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Screenshots: Windows 8 Reset your password tool

May 9, 2013 12:23pm PDT

To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.

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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone

September 10, 2010 11:31pm PDT

The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.

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BoxCryptor vs. DropSmack: The battle to secure Dropbox

April 29, 2013 10:30am PDT

Can DropSmack malware be stopped? Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of BoxCryptor if it is up to the task of securing the Dropbox file-synchronization service.

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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone

March 4, 2011 12:54pm PST

Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.

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Reset your password in Windows 8

May 9, 2013 12:35pm PDT

To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.

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Setting passwords on a Cisco router

May 1, 2001 7:00am PDT

Network security relies heavily on passwords. Cisco routers use passwords to ensure that only "trusted" users can perform certain services. In this Daily Drill Down, Todd Lammle takes...

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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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After ActiveSync: Setup your iOS device to sync with Google Mail, Calendar and Contacts

January 4, 2013 1:29pm PST

Now that ActiveSync is going away, users will have to setup an iPhone or iPad to sync with Google Mail, Calendars and Contact using different protocols.

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Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7

May 14, 2012 2:04am PDT

Greg Shultz explores the Windows 7 version of BitLocker To Go and shows you how it works on a USB thumb flash drive.

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Use a USB Flash Drive to create Windows Password Reset Disk in Windows 7

April 20, 2011 11:15am PDT

In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to create and use a Password Reset Disk in Windows 7 using a USB Flash Drive rather than a CD or floppy disk.

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How do I make Windows 7 HomeGroup content accessible to Vista and XP?

December 21, 2009 10:24am PST

Greg Shultz shows you how to grant Windows XP and Windows Vista systems access to the folder and printers shared in a Windows 7 HomeGroup.

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Quick Tip: Add Google Portable Chrome to your toolkit and make your life easier

May 2, 2013 8:55am PDT

Google Portable Chrome lets you access your bookmarks, extensions and open tabs from any Windows computer. Find out how to make the most of it.

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Use a password to secure access to an Excel workbook

January 27, 2011 10:47am PST

At the file level, you can password protect an Excel workbook in two ways. You can determine who can get in and who can save changes.

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Five trustworthy password recovery tools

May 27, 2012 10:01am PDT

In a bad situation, you may have to use a specialized tool to recover a password. Here are five reliable apps you can turn to.

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Step-By-Step: Maintain your passwords with Credential Manager

November 26, 2003 8:00am PST

Keeping track of passwords can drive you crazy sometimes. Windows XP includes Credential Manager, which you can use to keep passwords straight.

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10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows

October 15, 2008 11:19am PDT

There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Alan Norton documents the steps needed to properly reinstall Windows.

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Chrome Sync: Configure once, work everywhere

August 17, 2012 11:47am PDT

Sign in to Chrome and sync your bookmarks, tabs and settings across all your devices.

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Manage network logon credentials in Microsoft Windows

July 7, 2010 12:18pm PDT

Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7's Credential Manager, explains how it works, and compares it to Stored User Names and Passwords.

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10 tips for securing a Microsoft Access database

February 26, 2009 1:52pm PST

A few best practices can go a long way toward protecting your Access data from careless or overly curious users. Here are some simple ways to add a few layers of security to a database.

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Make your home PCs accessible anywhere with Dynamic DNS for free

April 10, 2007 7:00am PDT

You can access your home network from the public Internet without investing in a pricey broadband account that has a static IP address. See how to use this free DDNS service to configure your...

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