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How do I install and use Claws Mail in Windows?

How do I install and use Claws Mail in Windows?

Claws Mail is now available for Windows. Jack Wallen shows you how to install it and what it can do to enhance your daily email management.
Explore new desktop backgrounds and themes in Windows 7

Explore new desktop backgrounds and themes in Windows 7

Greg Shultz explores the Desktop Backgrounds and Themes features available in Microsoft Windows 7.
How do I prevent phishing attacks in Firefox 3?

How do I prevent phishing attacks in Firefox 3?

Jack Wallen shows you how to prevent phishing attacks with extra preventative measures that you can add to Firefox.
Exert your will with GodMode folders in Windows 7

Exert your will with GodMode folders in Windows 7
Exert your will with GodMode folders in Windows 7

Exert your will with GodMode folders in Windows 7
Exert your will with GodMode folders in Windows 7

Exert your will with GodMode folders in Windows 7
How do I create a virtual image of a working Windows installation with Disk2vhd?

How do I create a virtual image of a working Windows installation with Disk2vhd?

Learn how to take your current Windows installation and create a vhd image that can then be imported into your virtual machine tool of choice.
How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash?

How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash?

Jack Wallen shows you how to create a bootable USB flash drive with operating system installation files on it using WinToFlash.
Investigate Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Investigate Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

In the Windows 7 version of Windows Media Center, the enhanced Internet TV lets you watch videos from a variety of providers via the Internet.
How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine

How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine
How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine

How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine
How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine

How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine
Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell

Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell

Greg Shultz investigates all of the classic features that the Classic Shell application, by Ivo Beltchev, brings to the Windows 7 user interface.
Take full advantage of the new font features in Windows 7

Take full advantage of the new font features in Windows 7

Greg Shultz investigates the changes and enhancements in Windows 7's font system and shows you how to take advantage of the new features.
Results: Hello Windows 7 and goodbye Windows XP

Results: Hello Windows 7 and goodbye Windows XP
Results: Hello Windows 7 and goodbye Windows XP

Results: Hello Windows 7 and goodbye Windows XP
How do I back up my important data with Yadis Backup?

How do I back up my important data with Yadis Backup?

Yadis! Backup divides backup jobs into tasks which can be configured to perform either local or ftp backup, but it also runs backups in real time.
Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer

Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer

Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer

Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer

Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer

Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer

Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
Poll results: Do you really want a slate or tablet PC?

Poll results: Do you really want a slate or tablet PC?

In January 2010, Mark Kaelin polled TechRepublic members about their thoughts on tablet or slate PCs, here are the results.
Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper

Change and customize Windows 7’s Logon screen wallpaper

In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to change Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper.
How do I run a remote Linux desktop in Windows?

How do I run a remote Linux desktop in Windows?

The ability to connect from Windows to Linux is all you need to make administrating from a central location much easier. Jack Wallen explains.
How do I tag files in Windows with TaggedFrog?

How do I tag files in Windows with TaggedFrog?

TaggedFrog has an incredibly clean and easy to use interface that allows the users to simply drag and drop files into the GUI to add tags to a file.
Get the most out of Windows XP Mode with these tips

Get the most out of Windows XP Mode with these tips

While using Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC is straightforward, there are some tips that you can employ to get the most out of this winning combination.
Get access to Windows XP Mode via Windows Anytime Upgrade

Get access to Windows XP Mode via Windows Anytime Upgrade

Greg Shultz discusses concerns regarding the availability of Windows XP mode in more detail and offers up some solutions.
Poll Results: Does the activation process really decrease piracy?

Poll Results: Does the activation process really decrease piracy?

How did your peers answer this question: Does the Microsoft Activation process to determine "Genuine" copies of Windows really reduce software piracy?
Take a closer look at ReadyBoost features in Windows 7

Take a closer look at ReadyBoost features in Windows 7

ReadyBoost is a still a part of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, so Greg Shultz examines its features in more detail.
Geek Gifts 2010: uControl Silver Bullet RC Helicopter

Geek Gifts 2010: uControl Silver Bullet RC Helicopter
Geek Gifts 2010: uControl Silver Bullet RC Helicopter

Geek Gifts 2010: uControl Silver Bullet RC Helicopter
Poll Results: Is stealing from Microsoft OK because they have lots of money?

Poll Results: Is stealing from Microsoft OK because they have lots of money?

How did your peers answer this question: Is stealing from Microsoft OK because they have lots of money? You may be surprised by the answers.
How do I clone a hard drive with Clonezilla?

How do I clone a hard drive with Clonezilla?

With Clonezilla you can clone a single drive or even a single partition within a drive and then recover that drive later. Jack Wallen shows you how.
Keep tabs on ReadyBoost with Windows 7's Performance Monitor

Keep tabs on ReadyBoost with Windows 7’s Performance Monitor

To see ReadyBoost in action, you're going to have to keep tabs on it with Windows 7's Performance Monitor. Greg Shultz shows you how to do just that.
Geek Gifts 2010: FloTV Personal Television

Geek Gifts 2010: FloTV Personal Television

Get high-quality television in your shirt pocket via a smartphone or a specialty gadget known as the FloTV Personal Television.
How do I uninstall applications from Windows with Revo Uninstaller?

How do I uninstall applications from Windows with Revo Uninstaller?

If you are one of those users who prefer to make sure every part of an application is removed you should take a look at Revo Uninstaller.
Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials

Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials
Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials

Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials
Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials

Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials
Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials

Check out the Windows 7applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?

How do I use Regedit to ease the pain of an enterprise wide software install?
Unlock missing screen saver configuration settings in Windows 7

Unlock missing screen saver configuration settings in Windows 7

Greg Shultz describes his HTML applications, which allow you to tweak the Bubbles, Ribbons, and Mystify screen savers.
Poll Results: Is your company hiring or planning to hire IT personnel?

Poll Results: Is your company hiring or planning to hire IT personnel?

How did your peers answer this question: Is your company hiring or planning to hire IT personnel?
Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7

Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7

Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7

Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7

Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
Poll results: Does not having Windows experience put you at a distinct disadvantage?

Poll results: Does not having Windows experience put you at a distinct disadvantage?

How did your peers answer this question: Does not having Windows experience put you at a distinct disadvantage?
How do I get NoMachine NX running on Windows XP Embedded?

How do I get NoMachine NX running on Windows XP Embedded?

Matthew Nawrocki explains how to add the NULL device driver to Windows XP Embedded to access an X Windows session via NoMachine NX.
Add the Copy To and Move To folder commands to the Windows Explorer context menu

Add the Copy To and Move To folder commands to the Windows Explorer context menu

Greg Shultz shows you how to add the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands to Windows Explorer's context menu.
Take advantage of the Taskbar features in Windows 7

Take advantage of the Taskbar features in Windows 7

Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the taskbar in Windows 7. He describes each feature in detail and shows you how to take advantage of each of them.
Quick Tip: Reveal hidden system files in Windows Explorer

Quick Tip: Reveal hidden system files in Windows Explorer

Mark Kaelin shows you how to change the settings in Windows Explorer to reveal hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows 7.
Poll results: Just how satisfied are you with Windows 7?

Poll results: Just how satisfied are you with Windows 7?

How did your peers answer this question: Just how satisfied are you with Windows 7? The results may be skewed in a direction you did not expect.
How do I secure Internet Explorer with IEController?

How do I secure Internet Explorer with IEController?

There are times when you have to use Internet Explorer. For those instances, you may want to make sure that IE is as safe as possible with IEController.
If you were building a PC for yourself today, what operating system would you install?

If you were building a PC for yourself today, what operating system would you install?
Take advantage of Sticky Notes in Windows 7

Take advantage of Sticky Notes in Windows 7

While the Sticky Notes applet may not be the most exciting feature in Windows 7, there are situations where this little applet can come in handy.

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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.