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September 2002
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November 2002
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The Insider's Guide to Fixing Windows You don't have to bend to Windows' will -- just follow our tips to shape it to your liking. |
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September 25, 2007
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July 2001
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April 2004
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October 2005
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Keep Your Data Folders in Date Order Automatically Plus: Create more format options for your folders, and make custom right-click menus for your files and folders. |
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March 2003
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Window Tips: XP Error Messages--You Decide What to Report Customize outbound Windows XP error messages; add sounds and visual effects to your PC's error messages; diagnose memory errors; a better way to tweak Windows. |
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December 2002
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Windows Tips: Simplify Your Windows Desktop Cleanup Chores Keep your desktop tidy on a regular basis; give folder windows custom wallpaper; immerse yourself in the sounds of nature. |
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March 21, 2007
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Should I Report Program Problems to Microsoft? Tell Windows ahead of time when to send problem reports... Customize Office menus and Windows Explorer shortcuts. |
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April 2002
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February 2003
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August 2005
Scott Dunn |
A Simple Fix for Windows' Misbehaving Folders Correct problems affecting the opening of folders and dialog boxes... XP's Image-Viewer Shortcut... Add a 'New Folder' Button to Windows Explorer... |
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January 2003
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Windows Tips: Give Your Drab Desktop a New Look via Themes Customize your desktop... apply a skin to Windows Media Player... make PDF files at no cost. |
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December 2002
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Internet Tips: Take Control of Your In-Box and Address Book Find stored messages and unearth the location of your online address list... print a copy of your address book. |
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November 2002
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Remove the Clutter Left by Your Windows Installation Plus: Identify your DirectX version, show only risky file extensions, and use Alt-key shortcuts. |
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February 2001
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November 14, 2007
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November 23, 2009
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November 22, 2006
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Answer Line: Keep Your Secrets: A Safe, Easy Way to Encrypt Files Set up an encrypted safe in your PC... Customize your Office dialog boxes... Printing your screen... A tool to track your security updates... |
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June 8, 2004 |
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January 31, 2007 |
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August 19, 2003
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June 2005
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Six Quick Tips Help Tame Oversize Files and Folders How are you going to keep your multimegabyte files in line? Tame them with these slick file and folder tricks. |
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April 2001
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Top Tips & Tricks For Windows Windows XP tips that will help you solve nagging problems, make Windows suit your style better, make you more safe and secure, help you cooperate with multiple users, and improve performance when you're on the go with a laptop. |
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January 18, 2005
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User Name Mismatch in Windows XP Though the Microsoft Windows XP Start menu indicates that my name is Josh, in the Task Manager, screen-saver password, and print manager, all I am is just "owner." How can I make it consistent? |
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September 25, 2006
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Windows Tips: Vanquish Still More Windows Annoyances These eight tricks should improve your Windows experience. |
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February 1, 2006 |
Cull Specific Temporary Internet Files Selectively delete temporary Internet files. |
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July 2003
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Password-Protect Your Sensitive Files and Folders Keep files private in XP and Me by compressing their folders... the last word on killing Messenger in XP Home. |
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June 1, 2005
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November 2000
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Identify Mystery Apps Running in the Shadows Identify background apps, customize Office's Place Bar, make your icons snappy... |
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March 1, 2000
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Windows 2000: Tips for New Arrivals What is it with Windows 2000? At first glance, it looks like Windows 98 or 95--same old Start menu, Recycle Bin, and Task bar. But as you spend more time with it, little differences in looks and functions crop up. |
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December 2005
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Find Your Files Faster by Giving Them Keywords Through Windows' File Properties, you can annotate files for easier searches later. |
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July 24, 2006
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Step by Step: Get Any PC, New or Old, Ready for Everyday Use Customize your system settings, update drivers, get rid of built-in software you don't want, and more. |
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December 2000
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February 2001
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March 2005
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Create Your Own Windows Security Analysis Tool The building blocks are in Windows XP Pro and 2000; also, get an enhanced Windows freebie. |
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December 2003
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Windows Tips: Throwback -- Give XP That Old-Time Windows Look Plus: Reopen folders automatically; restore lost desktop icons; and print faster, conserve paper. |
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March 2006
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October 2003
Scott Dunn |
Five Steps to a Leaner, Cleaner Windows Here are five things Windows users can do to eliminate clutter in their system folders and maximize the space available on their drives. |
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August 2001
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October 2003
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March 2004
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76 Ways to Get More Out of Windows Quick, easy ways to tame your operating system...from speed tweaks to security checks to troubleshooting tips. |
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Stephen Manes |
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June 2002
Scott Dunn |
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September 14, 2001
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