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Take the express lane to a Windows shutdown

If your system has frozen, you might find that you need to shut down Windows as quickly as possible. Although you can accomplish this task simply by pressing the power button on the computer, there’s a way for you to shut down the computer that’s less harmful to the operating system. To do it:
1. Press [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] [...]

Tired of doing a print screen or a mark->copy on a DOS command box?

Here’s a better way:
To copy the contents of your screen to a text editor like notepad, you can perform the following command instead of copying the text one screen at a time:

C:\> | clip

For example, if you want to see all contents of the Program Files folder in your drive C:
1. Select the Windows Start [...]

Is Remote Administration the Weak Link in Your Security?

Windows:

The ability to remotely administer your servers isn’t just a convenience; in some cases, it’s essential. But, when a system can be accessed remotely — especially a domain controller or other critical server — there’s a chance that it will be accessed by the wrong person, for the wrong reasons.

You can control access in a [...]

Speed Freaks Rejoice!

If you’re a speed freak and feeling adventurous in squeezing every second to make your Windows PC start faster, then this is for you.

The “Windows” boot process is a complex set of processes usually governed by a few config files.

Let’s examine Boot.ini:

Boot.ini is a configuration file usually located at the root/base directory of your boot [...]