Mark W. Kaelin, Author at TechRepublic

Mark W. Kaelin

Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville

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Highlights

My complicated solution to overcome a bug in the Activision video game MechWarrior 2 was included verbatim in the public release as an addendum to the manual. (1995)

Favorite Technology

Since I am from the "old school" of technological innovation, my favorite technology is the personal computer. The ability to access so much computing power at relatively low cost has changed everything we know about the human experience. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not.

Personal Quote

"Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves." - Albert Einstein

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Security
GDPR: A cheat sheet

Enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any company that transacts with European Union citizens. Here's your GDPR go-to guide.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: May 23, 2019, 12:47 AM PDT Modified: March 31, 2023, 10:31 AM EDT Read More See more Security articles
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Software
How to add a legal message to the Windows 10 login

Creating a legal message in Windows 10 Home requires an edit of the Registry file.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: May 13, 2019, 10:05 AM PDT Modified: May 13, 2019, 9:07 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Software
How to turn off background apps in Microsoft Windows 10

Many applications run in the background of Windows 10, but not all of them are necessary.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: May 6, 2019, 10:26 AM PDT Modified: May 6, 2019, 9:01 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Software
How to optimize Windows 10 power settings for higher performance

Learn how to tweak power settings in your Microsoft Windows 10 PC to provide more reliable access to high-performance computing services.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: April 29, 2019, 11:20 AM PDT Modified: November 3, 2022, 2:47 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Software
How to delete the Windows 10 paging file on every shutdown

A simple tweak of the Windows 10 Registry file can eliminate one often overlooked security concern.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: April 19, 2019, 2:05 PM PDT Modified: November 3, 2022, 12:39 PM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Software
How to permanently display the Windows 10 version on the desktop

With a few strategic tweaks, keeping track of which version of Windows 10 is running on dozens of PCs is easy.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: April 8, 2019, 3:35 PM PDT Modified: April 8, 2019, 9:23 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Cloud
How to create a storage account in Microsoft Azure

Creating and configuring a storage account using the Microsoft Azure Portal can be accomplished with a few mouse-clicks.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: April 5, 2019, 4:42 PM PDT Modified: April 5, 2019, 9:52 AM PDT Read More See more Cloud articles
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Software
How to disable the Windows 10 Action Center sidebar

Not every user appreciates the Windows 10 Action Center. You can disable the feature by wading through several Personalization configuration screens.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: April 1, 2019, 2:45 PM PDT Modified: April 1, 2019, 10:42 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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Software
Windows logo keyboard shortcuts: The complete list

The Windows logo key, which is common on most keyboards these days, can be a powerful tool if you know the right shortcuts. Here's an updated list to speed your work.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: March 25, 2019, 3:56 PM PDT Modified: November 1, 2022, 8:29 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles
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CXO
How to choose the best web host: A cheat sheet

A website is a basic necessity for any small business, but you don't have to employ an army of IT pros to make it happen--let a web hosting service do the heavy lifting.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: February 28, 2019, 7:52 PM PST Modified: March 31, 2023, 10:59 AM EDT Read More See more CXO articles