greg shultz, Author at TechRepublic

greg shultz

My first computer was a Kaypro 16 \"luggable\" running MS-DOS 2.11 which I obtained while studying computer science in 1986. After two years, I discovered that I had a knack for writing documentation and shifted my focus over to technical writing.

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How to use Robocopy to back up all your data in Windows 10: Commands and examples

If you're looking for a little extra peace of mind, double down on your data backups. This simple Robocopy script leverages a few useful switches to make the task convenient and efficient.

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Published: August 14, 2019, 11:49 AM PDT Modified: November 1, 2022, 2:40 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to set up a mobile hotspot with Windows 10

It's easy to turn your Windows 10 system into a mobile hotspot. This illustrated walk-through shows how it's done.

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Published: February 1, 2018, 9:00 PM PST Modified: January 30, 2018, 6:43 PM PST Read More See more Software articles
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How to get more battery life with Windows 10’s new Power Throttling feature

Do you have a modern Intel processor in your laptop running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update? If so, you'll want to learn more about the Power Throttling feature.

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Published: November 9, 2017, 12:21 PM PST Modified: March 31, 2023, 4:25 PM EDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to take advantage of symbolic links in Windows 10

Symbolic links can save you a lot of time, and the Windows 10 command-line tool MKLink makes it easy to create them. Here are several examples of how you can put symbolic links to work.

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Published: October 6, 2017, 3:53 AM PDT Modified: October 5, 2017, 8:11 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to set up Storage Spaces in Windows 10

The Storage Spaces feature in Windows 10 provides you with yet another way to protect your data using what is essentially a software-configured RAID technology.

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Published: September 8, 2017, 10:19 AM PDT Modified: September 7, 2017, 7:55 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to correctly use File History to transfer data files to a new Windows 10 installation

Many users hit a wall when trying to use File History to transfer data files between Windows 10 installations. Learn how to avoid common stumbling blocks and make the process successful.

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Published: August 7, 2017, 6:27 AM PDT Modified: November 7, 2022, 12:40 PM PST Read More See more Software articles
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How to use System Information in Windows 10 to create configuration data sets for troubleshooting

System Information is more than just a display tool. See how you can use it to troubleshoot configuration problems in Windows 10.

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Published: July 19, 2017, 11:51 AM PDT Modified: July 18, 2017, 8:53 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to use the Fresh Start feature in Windows 10 Creators Update

Windows 10 Creators Update offers a feature called Fresh Start, which lets you perform a clean install while leaving your data intact. This illustrated walk-through shows how the feature works.

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Published: June 1, 2017, 1:56 PM PDT Modified: May 31, 2017, 8:25 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to track down a malfunctioning laptop battery with Windows 10 Battery Report

When a laptop battery goes south, the Battery Report is your ticket to figuring out when things went wrong.

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Published: April 6, 2017, 2:16 PM PDT Modified: April 5, 2017, 8:39 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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How to track down USB flash drive usage with Windows 10’s Event Viewer

Whether you're conducting a digital forensics investigation or troubleshooting USB flash drive connections, Event Viewer can provide what you need.

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Published: April 3, 2017, 11:39 AM PDT Modified: November 1, 2022, 11:15 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles