Both Desktop and Server

Jim Boyce puts out a newsletter that covers various computer topics.

His web site, Boyce.us, has a long list of topics.

Microsoft Windows XP / 2000 Professional Tips

Here are just a few of the 516 Windows desktop items:

• A Better Calculator
  
• Adding Options to the Send To Menu
  
• Avoid reinstalling applications after a clean install
  
• Changing Icons of Desktop Items and Documents
  
• Cloning Your Current Configuration
  
• Defrag a drive when not logged on as Administrator
  
• Fine-tune Internet Explorer’s behavior
  
• Give your middle button a reason to live
  
• Lock your workstation with a keystroke
  
• Locking Down the Registry
  
• Prevent users from shutting down the computer
  
• Sharing a dial-up Internet connection
  
• Take control of Explorer
  
• Taking your notebook home
  
• Test your connection speed
  
• Use Ctrl for opening folders
  
• Use two or more monitors
  
• Using the Last Known Good Configuration
  
• Working with Safe Mode

(This has not been updated in awhile, but there is still good information.)

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