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For example, below I’ll be converting a Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 VM from my Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 box to my new Server 2008 Hyper-V box. Although the screen shots are all taken from a Vista Migration, if you pay close attention I will also be documenting what you can expect from a Windows Server 2003 Migration. Read carefully; it’s a bit messy…. sorry about that…. Steps to take BEFORE you begin the import/migration process:...

Pin Websites to Chromebook Taskbar (Shelf) To get started, open Chrome and head to a website you want to pin to the taskbar. Next, click the options menu at the top-right of the screen and head to More tools > Create Shortcut. You will then be prompted to enter a shortcut name and click the “Create” button. The site’s icon will be added to the taskbar. To make it work as an app, right-click the icon and choose the “New Window” option....

Pin Outlook.com to Taskbar on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 from IE or Legacy Edge Log in to your Outlook.com account in your favorite browser. Then click and drag the Outlook icon from the address bar to the Windows Taskbar and select Pin to Taskbar. When you bring up the Jump List, you’ll have options to open your inbox or send an email. Another cool thing about this is it gives you quick access to Calendar, People, and SkyDrive....

Doing this, however, restricts any changes to the document as a whole. Thankfully, Microsoft Word includes additional controls that allow you to protect parts of a Word document from editing. You can restrict changes by limiting the available formatting options or by restricting the areas that can be edited. If you’re part of a Windows domain, you can also use the Rights Management Service (RMS) to restrict document editing, based on your user account....

Update: Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7. For the latest, greatest, and secure OS, make sure you have an updated version of Windows 10 running on your PC. Note: This article was written several years ago for Windows 7. If you are on Windows 10. Check out our article on how to set default apps on Windows 10. Set Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader Step 1 Click the Start Menu and then click Default Programs....

Boost the speed and reliability of your web browsersTrack web activity on your home networkBlock and filter web content (including specific websites and domains) The free version of OpenDNS lets you do all of this without software or “hacks” that might enrage your ISP. OpenDNS is 100% legit and widely utilized in the business and education world. So, why not use it in your home? We could get into how OpenDNS works, but I’m betting you don’t care about reading the above benefits....

Login to your Facebook and start a Chat session with a friend. In the chat title bar, click on the wheel icon. Expand the options menu and click on Add Friends to Chat. Enter the name of the friend(s) you want to invite to the chat room and click the Done button once everyone is added. The new chat room will open with everyone you selected. Party time!!!! Comment Name * Email *...

When you boot into Safe Mode, it only loads what is necessary for Windows. No effects, no complex graphics driver, sound card, etc. This allows you to narrow down more easily what the issue you’re having might be. If you need to get to Safe Mode, here are a few ways to do it – from easy to more difficult. Note: You can also boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode....

Hide Personal. xlsb when Excel Launches By default, Personal.xlsb will be hidden when Excel launches. Chances are, it’s been there a lot longer than you realize. But for one reason or another, it can become unhidden. The quickest way to get rid of it is to go to the View tab and click Hide. Now, Personal.xlsb will continue to open, but it’ll be hidden from view. In this way, you’ll still have access to the macros you’ve recorded, but you won’t see that pesky Personal....

You can use iCloud for Windows to access Apple apps like Messages and Notes, or you can use the Your Phone app on Windows 10 to type messages, but if you want to enter text into a non-Apple app, you need another option. Enter AirType, which is a free app that allows you to enter text using your Windows PC (or even a Mac) keyboard through a browser. It’s easy to use, and you don’t need to install anything on your PC to use it....

Looking for an easy way to upload files to multiple file hosting sites at once? Here I take a look at an online service that will mirror your files to up to 12 hosting sites. First, go to the Uploading.to website. Select the file hosting services you want to upload your files to. Then click Choose File. The groovy thing about this service is it lets you upload up to 10 files at once....

Maybe you caught some terrific pictures from an event over the weekend, a new addition to your family, or a spectacular view out your window. Here’s how to use the templates on TikTok to share those photos with a bit of flare. Access the Templates on TikTok Getting to the templates on TikTok is a piece of cake. Open the app and tap the plus sign like you normally would capture a video....

Note: If you need to setup Google Cloud Print and add printers to it, check out my previous article. I will assume that you already have a printer in your Google Cloud Print account. New Google Cloud Print Android App Install the Google Cloud Print app on your Android device. Then to print a document, tap the small printer icon at the top right side of the window. You’ll be able to choose a file you want to print from Drive, your files, Dropbox, SkyDrive…even your Gallery so you can share photos to other apps....

According to Microsoft: Simply put, you can connect your Windows 8 system to an ad hoc WiFi network, but the ability to create one is no longer available. Make Windows 8 Laptop WiFi Hotspot First download Virtual Router Plus which is a free and Open Source utility. No installation is necessary, and you can run it from a USB flash drive. Type in a name for the hotspot, password, and select the connection you want to share....

The HTC One X+ packs some serious firepower, as it uses a 1.7 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 CPU, plus a fifth core, that saves battery by running tasks that don’t require as much processing power. The extra core has low power consumption that leaves the 2100 mAh battery available for other tasks. It has a 4.7 inch touchscreen (720p resolution), 8 megapixel rear facing camera that captures 1080p HD content and it runs Android 4....

Log into iCloud.com with your Apple ID and click iWork. Click the gear icon on the upper left side and select Upload Document. Browse to the location of the Pages document and upload it. Once it’s uploaded, click the document » Download » Word. Give iCloud some time to prepare the document to download in Word format. The amount of time it takes will vary depending on the size of the document....

For the first stage of the program, all existing Google Voice users will have three invites each via a link under the Google Voice Inbox. Google said this would slowly increase. Apparently, it’s going to work the same way as Gmail accounts a few years back. Similar to the best email addresses on Gmail, the best phone #s I’m sure will go fast so now is the time to start sending out emails to friends/family to secure your invite to the service....

9/22/2012 Editor Update — I just published a list of Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8 and Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts. Take a look at the latest shortcut goodness! My personal favorite BTW – is the pressing F6 while using Internet Explorer. F6 automatically selects your Address Bar for you. It saves me a lot of time! Windows 7 and Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts Windows logo key :: Open or close the Start menuWindows logo key + Left Arrow Key :: Snap current window to left side of screen for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + Right Arrow Key :: Snap current window to left side of screen for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + Left Arrow 2x :: Snap current window left across multiple monitors for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + PAUSE :: Display the System Properties dialog boxWindows logo key + D :: Display the desktopWindows logo key + M :: Minimize all windowsWindows logo key + SHIFT+M :: Restore minimized windows to the desktopWindows logo key + E :: Open ComputerWindows logo key + F :: Search for a file or folderCTRL+Windows logo key + F :: Search for computers (if you are on a network)Windows logo key + L :: Lock your computer or switch usersWindows logo key + R :: Open the Run dialog boxWindows logo key + T :: Cycle through programs on the taskbarWindows logo key + TAB :: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DCTRL+Windows logo key + TAB :: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DWindows logo key + SPACEBAR :: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows SidebarWindows logo key + G :: Cycle through Sidebar gadgetsWindows logo key + U :: Open Ease of Access CenterWindows logo key + X :: Open Windows Mobility CenterWindows logo key with any number key :: Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number....

Contre Jour (French for Against Daylight) was first introduced in October as part of Microsoft’s touting the new HTML5 capabilities in IE 10. The game is available on Windows Phone, Xbox 360, and now online with 20 new free levels to play. It’s a physics-type game where you need to get Petit’s character to different portals in the mysterious world. It’s best played on a touch tablet like the Microsoft Surface — it’s available on Android and iOS as well — but you can still have a lot of fun playing the free levels with your mouse at work too....

Here are a few ways to make your mobile photography even better by using Photoshop and Lightroom: Create an HDR Panorama Panoramas taken with phones are great. HDR photos are great, too. So let me ask you – Why not both? Here are the simple steps for making a HDR Panorama: Take a series of overlapping HDR Photos Load up your camera, set it to HDR mode and take as many overlapping photos as you like....