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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.

IT Dojo: Firefox about:config hacks that can speed up and customize your browser

July 13, 2009, 8:58am PDT | 3 | Latest comment by thorstenduering@...

Unbeknownst to many users, Firefox has a whole host of hidden settings that can fine-tune and potentially speed up your browsing experience. Bill Detwiler shows you how to access and modify Firefox's preferences using the browser's about:config feature. 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: Remove Windows 7 or Vista from a dual-boot configuration with the Bootsect command

July 2, 2009, 10:16am PDT | 3 | Latest comment by Papafar

Dual-booting Windows is a handy way to test betas and service packs before committing to a new OS. But once you've made your decision to stick with the new OS or give it the boot, you'll likely want to get rid of those extra partitions and revert to a single OS. Bill Detwiler shows you how to use the Windows Bootsect command to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration with Windows XP. 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: Configure wireless network settings via Group Policy

June 29, 2009, 11:47am PDT

Manually configuring the wireless settings on hundreds, or even thousands, of PCs can be a real chore. Luckily, there is a way to speed up the process. In this IT Dojo video, I show how to save time and effort when configuring the wireless settings on your Windows PCs using Active Directory and Group Policy. 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: Five e-mail safety tips everyone should follow

June 19, 2009, 1:42pm PDT

Instant messaging, texting, and tweeting are all the rage, yet e-mail still dominates the communication landscape--at home, but especially in business. Unfortunately, many people, even IT pros, still ignore the basics of e-mail security. Bill Detwiler goes over five basic e-mail safety tips that everyone should follow. 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: Make your Windows XP machine wake up when you do

June 15, 2009, 10:25am PDT

If your morning routine naturally starts with a cup of coffee and firing up your PC, you might want to consider a little tweak to your system that will have your Windows XP awake and ready to meet you as soon as you settle in. Bill Detwiler shows you how to customize your Windows XP machine to wake up when you do. 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: Find and delete hidden Windows Vista and XP device drivers

June 8, 2009, 8:28am PDT | 1

Sorting out device driver problems in Windows, can be a tricky. Windows Vista and XP often retain old drivers even if you upgrade or change hardware. Unfortunately, these old, and sometimes hidden, drivers can cause hardware conflicts or make your system behave erratically. Bill Detwiler shows you how to find those old drivers and root them out of your system once and for all. 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: Protect yourself from colds and flu at work

June 1, 2009, 7:22am PDT

There needn't be a global flu pandemic for IT pros to protect their health and safety. Workplace health risks are a constant threat, whether it's contagion, heavy lifting, repetitive motion, or plain old stress. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shares common-sense tips IT pros should use every day to stay safe and healthy at work. 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: Protect your personal privacy at work

May 22, 2009, 11:39am PDT | 4 | Latest comment by dinadana

If you're laid off or leave your employer for another opportunity, you should take steps to ensure your own personal security. Bill Detwiler shares a few guidelines for personal security that you should follow, whether you're thinking about leaving or not. 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: Protect company assets during employee departures

May 18, 2009, 7:02am PDT | 1

Whether it's massive layoffs or routine separations, IT should have standard security policies that detail the steps to take when an employee leaves the company. Bill Detwiler goes over four critical areas of employment transition security. 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: Install IIS 7.0 on Windows Server 2008 with a Package Manager script

May 11, 2009, 6:12am PDT

Many products, like SQL Server, require the IIS Web engine. You can install IIS on Windows Server 2008 using the GUI, but there's an easier way--especially when dealing with multiple servers. Bill Detwiler shows you how to install IIS 7.0 on Windows Server 2008 using a Package Manager script. 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: Run Windows Vista on your Mac with VMWare Fusion

May 4, 2009, 7:08am PDT

If you're a Mac user who also needs to run Windows, like me, there's an easy way to get the best of both worlds. Bill Detwiler shows you how to run Windows Vista on Mac OS Ten using VMware Fusion. 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: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory

April 27, 2009, 7:59am PDT

IT Dojo: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory If you're running Windows XP or Vista and you regularly use Windows Explorer to manipulate files, you might be tired of the way it opens the My Documents by default. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates a simple tweak that will make Windows Explorer open in any directory that you choose. 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: Identify what processes are using which ports in Windows Server 2008

April 20, 2009, 7:47am PDT

Windows administrators often need to track down network traffic, or errant processes and then match that to network traffic. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates tools that can help you find out what process is using a particular port on Windows Server. 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: Add image thumbnails to folders in Windows Explorer

April 13, 2009, 12:17pm PDT | 1

If you're working with image files in Windows Explorer, using the thumbnail view can make your job a bit easier--especially if the filenames aren't very descriptive. In this video, Bill Detwiler shows you a handy trick that can make viewing files as thumbnails a bit faster in both Windows XP and Vista. 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: The five phases of a successful network penetration

April 6, 2009, 7:40am PDT

Understanding how an enemy can penetrate your defenses is critical to effectively protecting your network. In this video, Bill Detwiler discusses the five phases of successful network penetration and covers ways to defend against each type of attack. 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.