David Chernicoff
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 David Chernicoff has been writing computer-related features and product reviews for more than 15 years and is coauthor of Microsoft Windows XP Power Toolkit (Microsoft Press).
Email address: david@windowsitpro.com
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Why I Use a Gaming Computer and Other Vista-Related Reflections
Recently, I’ve gotten a bunch of reader email messages asking about my choice of hardware and software for the desktop, including why I run Vista and why my work computer is a gaming machine.
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Screen Resolution in Desktops VS Laptops
Users don't always understand that a big monitor doesn't mean lots of screen real estate. Here's a quick explanation about screen resolution and a tip for a low-cost solution.
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How Do I Do XYZ in Windows Vista?
Stumped for answers about Vista? If you've already tried the Windows IT Pro Forums, here's another resource that could help.
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Choosing the Right System
I see little reason these days to buy hardware on the edge of obsolescence, because so many choices exist that are better. But I had to make a rather unconventional choice in the case of my own firm's system.
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Vista and XP Users Find Mixed Blessings in 2008
Both Windows Vista and Windows XP have major service packs at the release candidate (RC) stage. As always, I hear from people who want to run out and install these service pack RCs. My advice?
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A Problem With Installing 64-bit Vista
I started to install Windows Vista x64 and that’s where the fun began, involving blue screens and unfamiliar BSOD errors with no text, no memory dump, and just three hexadecimal numbers.
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I/O Virtualization for Blade Servers
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November 5, 2007 |
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Data Protection for Windows Server Workloads
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Vista Feature Eases Backup Pain
Before Vista's backup features existed, more than one IT staffer wasted hours moving data to a new drive and making sure that a bootable OS was available. Now Vista's Complete PC Backup can ease the pain.
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October 4, 2007 |
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Do Your Homework Before You Deploy Vista SP1
Vista SP1 is going to be a big deal. If you're supporting users on this OS, don’t let it take you by surprise.
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October 1, 2007 |
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Network File Virtualization for Existing Storage Devices
Attune Systems' Maestro File Manager FM6100 aggregates storage into a virtual namespace and allows data to be organized on the file level.
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September 6, 2007 |
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Hosted Applications? Know Your Provider!
When evaluating a hosted application provider, you should ask some important questions. Learn from one IT consultant's near-disastrous experience with a private label Exchange service.
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September 2, 2007 |
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IBM’s SMB Storage Solution
IBM should consider the DS3300 a long-term solution to SMB customers’ storage needs rather than just an intermediate solution.
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August 5, 2007 |
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Flexible Storage for Small Businesses
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Windows Mobile Apps
The possibilities for accidents are huge, but the idea is intriguing: turning your phone into a companion GPS navigator via Live Search for Windows Mobile. Just don't use it while driving.
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July 2, 2007 |
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Dedupe Technology Boosts Backup Speed, Storage Capacity
Deduplication technology—a new feature in products such as Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager—eliminates data redundancy, enabling faster backups and increased storage capacity.
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June 7, 2007 |
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Got Office Compatibility Issues?
Every time Microsoft does a major upgrade to the Office suite, I’m guaranteed to see multiple file formats for the same applications. Fortunately, a compatibility pack from Microsoft can help.
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June 1, 2007 |
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Inexpensive External Storage Brings Benefits--But You've Got to Back It Up
Inexpensive storage is both a boon and a bane to the small business. Properly used, it can make everyone's lives a little simpler.
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May 7, 2007 |
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Dell Introduces Solid State Disk Drives in Its Notebooks
With the appearance of solid state disk (SSD) technology in two of Dell's Latitude notebooks, SSD seems poised to become a mainstream storage technology.
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May 3, 2007 |
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Don't Dismiss Windows ReadyBoost
I thought Windows ReadyBoost, the Windows Vista technology that lets you use the memory in a USB flash drive as a pseudo-RAM drive, wouldn't help me, but I was wrong.
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