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6 must-have free downloads for your network

Posted October 4, 2013 - 2:51 pm

If you've got a small or medium-sized network and you need to manage it yourself, you're not alone. I've rounded up size great free network tools that make it much easier to handle and troubleshoot your network.
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How to find hidden files in Windows Vista?

Posted October 3, 2013 - 2:55 pm

My mom is still using Windows Vista on an old Dell PC, and despite my best efforts, i.e. “Mom, I will buy you a new computer and set it up for you,” she doesn’t want to change. Ugh.
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Microsoft steers same strategic course in Surface do-over

Posted October 3, 2013 - 12:41 pm

Microsoft's refreshed Surface 2 tablets, which the company unveiled last week and will start selling Oct. 22, illustrate that Microsoft has not changed its ongoing strategy in mobile, analysts said.
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What to do when user profile cannot be loaded in Windows 7?

Posted October 1, 2013 - 10:41 pm

I am sure that I entered my correct login info, but I am getting a message that the user profile cannot be loaded. How can I log on to Windows 7?
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Bill Gates admits CTRL-ALT-DEL was mistake, as was dropping out of Harvard

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:54 pm

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates acknowledged that the "CTRL-ALT-DEL" means of logging into your Windows PC was a mistake, although done with the best of intentions.
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How can I get rid of the - Trust This PC - message?

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:20 pm

I purchased a new laptop running Windows 8. I have followed the instructions to Trust This PC but the flag still prompts the same message.
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Microsoft puts Windows XP laggards in a pinch

Posted September 23, 2013 - 8:11 pm

Microsoft last week painted Windows XP consumer and small business customers into an even smaller corner when it said it could not recommend that they upgrade to Windows 8.1, the update to Windows 8 slated to ship Oct. 18.
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Could the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 be your only device?

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:52 pm

Today Microsoft held an event to announce and showcase the Surface 2 tablet and accessories. While there are several flashy new items like the thinner, back lit Type Cover 2 and the dedicated DJ type cover - the real potential of the new device comes in the form of business productivity enhancements.
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Who needs Microsoft Office? 7 great free office suites for PCs, Macs, iOS and Android

Posted September 23, 2013 - 2:17 pm

Microsoft is being coy about when and if it will release Office for the iPad and Android tablets. Why wait? Here are seven free office suites for the a PC, Mac, iPad or Android device you can use right now.
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Grub Rescue on Windows 8 Ultrabook

Posted September 21, 2013 - 5:46 pm

Hello,
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Hackers exploit critical IE bug; Microsoft promises patch

Posted September 18, 2013 - 11:25 am

Microsoft said that hackers are exploiting a critical, but unpatched, vulnerability in IE8 and IE9. Its engineers are working on an update to plug the hole.
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The 10 programming languages most likely to drive developers insane

Posted September 18, 2013 - 10:40 am

When developers discuss the programming languages they hate the most, these names tend to come up - a lot
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How to zoom in on a portion of the screen Windows 8?

Posted September 17, 2013 - 5:09 pm

I know how to simply zoom in (Windows key and (+) key), but is there a way to only zoom in on a portion of the page, leaving the rest normally sized?
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Windows 8.1 to cost the same as Windows 8 for U.S. retail customers

Posted September 17, 2013 - 4:57 pm

While Windows 8.1 promises many changes from Windows 8, one thing that will remain the same is the price to U.S. consumers.
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Munich to hand out Ubuntu Linux CDs to ward off upcoming Windows XPocalypse

Posted September 17, 2013 - 3:02 pm

The end is nigh, and the date of doom has been foretold. The Windows XPocalypse is set to unleash hell on April 8, 2014, and in a bid to preserve the security of its citizens, the German city of Munich is turning to an unlikely savior: Ubuntu Linux.
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Unlock your Surface RT tablet's hidden superpowers

Posted September 16, 2013 - 4:00 pm

The Surface RT might seem limited, but smart use of its connectivity and apps can make it an able sidekick for your computing needs.
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Patch expert wants Ballmer to get to the bottom of buggy Windows, Office updates

Posted September 16, 2013 - 3:52 pm

A Microsoft MVP and Windows expert has sent company CEO Steve Ballmer a letter asking him to look into the worrisome trend of releasing sub-standard patches.
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The best laptops, convertibles, and Ultrabooks for Windows 8

Posted September 16, 2013 - 11:38 am

From classic clamshell notebooks to next-gen touch hybrids, see how HP, Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, and Acer stack up.
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Microsoft kicks off iPad buyback deal in latest effort to juice Surface sales

Posted September 13, 2013 - 10:34 am

Microsoft will pay at least $200 for used iPads made by rival Apple, and in return issue credit that customers can use to buy one of the company's Surface tablets.
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Programmer exploits Windows vulnerability in cloud-based services

Posted September 12, 2013 - 12:26 pm

Windows data volumes (meaning virtual machine hard-drives) in public clouds such as Amazon Web Services can be copied and have their access credentials modified, allowing a hacker to glean insights into the data, a programmer has reported.
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Windows 8.1: The great compromise

Posted September 11, 2013 - 3:35 pm

The RTM's out, and it shows that Microsoft listened. The Modern UI plays better with the desktop, and other improvements.
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How to get Windows 8 out of high contrast mode?

Posted September 10, 2013 - 10:01 pm

My son was using my Windows 8 laptop and managed to set it to high contrast mode. When I changed the settings in ease of access, it stayed in high contrast mode. Anyone ran into this and figured out how to fix it?
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Windows 8.1: New version, same mess

Posted September 10, 2013 - 3:39 pm

If you're stuck with Windows 8, the Windows 8.1 upgrade is a no-brainer, but the fundamental flaws remain.
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A temporary account is in windows 8 software opening everytime i switch on the laptop

Posted September 10, 2013 - 3:28 pm

a tried restarting the machine, but it didnt help.
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In reversal, Microsoft gives snarling developers Win 8.1 RTM to chew on

Posted September 9, 2013 - 1:04 pm

After developers and IT pros pelted Microsoft with complaints, the company has backtracked and decided to grant them access to the latest Windows 8.1 build instead of making them wait until mid-October.
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