Category: Windows

Reuse and Reorder Text in emails and Documents - Oct. 14, 2022 - document creation, email, Windows
Don’t keep retyping the same things again and again. A free feature in Microsoft Windows avoids repetitive typing so you get work done faster.

Stop Automatic Windows 10 Upgrade - Aug. 9, 2016 - Windows, upgrading
To avoid automatically applying the currently buggy Windows 10 Anniversary Update, follow the steps in this PDF file.

Windows 10 Screen Resolution Changer - Apr. 4, 2016 - Windows, mobile, utilities
Decreasing your screen resolution temporarily can make accessing your computer remotely much easier. This post explains how you can quickly change from one resolution to another with Windows 10.

Windows XP Users - What to Do - Mar. 31, 2014 - Windows, security
Your best choice is to replace your Windows XP computer with a laptop or desktop running Windows 7, Windows 8 or a different operating system. If you do not replace your Windows XP computer, you should take these precautions.

Bad News for Windows XP Users - Mar. 22, 2014 - Windows, security
Beginning on April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide updates to fix newly-discovered vulnerabilities in Windows XP. While security software vendors will continue to provide updates, those updates will not protect against holes in the Windows XP operating system. We recommend replacing Windows XP computers before April 8.

Windows 8 Hotkeys - Nov. 8, 2013 - Windows

Searching with Windows Explorer - Nov. 7, 2013 - Windows
To narrow your searches for specific files or folders using Windows Explorer, you can add filters after your search word, for example, type:folder.

TM12 Service Pack 2 Precautions - Jun. 20, 2013 - Windows, links, updates
Are you using MS Word 2003 or Outlook 2003 and the Time Matters links - TM Save, TM Connect, etc.? If so, you need to upgrade to a newer version (MS Office 2007 SP2, 2010 or 2013) before installing Time Matters 12 Service Pack 2.

Time Matters Support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 - May. 15, 2013 - Windows, updates
LexisNexis will not support Windows 8 until the release of Time Matters 12 Service Pack 2 due in July 2013 nor Windows Server 2012 due with the release of Time Matters 13 expected in Q4 of 2013.

Converting from a Windows Domain to a Windows Workgroup - Sep. 23, 2012 - Windows, setup
A PC that will be leaving a Windows Domain needs to be converted for use in a Workgroup (peer-to-peer network) or stand-alone. To avoid all kinds of extra work, the user profile on the PC must be transferred from the domain user to a new local user. This post explains how to do that.

Fixing Desktop Extensions - May. 10, 2011 - Windows, troubleshooting
If you get a message that says Desktop Extensions have stopped working, you can take steps to fix Desktop Extensions.

Time Matters on Windows 2008 Server - Jun. 18, 2010 - Windows, setup, troubleshooting
Installing Time Matters on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 is a more complicated process than installing on a Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows 7. Here are some tips.

Stop Windows Update from Rebooting - Jun. 12, 2010 - Windows, administration
Stop Windows Update from automatically rebooting or restarting your PC after downloading and installation import updates. If the machine running your Time Matters database automatically restarts during the night, it could prevent your Time Matters backup from running. On your PC, it could lose your place in any documents and programs you may have left open.