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You can keep a lot of information on an Excel data entry form, but you can make it easier for your users -- and yourself -- to create tables by adding check boxes. Here's how to set up check boxes...

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10 compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012

August 27, 2012 5:00am PDT

Windows Server 2012 is generating a significant buzz among IT pros. Deb Shinder highlights several notable enhancements and new capabilities.

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Try the lightweight CSS Slideshow System for your next presentation

April 23, 2013 11:43am PDT

The CSS Slideshow System, or CSSS, is a simple, lightweight presentation program featuring keyboard navigation. Take a look under the hood and learn how you can use it.

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How to create an electronic form using Word 2010 content controls

March 30, 2011 7:34am PDT

Use Word 2010's content controls to create easy-to-use electronic forms. They're similar to Word 2003's form fields, but better.

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Access the real Administrator account in Windows 7

January 20, 2011 8:07am PST

In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explains how you can activate and use the real Administrator account in Microsoft Windows 7.

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10 ways to tweak Windows 7 using the Local Group Policy Editor

September 10, 2009 11:30am PDT

You can customize Windows 7 by setting local group policies to control the way the OS looks and acts. Paul McFedries offers 10 handy tweaks.

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Disable UAC for Windows Servers through Group Policy

February 2, 2011 7:25am PST

User Account Control is rarely needed for Windows Server systems. Learn how to use Group Policy to disable this feature.

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Windows 7 Walkthrough: System and Security Control Panel

October 17, 2009 12:32pm PDT

Investigate the Windows 7 Control Panel: The System and Security Category

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Word's disappearing white space and control defaults

April 22, 2013 11:57am PDT

These two Word tips aren't related, but users often inquire about them: what happened to my white space and how do I make a formatted control the default?

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Windows 7 Walkthrough: Hardware and Sound Control Panel

October 29, 2009 1:30pm PDT

Investigate the Windows 7 Control Panel: The Hardware and Sound Category

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Configure a time server for Active Directory domain controllers

January 24, 2011 11:51am PST

Windows Server admins should establish one authoritative time source for their organization. Rick Vanover explains how to configure the authoritative time source.

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Google Apps and Chrome: Streamlined set up

May 1, 2013 11:19am PDT

New management tools are available to streamline and update the way you deploy Google Apps.

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Software-Defined Networking: How it affects network security

April 8, 2013 7:13am PDT

SDN technology is set to rewrite the book of networking. Michael P. Kassner looks into how SDN will improve security, and where it's vulnerable.

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How to reference an Access subform

July 5, 2007 3:05pm PDT

Referencing subform controls always throws Access users for a loop while they're new to using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). That's because Access views the subform as just another one of...

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Five parental control apps to help safeguard your kids

May 1, 2012 8:35am PDT

There are various ways to protect your kids when they go online, including specialized tools like the ones on this list.

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Control smartphone usage with Exchange 2010 ActiveSync

September 7, 2010 10:16am PDT

Exchange 2010 includes controls to help IT departments provide mobility services and enable automated methods by which user's devices are required to adhere to organizational policies.