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How to determine if a specific KB Windows update has been applied to your computer

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There may be times when troubleshooting or preparing for an upgrade to determine if a specific KB Windows Update has been applied to a computer. For instructor-led training, see our Windows 10 classes. For more, see our complete course schedule. There a couple of solutions. First use the Windows Update tool. Launch Windows Update Click … Continue reading How to determine if a specific KB Windows update has been applied to your computer

Windows 7 Blogs

Making Icon Overlays Appear In Windows 7 and Windows 10

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I use a ton of file synchronization applications across my desktops and laptops. Sure, I could consolidate, but it’s not really practical for me to have a single app. I keep work data synchronized with one app, home data with another, media with a third, a freelance job data with a fourth, and so on. … Continue reading Making Icon Overlays Appear In Windows 7 and Windows 10

Windows XP and Windows 2003 Password Loophole Work Around

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If you are trying to log in locally to a Windows XP or Windows 2003 computer and you do not remember the password you can use the following steps to reset the password on the local account.  (For instructor-led Windows 7 training, see our course schedule.) Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and … Continue reading Windows XP and Windows 2003 Password Loophole Work Around

Problems with Compatibility Mode in Windows 7? – It may be Layering

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Compatibility Mode. Perhaps my favorite feature in Windows 7 (and although significantly reduced in Windows 8, still present and viable). For instructor-led training, check out our Windows 7 classes. After all, I was able to get ‘Lemmings’ to work for an elderly relative as a motivation to move from an antiquated operating system to Windows … Continue reading Problems with Compatibility Mode in Windows 7? – It may be Layering

How to Make Windows 7 Run Faster and Look Uglier

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Windows 7 wants to look pretty. By default it turns on almost every user interface (UI) feature available – transparent window borders, font smoothing, etc. These features do make Windows look more visually appealing. However, they can negatively impact the performance on lower-spec computers. If you want Windows to run a bit faster and don’t … Continue reading How to Make Windows 7 Run Faster and Look Uglier

This is NOT a Joke! Beware of IT Helpdesk Phone Scams

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Got that call that every IT expert fears; A client succumbs to a hacking scam and wants you to make everything right. Immediately. My friend left three voice mails in a five minute period. I needed to call. A helpdesk technician had called to help with their system and everything is missing. Long time friend, … Continue reading This is NOT a Joke! Beware of IT Helpdesk Phone Scams

How to create Windows 10 Alternate Upgrade Media

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If you do not want to wait for your reservation for Windows 10 to start its download and then prompt for installation. Or maybe you never received the icon to reserve your upgrade or you never opted in for the upgrade you are in luck. Microsoft has released a utility called “MediaCreationToolx64.exe” for x64 bit … Continue reading How to create Windows 10 Alternate Upgrade Media

Workshops / Webinars

Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction

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Introduction Project Management (PMP) for Executives is a 9 part video training series developed by Steve Fullmer, PMP, MBA, MCT/CTT+, CDP.  Steven has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and a dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction

Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017

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The PMI Leadership triangle touts our need to develop our knowledge and application of leadership. Do you understand the leadership models of the 20th century? The 21st Century? Understanding your predecessors can assist to set your future course. On the matter of history, Mark Twain’s quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme” is … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017

Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)

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In this Project Management Professional (PMP) training video, learn how about Decision Trees and how to solve them with Risk Analysis. Existentialism conveys themes like the importance of choice, contingencies, and extreme situations.  How do you choose when the decision is hard? (If the decision is easy, you just choose.) When the decision is hard, we … Continue reading Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)

Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015

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Our minds all work alike, at least biologically. Yet we are a diverse species with different motivations, opinions, perspectives, and directions. Do you understand how and why the human mind works? What makes you a great project manager? In this recording of our PMP training webinar from February 18, 2015, Steve Fullmer covers some of … Continue reading Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015

Windows 10 Security – What’s New and Improved? – December 3, 2015

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In this recording of our Windows 10 webinar from December 3, 2015 training,  security expert Mike Danseglio presents the enhanced security features of SmartScreen, Defender and BitLocker in Windows 10 and new features such as Biometric Identification, Microsoft Passport, Device Guard and more.

Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015

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In this recorded Windows 10 training webinar from December 2, 2015, Windows Server instructor Rick Trader presents the deployment and management of Windows 10 Enterprise and the new Provisioning capability in Windows 10. Learn how to manage Windows 10 deployments using System Center Configuration Manager, Mobile Device Management and Intune. Also included in his presentation … Continue reading Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015

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Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments

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This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader teaches how to create Dynamic DNS zones in Network Environments. Video Transcription: Now that we’ve installed DNS, we’ve created our DNS zones, the next step is now, how do we produce those … Continue reading Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments

Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments

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This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader demonstrates how to use cable testers in network environments. Let’s look at some tools that we can use to test our different cables in our environment. Cable Testers Properly Wired Connectivity … Continue reading Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments