| 1. | - Windows 7 Remote Assistance and the Problem Steps Recorder
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J. Peter Bruzzese, Nick Saccomanno
- Aug 23, 2010
- It can be tough to move to a new (or substantially updated) operating system. J. Peter Bruzzese and Nick Saccomanno discuss two applications packaged with Windows 7 that will hopefully make the transition a lot easier.
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| 2. | - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Windows Security
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J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 13, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese provides insight into some examples of security enhancements in Windows you might (or might not) be aware of.
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| 3. | - Ways To Make Your System Feel Like An Extension Of You
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J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 12, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese shows how you can change the background, the Screen Saver, and the font sizes to make Windows 7 a reflection of your personality and needs.
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| 4. | - What Is Active Directory?
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J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 11, 2010
- For those who like to understand the "behind the scenes" world of their corporate network, J. Peter Bruzzese explains what Active Directory is and how it fits into the network — and desktop — design.
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| 5. | - Social Engineering and Your Browser
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J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 10, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese describes some common social engineering scams and explains your web browser's role in protecting you from them.
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| 6. | - Using Control Panel Applications (Without Opening Control Panel)
- By
J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 9, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese provides a few ways to access Control Panel mini-applications more quickly than by using the Control Panel itself.
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| 7. | - Working with PowerShell v2
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J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 9, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese explains what PowerShell v2 is and what exactly it is doing on your Windows 7 computer.
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| 8. | - Using Media Extenders and Getting Your Digital Media On Your TV
- By
J. Peter Bruzzese
- Aug 6, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese looks at what is required to set up Media Extenders to enable you to access all the media on your PC on different TVs in your house.
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| 9. | - Eleven Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets for IT Professionals
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Eric Geier
- Jul 27, 2010
- Eric Geier discusses eleven different Gadgets that help you stay-up-to-date with your social networks and email, view system stats, and save time with shortcuts and tools.
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| 10. | - Enhanced Connectivity from SQL to SharePoint to Office
- By
J. Peter Bruzzese
- Jul 12, 2010
- Flexible dynamic data access is an impressive improvement to SharePoint 2010 that provides both read and write capabilities back to an external data source, like SQL, so that you can adjust data between Office, SharePoint and SQL. In this article we will show you how!
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| 11. | - Placing Your Bets on Office for Mac 2011
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Yvonne Johnson
- Jul 9, 2010
- Yvonne Johnson describes Microsoft's strategy for Mac Office 2010: to get Mac Office 2010 caught up with WinOffice 2007 and make it as compatible as possible with the new features introduced in WinOffice 2010.
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| 12. | - Hardware Requirements When Installing Windows 7
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J. Peter Bruzzese
- Jun 9, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese tells you what you need to know about hardware requirements before installing Microsoft Windows 7.
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| 13. | - Tips, Tricks and Reminders for Putting a Home or Small Business Windows 7 Network Together
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J. Peter Bruzzese, Nick Saccomanno
- Jun 8, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese and Nick Saccomanno provide four tips for setting up any small Windows 7 network.
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| 14. | - Lights, Camera, Action: Tips and Tricks for Making a Video in Windows Live Movie Maker
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J. Peter Bruzzese, Nick Saccomanno
- Jun 7, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese and Nick Saccomanno show how to put all your videos, photos, and audio together in Windows Live Movie Maker.
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| 15. | - Parental Controls and Family Safety in Vista and Windows 7
- By
J. Peter Bruzzese
- Jun 4, 2010
- J. Peter Bruzzese provides a quick overview of what Windows offers to keep your family safe.
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| 16. | - The MacBook Family Comes of Age
- By
John Ray
- Jun 4, 2010
- John Ray shows how the Macintosh has changed from the "oddball" computer with little software support to a strong, vibrant platform.
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| 17. | - Can iAds Help You to Monetize Your App?
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Jeffrey Hughes
- May 21, 2010
- Jeffrey Hughes considers how Apple's iAd platform will change the face of advertising on the next generation of apps.
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| 18. | - Personalizing Your Windows 7 System
- By
J. Peter Bruzzese
- May 18, 2010
- This chapter will help you make your Windows 7 system an extension of your personality.
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| 19. | - Inside the Symbian Kernel
- By
David Chisnall
- Apr 26, 2010
- David Chisnall takes a look at the design of the recently open-sourced Symbian operating system and what makes it special.
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| 20. | - Getting to Know Mac OS X Finder Windows
- By
Paul McFedries
- Apr 7, 2010
- In this chapter, Paul McFedries runs through all the basic Finder skills you'll need to handle the day-to-day tasks associated with your files.
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