Bill Detwiler shares 10+ lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that let you format text with ease.
Video: Cool, lesser-known Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts
- Date: February 8th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: End-user Support, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Poll, TR Dojo, TR Dojo Video
- Tags: Video, Microsoft Corp., Keyboard Shortcut, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Bill Detwiler
Delete hiberfil.sys by disabling Windows Hibernate function
- Date: February 5th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Challenge, TR Dojo, Windows
- Tags: Hibernate Setting, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software, Bill Detwiler
Hiberfil.sys can use several GB of hard disk space. Delete the file, and it will likely return. Bill Detwiler explains how to get rid of it for good.
Pop quiz: Fiber optic LAN and WAN cable basics
- Date: February 4th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Network Administration, Networking, Pop Quiz, TR Dojo
- Tags: LAN, Fiber-optics, Cable, WAN, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, Bill Detwiler
Take this quick pop quiz and test your knowledge of fiber optic cabling concepts, such as cable safety, attenuation, splicing, and cable testing.
Video: Four free defragmentation tools for power users
- Date: February 1st, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Software, TR Dojo, TR Dojo Video, Windows
- Tags: Video, Defragmentation, Tool, Bill Detwiler
Bill Detwiler examines defrag tools that are popular with TechRepublic members, including UltraDefrag, MyDefrag, Smart Defrag, and the Defraggler.
Will the iPad be a support nightmare for IT?
- Date: January 28th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Apple, IT Consumerization, Steve Jobs, TR Dojo, Tablet, iPad, iPhone
- Tags: Apple iPad, Information Technology, Apple Inc., iPads Spec, Tablets, RSS, Notebooks, Wireless LANs, Strategy, Wi-Fi
The wait is over. Apple has officially announced its tablet PC--the iPad. If the iPad makes its way into business IT, do you have any support concerns?
Poll: Should we abandon the password?
- Date: January 26th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Hacking, IT Leadership, IT Management, Poll, Security, TR Dojo
- Tags: Password, Bill Detwiler
A study of 32 million passwords revealed that "123456" was used by over 290,000 users. Is it time to abandon the password?
Video: Explain computer concepts to non-technical people with analogies
- Date: January 25th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: End-user Support, Hardware, Networking, TR Dojo, TR Dojo Video, Training
- Tags: Video, Analogy, Computer, Corporate Communications, Productivity, Construction, Marketing, Bill Detwiler
Bill Detwiler shares field-tested, IT analogies that answer common computer questions, like the difference between RAM and disk space.
Poll: How much will the Apple tablet cost and will you pay it?
- Date: January 22nd, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Apple, Hardware, Laptops, Mobile, Netbooks, Smartphones, Tablet
- Tags: Apple Inc., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Bill Detwiler
Most agree Apple will release a tablet PC. But, there's still debate on how much an Apple tablet will cost. What do you think? And, will you pay it?
TR Dojo Challenge: What does Windows use hiberfil.sys for and how can I remove it?
- Date: January 22nd, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Challenge, Windows
- Tags: File, Question, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Bill Detwiler
Tell me why hiberfil.sys eats up so much disk space on Windows machines and how to remove it, and you could earn a TechRepublic coffee mug.
Video: Five iPhone apps for IT pros
- Date: January 15th, 2010
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Apple, Mobile, Network Administration, Networking, Remote support, Smartphones, Software, TR Dojo, TR Dojo Video, iPhone
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Information Technology, Video, Corporate Communications, Smart Phones, Strategy, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
Bill Detwiler examines iPhone apps that help IT pros monitor their networks, administer servers remotely, and more.
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