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TR Dojo: Cool, lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts
Bill Detwiler shares 10+ lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboards shortcuts that let you format text with ease. Once youve watched this TR Dojo video, you ...
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TR Dojo: Four free defragmentation tools for power users
Bill Detwiler examines four, free defragmentation utilities that are popular with TechRepublic members. Once youve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a ...
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TR Dojo: Explain computer concepts to non-technical people with analogies
Bill Detwiler shares field-tested, IT analogies that answer common computer questions, like the difference between RAM and disk space. Once youve watched this TR ...
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TR Dojo: Five iPhone apps for IT pros
Bill Detwiler examines iPhone apps that help IT pros monitor their networks, administer their servers remotely, and more. Once youve watched this TR Dojo ...
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What your users should know about Flash Cookies
Bill Detwiler explains what Flash cookies are, how they work, and how you can control them on your computer. Once youve watched this TR ...
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TR Dojo: Build a static-safe workspace for computer repair
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a threat when repairing computers. Bill Detwiler gives you a checklist for building a static-safe workspace. Once youve watched this ...
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Top five TR Dojo episodes of 2009
Bill Detwiler counts down the five most popular episodes of 2009 and thanks everyone who made the year so successful. Once youve watched this ...
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TR Dojo bloopers for 2009
Watch Bill Detwiler, host of TR Dojo, flub his lines, growl at the camera, and contend with countless hallway noises in this blooper reel ...
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TR Dojo: Five cool Microsoft applications that are free
Microsoft isnt known for giving away its products, but Bill Detwiler shows where to find five free Microsoft programs that can be useful and ...
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TR Dojo: Remove Windows XP from and dual-boot configuration with Windows 7
Bill Detwiler explains how to remove Windows XP from a dual-boot system that runs both Windows XP and Windows 7. Once youve watched this ...
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TR Dojo: Dual-boot Windows XP and Windows 7
Bill Detwiler explains how to create a dual-boot system that runs both Windows XP and Windows 7. Once youve watched this TR Dojo video, ...
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TR Dojo: Install Windows 7 from a USB flash drive
TR Dojo: Install Windows 7 from a USB flash drive Bill Detwiler shows you how to install Windows 7 from a bootable USB flash ...
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TR Dojo: Common habits of superstitious computer users
From avoiding upgrades to refusing reboot requests, Bill Detwiler takes a light-hearted look at superstitious end-user habits IT pros should debunk. Once youve watched ...
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TR Dojo: Five reasons why Windows 7 XP Mode will encourage upgrades
Bill Detwiler explains what XP mode is and shares five reasons why it may encourage XP hold outs to upgrade. Once youve watched this ...
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Two Windows PowerShell tips for the administration ninja
Bill Detwiler shows to retrieve a list of installed USB devices and kill processes using Windows PowerShell. Once youve watched this TR Dojo video, ...
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TR Dojo: Change the registration information in Windows Vista and XP
Bill Detwiler shows you how to change the registration information on your Windows system using a registry hack or TechRepublic's Vista and XP Registration ...
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Five must-have Firefox add-ons
Bill Detwiler demonstrates five free Firefox add-ons that can make your browsing experience easier, faster, and more secure. Once youve watched this TR Dojo ...
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TR Dojo: Five cool things you can do with a USB flash drive
Bill Detwiler shows you how to get the most from a USB flash drive with tips, like running mobile applications, speeding up Windows, and ...
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TR Dojo: Find files within a date range using Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax
Bill Detwiler demonstrates how to create targeted searches with Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax (AQS). Once youve watched this TR Dojo video, you can ...
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TR Dojo: Five features that will make you love Windows 7
Bill Detwiler demonstrates five Windows 7 features, like the Problem Steps Recorder, that may make IT professionals love the new OS. Once youve watched ...
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IT Dojo: Create your own bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP
Booting Windows XP from a USB Flash drive gives you great IT support tool. For example, you can make a troubleshooting toolkit for booting and analyzing seemingly dead PCs. Or you could always have your favorite support applications at your fingertips.In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic's Head Technology Editor, explains the process and pitfalls of creating a bootable Windows XP USB flash drive. You'll learn how to configure a computer's BIOS to boot from a USB drive, how to download and use the free software to create a bootable drive, and how to installed Windows XP on the drive.Once you've watched this IT Dojo video, you can read the original TechRepublic article, walk through the process in a screenshot gallery, and download a PDF version of the tip from our IT Dojo blog.
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IT Dojo: Find and delete hidden Windows Vista and XP device drivers
Sorting out device driver problems in Windows, can be a tricky. Windows Vista and XP often retain old drivers even if you upgrade or change hardware. Unfortunately, these old, and sometimes hidden, drivers can cause hardware conflicts or make your system behave erratically. Bill Detwiler shows you how to find those old drivers and root them out of your system once and for all. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Make your Windows XP machine wake up when you do
If your morning routine naturally starts with a cup of coffee and firing up your PC, you might want to consider a little tweak to your system that will have your Windows XP awake and ready to meet you as soon as you settle in. Bill Detwiler shows you how to customize your Windows XP machine to wake up when you do. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Configure wireless network settings via Group Policy
Manually configuring the wireless settings on hundreds, or even thousands, of PCs can be a real chore. Luckily, there is a way to speed up the process. In this IT Dojo video, I show how to save time and effort when configuring the wireless settings on your Windows PCs using Active Directory and Group Policy. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Five e-mail safety tips everyone should follow
Instant messaging, texting, and tweeting are all the rage, yet e-mail still dominates the communication landscape--at home, but especially in business. Unfortunately, many people, even IT pros, still ignore the basics of e-mail security. Bill Detwiler goes over five basic e-mail safety tips that everyone should follow. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Protect your personal privacy at work
If you're laid off or leave your employer for another opportunity, you should take steps to ensure your own personal security. Bill Detwiler shares a few guidelines for personal security that you should follow, whether you're thinking about leaving or not. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory
IT Dojo: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory If you're running Windows XP or Vista and you regularly use Windows Explorer to manipulate files, you might be tired of the way it opens the My Documents by default. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates a simple tweak that will make Windows Explorer open in any directory that you choose. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Identify what processes are using which ports in Windows Server 2008
Windows administrators often need to track down network traffic, or errant processes and then match that to network traffic. In this video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates tools that can help you find out what process is using a particular port on Windows Server. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Remove Windows 7 or Vista from a dual-boot configuration with the Bootsect command
Dual-booting Windows is a handy way to test betas and service packs before committing to a new OS. But once you've made your decision to stick with the new OS or give it the boot, you'll likely want to get rid of those extra partitions and revert to a single OS. Bill Detwiler shows you how to use the Windows Bootsect command to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration with Windows XP. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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IT Dojo: Firefox about:config hacks that can speed up and customize your browser
Unbeknownst to many users, Firefox has a whole host of hidden settings that can fine-tune and potentially speed up your browsing experience. Bill Detwiler shows you how to access and modify Firefox's preferences using the browser's about:config feature. Once youve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.
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