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Design useful, professional-looking custom Vista gadgets
June 12, 2008 12:00am PDT
Sidebar gadgets can bring useful and convenient functionality to the Vista desktop -- especially when you create a custom gadget to meet your own (or your users') specific needs. This chapter from...
Provided by: Sams Publishing
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Explore the Ubuntu Linux desktop
October 19, 2007 12:00am PDT
GNOME, Ubuntu Linux's default desktop environment, takes its inspiration from both Windows and Mac OS X, prioritizing simplicity and ease of use. But unlike other operating systems, Ubuntu...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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MIDP GUI Programming, Part 1
October 9, 2007 12:00am PDT
User interface requirements for handheld devices are different from those for desktop computers. For example, the display size of handheld devices is smaller, and input devices do not always...
Provided by: O'Reilly Media
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Deploy virtual machines in Xen
September 27, 2007 12:00am PDT
Xen virtual machine deployment is at the heart of Xen's functionality. In this chapter download from Virtualization with Xen: Including XenEnterprise, XenServer, and XenExpress, learn different...
Provided by: Syngress
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Manage your BlackBerry from your desktop PC
September 13, 2007 12:00am PDT
The BlackBerry 7100 series device is a powerful ultra portable computer than can be used entirely on its own to carry out a lot of interesting and useful tasks, but to truly get the most out of...
Provided by: Sams Publishing
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Create and use images to make better Java applications
August 30, 2007 12:00am PDT
Since the introduction of Java 2D in J2SE 1.2, Java programmers have had access to a straightforward and effective image-processing model. Learn how to use Java 2D's powerful facilities to...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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Master Microsoft Windows Vista desktop administration with these essential tools
August 30, 2007 12:00am PDT
A desktop admin provides support and maintenance within an organization's desktop computing environment, performing a suite of functions that ensure optimal workstation performance. But a desktop...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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Customize Microsoft Windows Vista desktop properties
August 3, 2007 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Windows Vista offers a rich range of options for customizing your desktop. Since many users will request assistance in customizing theirs, it is essential that administrators master...
Provided by: Syngress
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Investigate workspaces and concurrent conversations in JBoss Seam
August 2, 2007 12:00am PDT
A workspace is a common concept in desktop applications, but most of today's Web applications do not support workspaces. This is one of the things that makes JBoss Seam really unique: its support...
Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR
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Optimize your PC hardware lifecycle with closed-loop lifecycle planning
July 19, 2007 12:00am PDT
It typically costs four times as much to support a PC as it does to purchase it--often, even more. The solution: Closed-loop lifecycle planning, touted since the 90's as an IT strategy that would...
Provided by: Addison Wesley Professional
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Customize Microsoft Windows Vista
July 6, 2007 12:00am PDT
Windows Vista provides many customization options that you can use to personalize your system. Some are practical (e.g. switching mouse buttons for left-handers or altering the resolution of your...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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MCSA/MSCE Exam 70-290 prep: Administer Microsoft Windows Server 2003
June 28, 2007 12:00am PDT
In this sample chapter from MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-290): Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Second Edition, explore the various options...
Provided by: Microsoft Press
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Investigate server chipsets
June 15, 2007 12:00am PDT
As the price of servers comes down to the level of desktop PCs, many small- and medium-sized businesses are forced to provide their own server setup, maintenance and support, without the...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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Install, troubleshoot, and repair a Windows desktop operating system
November 22, 2006 12:00am PST
A desktop support technician must have expert knowledge of the hardware and software components involved in installing an operating system and of how they work together at each stage of the...
Provided by: Sybex
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Build mobile applications for wireless devices with ASP.NET mobile controls
October 18, 2006 12:00am PDT
Developing mobile applications for wireless devices such as cell phones, pagers, pocket PCs, and other personal digital assistants (PDAs) like Palm and Blackberry devices can be a complex task...
Provided by: Microsoft Press
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Create and manage multiple virtual computers with VMware Workstation 5
July 25, 2006 12:00am PDT
WMWare Workstation is today's leading virtual machine software, allowing a user to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC with each functioning as a separate OS on a separate...
Provided by: Charles River Media
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Don't let the dust-bunnies win, protect your PC with timely maintenance
April 7, 2006 12:00am PDT
Dirt and dust are a major problem for personal computers because a dirty PC can block air flow, which can lead to overheating. This chapter excerpt from Repairing and Upgrading Your PC shows you...
Provided by: O'Reilly Media
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Master laptop problem solving and troubleshooting
March 14, 2006 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, 2nd Edition, discusses how to fix some laptop and portable PC hardware problems. Troubleshooting laptop and portable PC hardware...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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Plan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
January 6, 2006 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from MCSE 70-294 Training Guide: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory InfraStructure, covers information about how...
Provided by: Que Publishing
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VoIP Hacks: Build a Standalone Voicemail Server in Less Than a Half-Hour
December 13, 2005 12:00am PST
Asterisk comprises many quality applications, and voicemail is one of them. In fact, Asterisk is perhaps best known for the feature set of its voicemail system. In this section, the paper...
Provided by: O'Reilly Media
