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Windows 7 Remote Assistance and the Problem Steps Recorder
By 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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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Windows Security
By 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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Ways To Make Your System Feel Like An Extension Of You
By 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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What Is Active Directory?
By 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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Social Engineering and Your Browser
By 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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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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Working with PowerShell v2
By 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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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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Eleven Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets for IT Professionals
By 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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Hardware Requirements When Installing Windows 7
By 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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Tips, Tricks and Reminders for Putting a Home or Small Business Windows 7 Network Together
By 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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Lights, Camera, Action: Tips and Tricks for Making a Video in Windows Live Movie Maker
By 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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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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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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Build Bootable Recovery and Repair UFDs with WinPE 3.0 for Windows 7
By Ed Tittel
Feb 16, 2010
Ed Tittel discusses useful tools within the WinPE toolkit.
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Microsoft Windows 7 Delivers on Legacy Printer Drivers
By Ed Tittel, Justin Korelc
Feb 10, 2010
Justin Korelc and Ed Tittel share their experience with Windows 7 and a 20-year-old workhorse printer.
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What's New in Windows 7
By Mark Edward Soper
Jan 25, 2010
Mark Edward Soper walks you through some of the most interesting and useful new features in Windows 7.
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Migrating from XP to Windows 7
By Elna Tymes, Charles Prael
Jan 7, 2010
Elna Tymes and Charles Prael provide instructions doing a software upgrade from Windows 7 from Windows XP without performing a clean installation of Windows 7.
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Seven Tips and Tricks for Windows 7
By Eric Geier
Jan 1, 2010
Eric Geier shows you how Windows 7 can save you time and how you can get the very best from your upgrade.
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Customizing Windows Explorer in Windows 7
By Michael Miller
Dec 30, 2009
Michael Miller shows some of the many ways to make Windows Explorer look and feel your way.

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