- Understanding Windows 7 Device Driver Objects and Associated Windows Driver Framework Objects
- Jun 16, 2011
- Ron Reeves explains the Windows Driver Framework (WDF) Object Model and the general characteristics of what an object is, in the sense of the Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigm.
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- Fixing Boot and Crash Problems in Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Jun 15, 2011
- Eric Geier points out some basic fixes for Windows Vista and Windows 7 to try before hauling your PC to your local computer shop.
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- Windows 7 Portable Command Guide: Understanding the Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line
- Apr 26, 2011
- This chapter provides information and commands concerning wmic, configuring the firewall to allow wmic, running wmic, modifying the format with the /format switch, retrieving help from wmic, understanding aliases and using verbs.
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- Secure Your Windows 7 System Now!
- Mar 9, 2011
- John Traenkenschuh presents three simple tasks to help you secure your Windows 7 system: create backups, consider optional security software, and control the interfaces to the system.
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- Using Windows 7’s “God Mode”
- Jan 27, 2011
- If you want total control of your Windows 7 computer, you need to enter Windows’ secret “God Mode.” Learn how in this article by Michael Miller, author of Que’s Windows 7 Your Way: Speed Up and Customize Windows.
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- Windows 7 Scripting and Objects
- Jan 5, 2011
- In this chapter Brian Knittel introduces the concepts of objects, methods, and properties in Windows 7.
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- Windows 7 Device Driver: Objects
- Dec 17, 2010
- Ronald Reeves discusses the basics of software objects as a precursor to the wider discussion of device drivers.
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- Enjoying Photos and Media in Windows 7
- Oct 12, 2010
- This chapter shows how to use the media tools Windows 7 to view and print photos, listen to music, and watch movies, TV shows, and online video content.
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- Extending Your Wireless Home Network
- Oct 4, 2010
- What do you do when you can’t receive a strong wireless signal at the far end of your house? In this article, Michael Miller, author of Windows 7 Your Way and Wireless Networking with Windows Vista, discusses several ways to extend the range of your wireless home network — and stay connected everywhere in your house.
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- Customizing the Windows 7 Taskbar
- Oct 1, 2010
- You can become much more productive with Windows 7 by personalizing the operating system’s taskbar. In this article, Michael Miller, author of Windows 7 Your Way: Speed Up and Customize Windows, shows you how to customize the Windows 7 taskbar — your way.
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- Supercharging Windows 7 Libraries
- Sep 17, 2010
- Windows 7’s new Libraries feature makes file management easier and more powerful than in any previous Windows version. In this article, Windows expert Mark Edward Soper shows you how to customize Windows 7 libraries to make them even more powerful and useful for you.
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- Windows 7 Remote Assistance and the Problem Steps Recorder
- 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
- 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
- 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?
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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