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Windows: Keyboard Kung Fu

Here’s a few [lesser] known Windows shortcuts: (feel free to share more in the comments!) WinKey + E : Windows Explorer WinKey + R : Run WinKey + F : Find (Windows Search) WinKey + L : Lock computer WinKey … Continue reading

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IE8 Released

In case you haven’t heard Internet Explorer 8 was released yesterday. You can download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx I played around with it a little last night.  Unfortunately it’s the same user interface as IE7.  Where IE8 really steps it up … Continue reading

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Office 2007 and productivity

In case you haven’t seen or heard the new Microsoft Office 2007 includes a completely overhauled user interface dubbed Fluent. I’m been lucky enough at work to be included in our pilot program. Office 2007 features a new “ribbon” across … Continue reading

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Ford (Microsoft) Sync: WOW

I had the chance to ride in a friend’s Ford Fusion over the weekend – first time in this car. The Fusion is one of a handful of automobiles that features Ford Sync which was developed through a partnership by … Continue reading

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Windows computer running slow?

Do you have a Microsoft Windows PC running slow?  The first but usually most painful solution is to reformat and or reinstall. However before proceeding with such drastic steps there are two things I recommend checking: 1) Do you have … Continue reading

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‘Application Data’ passwords

If you’re running Windows XP or Vista have a look in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data ***you may need to show hidden files/folders This is a warning if you have applications store or remember your username and especially password.  These applications … Continue reading

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Two simple steps to lockdown a Microsoft Windows machine…

Trying to keep your Windows box secure?  Trying to keep your Windows box secure for cheap?  For free? The quickest, easiest, and most affordable things you can do to lock down your Microsoft Windows PC are: 1) Configure MVPS’ customized … Continue reading

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Microsoft patches ‘super nasty’ Windows bugs

Microsoft Corp. patched three vulnerabilities in the company’s Server Message Block (SMB) file-sharing protocol, including two that could make “Swiss cheese” out of enterprise networks, according to one researcher.  “Expect to see a worm on this one in the very … Continue reading

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