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| 121.
| - Defragmenting the Windows Registry
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Ed Tittel
- Jun 16, 2009
- Ed Tittel explains why it’s a good idea to defragment the Windows registry and explores a handful of tools available to perform this task.
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| 122.
| - Printer Sharing In-Depth: Permissions and Internet Sharing
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Eric Geier
- Jun 9, 2009
- Eric Geier discusses setting up and using Windows printer permissions and remote internet printing.
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| 123.
| - Watching and Recording Movies with Windows Vista Media Center
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By
Mark Edward Soper
- May 28, 2009
- Mark Edward Soper gets you started with the DVR recording functions of Windows Vista as well as DVD playback.
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| 124.
| - Networking Windows
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Brian Knittel, Scott Mueller
- May 27, 2009
- This chapter walks you through the creation or upgrade of a network for a home or small office network, what Microsoft’s calls a "workgroup network."
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| 125.
| - Sharing Windows Permissions in Depth, Part 3
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By
Eric Geier
- Apr 27, 2009
- Eric Geier continues his discussion on sharing permissions and settings.
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| 126.
| - Managing Windows Vista Volume Shadow Copies
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By
Ed Tittel
- Apr 24, 2009
- Ed Tittel shows you how valuable the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service can be when getting down and dirty with Vista.
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| 127.
| - Speeding Windows Vista Startup
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By
Ed Tittel
- Apr 23, 2009
- Ed Tittel shows you how to tweak a single startup setting to speed your Vista boot time.
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| 128.
| - Sharing Windows Permissions in Depth, Part 2
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Eric Geier
- Apr 20, 2009
- Eric Geier continues showing you how to use advanced sharing to better secure your files on the network.
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| 129.
| - Sharing Windows Permissions in Depth, Part 1
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By
Eric Geier
- Apr 14, 2009
- Eric Geier shows you how you can use advanced sharing to help better secure your files on your Windows network.
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| 130.
| - Microsoft to Users: You Need to "Survive" an Update
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Tom Bunzel
- Apr 3, 2009
- Tom Bunzel talks survival in a world of forced software updates.
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| 131.
| - Using HWMonitor to Track Windows System Temps and Health
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By
Ed Tittel
- Feb 3, 2009
- Ed Tittel explains how the free Windows utility HWMonitor can help to prevent overheating.
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| 132.
| - Installing and Configuring TrueCrypt for Full Disk Encryption
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Randy Nash
- Nov 24, 2008
- Security expert Randy Nash describes how he deployed a FDE solution using the free, cross-platform, and open-source solution from TrueCrypt.
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| 133.
| - Rejuvenating Your PC for Free: Speeding Up Your Windows Computer
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Eric Geier
- Sep 22, 2008
- Eric Geier discusses techniques to make your Windows-based PC healthier.
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| 134.
| - Rejuvenating Your PC for Free: Freeing Up Disk Space
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Eric Geier
- Sep 8, 2008
- Eric Geier gives you techniques for removing your files and applications, keeping your PC organized, and making more room on your hard drive.
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| 135.
| - Working with Programs in Windows Vista
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Shelley O'Hara
- Jun 4, 2008
- Shelley O'Hara covers how to start and exit programs in Windows Vista and provides some basic information about working with any type of program.
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| 136.
| - Introducing Windows Vista
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By
Eric Geier
- May 29, 2008
- This chapter introduces the new interface and features of Vista and shows what a difference it is from Windows XP.
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| 137.
| - Accessing and Sharing Network Resources in Windows Vista
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By
Paul McFedries
- May 28, 2008
- This chapter explains how you can work, play, and connect with your fellow network users using Vista.
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| 138.
| - Managing Files and Folders in Windows Vista
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Perspection Inc., Steve Johnson
- May 23, 2008
- This chapter teaches file management in Windows Vista.
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| 139.
| - Windows Media Player Basics in Windows Vista
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By
Brian Knittel, Robert Cowart
- May 9, 2008
- Brian Knittel and Robert Cowart explain how to get the most out of Windows Media Player in Vista.
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| 140.
| - Using Microsoft Windows Vista
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By
Michael Miller
- May 2, 2008
- Mike Miller walks through the basics of getting around in Windows Vista, providing an ideal introduction to new computer users.
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