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Adding messages to Windows 7's logon screen

June 2, 2011 12:00pm PDT

With a few simple registry tweaks, you can customize the Windows 7 logon screen to include a warning message and logon statistics. This illustrated walk-through shows you how.

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Reset Windows passwords with the help of Linux

July 17, 2012 1:04pm PDT

One cost-effective and reliable way to reset a Windows password is to keep a copy of Linux with you and use the chntpw application.

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Use Cacls.exe to view and manage Windows ACLs

July 12, 2002 7:00am PDT

Changing the permissions on files or folders for multiple users and groups can be a major administrative nuisance. Luckily, the Windows command-line tool Cacls.exe can help, especially when used...

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Configure Windows XP's Indexing Service the right way

March 3, 2010 10:31am PST

Little used and much maligned, Windows XP's Indexing Service can really help you find data on workstations if you use it properly.

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Gather Exchange 2010 mailbox information with a PowerShell command

July 16, 2010 3:05pm PDT

As your organization migrates to Exchange 2010, you'll want to get detailed mailbox information for planning purposes. The PowerShell command get-mailboxstatistics can help.

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Make the most out of your Windows Phone 8 email experience

June 5, 2013 12:35pm PDT

Jack Wallen offers some tips and tricks to make the most out of your Windows Phone 8 email experience.

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Get corporate email on your iPhone with TouchDown

March 21, 2013 4:31pm PDT

Derek Schauland takes a look at NitroDesk's TouchDown for iOS, which allows you to connect to your corporate Exchange email from your iPhone.

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A look at the Terminal Services Manager in Windows Server 2008

December 16, 2009 6:09am PST

Terminal Services Manager has been around for a while, but Microsoft made some changes to the utility in Windows Server 2008. Here's what you'll find.

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How do I… Configure Microsoft Windows XP Remote Desktop?

September 26, 2006 3:16pm PDT

Microsoft Windows XP's Remote Desktop application biggest benefit is that it provides access to a desktop as if you were sitting in front of the system. Follow these steps to configure Windows...

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Five tips for speeding up Windows XP performance

June 28, 2010 8:33am PDT

You may be able to improve a sluggish Windows XP system with a trip to the Performance Options dialog box. Here are a few tweaks worth trying.

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Add a popup window to a PowerPoint slide

October 12, 2008 10:06am PDT

Animate callouts on a PowerPoint slide to display optional information with just a quick click.

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Windows Server 2012: Cheat Sheet

October 29, 2012 3:22am PDT

Get the lowdown on the latest version of Microsoft's server operating system.

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Changing the RDP listening port on Windows Server

December 14, 2009 8:43am PST

IT pro Rick Vanover shows how to change the default port that remote desktop listens on and make subsequent connections in order to make RDP more secure.

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Remove Libraries from Windows Explorer in Windows 7

November 24, 2010 8:56am PST

Greg Shultz shows you how to remove Libraries from the navigation pane in Windows 7 Explorer by editing the registry.

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Develop PowerShell code within Visual Studio

March 16, 2012 2:30pm PDT

Former PowerShell skeptic Tony Patton describes how the PowerGUI Visual Studio Extension brings PowerShell development into Visual Studio.

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10 Windows XP services you should never disable

August 20, 2009 6:04am PDT

Disabling certain Windows XP services can enhance performance and security - but it's essential to know which ones you can safely turn off. Scott Lowe identifies 10 critical services and explains...

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Upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate with Anytime Upgrade

September 12, 2012 11:25am PDT

Greg Shultz walks you through the entire procedure of using Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.

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Using registry shortcuts to disable and enable screen savers in Windows XP

February 16, 2005 8:00am PST

The steps in this tip will show you how to edit the registry for a time-saving shortcut in enabling and disabling your screensaver.

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Five apps for crapware cleanup

December 5, 2012 2:37am PST

You don't have to put up with the aggravation of crapware. Here are several effective tools for removing it from your Windows PC.

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10 cool tools in Windows 7

May 21, 2009 1:28pm PDT

The changes to the Windows 7 interface have gotten a lot of play, but some of the new built-in tools are just as compelling. Deb Shinder runs through some of the most impressive enhancements, from...

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