Windows Tech Talk
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PowerShell ISE vs cmd.exe
November 12, 2009 – 8:20 PM
The more tasks that you delegate to PowerShell, the greater the chance that you will truly embrace this wonderful command-line technology.Read more
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Fun Computing with Windows 7
November 5, 2009 – 12:10 PM
Still need a reason to upgrade to Windows 7? Guy Thomas brings us a thorough list that should give Vista and XP users some serious food for thought.Read more
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Performance Zooms with New Firmware for Intel 34nm X25-M SSDs
October 26, 2009 – 12:31 PM
The new firmware provides very impressive numbers and takes SSDs to a higher level of performance well beyond HDDs as system drives in desktop ... Read more
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Windows Mobile 6.5: Worth Upgrading?
October 19, 2009 – 2:50 PM
Some smart phones will let you upgrade to Microsoft's WinMo 6.5. With the OS' new interface, browser, and look, should you actually do it?Read more
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Traps to Avoid When Buying Windows 7
October 19, 2009 – 2:00 AM
Windows 7 comes out in less than a week, but never fear! Guy Thomas will help you choose the right version of Microsoft's newest operating system.Read more
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Get Ready for Win7: Hard Drive Upgrade
October 13, 2009 – 12:41 PM
Is your hard drive too full for a Windows 7 upgrade? It’s easy and cheap to put in a larger drive. Here are three methods for doing so.Read more
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Vista Performance - Memory Check
October 7, 2009 – 4:50 PM
Is your Vista machine bogged down? This Vista performance article will show you how the diagnostic tools within Vista can help in solving the issues.Read more
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How to Create Windows Vista Restore Points
October 7, 2009 – 4:50 PM
While reformatting on a problematic machine is the end solution, using Restore Points within Vista is an easier and less costly alternative.Read more
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Review Of The UAC in Windows 7
October 7, 2009 – 4:50 PM
An in-depth look at User Account Control in Windows 7Read more
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Win 7's XP Mode And VirtualBox: When You Need Windows XP
October 2, 2009 – 2:10 AM
Windows 7 has the buzz, and it’s a great operating system. But sometimes you need to run older software. Enter Windows XP Mode. But how does it ... Read more
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16 Features: Microsoft Office Web Apps
September 18, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Microsoft finally launches a rough version of the long anticipated Office Web Apps. How does it stack up against Google Docs and other Web software?Read more
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WinMo Smart Phones, Ultra-Big Screens
August 28, 2009 – 3:01 PM
Toshiba TG01 vs. HTC Touch Pro2. With huge screens and tons of features, these phones seem like they've got it all. But are they also brainy?Read more
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Close-Up: Windows 7 XP Mode
July 24, 2009 – 9:30 PM
We delve into the nitty-gritty of Windows 7's XP Mode. Getting it set up can be a bit glitchy, but after that—ah, sweet familiarity.Read more
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Microsoft BPOS: Managing The Cloud
July 8, 2009 – 2:51 PM
Managing Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite is easier than you might think, in part because all of the heavy lifting is performed at ... Read more
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Microsoft’s BPOS: Cloud Computing’s Silver Lining?
June 1, 2009 – 5:50 PM
Can Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) reignite our hope-strewn love affair with cloud computing? With familiar, ... Read more
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Desktop Linux For The Windows Power User
May 21, 2009 – 2:00 AM
Are you a die-hard Windows user, sworn to shun all things Apple, yet (secretly) intimidated by the pocket-protector stereotype of Linux? Fear ... Read more
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Are Quick-Start Systems Worth It?
March 4, 2009 – 1:20 PM
Pre-Boot environments on a slew of machines offer faster bootup, longer battery life, and quick access to what you need, all before Windows loads.Read more
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A Radical View: Netbooks for Business
February 26, 2009 – 1:20 PM
Is there a place for those tiny netbooks in the office? Barry Gerber thinks the new ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is ready for business prime time.Read more
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How To Make and Use a Bootable WinPE Drive
January 29, 2009 – 11:40 AM
A Bootable Windows Preinstallation USB stick can be a useful tool for any PC fix-it guy's toolbox. Here's how to make one and use it for maximum ... Read more
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10 Vista Problems You Didn't Know You Had
December 16, 2008 – 2:10 PM
From horrible bluescreens to creepy Shadow Copy Services, here are ten Vista dilemmas and solutions, from a guy serving in the Vista trenches.Read more
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Windows 7 for Notebooks and Netbooks
November 26, 2008 – 1:10 AM
What’s in Windows 7 for mobile users? Better battery life, DVD playback, and more. And we were curious: How well does it run on a netbook?Read more
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Microsoft Surface in a New Light
November 4, 2008 – 1:10 AM
Microsoft's touchscreen-table technology Surface has new features in SecondLight. Images can now walk away off the table and onto objects.Read more
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Tech Support: Top 10 Anti-Virus Topics
October 20, 2008 – 2:20 AM
Anti-Virus advice from our new Tom's Guide Tech Support service.Read more
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WD ShareSpace NAS Brings IT Home
September 30, 2008 – 2:00 AM
Western Digital's new ShareSpace NAS comes equipped with 4TB and three flavors of RAID, but is it too complicated for a home or tiny office?Read more
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Windows Server 2008 Reviewed
October 25, 2007 – 8:20 AM
Microsoft will release Windows 2008 Server as the direct successor to Windows 2003 Server in the spring of next year. The new server OS, code ... Read more