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Find files faster: Save your searches in Windows Vista
We’ve gotten a lot of questions about the differences between Windows Desktop Search 3.01 for...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/30/2007
Download an e-mail checklist
Regardless of why you send e-mail—be it to kick off a big project or to ask party guests to RSPV—you...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/27/2007
Update your computer and devices for changes to daylight savings time
The United States Congress passed the Energy Policy Act in 2005, which makes daylight saving time...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/27/2007
Tips on avoiding junk e-mail (spam)
We got a message from a reader asking about how to avoid junk e-mail messages (spam) that are from...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/13/2007
Download the new version of Windows Defender
We’ve gotten a lot of comments about the confusing "Windows Defender has expired" message. Even my...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/16/2007
Read piles of e-mail in less time
I just returned from a couple weeks of vacation. The sun was great and the rest was even better. But...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/16/2007
Personalize your Windows XP-based PC
We got a lot of feedback on the Customize your Start menu entry. Making your PC personal—and it is...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/05/2006
Save time booting up your computer
One of the most frustrating moments of my morning is getting to work and sitting there for 10...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/21/2006
Avoid sending e-mail messages by mistake
Have you ever accidentally sent an e-mail before you were done? Or sent something that you...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/06/2006
5 reasons to download IE 7
I don't condone downloading and installing random programs just to try them. That's a great way to...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/23/2006
Save time collecting information from the Web
Microsoft Office OneNote is still relatively new in Office—it’s only been available for 3 years....
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/10/2006
My pros and cons of Word 2007
I’ve been using Word 2007 for a couple of months. And no, I don’t have to just because I work at...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 09/12/2006
Back-up success story: Windows Live OneCare
There are a few things you should do regularly to maintain your computer. Making security updates...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 08/22/2006
Burn your own CDs
There are a couple of reasons you might want to save or burn files onto a CD. For example, you can:...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 08/01/2006
Get your news on the go
It’s easy to find news on the Web. Whether you’re looking for national, international, technology,...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/18/2006
4 fast ways to trim the size of your mailbox
I admit it. I get busy working, and I never really pay attention to the size of my mailbox. That is,...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/29/2006
3 ways to find information faster with the Research pane
As a writer and editor, I spend a lot of my work day researching information on various topics....
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/05/2006
Top 3 features in IE 7 Beta 2
I've been using Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 for about a month. I really like it. If you're using an...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/22/2006
Podcasting anytime, anywhere
New Page 1 Multimedia blogsaudio podcasts and videocastsallow you to talk to millions of...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/04/2006
Solving common travel nightmares
What’s your biggest travel nightmare? Standing in a long line at an airport only to find your flight...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/04/2006
My 3 favorite timesaving tips for Excel
I have a love/hate relationship with Microsoft Office Excel. It's a great tool for so many...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/24/2006
Listening to audio books on a portable media player
We received a lot of responses to the Picking a portable media player article. It's great to know...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/20/2006
Track your workout with GPS
The hardest part of sticking with a fitness program is motivation. And it's tough to be motivated...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 03/27/2006
How to listen to music on your phone
People usually get a Windows Mobile–powered phone because they want to get e-mail on their phone....
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 03/24/2006
Track your expenses on the go
Have you ever struggled to figure out if a small piece of paper that went through the wash was an...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 03/13/2006
Get rid of unused programs on your computer
One of our recent articles, Optimize your computer for peak performance, talked about some steps you...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 03/10/2006
Customize your Start menu
The Start menu is the doorway to most of the programs on your computer. Taking some time to...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/23/2006
See your screen more clearly
I use a Tablet PC so I'm looking at a pretty small monitor while I'm in meetings and working out of...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/20/2006
What is Virtual Memory?
Over the holiday break I was reading through reader feedback and found a great question: What is...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/08/2006
3 favorite tips for Favorites
Do you take advantage of the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer to save links to the Web sites you...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/30/2006
Got video? Make a polished film in 5 steps
Did you know you can make movies with Windows XP using a free Movie Maker download? Movie Maker is a...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/25/2006
Starting Over with System Restore
Recently I was trying to set up my new cell phone to work with my home computer. I had some...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/23/2006
What is Bluetooth?
Is the name Bluetooth new to you? If so, read on. (If not, this article may be too basic for your...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/23/2006
Neck or shoulder pain? Try these 10 healthy computing tips
If working on the computer is becoming a pain in the neck, it might be time to rearrange your work...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/10/2006
5 steps to clean up your computer files
When we started the At Home and At Work Web sites, we thought that most of the reader questions we'd...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/22/2005
Tips for using the Junk E-mail filter
I've used the Junk E-mail Filter in Outlook 2003 for almost 3 years, and the amount of spam I've...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/19/2005
Straight shooting: Using bullets in Office documents
Maybe it's our PowerPoint culture or maybe it's just the overflow of information we have coming at...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/13/2005
Ripping music? Tips on how to save space on your computer
Listening to and storing music has become a popular way to use your computer. Just look at the...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/02/2005
4 ways to get more out of your phone
Think about the times you've been stuck in a line, or you need to check your e-mail, but don't want...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/30/2005
Choosing a digital camera
I recently posted an article on the At Home Web site called Go Ahead, Break Your Camera! Your reader...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/23/2005
Find information faster working in Office
One way I waste time working on a document is looking up words or doing research. I can find...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/15/2005
Removing unwanted names from Outlook's "To..." line
Have you ever accidentally sent an e-mail to the wrong person because Outlook automatically inserted...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/08/2005
My 3 favorite Word tips
Since I’m an editor, Microsoft Office Word is the workhorse on my computer. And the feedback we’ve...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/02/2005
How to troubleshoot e-mail attachments that won't open
Here's a conversation I had with a reader the other day. While we can't always answer the questions...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/01/2005
Join the conversation! How to leave a TipTalk comment
Over the years I've noticed that everyone who uses a PC has his or her own set of little tips and...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/26/2005
Add a comment! Here's how
One of the goals of TipTalk is to have readers join in the conversation and share their thoughts...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/25/2005
How to show the last updated date in your document
Have you ever tried to tell which version of a printed document was the most recent? If you use the...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/25/2005
Take your files with you
USB flash drives are not revolutionary, but the comments we’ve gotten about them in 7 ways to share...
Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/19/2005