David Chernicoff has been writing computer-related features and product reviews for more than 15 years and is coauthor of Microsoft Windows XP Power Toolkit (Microsoft Press). Email address: david@windowsitpro.com
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November 6, 2008
Winsat Command-Line Utility
The Windows System Assessment Tool encompasses much more than the Windows Experience Index--its command-line capabilities can help with troubleshooting.
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October 2, 2008
Keeping Your Technical Knowledge Up to Date
When I tell people that I still use real reference books, I often get a response along the lines of “You know, all the information you need is on the web somewhere. I’m surprised you just don’t search it out. Paper books are just so 20th century.”
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A Simple File Transfer Solution
My small business clients thought FTP was the answer to their file transfer problems, but I surprised them with an even better solution for their data delivery needs.
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An Adobe Reader Alternative
For a PDF reader, you can't lose with Adobe Reader. That is, unless its interaction with another software program crashes your system at random times.
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Screen Resolution in Desktops VS Laptops
Users don't always understand that a big monitor doesn't mean lots of screen real estate. Here's a quick explanation about screen resolution and a tip for a low-cost solution.
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Choosing the Right System
I see little reason these days to buy hardware on the edge of obsolescence, because so many choices exist that are better. But I had to make a rather unconventional choice in the case of my own firm's system.
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A Problem With Installing 64-bit Vista
I started to install Windows Vista x64 and that’s where the fun began, involving blue screens and unfamiliar BSOD errors with no text, no memory dump, and just three hexadecimal numbers.
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Vista Feature Eases Backup Pain
Before Vista's backup features existed, more than one IT staffer wasted hours moving data to a new drive and making sure that a bootable OS was available. Now Vista's Complete PC Backup can ease the pain.
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Hosted Applications? Know Your Provider!
When evaluating a hosted application provider, you should ask some important questions. Learn from one IT consultant's near-disastrous experience with a private label Exchange service.
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