- 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.
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- A+ Exam Cram: Setting Up a Multiple Monitor Configuration in Windows Vista
- Feb 3, 2010
- David Prowse shows how to use the Multiple Monitor feature in Windows Vista. Itβs quick and easy, and you can run as many as 10 monitors!
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- Accessing and Sharing Network Resources in Windows Vista
- May 28, 2008
- This chapter explains how you can work, play, and connect with your fellow network users using Vista.
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- Accessing Your Windows Vista Computer with Remote Desktop
- Feb 1, 2008
- Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel explain how to remotely access your computer over the Internet using Remote Desktop.
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- Alternatives to Using Windows Home Server
- Oct 15, 2012
- Discover other free solutions for centrally storing, sharing, and backing up your home or small office data, as Microsoft is discontinuing their Windows Home Server.
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- An Approach to Windows Vista Gadget Design
- Jun 9, 2008
- Rajesh Lal introduces design considerations, UI challenges, and visual themes to consider when creating gadgets for Windows Vista.
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- Application Compatibility for Vista
- Jan 11, 2008
- Peter Ehm shows how to use the Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard to make old programs work under Vista.
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- 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.
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- Clicking Your Start Button
- Dec 25, 2006
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- 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.
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- Collaborating with Windows Meeting Space
- Feb 15, 2008
- Paul McFedries runs through the basics of connecting with others using Vista's replacement for NetMeeting, Windows Meeting Space.
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- CompTIA A+ Exam Cram: Configuring Windows Vista for Hibernation and Sleep
- Jan 5, 2010
- Interested in conserving power? Want to use one of the built-in power-saving modes in Windows Vista? This CompTIA A+ Exam Cram article/screencast by David Prowse shows exactly how to do that
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- CompTIA A+ Exam Cram: Using Windows Vista "Hidden" Programs
- Jan 26, 2010
- David Prowse shows how to access three hidden Windows Vista tools and configure your system with them, in an effort to make your computer more organized and secure.
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- Configuring Windows Home Server
- May 6, 2010
- This chapter takes you through some essential configuration tasks for Microsoft Windows Home Server.
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- Considering a Home Server
- Mar 29, 2011
- If you have two or more computers connected to a home network, you should consider adding a home server to host all your media files — and to back up your valuable data. Michael Miller tells you why in this article.
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- Defragmenting the Windows Registry
- Jun 16, 2009
- Ed Tittel explains why itβs a good idea to defragment the Windows registry and explores a handful of tools available to perform this task.
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- Discovering Windows Home Server 2011
- Apr 5, 2011
- Want to better protect, organize, and access up to 10 PCs at home or work? Eric Geier discusses the new features of Windows Home Server 2011, which can help you do just that.
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- Essential Windows Communication Foundation for .NET Framework 3.5: Programmable Web
- Feb 8, 2008
- Learn about the new Web programming capabilities in WCF.
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- Five Small Things We'll Appreciate in Windows 7
- Jul 23, 2009
- Eric Geier shows you a few of the small improvements in Windows 7 that will make a big difference.
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- Fixing Application Problems in Windows Vista
- Feb 1, 2008
- Andy Walker provides tips and techniques for getting non-cooperative programs to behave in Windows Vista.
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