Stories by: Juha Saarinen

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    Vodafone shows off HSDPA in NZ 19/04/2006 12:10:41

    New Zealand will get a taste of the next generation high-speed network technology for GSM/UMTS (Global System for Mobile Communications/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) operators tomorrow when Vodafone New Zealand demonstrates HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) to the media.
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    Windows XP: Essential tools 21/12/2004 08:23:32

    Time again to share with PC World readers the little things that bump up the usability of Windows XP.
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    Windows dressing 28/10/2004 08:01:44

    The Windows graphical user interface (GUI) isn't quite as customisable as the open source desktops are. Microsoft makes Windows dressing less than straightforward by using a plethora of binary files, Registry entries and INI configuration files to determine the look and functionality of the XP GUI. But don't let that stop you: there are many ways to swap out that drab Redmond-designed interface for something more to your liking.
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    Windows XP: Restricted access 22/09/2004 08:27:25

    Hardly a day goes by without someone receiving the binary equivalent of a landmine in their e-mail, and idly clicking on it to see what happens. System administrators can't hold everyone's hand all the time, but Software Restriction Policies (SRPs) may help by limiting the code that a user can execute.
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    Prepare for Service Pack 2 25/08/2004 08:19:15

    Having run the beta and release candidates of SP2 for the past two months, I haven’t encountered any show-stoppers, despite the recent news that SP2 may cause problems with some applications. With an improved firewall that now filters traffic in both directions, and Internet Explorer’s new pop-up and spyware stoppers, there’s enough here to push SP2 onto most Windows users’ must-have list.
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    Microsoft alpha-testing antivirus product 02/08/2004 08:07:41

    Microsoft is currently alpha-testing its upcoming antivirus product, according to industry sources Computerworld has spoken to.
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    Give XP a UNIX flavour with SFU 3.5 24/06/2004 08:35:05

    Years ago, I wrote that UNIX was essentially dead and would be forgotten soon. However, thanks to the open source-led renaissance of UNIX and similar operating systems, plus the Internet, I’ve had to eat those words. UNIX and derivatives are everywhere, and having Windows interoperate with it makes life easier in many ways.
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    Give XP Pro more Net nous 07/06/2004 07:36:49

    Microsoft was a latecomer to the Internet, something that is still apparent in the meagre arsenal of TCP/IP tools bundled with Windows XP. Whereas UNIX, Linux and *BSD users have a range of utilities to choose from that provide detailed information about network connections, Windows XP needs supplementation in this area. Luckily, there are plenty of good, free tools available to make Windows XP more TCP/IP-savvy.
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    Fraudsters plumb new depths 02/06/2004 09:16:36

    Internet fraudsters have never shied away from dirty tricks, but the latest scam to hit Aussie and New Zealand email inboxes plumbs new depths.
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    Getting started with Windows Management Instrumentation 13/04/2004 07:57:52

    Most people are accustomed to managing Windows XP Professional the point-and-click way. However, thanks to the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) technology, Microsoft’s implementation of the Web Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) standard published by the Distributed Management Task Force, you can also use the command line to manage Windows XP Professional.
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    Back up with Offline Files and Folder Redirection 09/03/2004 08:01:05

    In my previous column, I wrote about the Offline Files feature which makes it easier to manage and synchronise data stored on computers that are not always connected to a network (such as notebooks). As I was working with setting up Offline Files and redirecting special folders, I discovered that there is a drawback: Microsoft designed them so that they work on a per-computer basis, and not a per-user one. This means that synchronisation takes place no matter who is logged in, which can be annoying for the other users.
 
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