Cloud Computing for Novices
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Migrate Windows User Profiles to a new computer
One of the common problems that IT Staff run into is transferring Windows users’ desktop profiles from one computer to another while mainataining all of their customizations, files, settings, favorites, emails, and whatever else. One would think that Microsoft would give IT Pros the tools to transfer this kind of data since they made it so critical with the advent […]
Read moreFree Computer Training Videos
Hi everyone, ever wonder where you can get free computer training ? Better yet, where to get free training videos so you can view them at your leisure? throughout my years in IT I have come across some great websites that offer FREE COMPUTER TRAINING VIDEOS !!! Below are some of the good ones that I personally like. TRAINSIGNAL (all […]
Read moreA Brief Overview Of Networking Media
There is all sorts of networking media lying around for the taking. We have copper-base media, optical fiber, and the new contender: wireless. This article covers a brief overview of each networking media type. By no means is this a complete guide to every single networking media type, but instead it is geared towards what the Network+, CCENT, and CCNA […]
Read moreHow to Install Windows 7 from USB Flash Drive
On this article, you will see how to install Windows 7 from an USB Flash Drive. The benefit of using USB Flash Drive to install Windows 7 are: Faster than using DVD. It takes less time to install Windows 7. An USB Flash Drive is smaller than DVD. Hence, easier to carry and maintain. Can be installed on computer or […]
Read moreHow Does Email Work?
You send and receive it everyday, it’s instantaneous, and it doesn’t cost a thing. It’s email, one of the most important tools of today. Let’s take a look at how it works, under-the-hood and in normal language. What Exactly Is Email? Electronic mail (abbreviated as e-mail, email, E-Mail, etc.) is a very old form of computer-based communication. A long time […]
Read moreEmail Fundamentals: How to Read Email Message Headers
The headers of an email message contain very useful information for Exchange Server administrators. Header information includes such things as which email servers were involved in the transmission of the message, and whether the email message was scanned for spam or viruses. This is useful both for internal and external email messages. In one recent real world example we used […]
Read moreHow to Create a Vacation Away Message for (Almost) Any Email Account
If you are heading out of town, you might want to put a note on your email to let people know where to contact you. Or just to let them know to contact somebody else while you’re away. Here’s how to setup a vacation responder for (almost) any email account. Setting Up a Vacation Responder When it comes to the […]
Read moreHow to Use Offline Files in Windows to Cache Your Networked Files Offline
The problem with storing all your files on a file server or networked machine is that when you leave the network, how are you going to access your files? Instead of using a VPN or Dropbox, you can use the Offline Files feature built into Windows. Note: You should probably not be using this guide to make your 2 terabyte […]
Read moreCreate or Delete A Service in Windows XP
Services are added from the Command Prompt. You need to know the actual service name as opposed to what Microsoft calls the Display Name. For example, if you wanted to create or delete the Help and Support service, the name used at the Command Prompt would be “helpsvc” rather than the Display Name of “Help and Support”. The actual service […]
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