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Manage MySQL databases from a Windows desktop with Toad
Jack Wallen walks through the process of installing Toad for MySQL, connecting to a server, creating a database, and creating a table on the new database.
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Access and sync folders with AjaXplorer
AjaXplorer is a powerful, open source, web-based file sync tool. Learn how to install and configure this file management system.
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Wireshark makes locating bandwidth issues easy
When a small business experiences network bottlenecks, the best troubleshooting tool for the job is Wireshark, according to Jack Wallen.
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Use this lightweight WAMP server to serve content on a Windows machine
With the free Uniform Server, you could easily take a simple Windows desktop PC, turn it into an internal web server, and create a useful portal for whatever you need.
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Manage the product inventory in your TomatoCart installation
In this TomatoCart tutorial, learn how to add tax codes and zones, manage product categories, add products, and change banner images in the ecommerce solution.
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Customize and manage your TomatoCart website
Jack Wallen clues you in on where to look in the TomatoCart's admin control site to configure the open source shopping cart solution to best meet your needs.
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Use TomatoCart to sell your products and services online
TomatoCart is a powerful and flexible open source shopping cart solution. Here are instructions on how to install TomatoCart.
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Replace SyncToy with FreeFileSync for your SMB backup needs
FreeFileSync is an open source, cross-platform backup tool. Learn how to install it and then use it to set up a backup job.
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Recover data from a damaged Office file with the help of 7-Zip
Jack Wallen walks you through how to recover data using 7-Zip. He notes this data recovery solution isn't ideal, but it could put you back in business.
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Use RedNotebook as your IT admin journal
RedNotebook is a modern journaling application that is available on Linux, Windows, and Mac. The tool's standout feature is that you can create your own templates.
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Tonido: A Dropbox alternative for SMBs
Jack Wallen calls Tonido a nice change from the standard cloud-based Dropbox clones. Find out why he recommends SMBs give it a try.
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Create virtual FTP servers with Xlight FTP Server
Learn how to make the best use out of virtual FTP servers on Xlight to give you the most flexible FTP server available for a Windows desktop or server machine.
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Let FARR make your Windows desktop easier to search
Stop wasting time switching from keyboard to mouse and opt for an keyboard-only interface. Discover how the Let Find and Run Robot problem can make your desktop search more efficient.
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Give this tiny 'out of the box' server suite a try
The Smallest Server Suite is free, easy to administer, and requires very little in the way of hardware. Your SMB can get TheSSS up and running in minutes.
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Try the solid, configurable firewall distribution Sphirewall
If you're looking for a firewall distribution for your small business, Sphirewall is worth a look. Jack Wallen informs you on how to install and configure the Linux-based tool.
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Prevent Windows Vista System Restore from filling up your hard drive
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.
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Poll: Has Windows System Restore ever saved your computer?
Windows Vista System Restore has saved many users from corrupt installs and botched updates. What about you? Take our quick poll and let us know.
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Bank sends email to wrong Gmail account: Who's at fault?
When a bank sends confidential data to the wrong Gmail address, who is responsible for cleaning up the mess--the bank, Google, or the recipient?
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Poll: Do you recommend users run third-party OS utilities (registry cleaners, hard drive tools, etc.)?
From registry cleaners to hard drive tools, the Web is awash with third-party OS utilities. Should average users embrace these tools or shun them?
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TR Dojo Challenge: How do you safely reduce the size of the WinSxS folder?
Randomly deleting files from the WinSxS folder may crash system. If you can safely shrink the WinSxS folder, you could earn some TechRepublic swag?
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Increase the number of workstations a user can join to a domain
Change the number of machines a user can join to a domain by editing the ms-DS-MachineAccountQuota attribute with ADSI Edit.
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Video: Five features that will make you love Windows 7
Bill Detwiler discusses five Windows 7 features, like the Problem Steps Recorder, that should make IT pros love the new OS more than Vista.
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Poll: Does Windows Vista deserve its negative image?
Windows Vista has achieved Edsel status in the eyes of many IT pros and end users alike? Does Vista deserve this indignation? Take our quick poll and let us know.
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Microsoft must regain customer respect with Windows 7
Will Microsoft's Windows 7 succeed where Vista failed? ZDNet's Sumi Das talks to Larry Dignan and Ed Bott about Windows 7's pros and cons.
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TR Dojo Challenge: How do you prevent Windows from rebooting after an automatic update?
If you know how to prevent Windows Update from automatically rebooting after and update, you could earn a TechRepublic coffee mug?
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Reduce the size of the WinSxS folder with vsp1cln.exe and compcln.exe
Deleting files from the Windows Side-by-side (WinSxS) folder is a bad idea. But, you can shrink the WinSxS folder with vsp1cln.exe and compcln.exe.
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Microsoft attempts to redefine the tablet with secret Courier device
If rumors around Microsoft's secret Courier tablet are true, will it make Microsoft a leader in mobile tech? And, will IT soon be support Couriers?
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Video: Find files within a date range using Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax
Bill Detwiler demonstrates how to create targeted searches with Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax (AQS).
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Poll: How useful is Windows Desktop Search Advanced Query Syntax (AQS)?
Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) is powerful addition to Windows Desktop Search, but is it useful in the real world. Take this quick poll and let us know.
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Windows 7 boots more slowly than Vista
In some cases, Windows 7 seems to boot more slowly than Windows Vista. If you've worked with Windows 7, what's your boot experience been like?