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Take back control of Vista's default programs and the Open With list

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:55:59 AM
Ever had one application establish itself as the default for a certain file type against your wishes? In Microsoft Windows Vista, with some specialized knowledge and some tweaking, you can regain control over your default applications, especially when it comes to the Open With menu. In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to clear out the unwanted applications from Vista's Open With menu list.

Copy desktop themes to other Windows XP computers

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 2:47:06 AM
Familiar desktop themes are can be a great comfort to Windows XP users. You can copy a unique or particularly creative desktop theme to another computer just by copying the right files. Greg Shultz shows you how easy it is to make the move.

TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36:27 AM
Even when economic times are tough, technology geeks love to give and receive gadgets. And despite budget constraints, geeks still want the best gadgets. TechRepublic has brought together reviews and photos of some of the best geek gifts on the market for the 2008 holiday shopping season. From tiny video camcorders, to on-demand movies over the Internet, to vacuum powered gaming gear, this year's Geek Gift Guide is bound to have at least one gadget you can't do without.

Use Dovecot for POP3 / IMAP services

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:35:21 AM
Traditionally, if you wanted to set up POP3 or IMAP services on your Linux system, you would use Courier-IMAP, uw-imap, or cyrus-imapd. Vincent Danen introduces a lesser-known but increasingly popular IMAP/POP3 server called Dovecot.

TechRepublic Resource Guide: Data Backup and Recovery

Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:05:32 AM
When it comes to administrative tasks, knowing what NOT to do is sometimes more important than knowing what you should do. Such is the reason for leading off this TechRepublic Resource Guide with Peter Herbener's piece on "worst practices" for backing up your mission-critical data. The informative articles included here detail both what you should and should not do in order to ensure that your organization won't suffer data loss if your systems or network fail. Download this handy guide today.

TechRepublic Resource Guide: Data Storage for the Enterprise

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:16:14 AM
This TechRepublic Resource Guide is a great starting point if you're looking to expand your storage capacity but aren't sure how. It compares the pros and cons of various technologies and explores the types of decisions you'll need to make when traversing today's storage marketplace. Titled "Data Storage for the Enterprise," this handy guide provides:
  • An overview of new trends and options in enterprise storage
  • A comparison of direct-attached storage (DAS), network attached storage (NAS), and storage area networks (SANs)
  • Detailed instructions for installing and configuring Microsoft's iSCSI initiator software
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Increase Vista performance by trimming startup programs

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:27:04 AM
If you're currently running Microsoft Windows Vista on a system with only 1GB of RAM you know that the system can, at times, be frustratingly slow -- especially when you are running extremely memory intensive applications. You can bump up Vista performance by trimming back startup programs that may not be needed. In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows you several methods that you can use to investigate, and ultimately turn off, the programs that automatically start up on your system.

TechRepublic Resource Guide: Disaster Planning and Recovery

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:26:42 PM
You may already have a general idea for how you'll keep your organization operating in the event of a disaster. But this free TechRepublic Resource Guide will help you fill in the gaps and create a holistic strategy that includes weighing in human factors and developing a crisis communications policy. Download this guide to learn about:
  • Key steps involved in implementing a disaster recovery strategy
  • 10 items for your disaster recovery wish list
  • The human factor in your DR plan
  • Crisis communications
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How do I... Configure OpenDNS in Windows Vista?

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 6:04:07 AM
DNS entries are often the primary suspect on a slow network connection. From routers to individual machines, DNS entries are typically received via DHCP and, if you're mobile with your laptop, you never know if the DNS entries you will receive will be working, sort-of-working, or not working. To avoid this you can use OpenDNS. Jack Wallen shows you how install and configure OpenDNS.

10 questions on business service management: A discussion with Casey Kindiger

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:54:04 AM
Not quite sure what business service management entails, where it's headed, or what benefits it offers? CEO and founder of generationE Technologies explains how BSM works, how it's evolving, and what your organization can gain from its implementation.

10 things to check before you start working on the help desk

Monday, November 10, 2008 10:45:51 PM
If you're getting ready to jump into the help desk fray, you'll probably want to iron out a few things first. Veteran tech Jeff Dray learned this the hard way, and he shares some advice on what you should do before you take that first call.

Geek Gifts 2008: Flip Mino

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:08:29 AM
Pure Digital Technologies latest entrant into the world of pocket-sized camcorders, the Flip Mino, is light, easy to use and a seemingly perfect gift from geeks to grandmas. If you're looking for production-quality clips to wow the film critics, this isn't it; however, if you're want is to shoot a quick video of office hijinks, film an easy video tutorial, or just shoot your kids at the zoo, you'll find fewer products easier to use than the palm-sized, attractively priced Flip Mino.

Tips and tricks for working on the command line in Linux

Friday, November 07, 2008 12:32:51 AM
Vincent Danen believes in the power of the command line as being faster and more powerful than a GUI, once you get the hang of it. Here are some of his favorite tips and shortcuts for working from the CLI.

10+ answers to your questions about IPv6

Thursday, November 06, 2008 11:05:10 PM
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to share their questions about IPv6, promising to submit them to the experts at ARIN and Command Information. Both groups graciously responded, providing the following in-depth answers.

10 roles you need for ITIL configuration management

Thursday, November 06, 2008 10:11:57 PM
If you're serious about building an effective configuration management service, you'll need to consider who will accomplish 10 key functions. Here's a brief rundown of the essential roles that should be covered by your configuration management team.