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July 24, 2006
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April 2002
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Super Windows Secrets Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers -- whether you've upgraded to XP or not... |
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April 29, 2002
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Customize Your Windows Desktop Want Windows your way? Follow our tips and whip your desktop into shape. |
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Word Text Is Not Black Change in text color may occur when you change the desktop theme. |
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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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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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July 2002
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Keeping a Clean Desktop I like having next to nothing on my desktop, usually just My Computer, My Network Places and Control Panel, though occasionally I'll add a folder for stuff I'm currently working on. |
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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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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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January 31, 2007 |
Virtual Memory Low--What to Do? Some tips on how to fix the virtual memory when it is too low. |
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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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Toggle Your Screen Saver With a Single Click Create shortcuts to get your screen saver out of the way prior to defragging... Speed up Start menus... Take advantage of scrollbar tricks... |
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June 2002
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November 15, 2006 |
Can't Hang New Wallpaper Changing values in your registry to allow you to change the background of your computer. |
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March 2, 2004
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October 14, 2003
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Three Easy Fixes for Windows Annoyances Restore Windows' picture viewer, hibernate your PC instantly, and turn off indexing to crank up your system's performance. |
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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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November 2002
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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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April 2004
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Seven Ways to Make Living With Windows Easier Get your operating system to look and work the way you prefer. |
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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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July 25, 2007
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Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime. |
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June 8, 2004 |
Finding Unsigned Drivers There are two ways to check for unsigned drivers in Windows XP. |
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October 2004
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Keep It Simple Cut the clutter on your PC and you can stop aggravations before they begin. Our 50 tips show you how to simplify Windows and your system from startup to shutdown. |
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November 2005
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April 19, 2006 |
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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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September 25, 2007
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Make Random Reboots Tell You What's Up Diagnose the cause of PC restarts that come out of the blue. |
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May 18, 2005
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Disabling Delayed-Write in Windows Is there a way to determine when the delayed-write process is actually completed? Or, even better, is there a way to disable delayed-write so that Windows transfers only files in real time and does not report the task as complete until it is actually completed? |
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Desktops Chart comparing the latest desktop computers. |
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April 2003
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Windows Tips: Take the Shortcut Route to Instant File Backups Easily back up your files after you finish working on them... restore the Change Passwords panel... hide specific file extensions. |
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October 14, 2008
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Make Vista Great, Part 1: Fix Windows Explorer Windows Vista is our favorite punching bag, and not without reason. But the reviled operating system has some amazing potential and with some tweaks and a few utilities, you can do what Redmond didn't: make Vista great. |
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September 21, 2004 |
Add/Remove Internet Explorer? Why not simply remove Microsoft's browser? |
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Stay Secure on a Public PC A few quick clicks and keystrokes will keep you safe when using a public terminal. |
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The Windows Survival Guide If you're just getting ready to make the move to Win XP, or if you're anxious to dig beneath the surface and find some cool new tools, or if you've been using Win XP for a while and it's time for some serious maintenance, you'll find what you need to know in this guide. |
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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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January 2002
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Take Charge of Windows Audio Controls Control Windows' audio commands, fix problem applications with fast access to the Task Manager... |
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July 2004
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Access Your Desktop From Wherever You May Be Use XP's Remote Desktop or free, downloadable VNC software from RealVNC to access your system from a distance. |
