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With the release of OpenSSH 4.9p1, you no longer have to rely on third-party hacks or complicated chroot setups to confine users to their home directories or give them access to SFTP services....

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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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Secret iPhone codes for the power user

August 9, 2012 7:30am PDT

Wil Limoges shares some of the iPhone codes that you can input on the number pad to perform a variety of tasks.

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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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Two PowerShell scripts for retrieving user info from Active Directory

May 19, 2010 12:00am PDT

Obtaining user object information via Active Directory Users And Computers is fine for the one-time use, but it falls short for batch tasks. These two scripts make it easy to pull user information...

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10 annoying Word features (and how to turn them off)

July 14, 2009 12:00am PDT

Word can be a little unruly sometimes, making inexplicable changes, inserting text you didn't ask for, and hijacking your formatting. Here are some common stunts that Word tries to pull on unwary...

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A closer look at Windows Server 2008's Active Directory Users and Computers

November 21, 2008 7:46am PST

When administering Windows Server 2008, one of the tools you'll use most often is Active Directory Users And Computers. Here's a quick guided tour of the tool and some of the changes that have...

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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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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix

May 1, 2013 11:27am PDT

This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.

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Arch-based Manjaro Linux touts user-friendliness

May 15, 2013 1:21pm PDT

Looking for a new Linux flavor to try? The Manjaro team targets newcomers and pros alike, promising ease-of-use and performance.

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The 10 most important things to teach your Outlook users

February 11, 2012 8:25am PST

Outlook is complex enough to confuse your users and create support headaches. These basic concepts will give them a better grasp of how things work.

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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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Scapple proves powerful mind-mapping app for Mac users

May 1, 2013 6:00am PDT

Scapple is a newly-released app for Mac users that aims to simplify the way you take notes, capture ideas for brain-storming, and map processes.

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Five Windows 7 gadgets worth sharing with your users

January 25, 2012 6:34am PST

Gadgets offer a simple, friendly way to execute all sorts of tasks -- perfect for nontechnical users (and often handy for power users, too).

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10 advanced formatting tricks for Excel users

March 7, 2013 12:28pm PST

Your worksheets will be more polished and easy to read if you learn a few sophisticated formatting techniques.

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Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users

August 10, 2012 10:13am PDT

Want to get the most out of your $40 Raspberry Pi? Be sure to check out these accessories that'll let you do everything from controlling robots to using the Pi on the move.

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