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How to make your Explorer window changes the standard setting for all your windows

By adfm : 21 June 2010 - 01:59 PM
When you're working do you find yourself constantly tweaking an Explorer window every time you open it? This excerpt from David Pogue's Windows 7: The Missing Manual will show you how to quick...
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Windows 7 System Support Tools

By adfm : 17 June 2010 - 10:05 AM
Some users are quick to search out third-party solutions to common problems, even though there's already a tool on their system that will take care of their issue. These tools could use some promo...
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How to Transfer Windows to Another Hard Disk

By adfm : 02 June 2010 - 12:24 PM
Upgrading to a new computer and need to move your copy of Windows to a new disk? This excerpt from David A Karp's Windows 7 Annoyances will show you how to transfer your copy of Windows to another h...
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Establishing a Performance Baseline for your Windows 7 PC

By adfm : 27 May 2010 - 02:29 PM
Do you have an interest in tweaking every ounce of performance out of your Windows 7 system? You'll want to start with a baseline. It's hard to tell how far along you are if you don't know where the...
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How to Make Menus More Responsive in Windows 7

By adfm : 27 May 2010 - 10:06 AM
The little details can make or break a user experience. Some users notice a lag, while others have a hard time with basic navigation. The default system settings are meant to be a sensible starting-...
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What to Do When a Program Crashes in Windows 7

By adfm : 26 May 2010 - 03:01 PM
Isn't it annoying when a program crashes? You're working one moment and then the next thing you know the program won't respond. Your blood pressure rises and you start to get nervous. Panic starts t...
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How to Make Quick, On-the-Fly Backups in Windows 7

By adfm : 24 May 2010 - 03:32 PM
You should probably back up your work before you start reading this. This excerpt from David A. Karp's Windows 7 Annoyances will clue you in to four easy ways to make quick, on-the-fly backups. B...
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Using Windows PowerShell for Event Monitoring

By adfm : 24 May 2010 - 10:30 AM
Did you know that Windows PowerShell can help you manage your event log? This excerpt from Tulloch, Northrup, et al.'s Windows® 7 Resource Kit will show you how. New in Windows 7 is the capab...
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Mastering Window Management with Windows 7 Tricks

By adfm : 17 May 2010 - 03:40 PM
There are a number of shortcuts for windows in Windows 7. This excerpt from Bott, Siechert, & Stinson's Windows 7 Inside Out will show you the ins and outs of manipulating windows in Windows 7. Win...
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What's New with Windows Search?

By adfm : 17 May 2010 - 11:03 AM
If Windows Search is an important part of your daily workflow, you might be interested to know that there have been some enhancements since Vista. This excerpt from Tulloch, Northrup, & Honeycutt's ...
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