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Online video from TechRepublic features quick peeks at new technologies and hot products, tips and hacks for improving IT and digital living, and technology news and analysis from ZDNet.

TR Dojo: Change the registration information in Windows Vista and XP

October 26, 2009, 8:35am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to change the registration information on your Windows system using a registry hack or TechRepublic's Vista and XP Registration Changer tools. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
Five must-have Firefox add-ons

October 18, 2009, 12:31pm PDT

Bill Detwiler demonstrates five free Firefox add-ons that can make your browsing experience easier, faster, and more secure. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
TR Dojo: Five cool things you can do with a USB flash drive

October 12, 2009, 11:09am PDT | 4 | Latest comment by gujuu

Bill Detwiler shows you how to get the most from a USB flash drive with tips, like running mobile applications, speeding up Windows, and more. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
TR Dojo: Find files within a date range using Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax

October 2, 2009, 2:29pm PDT

Bill Detwiler demonstrates how to create targeted searches with Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax (AQS). Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
TR Dojo: Five features that will make you love Windows 7

September 28, 2009, 7:40am PDT

Bill Detwiler demonstrates five Windows 7 features, like the Problem Steps Recorder, that may make IT professionals love the new OS. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.

TR Dojo: Prevent Windows Vista System Restore from filling up your hard drive

September 21, 2009, 10:50am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how Vista's System Restore works and how the hidden VSSAdmin command-line tool can prevent it from filling up your hard drive. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
Disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista with a quick registry hack

September 14, 2009, 12:43pm PDT

Don't let Windows force you to AutoRun CDs or DVDs. Bill Detwiler shows you a registry hack the will disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
TR Dojo: Customize Windows keyboard shortcuts with the free AutoHotkey utility

September 4, 2009, 12:48pm PDT

Windows' built-in keyboard shortcuts won't do what you want? Bill Detwiler shows you how to create custom shortcuts with the free AutoHotkey utility. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog
TR Dojo: Five Windows command-prompt tips every IT pro should know

August 31, 2009, 11:49am PDT

Most Windows users may prefer the GUI, but IT pros recognize the power of the command-prompt. Bill Detwiler shows you five tricks for the IT ninja. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
IT Dojo: Give users anywhere access to their data with Windows Folder Redirection

August 24, 2009, 11:36am PDT

Bill Detwiler explains how Windows Folder Redirection works, how to deploy it with Group Policy, and why it's often better than roaming profiles. Once you’ve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
TR Dojo: Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs

August 17, 2009, 7:52am PDT

Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs Most users don't think twice about what the Windows Logon screen looks like. But as an IT pro, you might be interested in customizing the screen. Bill Detwiler shows you several tweaks for the Windows Vista Logon screen--from getting rid of the shutdown button to adding a customized text message. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our TR Dojo Blog.
IT Dojo: Three critical issues to consider before upgrading to Windows 7

August 10, 2009, 11:02am PDT

IT professionals can already download Windows 7 through Microsoft's TechNet or MSDN, and the retail release will take place on October 22. Now is the time to determine how the new Microsoft operating system will affect your organization. As Bill Detwiler explains, IT departments should consider hardware requirements, upgrade paths, and driver compatibility before rolling out Windows 7. Once you’ve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
IT Dojo: Diagnose Windows XP boot problems with MSCONFIG

August 3, 2009, 10:06am PDT

Among all the built-in Windows XP wizards and utilities, the System Configuration Utility (or MSCONFIG), is probably one of most useful. Bill Detwiler walks you through those parts of the tool most useful for troubleshooting Windows XP boot problems. Once you’ve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
IT Dojo: Troubleshoot Windows Vista drivers with Driver Query and DriverView

July 27, 2009, 11:28am PDT

When troubleshooting a Windows Vista driver error, it's always a good first step to gather information about that driver. Bill Detwiler shows you two handy tools that can help you solve those pesky Vista driver problems. Once you've watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
IT Dojo: Restore files from a damaged hard drive with ZAR

July 20, 2009, 10:56am PDT | 1

Hard drive failures are always a nuisance -- if not a disaster -- especially when the backups have gone missing or were never made. Whether it's your own oversight or that of a panicked user, at some point you'll probably attempt to retrieve files from a damaged hard drive. Bill Detwiler shows you how the Zero Assumption Recovery (ZAR) tool can help you find and restore recoverable files from a failed hard drive. Once you’ve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.