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Windows XP SP3 services that can be disabled

This updated reference sheet lists all the Windows XP SP3 services, describes each one's function, specifies whether you can safely disable it, and outlines what will happen if you do. This version of the list also includes the Windows XP SP3 default setting for each service as well as information...

Tags: SP3, Service, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-09-11

10 Windows XP services you should never disable

Disabling certain Windows XP services can enhance performance and security - but it's essential to know which ones you can safely turn off. Scott Lowe identifies 10 critical services and explains why they should be left alone.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. ...

Tags: Service, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-08-20

How do I... Set up multiple network interfaces in Windows XP?

The age of a single network interface with a single IP address assigned to it is a thing of the past in many situations. As more networks are rolled out and more computers are shipped with multiple connection methods, the need for a workstation to participate in more than one...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Network Interface, Scott Lowe, Networking

Download resources 2008-08-06

How do I... Request and install SSL certificates in IIS 6.0?

SSL Secure Sockets Layer certificates are perhaps the most common way to protect information being transmitted between a visitor Web browser and your Web site. Scott Lowe shows you how to obtain and install a third-party SSL certificate into Microsoft Internet Information Server 6.0 running on Windows Server 2003. ...

Tags: Microsoft IIS 6.0, SSL Certificate, SSL, Microsoft IIS Server, Scott Lowe, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Networking

Download resources 2008-01-02

76 keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows Vista

Microsoft has provided a huge number of keyboard shortcuts to make interaction with Windows Vista easier for those who would rather rely on the keyboard than the mouse. Scott Lowe put together this list of the most useful Vista shortcuts, organized according to where you can use them: on the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Keyboard Shortcut, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Keyboards, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals

Download resources 2007-10-25

How do I... Request and install SSL certificates in IIS 7.0?

SSL Secure Sockets Layer certificates are perhaps the most common way to protect information being transmitted between a visitor Web browser and your Web site. SSL provides encryption services to information flowing between systems and can protect Web traffic, e-mail, instant messages and a host of other kinds of data...

Tags: Microsoft IIS 7.0, SSL Certificate, SSL, Microsoft IIS Server, Scott Lowe, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Networking

Download resources 2007-10-22

10 things you should have already done to secure your laptop

Protecting a laptop from theft is really a two tier process. Not only do you want to protect the physical taking of a laptop, you also want to protect the data on the laptop if it is actually lost. When it comes down to it, the data on a stolen...

Tags: Laptop Computer, Scott Lowe, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Download resources 2007-09-12

How do I... Install, configure, and use Microsoft's iSCSI initiator?

No longer is shared storage a niche enjoyed by only large, wealthy corporations. Internet SCSI is leveling the playing field by making shared storage available at a reasonable cost to anyone. By leveraging the ubiquitous Ethernet networks prevalent in most organizations, IT staff training costs for iSCSI are very low...

Tags: iSCSI, Microsoft Corp., Scott Lowe, Internet SCSI, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Ip storage, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Networking

Download resources 2007-07-30

How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?

Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft Windows XP Professional is a must no matter whether the personal computer involved is in a massive enterprise or...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2007-07-12

How do I... Disable services in Windows Vista?

Recently, TechRepublic published a list of Vista services and identified which ones can safely be disabled. Now, the question becomes this: How do you actually disable services in Vista? Scott Lowe offers this step-by-step look at how you can work with the Services Control Panel applet to manage Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Download resources 2007-06-05

Windows Vista services that can be disabled

One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows Vista services, describes each one's function, specifies whether you can safely disable it, and outlines what will happen if you do. The list assumes the machine is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2007-05-22

SolutionBase: Take a look at the Windows Vista Firewall

Vista has changed a lot of the basic things found in Windows XP. Among the changes is a completely updated firewall. Scott Lowe shows what's new in Windows Vista Firewall.

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network Security, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Networking

Download resources 2007-05-15

The right tool: Keep track of computers using iInventory

iInventory is a simple program that can help organizations of all sizes track servers and computers, including maintaining an inventory that knows about changes made to hardware configuration. Scott Lowe reviews the iInventory features and comments on this tool's usefulness. This download is also available as a...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Tool, Computer, Scott Lowe, iInventory, Productivity

Download resources 2007-04-17

Monitor computer usage with Network LookOut Administrator Professional

Scott Lowe takes a look at Network LookOut Administrator Professional, a tool for monitoring computer usage, including servers, employees, student machines and more. Using this tool, you can monitor computer usage in your organization to make sure that users are adhering to organizational policies, or you can use the tool...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Monitor, Administrator, Network, Lookout Software, Computer, Scott Lowe, Computer Usage, Network LookOut Administrator Professional, Productivity, Help Desk, Call Centers, It Operations

Download resources 2007-04-03

Monitor network health with ServersCheck 7.0

Are you looking for a product that isn't horribly expensive and that provides a very simple at-a-glance operational status complete with graphs, gauges, and pretty colors? Do you also want a product that provides the capability to drill deeper into the details when necessary? Then ServersCheck 7.0 may be what...

Tags: Monitor, Network, Health Care, ServersCheck, Scott Lowe, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources

Download resources 2007-03-28

Troubleshoot network problems with PingPlotter

PingPlotter is a lightweight network monitoring and troubleshooting tool. It can run in the background collecting data while you continue to run applications, and then allow you to quickly look at the data in an intuitive graphical format when you experience network problems (reduced call quality for VoIP, slowdowns or...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Network, Scott Lowe, PingPlotter, Plotters, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals

Download resources 2007-03-27

Explore what is new and different in Microsoft Word 2007

Microsoft Office 2007 has many new features in addition to the Ribbon interface. Scott Lowe walks you through several of the more useful feature changes you will find in Word 2007, including an exploration of new styles, toolbars, and file types. This download is also available as...

Tags: Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Corp., Scott Lowe, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2007-01-26

An introduction to the Microsoft Office 2007 ribbon interface

From Word to Excel to PowerPoint, the new Microsoft Office 2007 interface is designed to increase efficiency and make it easier for users to find features to get their work done. The end result is an interface that does make it easier to get things done, but there are some...

Tags: Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Corp., Scott Lowe, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2006-12-11

10 common Cisco VPN problems and how to resolve them

Cisco offers many ways to handle VPN connectivity, making troubleshooting and problem-solving a little tricky. From VPN capabilities included in some routers to the VPN services offered by PIX firewalls to the Cisco VPN Concentrator, each has its own quirks. IT pro Scott Lowe put together this set of...

Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Scott Lowe, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security

Download resources 2006-11-17

How do I... Install, configure and integrate PHP and MySQL on Windows?

PHP and MySQL are a powerful combination when it comes to providing dynamic content to your user base. Over the years, these two products have grown well beyond their initial niche and now power some of the world's busiest Web sites. While both products are open source and initially ran...

Tags: MySQL, PHP, Scott Lowe, Microsoft Windows, Scripting Languages, Open Source, Operating Systems, Databases, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Enterprise Software, Data Management

Download resources 2006-10-03