- Installing Windows XP Home
- Jan 31, 2003
- Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel describe the variety of installation options available for Windows XP Home.
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- Tired of Windows XP Phoning Home?
- Jan 31, 2003
- The so-called "phone home" feature of Windows XP helps end users and administrators automatically apply important updates and bug fixes. But at what price? Examines various methods Microsoft uses to apply automatic updates to a Windows XP computer — and take some advice on disabling some of these features.
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- Understanding Microsoft Windows XP
- Jan 31, 2003
- This sample chapter gives you a brief overview of what Windows does, how it works, and tells you a little bit about software programs in the process.
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- Managing Access to Shared Folders in Windows XP Professional
- Jan 3, 2003
- Learn when it's possible and exactly how to set up shared folders in Windows XP Professional.
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- Starting Programs in Windows XP
- Dec 27, 2002
- What's the best way to start a program in Windows XP? The way you like. Pick the one that is easiest for you based on the tips provided in this sample chapter.
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- 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.
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- Windows Scripting and Objects
- Oct 4, 2002
- This sample chapter introduces the concepts of objects, methods, and properties, and shows how to use the objects provided with Windows Script Host with different scripting languages.
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- Windows XP Wireless Security
- Aug 16, 2002
- Join the crowd and go wireless. Learn how to set up and configure a wireless network in Windows XP in the most secure and cost-effective manner.
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- Windows XP Remote Assistance
- Aug 9, 2002
- Use XP's Remote Assistance to revolutionize your company's technical support, but be informed;learn of the benefits and security issues which accompany this new technology.
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- The Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
- Aug 2, 2002
- Is your Windows XP firewall configuration actually protecting you? Whether you're a network administrator or simply a WinXP user, learn how to control your Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) to better secure your computer.
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- Top 10 Steps to Greater Security in Windows XP Professional
- Jul 19, 2002
- What are the top 10 security issues you need to plan for if you implement Windows XP Professional as your corporate-wide operating system? Despite its many strengths, there are steps you should take to ensure that Windows XP stays secure in your company.
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- How Safe is a .NET Passport Account in Windows XP Professional?
- Jul 12, 2002
- After the heavily promoted launches of the Microsoft Passport feature and Hailstorm, Passport has come under fire for being too easy to hack for credit card and logon data. Microsoft’s relative silence is not a good sign, either.
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- 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.
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- Registry Revisited: How Applications Use The Registry
- Jul 5, 2002
- Learn about the multi-based applications that drove the development of the Registry and how multi-user and multi-session applications have opened up opportunites for system developers.
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- Windows XP Registry 101: Background and Quick Tips
- Jun 28, 2002
- You could easily fill a book with tips and tricks on how to work with Windows XP's Registry. Here, learn the basics of navigating the Registry, along with a few shortcuts.
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- 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.
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- Managing Security Zones in Windows XP Professional
- Jun 14, 2002
- Learn about the options available for configuring each of the four security zones in Windows XP, which will give you as the administrator flexibility in defining a security strategy for your organization.
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- Understanding Active Directory, Part VI
- Jun 7, 2002
- The sixth article in this series on Active Directory issues examines API operations, administrative security, and trust relationships.
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- Using Remote Assistance to Solve Problems in Windows XP Professional
- Jun 7, 2002
- Remote Assistance is being used primarily for the troubleshooting of problems, but is also increasingly being used for handling the difficult task of completing training at remote locations. Louis Columbus teaches you how to use it.
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- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks in Windows XP Professional
- May 31, 2002
- Do you need to automate both recurring and one-time-only tasks? This article gives you the basics.
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