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- Windows Media Player Basics in Windows Vista
- May 9, 2008
- Brian Knittel and Robert Cowart explain how to get the most out of Windows Media Player in Vista.
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- Programming the Windows Script Host
- Feb 8, 2008
- Paul McFedries introduces you to the Windows Script Host, shows you how to execute scripts, and runs through the various elements in the Windows Script Host object model.
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- Windows Batch Files for Fun and Profit
- Feb 1, 2008
- Brian Knittel discusses useful batch file commands and categories.
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- Windows XP Under the Hood: An Introduction to VBScript
- Feb 1, 2008
- Brian Knittel introduces VBScript and its most important features.
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- Networking Your Vista PC with XP and Mac Machines
- Jan 25, 2008
- Andy Walker helps make Vista home networking less painful.
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- How to Network Vista and XP Computers Together
- Jan 25, 2008
- Jason Kerluck provides a step-by-step guide to connecting your Vista machine to your XP computer.
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- Setting Up Windows Vista and XP Networks for Multiple Users
- Jan 11, 2008
- Michael Miller explains the hows and whys of configuring Windows Vista and XP for multiple users.
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- Life After Vista: Going Back to XP
- Jan 4, 2008
- Peter Ehm shares a few simple steps to bring back the glory of XP.
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- 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.
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- Virtual Lock Picking of Windows Mobile Password Managers
- Nov 2, 2007
- Seth Fogie illustrates just how easy it can be for an attacker to "pick open" the security measures used to protect your sensitive data.
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- Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation
- Oct 19, 2007
- This chapter lays out some of the basic principles of WPF and walk through a quick overview of the entire WPF platform.
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- The Secret Life of GetWindowText
- Oct 5, 2007
- Raymond Chen describes the the history of this oft-maligned function.
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- Optimizing a Sluggish Windows Vista System
- Sep 28, 2007
- Andy Walker provides tips and tweaks to help your improve the performance of your Windows Vista machine.
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- 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.
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- IT Management Using C# with WMI
- Sep 21, 2007
- If you find the acronym-rich area of management one big yawn, you'll be pleased to see how easy it is to get started with WMI.
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- Managing Files and Folders in Windows Vista
- Aug 31, 2007
- Learn how Vista handles basic file management.
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- Working with Files in Microsoft Windows Vista
- Jul 6, 2007
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- Your First WMI/ADSI Script
- Jun 1, 2007
- Learn the complete design process for a new script using both WMI and ADSI.
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- Managing Windows Vista Files
- May 18, 2007
- Have you ever lost your keys? Forgotten where you placed that file you need for a meeting? Learn how Microsoft Windows Vista can aid you in managing and organizing the numerous files on your computer.
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- Putting It All Together: Your First WMI/ADSI Script
- May 14, 2007
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