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March 16, 2005
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Keeping a Clean Desktop I like having next to nothing on my desktop, usually just My Computer, My Network Places and Control Panel, though occasionally I'll add a folder for stuff I'm currently working on. |
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September 5, 2008
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Open Objects in Windows Explorer Here's a way to create shortcuts the way you want them. |
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The Express Route to Windows' File and Folder Paths When a dialog box asks you to enter the path to a file or folder, save time with one of these shortcuts. |
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June 1, 2008
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July 13, 2004
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Fixing History in Internet Explorer How to troubleshoot confusing IE behavior. |
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July 11, 2007
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November 2001
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October 14, 2008
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Make Vista Great, Part 1: Fix Windows Explorer Windows Vista is our favorite punching bag, and not without reason. But the reviled operating system has some amazing potential and with some tweaks and a few utilities, you can do what Redmond didn't: make Vista great. |
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The Fastest Way to Open Items on Your Desktop Put your desktop on the menu... Access icons via the keyboard... Add info to your applications' title bars... |
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May 2, 2007
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Vista Tip: Compatibility Files Storing hidden files in "Virtual Store." |
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February 5, 2008
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February 1, 2008
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September 4, 2007
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December 2002
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Windows Tips: Simplify Your Windows Desktop Cleanup Chores Keep your desktop tidy on a regular basis; give folder windows custom wallpaper; immerse yourself in the sounds of nature. |
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April 2004
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Seven Ways to Make Living With Windows Easier Get your operating system to look and work the way you prefer. |
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Vista Tip: Going Up Vista Windows Explorer gets rid of the back button. |
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September 26, 2007
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Identify Tracking Cookies in Firefox Find out what entity is responsible for each cookie you accumulate while surfing the Net. |
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November 2003
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Windows Tips: Fast Windows Navigation Is a Command Performance Improve your Windows efficiency by typing commands instead of clicking the mouse. |
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July 2001
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Windows Tips: Locate Files on a Multigigabyte Drive Find files on a big hard drive, organize your Start menu, open apps fast... |
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April 4, 2007
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Vista Tip: Command Window If you use the command window regularly, you'll be happy to know that you can access it from any Vista folder. |
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April 29, 2002
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Customize Your Windows Desktop Want Windows your way? Follow our tips and whip your desktop into shape. |
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August 2001
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July 2002
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Create a Start-Up Floppy for Windows 2000 and XP Be prepared in case your Windows 2000 or XP machine won't boot. |
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February 2002
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March 2005
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May 4, 2005
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Firefox Favorites to Go Copy FavesToGo from Internet Explorer to Firefox. |
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March 21, 2007
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March 20, 2007
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August 23, 2007
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April 2006
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Take Charge of What Web Sites Know About You Control cookies, clear your download history, and take other steps to keep snoops off your online trail. |
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June 2005
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December 2002
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Internet Tips: Take Control of Your In-Box and Address Book Find stored messages and unearth the location of your online address list... print a copy of your address book. |
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October 2005
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May 30, 2007
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Curing an Outlook Free/Busy Mixup Solutions to a common Outlook problem. |
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Horribly Slow Browsing, Revisited Turning off Auto-Tuning in Vista. |
