Category Archives: Operating Systems

Windows 8 Hot-Keys

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tom Huguelet

One of the best things you can do to get comfortable with a new OS is take some time to learn the keyboard shortcuts. Here are the Windows 8 Hot-Keys Windows logo key+ C Opens Charms bar Windows logo key+, Temporarily … Continue reading →

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Resetting "Windows XP Mode" to initial settings

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Tom Huguelet

Under Windows 7 64-bit ultimate edition, I’ve had the need to reset my “Windows XP Mode” to initial settings several times over the past few days. Initially I did this because as I used the XP virtual environment, the VHD … Continue reading →

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Adventures with Virtualization

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Tom Huguelet

Those of us needing to run BI software in virtual environments are well familiar with the challenges of getting things running smoothly, especially if you are using a laptop as your lab or demo environment. We have a new set … Continue reading →

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Windows 7’s ‘GodMode’

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Tom Huguelet

Weird but cool – nice way to shortcut steps in W7: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10423985-56.html?tag=rtcol;pop  or video   http://cnettv.cnet.com/enable-godmode-windows-7/9742-1_53-50081662.html?tag=mncol

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