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TR Dojo: Five tips for troubleshooting a slow PC

November 22, 2010, 12:44pm PST

Don't just accept a computer that runs slowly. Bill Detwiler shows you how to fix five common culprits of slow PC. 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: Extend lithium-ion battery life with these five tips

November 16, 2010, 8:46am PST

In today's mobile world, battery life is precious. Bill Detwiler shares five things you can do to increase Lithium-ion battery longevity. 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.
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Alpha Rex robot in action

November 10, 2010, 10:03am PST

For his TechRepublic Geek Gifts 2010 review of LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0, Wally Bahny built the Alpha Rex model. See the Alpha Rex robot in action.
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Robogator robot in action

November 10, 2010, 10:02am PST

For his TechRepublic Geek Gifts 2010 review of LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0, Wally Bahny built the Robogator model. See the Robogator in action.
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Shooterbot robot in action

November 10, 2010, 10:00am PST

For his TechRepublic Geek Gifts 2010 review of LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0, Wally Bahny built the Shooterbot model. See the Shooterbot in action.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Color Sorter robot in action

November 10, 2010, 9:50am PST

For his TechRepublic Geek Gifts 2010 review of LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0, Wally Bahny built the Color Sorter model. See the Color Sorter in action. [newsletter id=e019 copy=Automatically_sign_up_our_Tech_Sanity_Check_newsletter!]
TR Dojo: Five tips for improving Linux security

November 9, 2010, 9:18am PST

Bill Detwiler shares five tips for improving Linux security, such as not logging in as root and using keyring. 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 mistakes to avoid when supporting mobile devices

November 2, 2010, 7:50am PDT

Bill Detwiler outlines five mistakes that IT departments should avoid when supporting smartphones and mobile devices. 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 Active Directory design best practices

October 25, 2010, 7:19am PDT

Bill Detwiler shares five Active Directory best practices that can help you maximize efficiency, simplify maintenance, and effectively manage AD as your organization grows. 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.
Test flying the Parrot AR.Drone Wi-Fi quadricopter

October 21, 2010, 12:55pm PDT

The Parrot AR.Drone Wi-Fi quadricopter is the epitome of a cool flying model vehicle and could be the ultimate geek gift this holiday season. Mark Kaelin and Bill Detwiler recently took the iPhone controlled flying machine for a test flight.
TR Dojo: Five tips for improving a new Windows PC

October 19, 2010, 8:45am PDT | 3 | Latest comment by TobiF

Bill Detwiler shares five tips for setting up a new computer that every PC owner should consider before going online. 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: Remove icons from the Windows Control Panel

October 11, 2010, 7:47am PDT

Bill Detwiler explains how to lock down the Windows Control Panel by removing individual icons or picking the ones that are displayed. 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: Windows 7 and Vista tweak: Select multiple files with checkboxes

October 4, 2010, 8:13am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to select multiple files in Windows 7 and Vista with the "Use Check Boxes to Select Items" feature. 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 tips for becoming a great IT manager

September 27, 2010, 6:46am PDT

Bill Detwiler shares five tips to help IT professionals successfully transition from a technical position into IT management. 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: Lock down Windows 7 to run only specified applications

September 20, 2010, 7:48am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to use the Local Group Policy Editor to make Windows 7 run only the applications you approve. 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.