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How to join Ubuntu to a Windows Workgroup
Do you need to join your Linux workstation to a Windows Workgroup? Believe it or not, it isn't a challenging task. In this Open Source blog, Jack Wallen walks you through the steps...
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How do I share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard?
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.
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Share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard
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.
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Review: EnhanceMySe7en performance maintenance
EnhanceMySe7en solves the problem of keeping Microsoft Windows 7 maintained without having to install multiple applications for different tasks.
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Review: Secunia Personal Software Inspector
For anyone who has had to (or wanted to) keep up with all application updates on a machine, from a single point of contact, Secunia PSI might be just the tool.
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How do I add drive icons to either the Taskbar or the Quick Launch Bar in Windows 7?
Jack Wallen explains how to add a shortcut to a specific system drive to the Quick Launch Bar in Microsoft Windows 7, making access just a click away.
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User friendly showdown: Ubuntu 10.04 versus Windows 7
Jack Wallen runs a very simple test to try to see which operating system is more user friendly: Linux or Windows. Decide for yourself if this test has any bearing in the real world...
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Five tips for preventing user screw-ups
You can make your own job easier -- and help your users stay productive -- by preempting some common mistakes. Jack Wallen outlines several good ways to keep your users out of trou...
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Five tips for improving a new PC
Out of the box, a new PC needs a bit of fine-tuning to optimize and protect it. Here are a few basic ways to get new PCs ready for action.
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Five tips for speeding up a slow PC
When PC performance slows to a crawl, a few simple techniques can make a huge difference. Jack Wallen explains the first steps he takes to perk up a sluggish system.