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SQL basics: Query multiple tables

August 12, 2002 7:00am PDT

Whether you're learning SQL for the first time or just need a refresher, read this article to learn when to use SELECT, JOIN, subselects, and UNION to access multiple tables with a single statement.

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Let users pick a file to open via OpenFileDialog in VB.NET

August 23, 2007 3:01pm PDT

Whenever you need to allow a user to open a particular file without forcing the user to type the full path and file name, you can use the OpenFileDialog class. OpenFileDialog has a number of...

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The basics of using a proxy server for privacy and security

December 5, 2012 6:30am PST

Patrick Lambert goes over the basics of how proxy servers work and why they are used to add security and privacy.

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Windows 101: Know the basics about NTFS permissions

June 15, 2006 9:45pm PDT

NTFS permissions offer a great deal of control when it comes to resources on your systems. When it comes to the old NTFS (from Windows NT) and the current NTFS (from Windows 2000, Windows Server...

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Read and write text files with Visual Basic .NET

August 12, 2002 7:00am PDT

Reading and writing text files is an essential task in any programming language. Follow this step-by-step approach to working with text files in VB .NET using the System.IO namespace.

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Creating a Web service with VB.NET

October 4, 2007 12:05pm PDT

VB.NET allows you to use Web services as if they were entirely local objects since most of the marshaling between the client and the server is taking place in the background. This tip shows you...

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Learn how to use the DateTimePicker control in VB.NET

July 26, 2007 10:58am PDT

Visual Studio .NET's DateTimePicker control offers a convenient way to allow users to make a date/time selection. In this quick tip, Irina Medvinskaya creates a sample that uses the DateTimePicker...

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SQL basics: Number data types

September 24, 2002 7:00am PDT

Failing to understand number data types poses a DBA's greatest risk of compromised data. The SQL92 standard dictates how database manufacturers define number behaviors, such as length and truncation.

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Understand the basics of Linux routing

November 7, 2001 8:00am PST

Heres everything you need to know to get started in setting up Linux routing parameters.

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Basic Windows PowerShell commands you should already know

March 24, 2011 11:14am PDT

PowerShell combines the speed of the command line with the flexibility of a scripting language, making it a valuable Windows administration tool. Here are a few basic commands you'll want to master.

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Five tips for working beyond Word's page-numbering basics

April 18, 2011 1:22pm PDT

Word offers a variety of standard ways to enter and format page numbers in a document. But these advanced tricks will let you achieve far more control and flexibility for your specific needs.

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Generating GUIDs with VB.NET

April 19, 2007 9:57pm PDT

There are a variety of reasons why developers use globally unique identifiers (GUIDs), such as assigning unique identifiers to classes or when dealing with databases. This tip contains sample code...

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Convert a byte array to a string with VB.NET

June 28, 2007 2:03pm PDT

I recently covered ways to convert a string into a byte array with VB.NET. When you need to convert a byte array into a string, you can use either BitConverter.ToString or Convert.ToBase64String...

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Using the PrintDocument component in VB.NET applications

September 13, 2007 9:20am PDT

If you want to allow users to print form components in run-time, the PrintDocument component lets you offer users this functionality. The PrintDocument component is an object that allows users to...

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Learn the basic differences between share and NTFS permissions

June 11, 2002 7:00am PDT

Don't let confusion between share and NTFS permissions keep you from safely sharing local resources on your network. This guide to the basic differences between share and NTFS permissions can set...

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Top 10 Linux financial tools

June 24, 2008 2:12pm PDT

Many people don't realize the wealth of applications available for Linux -- and that includes financial software. Jack Wallen introduces 10 Linux apps that will meet your financial needs, whether...

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Convert Date/Time values into strings in VB.NET

August 17, 2006 5:11pm PDT

Learn how to convert date and time values into formatted strings by overloading a version of the ToString method, which accepts a format string.

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ASP.NET basics: the page life cycle

April 24, 2012 12:52pm PDT

This overview of the ASP.NET page life cycle covers how and when page elements are loaded and corresponding events are fired.

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Adding a Setup Wizard to VB.NET applications

September 27, 2007 12:12pm PDT

Visual Studio .NET simplifies the process of installing your applications by providing an easy way to add the Setup Wizard to your applications. In this tip, Irina Medvinskaya will create a simple...

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