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More Precise Text Selection in Word and PowerPoint
By default, Word and PowerPoint select entire words at a time when you use the mouse to highlight...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 08/24/2010
Configure Default Paste Options in Word 2010
You can change how Word 2010 pastes content in different scenarios so you don't have to select an...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 08/23/2010
Remove Personal and Confidential Information from Office 2010 Files
(After a short hiatus, daily tips are back.) Here's a walk-through of how you can use the Backstage...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 08/13/2010
Troubleshoot Group Policy from the Command Line with GPRESULT
Get an overview of some best practices for using gpresult at the command line to troubleshoot policy...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 07/09/2010
Enable the Print Job Error Notification on Windows Server 2008
Find out how you can enable (and disable) an audible error notification on print servers. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 07/07/2010
Know the Most Useful Active Directory Support Tools
Windows Server 2008 R2 includes numerous support tools for configuring, managing, and...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 07/02/2010
Fix Remote Administration when Windows Firewall Gets in the Way
Windows Firewall can sometimes prevent you from performing remote administration with certain MMC...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 07/01/2010
Know the Key MMC Snap-Ins for Managing Active Directory
Get an overview of the most common Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins you’ll use to...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 07/01/2010
Configure Universal Group Membership Caching in Active Directory
Find out how to configure Universal Group Membership Caching in Active Directory to enable faster...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/25/2010
Manage Active Directory with Administrative Center and Windows PowerShell
Here’s an overview of how to get started using Active Directory Administrative Center and...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/25/2010
Specify Parameters to Customize how Windows PowerShell Launches
Here’s a look at how you can specify parameters to include automatically whenever you launch...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/24/2010
Enable the Active Directory Recycle Bin (and other New Features)
Windows Server 2008 R2 introduced a number of new features for Active Directory, including a new...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/24/2010
Essential Command-Line Tools for Managing Active Directory
Get an overview of 8 command line tools you should know that are included with Windows Server 2008...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/22/2010
Set InPrivate Filtering for Internet Explorer to Enabled by Default
Learn a Registry tweak that lets you set the InPrivate Filtering feature to be enabled by default...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/18/2010
Use Some (Relatively) Unknown Command-Line Switches for Disk Cleanup
Learn about two cool command-line switches for Disk Cleanup that are relatively undocumented. Follow...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/17/2010
Expand the Send To Menu for More Options on Windows 7
Here's a shortcut that gives you access to more locations when you use the right-click Send To...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/17/2010
Best Practices for Enforcing Password Policies
Get an overview of how you should configure key password policies to ensure greater security on your...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/16/2010
Customize the Command Prompt in Windows 7
Get a quick overview of how you can customize the Command Prompt window to work how you want it to...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/16/2010
Optimize How Windows 7 Runs 16-Bit and MS-DOS-Based Programs
Discover how you can make 16-bit applications more responsive on Windows 7, and how you can prevent...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/15/2010
Understand and Mange Windows Connect Now for Easy Wifi Configurations
Discover how Windows Connect Now lets you easily configure guest wifi access, and learn how to...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/08/2010
SQL Server 2008: Learn About Manually Tweaking Parallel Processing Settings
Here’s a quick look at setting parallel processing options in SQL Server 2008. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/04/2010
Windows 7: Command-Line Options for Faster Access to Performance Data
These five command-line options provide faster, more convenient control over Performance Monitor....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/04/2010
Know when not to Maximize Data Throughput for Network Applications
Find out about one scenario in which you should avoid the Maximize Data Throughput For Network...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/03/2010
Optimize Memory for Indexing in SQL Server 2008
Find out when you should allocate a specific amount of memory for index creation and how you can do...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 06/03/2010
Find Hidden Info in the Windows Media Player Controls
The playback controls at the bottom of Windows Media Player offer more info than is readily...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/29/2010
Create Windows PowerShell Scripts that Accept Credentials
Get a brief overview of how to write Windows PowerShell scripts that can handle user credentials....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/28/2010
Overview of Cmdlets Available in Windows PowerShell
Know your cmdlets? Here’s a listing of the cmdlets (with descriptions) that are available in...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/28/2010
Display Administrative Tools on the Windows 7 Start Menu
By default, the Administrative Tools menu is not displayed in Windows 7. Here’s how to add the...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/28/2010
Repeat Posts
Sorry for the repeat posts you may have received via RSS. We had to restore a few posts that were...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/26/2010
Temporarily Change the OS Boot Sequence
Here’s a fast way to change the boot sequence for just one restart on a system with multiple...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/26/2010
Manage Windows 7 Power Options from the Command Line
Get an overview of the most important parameters you should know for managing power options from the...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/26/2010
Enable and Use Remote Commands in Windows PowerShell
Find out how to configure systems to support remoting so you can start managing systems remotely...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/26/2010
Run Diagnostics to Check Your System for Memory Problems
If you suspect your system has a memory problem that isn't being automatically detected, you should...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/26/2010
Work Remotely with Windows PowerShell without using Remoting or WinRM
Some cmdlets let you work with remote computers without using Windows PowerShell remoting (a handy...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/26/2010
Examine File Extensions and File Associations in Windows 7
Use these commands to look up file extensions and file associations in the command shell and in...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/14/2010
Best Practices for Creating a Secure Guest Account on Windows 7
These best practices will help keep your systems more secure when you need to enable a Guest...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/12/2010
Create a Transcript of What You Do in Windows PowerShell
Learn how to record everything you do at the Windows PowerShell prompt. Follow our daily tips...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/11/2010
Get the Full Path of a Folder or File in Windows 7
Here are some pointers for viewing and copying the full path of the current folder in Windows 7....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/07/2010
Customize the Windows PowerShell Console
Windows PowerShell allows you to customize a number of properties. Here’s a look at how to change...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/06/2010
Basic Line Editing Tricks and Shortcuts for Windows PowerShell
Learn more than two dozen shortcuts that will help you work faster in Windows PowerShell. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/06/2010
Get More Details about Processes Running on Windows 7
Learn about right-click menu options that offer greater insight into processes running on Windows 7....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/05/2010
Display Loaded and Available Modules in Windows PowerShell
Windows PowerShell modules exist in two states: loaded and unloaded. Here’s how you can retrieve a...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 05/05/2010
Use Windows Update to Check for Updates to other Microsoft Products
You can merge the functionality of Microsoft Update into Windows Update so that you no longer need...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/30/2010
Use a Type Constraint in Windows PowerShell
Learn how to use a type constraint to ensure a function receives the correct type of data. Follow...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/30/2010
An Easy Way to send Windows PowerShell Output as E-Mail
Windows PowerShell 2.0 offers a new cmdlet that makes it easy to send e-mail from a script. Follow...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/29/2010
Explore New Cmdlets for Debugging in Windows PowerShell 2.0
Learn about the new debugging cmdlets that make it easier to debug scripts in Windows PowerShell...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/28/2010
Use the New Computername Parameter in Windows PowerShell 2.0
Get an overview of how to use the new computername parameter in Windows PowerShell 2.0. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/26/2010
Understand why AutoRun no Longer Works for Some USB Devices on Windows 7
Some programs that used to automatically run from USB media no longer launch on their own. It's not...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/23/2010
Free Tools and Resources for Green IT (and 1 Tool for Home)
Discover some handy tools and resources from Microsoft that can help you conserve energy and reduce...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/22/2010
Windows 7: Recover a Local User Account Password
Windows 7 offers limited ways to recover forgotten passwords. Here’s what you should know to be...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/21/2010