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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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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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How do I... Make the autorun.inf file for automatic loading of CDs and DVDs
September 21, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Burning optical media is a common and accepted practice for data backup, photo albums, music, presentations, and much more. CDs and DVDs are a good way to communicate with customers, investors,...
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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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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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How do I... Use pre-built style features to format Excel 2007?
June 5, 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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Regain access to a file Windows Vista has mistakenly denied?
July 20, 2007, 12:00am PDT
For various reasons too many and too esoteric to mention, Microsoft Windows Vista may lock you out of a folder, file, or shortcut because of a lack of proper permissions. While the reason for this...
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How do I... Change access permissions for all folders and files in Vista?
July 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In a previous How do I... download, TechRepublic published the steps one would take to change permissions on a single file in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. TechRepublic member...
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How do I... Add image thumbnails to Microsoft Windows Explorer?
August 22, 2007, 12:00am PDT
When you are dealing with a folder in Microsoft Windows containing numerous images, it is often very helpful to see thumbnail representations of those images in the Windows Explorer display. This...
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How do I... Create and use a Microsoft CardSpace personal digital identification card?
September 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Digital identification and, more importantly, the ability to exchange certified digital information, is the mantra of many network security strategies. With the proliferation of open...
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How do I... Add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista?
September 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft added sidebar gadgets to the Windows Vista interface with the intention it would enhance the overall user experience. However, the gadgets that actually ship with Vista do not exactly...
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How do I... Configure and use shadow copy in Microsoft Windows Vista?
October 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
When it comes to saved files on a hard drive, users have been known to delete, modify, and otherwise render useless important documents and then want them restored to their previous condition. The...
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How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
October 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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....
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How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista
January 8, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Receive podcasts from RSS feeds using Outlook 2007?
February 11, 2008, 12:00am PST
For IT professionals, acquiring new technical information is the life blood that keeps them ahead of the next crisis. One of the more efficient ways of receiving that new information is through...
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The $6200 HP Blackbird 02 and the case it rode in on
February 20, 2008, 12:00am PST
The Blackbird 02 from Hewlett-Packard is designed from the ground up to be the ultimate gaming machine for the ultimate personal computer gamer. Combining both style and function, the Blackbird 02...
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How do I... Synchronize a Google calendar with an Outlook 2007 calendar?
March 6, 2008, 12:00am PST
Information technology professionals are notorious for being busy all the time. Many try to keep their lives organized by using calendars, task lists and other electronic forms of tracking...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The Roku Netflix Player fulfills the promise of streaming video
June 25, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Sometimes simple design and small packages can deliver a knockout. This is the case with the Roku Netflix Player. This small set top box delivers streaming video over the Internet into your living...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The RC Battle Tank Type 90
August 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Think Geek sent us the RC Battle Tank Type 90 to review for our annual Geek Gift Guide. The tank is obviously based on the U.S. battle tank the M1 Abrams. We took our battle tank for a little...
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How do I... Stop Windows XP from nagging me about updates?
September 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
TechRepublic member Riggy001 decided not to apply Windows XP SP3, but the operating system continued to nag him about it. After much wrangling, Riggy001 was given a procedure that removed that...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The 2GoPC ultra-portable Classmate netbook
September 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The 2GoPC from Computer Technology Link (CTL) is a ruggedized ultra-portable computer designed to be carried around and used on the go. TechRepublic Senior Editor Mark Kaelin files this review for...
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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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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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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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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... 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...
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Geek Gifts 2008: The 2GoPC ultra-portable Classmate netbook
September 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The 2GoPC from Computer Technology Link (CTL) is a ruggedized ultra-portable computer designed to be carried around and used on the go. TechRepublic Senior Editor Mark Kaelin files this review for...
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How do I... Stop Windows XP from nagging me about updates?
September 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
TechRepublic member Riggy001 decided not to apply Windows XP SP3, but the operating system continued to nag him about it. After much wrangling, Riggy001 was given a procedure that removed that...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Geek Gifts 2008: The RC Battle Tank Type 90
August 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Think Geek sent us the RC Battle Tank Type 90 to review for our annual Geek Gift Guide. The tank is obviously based on the U.S. battle tank the M1 Abrams. We took our battle tank for a little...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Geek Gifts 2008: The Roku Netflix Player fulfills the promise of streaming video
June 25, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Sometimes simple design and small packages can deliver a knockout. This is the case with the Roku Netflix Player. This small set top box delivers streaming video over the Internet into your living...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Synchronize a Google calendar with an Outlook 2007 calendar?
March 6, 2008, 12:00am PST
Information technology professionals are notorious for being busy all the time. Many try to keep their lives organized by using calendars, task lists and other electronic forms of tracking...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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The $6200 HP Blackbird 02 and the case it rode in on
February 20, 2008, 12:00am PST
The Blackbird 02 from Hewlett-Packard is designed from the ground up to be the ultimate gaming machine for the ultimate personal computer gamer. Combining both style and function, the Blackbird 02...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Receive podcasts from RSS feeds using Outlook 2007?
February 11, 2008, 12:00am PST
For IT professionals, acquiring new technical information is the life blood that keeps them ahead of the next crisis. One of the more efficient ways of receiving that new information is through...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista
January 8, 2008, 12:00am PST
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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Downloads
How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
October 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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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How do I... Configure and use shadow copy in Microsoft Windows Vista?
October 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
When it comes to saved files on a hard drive, users have been known to delete, modify, and otherwise render useless important documents and then want them restored to their previous condition. The...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista?
September 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft added sidebar gadgets to the Windows Vista interface with the intention it would enhance the overall user experience. However, the gadgets that actually ship with Vista do not exactly...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Create and use a Microsoft CardSpace personal digital identification card?
September 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Digital identification and, more importantly, the ability to exchange certified digital information, is the mantra of many network security strategies. With the proliferation of open...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
How do I... Add image thumbnails to Microsoft Windows Explorer?
August 22, 2007, 12:00am PDT
When you are dealing with a folder in Microsoft Windows containing numerous images, it is often very helpful to see thumbnail representations of those images in the Windows Explorer display. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... 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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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... Change access permissions for all folders and files in Vista?
July 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In a previous How do I... download, TechRepublic published the steps one would take to change permissions on a single file in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. TechRepublic member...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Regain access to a file Windows Vista has mistakenly denied?
July 20, 2007, 12:00am PDT
For various reasons too many and too esoteric to mention, Microsoft Windows Vista may lock you out of a folder, file, or shortcut because of a lack of proper permissions. While the reason for this...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
How do I... Use pre-built style features to format Excel 2007?
June 5, 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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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...
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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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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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...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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... Uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer 7?
November 16, 2006, 12:00am PST
Internet Explorer 7 is the latest Web browser from Microsoft and while it has several new features, it is not the browser everyone wants it to be. It is possible to uninstall Microsoft Internet...
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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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How do I... Make the autorun.inf file for automatic loading of CDs and DVDs
September 21, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Burning optical media is a common and accepted practice for data backup, photo albums, music, presentations, and much more. CDs and DVDs are a good way to communicate with customers, investors,...
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