November 1, 2008
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How to use the shell keyword to quickly access special folders like the Send To folder.
September 26, 2007
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Mount a file folder as a drive-letter, like a shortcut to make it easier to access the folder.
October 10, 2006
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Microsoft security update MS05-026 blocks for viewing compressed HTML (CHM) files placed on a network drive.
January 18, 2006
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The Microsoft Installer (MSI) Package file is a compressed archive, which can be decompressed.
July 8, 2004
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How to configure the location and size of the task scheduler log with all its events.
May 10, 2004
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Sticky keys is an accessibility features, that can be activated with a shortcut key (often by accident when inside a game).
March 6, 2004
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Configure whether the num-lock, caps-lock or scroll-lock keys should be turned on or off at startup.
November 22, 2003
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Assign specific drive letters for removable drives.
September 17, 2003
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Hibernation requires a file as big as the size of the physical memory, which it dumps the contents of the memory to hibernate.
August 10, 2003
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Folder Options can be extended to easily configure other settings in Windows.
June 22, 2003
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Disable the beep from the PC speaker when Windows performs an alert.
February 28, 2003
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Where to find the cd-key for the current Windows install.
January 11, 2003
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How to configure autorun for the different drive types.
October 28, 2002
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How to create different profiles for cleaning up the hard disk.
October 28, 2002
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How to change the name and company registered as owner of the Windows installation.
October 13, 2002
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Mouse is accelerated when moved in a single movement to make the Windows nagivation easier.
October 12, 2002
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Things to be aware of when using a hard disk larger than 137 gigabyte.
July 6, 2002
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Describes the benefits and the costs of using multiple partitions.
March 19, 2002
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Display the My Computer security zone along with the other security zones for configuration.
March 17, 2002
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Increase the size of the buffers used by NtBackup to perform faster backup and restore.
January 5, 2002
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Change how long time to wait before a service is considered not responding and should be shut down.
January 1, 2002
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The ability to store favorite locations in the registry can be quite useful.
November 3, 2001
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Configure whether the registry editor should show the last registry location when started.
November 3, 2001
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Show the "Compatibility"-tab when selecting Properties for a shortcut.
September 3, 2001
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Using a special keyboard shortcut to create a blue screen of death with memory dump.
April 17, 2001
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How to use the scancode map to modify the keyboard layout and disable the Windows-key.
April 2, 2001
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Windows does not by default display all items that can be uninstalled in the Add / Remove applet.
February 6, 2001
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Extend the level of informational messages during Windows startup and shutdown.
January 31, 2001
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How to use the group policy editor for easy editing of registry settings.
January 12, 2001
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When printing a document, then the document is spooled into a temporary directory and then sent to the printer.
January 1, 2001
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Configure whether to automatically launch application when inserting a CD or DVD disk.
January 1, 2001
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Change the treshold of when to report that a disk is near its capacity.
January 1, 2001
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How one can reload the HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry hive without needing a restart.
January 1, 2001
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Improve the precision and smoothness of your ps/2 device by increasing the sample rate.
January 1, 2001
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How to see the registry changes of a certain action by using the file compare utility.
January 1, 2001
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How to add and remove registry entries from the Windows registry using .reg files
January 1, 2001
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How to use the keyboard key "Print Screen" to make a screen dump.
January 1, 2000
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How to change the color of the BSOD to make it easier to read or just for fun.