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(Remote) Controlling Your Windows XP PC
Jul 15, 2005
Kulvir Bhogal shows you how to get to the next level of laziness with a low-cost remote control solution for Windows XP and Winamp.
A Brief History of Microsoft Windows
Aug 3, 2009
Michael Miller is your tour guide for 25 years of Windows: from Windows 1.0 to Windows 7.
A File as Seen from WMI
Oct 26, 2001
In this article, Matthew Lavy gives a simple taste of the world of WMI by showing how you can use it to investigate and manipulate a file in an NTFS filesystem.
Accessing Windows Terminal Server Through a Firewall
Apr 19, 2002
Ted Harwood shows you how to setup access to your Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 Terminal Servers through a firewall in this article.
Adding Devices to the Windows Home Server Network
Sep 21, 2007
Paul McFedries gives you the details on connecting devices to your Windows Home Server network.
Advanced Windows Debugging: Memory Corruption Part II—Heaps
Nov 9, 2007
This chapter discuss security vulnerabilities and stability issues that can surface in an application when the heap is used in a nonconventional fashion.
Advanced Windows XP User Features
Oct 18, 2002
Just because you're using Windows XP doesn't mean that you have to settle for an interface that doesn't suit your tastes. Let Peter Norton show you how to convert from the simplified Windows XP interface to the standard interface.
Anyone But Microsoft
Feb 8, 2002
For a small but growing sector of the PC marketplace, seeking alternatives to Microsoft operating systems and software has become something of a Holy Grail. Columnist and author Ed Tittel will examine some of the options available, including some compromise approaches, as he explains necessary pieces and parts.
Application Architecture in Windows Forms 2.0
Jun 9, 2006
Back to the Future: Using the SendtoX PowerToy in Windows XP
Jun 14, 2002
In this article, Ed Tittel talks about his personal favorite — the SendToX PowerToy — which permits the copying or moving of files and folders from one location to any other location in a Windows file system more simply and directly than other ways can offer.
Catching Up with PC Backup in 2012
Sep 12, 2012
What's the best backup regimen for your systems, now that online backup is dirt cheap, and disk drives even cheaper? Quick answer: Multiple backups.
Clicking Your Start Button
Dec 25, 2006
Clicking Your Windows Vista Start Button
Apr 6, 2007
Unlocking the power of Microsoft Windows Vista is as simple as clicking the Start button on your desktop. Take a peek beyond the button to see how you can utilize the features revealed to your maximum advantage.
Clustering Microsoft Exchange Server 2000
Mar 8, 2002
Ensuring reliability and scalability within your email system can be a trying experience. Let author and columnist Joseph M. Lamb guide you through the construction of a clustered Exchange Server utilizing Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Exchange Server 2000.
Configuring Your Windows XP Mobile Computer To Go On The Road
Nov 23, 2005
This chapter explains how to use Windows XP to set your notebook computer based on the Intel Centrino mobile technology to work with wireless networks. You'll learn about working with the Control Panel; the New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard; the Network Connections window; Network Wireless Connections Properties; and Wireless Network Security Settings. You'll also find out how to enable a personal firewall and choose an SSID. In other words: if you need to get your Windows computer ready to go on the road, this is the place to begin!
Considerations Before Migrating to Windows XP Professional
Aug 13, 2001
Migrating to another operating system from your current one is fraught with challenges that are best met through deliberate planning. This article profiles the issues you need to resolve before migrating to Windows XP Professional.
Customizing Windows XP for Individuals with Disabilities
Jul 5, 2002
How can we accomplish the goal of making it easy or even possible for all people (even those with vision, hearing, and mobility disabilities) to experience and benefit from technology? Discover how Windows XP provides an enhanced user experience.
Data Representation in Windows Communication Foundation
Aug 18, 2006
How is data sent from a Windows Communication Foundation client to a service? This chapter explains the involvement of XML serializers to improve control and optimization.
Dealing with Fallout from Windows Update
Sep 19, 2011
Ed Tittel explains how to handle the occasional wobbles that sometimes follow in the wake of Windows Update.
Deciding Which Windows XP File System Is Best for You
Apr 12, 2002
Which Windows XP file system is best for you? The file system you choose will greatly impact system performance and the overall capabilities of the disk drives on your system. Louis Columbus compares and contrasts the systems for you.

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