Wireless broadband access anywhere for your laptop using a PCMCIA card is available from several vendors. After using similar products from Sprint, Cingular, and Verizon, the conclusion is that...
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We know what the geek in your life wants
December 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
TechRepublic conducts a formal scientific survey each year as part of its Geek Gift Guide series. The results for the 2009 survey are outlined and some of the results may surprise you. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I create an energy use report in Windows 7 with powercfg?
May 26, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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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How do I restore the Recycle Bin to the Desktop in Windows XP?
July 15, 2010, 12:00am PDT
For Windows XP users there is no simple way to add back the Recycle Bin to the Desktop, they have to resort to a Windows Registry file edit. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Select files in Windows Explorer with checkboxes
August 6, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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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How do I... Create and use System Restore in Windows Vista
February 14, 2007, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Perform basic formatting in Excel 2007?
May 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Google+: The Missing Manual chapter excerpt
December 16, 2011, 12:00am PST
Our friends at O'Reilly Publishing have provided TechRepublic a free chapter from Kevin Purdy's book, Google+: The Missing Manual. The chapter explores Google+ Hangouts. Learning the ins and outs...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Allow more Recent Items on the Windows Start Menu with a Registry tweak
May 5, 2011, 12:00am PDT
For some reason, Windows 7 does not have a built-in way to adjust the number of Recent Items listed on the Start Menu. Mark Kaelin shows you how to do it yourself with a registry tweak.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Rediscover the Flip3D experience in Windows 7
April 22, 2011, 12:00am PDT
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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Clean up the Open With List in Windows Explorer
March 22, 2011, 12:00am PDT
Sometimes your Windows Explorer Open With list can get cluttered with applications that don't match the file they are associated with - Mark Kaelin shows you how to fix that.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Take advantage of the Windows Mobility Center for quick reconfiguration
March 14, 2011, 12:00am PDT
The Windows Mobility Center can save you some time and embarrassment when you give your next presentation using your notebook computer.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Change Stacked Window behavior in the Windows 7 Taskbar
March 9, 2011, 12:00am PST
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
-
Downloads
Quick Tip: Disable the popup sticky and filter keys dialog box in Windows
March 1, 2011, 12:00am PST
While accessibility features are terrific for those that need them, they can be annoyance for those that don't. Mark Kaelin shows you how to turn off two potential Windows annoyances.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
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Quick Tip: Reclaim used hard drive memory with Disk Cleanup
February 7, 2011, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows 7 has a built-in utility that will free used hard drive memory increasing available storage space with a click or two of the mouse.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Quick Tip: Speed up menus in Windows 7
February 1, 2011, 12:00am PST
If you are still trying to squeeze more speed and performance out of Windows 7, here is a tip that will accelerate the display of menu items.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Quick Tip: Manage Windows 7 Notification area icons
January 31, 2010, 12:00am PST
Change which icons appear in the Windows 7 Notification area and decide how those icons behave when they are display in that area. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Take ownership of files and folders in Windows
January 26, 2011, 12:00am PST
In this Quick Tip, Mark Kaelin shows you how to take ownership of a file or folder in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
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Create a new partition with Windows 7 tool
January 13, 2011, 12:00am PST
Use the Disk Management Tool in Microsoft Windows 7 to add a partition to a hard disk volume so you can create a new logical drive. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Shrink a hard drive volume in Windows 7
January 10, 2011, 12:00am PST
Use the Disk Management Tool in Microsoft Windows 7 to shrink a hard disk volume to create room so you can add a new partition. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
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Quick Tip: Scan Windows 7 System Files to repair errors
November 16, 2010, 12:00am PST
Despite our best efforts, every once in a while, Microsoft Windows 7 system files will become corrupted. A simple scan can fix these system errors. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
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Quick Tip Windows 7: Customize the command prompt
October 7, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In Microsoft Windows 7, you can customize the command prompt using specifically configured shortcuts to better match the task at hand. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I customize the Windows 7 Start Menu?
September 23, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Windows 7 allows you to customize the Start Menu in many different ways. Mark Kaelin shows you how this relatively simple process works. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I create a secure Guest Account in Windows 7?
August 24, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In certain situations, you may want to allow guest users access to a PC. Take the proper steps to ensure that the guest access you grant is secure. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
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How do I add an IMAP Google connection to Microsoft Outlook 2010?
August 20, 2010, 12:00am PDT
It is possible to use Outlook 2010 as your email client for Google Mail using the IMAP protocol, but it takes a good bit of configuration. Mark Kaelin walks you through it. This download is also...
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How do I calibrate my computer display's best color settings?
August 18, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
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Quick Tip: Select files in Windows Explorer with checkboxes
August 6, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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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How do I restore the Recycle Bin to the Desktop in Windows XP?
July 15, 2010, 12:00am PDT
For Windows XP users there is no simple way to add back the Recycle Bin to the Desktop, they have to resort to a Windows Registry file edit. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I use RSS to create a dynamic Windows 7 desktop wallpaper slideshow?
June 23, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Use your favorite photo and news RSS feeds to create an ever-changing Microsoft Windows 7 desktop background slideshow. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Quick Tip: Add Internet Search to the Windows 7 Start Menu
June 16, 2010, 12:00am PDT
If you have a version of Microsoft Windows 7 that includes the Group Policy Editor, you can add the option to search the Internet directly from your Desktop Search. This download is also...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Remove the Internet Explorer Content Advisor Password
June 15, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Quick Tip: Change the launch directory to root in Windows Explorer
June 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
By default, Windows Explorer in Windows 7 launches in the Library folder. However, with the right code, you can change the launch folder to the system root directory. This download is also...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
How do I create an energy use report in Windows 7 with powercfg?
May 26, 2010, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
How do I get the Quick Launch Bar back in Windows 7?
May 20, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Although it is not obvious, you can get the Quick Launch Bar so loved by many users of Windows XP back in Windows 7. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a TechRepublic...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Quick Tip: Reveal hidden system files in Windows Explorer
May 14, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Mark Kaelin shows you how to change the settings in Windows Explorer to reveal hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
How do I add hidden international desktop themes to Windows 7?
May 10, 2010, 12:00am PDT
There are several hidden international themes in Windows 7 that are not visible through the normal personalization section of the Control Panel. Mark Kaelin shows you how to add them to your...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Discover the hidden gems found in the Windows 7 calculator
March 11, 2010, 12:00am PST
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
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How do I create shutdown shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7?
February 8, 2010, 12:00am PST
Creating shortcuts to shutdown or power down a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 is easy but does require specific commands. Mark Kaelin shows you how. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials?
January 27, 2010, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Security Essentials is the company's internal free anti-virus and anti-malware software application. Mark Kaelin walks you through the steps required to install it. This download is...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
We know what the geek in your life wants
December 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
TechRepublic conducts a formal scientific survey each year as part of its Geek Gift Guide series. The results for the 2009 survey are outlined and some of the results may surprise you. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
How do I... Change the Product Key in Windows XP? (Updated)
July 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In 2003, TechRepublic first published the procedure for changing the Product Key in Microsoft Windows XP. Since then, Microsoft has made the process easier and safer by providing an applet for...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)
July 1, 2009, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
How do I... Use System Restore in Windows Vista?
April 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
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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Get the facts on what geeks really want for the holidays
December 11, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a directory of my choosing?
December 3, 2008, 12:00am PST
Because Microsoft Windows XP has been around for a fairly long time now, there are numerous tweaks you can make to how it works. Tweaks that make XP bend to your will. Mark Kaelin shows you one...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The Acer Aspire One netbook
November 5, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch
October 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The Apple iPod Touch is more than just a media player. With built-in GPS and WiFi capability this media player can keep you connected to your social network. And with the additional benefit of...
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