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XSLT, Second Edition: Mastering XML Transformations

Bill Coan provides you with his review on this book.

Vol 8, Issue 1 by Bill Coan, MVP
Book Review: Sharepoint 2007—The Definitive Guide

Bill Coan reviews this Sharepoint 2007 Guide.

Vol 6, Issue 6 by Bill Coan, MVP
A Review of the Adesso CyberPad

Greg Chapman shows you a great new device that lets you write on actual paper and have your text and images transferred to your PC.

Vol 6, Issue 5 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Converting CD Tracks to WAV, MP3 and WMA using Windows Media Player

Geetesh Bajaj shows you how simple it is to rip your favorite music CD to your computer, which can then be transferred to other media devices.

Vol 6, Issue 4 by Geetesh Bajaj, MVP
2007 Technology Survey Results

See what our readers are using on their computer and what they want to learn. These are the results from last month's survey.

Vol 6, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Know What's on Your Computer

Belarc Advisor will give you a listing of everything on your system. Get your free copy.

Vol 6, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
DataPrompter 2007: Speed Up Document Creation with this Word Add-In

Learn about a Word add-in that helps you create documents faster.

Vol 6, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
PDFCreator – A Truly Free Way to Create PDFs from Nearly Any Program

Greg Chapman provides some details about this free PDF creation program from SourceForge.

Vol 5, Issue 4 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Scalable Fabric – A Better Way to Work with Large Displays

Greg Chapman shows you an experimental tool from Microsoft Research to extend the usability of larger displays and avoid wasted white space.

Vol 5, Issue 4 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Neuxpower NXPowerLite 2

Geetesh Bajaj reviews the new features of NXPowerLite 2...a PowerPoint compression application.

Vol 5, Issue 3 by Geetesh Bajaj, MVP
Software Development Lifecycle

Learn what all the recent "Beta" talk is all about and get a better understand about how software is developed.

Vol 5, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
SnagIt 8—Gotta Have It!

Dian Chapman shares her opinion of the new SnagIt 8.

Vol 5, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Surge Protection-101

Martin Palicki explains the importants of surge protectors to save your computer from getting fried.

Vol 5, Issue 1 by Martin Palicki
Put Over 600 TechTrax Articles on your Desktop!

Download your own copy of this Word doc with the first four years of our articles hyperlinked and set into a table for easy sorting.

Vol 5, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Are You Breaking the Law?

Did you know that sharing software is illegal and anyone can easily turn you in?

Vol 4, Issue 9 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
A Look at Office 12

View a Microsoft video that demos Office 12.

Vol 4, Issue 7 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
The Next Version of Windows

See a video to learn more about the next version of Windows.

Vol 4, Issue 7 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Fun Photo Gifts

Dian Chapman tells you about some great photo gifts you can customize and order from the web.

Vol 4, Issue 6 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Personalize Postage Stamps

You can now create your own, legal postage stamps. Dian Chapman shows you how.

Vol 4, Issue 5 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Life In the Bat Cave: A Little Help, Please!

Candi Thomas shares some of her favorite support groups for finding fixes fast.

Vol 4, Issue 5 by Candi Thomas, MOS
MP2Kmag's Guide to What’s New in MapPoint 2004

Eric Frost, Editor of MP2Kmag.com, provides an independent review of new features in MapPoint 2004 and a comparision of data quality and breadth with MapPoint 2002. A look ahead for MapPoint and more resources are also included.

Vol 4, Issue 4 by Eric Frost, MVP
Consulting - Beyond the Bunny Slippers: Wrap-up

Get some final words of advice from the consultants.

Vol 4, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Computer Basics

If you're new to computers (or know someone who is), don't miss this article. Besides some cool mouse tricks, Dian Chapman provides basic info and a list of great newbie articles.

Vol 4, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Troubleshooting Computer (and MS Word) Errors

Dian Chapman compiles a list of things to know when you're trying to fix your PC problem.

Vol 4, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Consulting - Beyond the Bunny Slippers: Tools & Techniques

This month, our consulting experts discuss what helps them be the best.

Vol 4, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Your Holiday Pictures - On Your DVD Player?!?

Candi Thomas shows you how to put your holiday photos on Video CD that will play on your DVD player.

Vol 4, Issue 1 by Candi Thomas, MOS
Converting Mini-Cam AVI files to MPEG with TMPGEnc Plus

Greg Chapman shows you how to convert AVI files to the more portable MPEG format.

Vol 4, Issue 1 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
C++ - Program Flow

Matt Billock introduces the concept of true and false, and presents a couple program flow control devices.

Vol 4, Issue 1 by Matt Billock
Cleaning Your Other Windows

Ever try to get the goop off those filthy keyboard or mice? Dian Chapman knows a secret to save you time and money!

Vol 4, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Consulting - Beyond the Bunny Slippers: Hits & Misses

The fourth article in this series looks at mistakes and successes.

Vol 4, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Google Desktop Search

Google does it again with their free desktop search and Dian Chapman loves it. Find out how it works and, more importantly, how to get your copy.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Google's KeyHole

Dian Chapman shows you how you can explore the world from your computer chair.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Will There be a Tablet PC Under Your Tree?

Terri Stratton gives you several suggestions for gifts for mobile computer users, from a pen to a Tablet PC.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Terri Stratton, MVP
Consulting - Beyond the Bunny Slippers: Good Customer/Bad Customer

In this third article in the series, we look at what makes a good/bad customer in the eyes of a consultant.

Vol 3, Issue 10 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
C++ - Variables and Organization of Files

Matt Billock, in his second C++ tutorial, covers basic functions, variables and variable declarations, and the proper use of files.

Vol 3, Issue 9 by Matt Billock
What’s New with Tablet PCs?

Terri Stratton shows you what's new in the field of Tablet PC technology.

Vol 3, Issue 9 by Terri Stratton, MVP
Consulting—Beyond the Bunny Slippers: A Love/Hate Relationship

In this article in our consulting series we look at the best and worst issues about being a consultant.

Vol 3, Issue 9 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
C++ - An Introduction

Matt Billock gets you rolling with some C++ training.

Vol 3, Issue 8 by Matt Billock
Consulting—Beyond the Bunny Slippers: How We Got Hooked

Dian Chapman begins a series about Consulting. In today's age of technology, the opportunities in consulting are opening up for many folks. But it's not as easy as most think. See what it takes to become a success in this business lifestyle.

Vol 3, Issue 8 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Review of Fisher-Price Baby Smartronics!

Sue Jenkins reviews this computer learning system v 2.0 (9 & Up)

Vol 3, Issue 7 by Sue Jenkins
Eye of the Storm

Get your own free storm tracker screen saver or software. Dian Chapman tells you how.

Vol 3, Issue 7 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
What’s in the Future for Tablet PCs?

See why Terri Stratton, Microsoft Tablet PC MVP, thinks that the rumors of the death of Tablet PCs have been greatly exaggerated.

Vol 3, Issue 6 by Terri Stratton, MVP
SpamBayes...I Have Been Healed!

Dian Chapman has been saved from spam. Learn how it happened!

Vol 3, Issue 5 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Understanding RSS

Dian Chapman provides an explanation about RSS and shows you how to take advantage of this new technology to get the news and information you want.

Vol 3, Issue 5 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
The Online Rich Media Marketplace

Geetesh Bajaj explains how third party apps can help you port your presentations to the web.

Vol 3, Issue 4 by Geetesh Bajaj, MVP
Synchronized Event Logging...to a Database

Greg Chapman shows you how to use WMI to monitor event logs on several systems and record the information to a database built on the fly!

Vol 3, Issue 4 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
SnagIt - It Ain't Your Daddy's Screen Capture Program—Part 3

In this third series article, Dian Chapman shows you how SnagIt can help you modify and categorize your images.

Vol 3, Issue 4 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
I'm Old and Can't Remember Keyboard Shortcuts ... So I've Found a Solution That Works for Me!

Linda Johnson tells you about a cool keyboard she's discovered.

Vol 3, Issue 3 by Linda Johnson, MOS
SnagIt - It Ain't Your Daddy's Screen Capture Program—Part 2

Dian Chapman continues her tutorial on SnagIt...a versatile screen capture program.

Vol 3, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
SnagIt - It Ain't Your Daddy's Screen Capture Program!

See what time saving features are contained in the latest version of the terrific software program.

Vol 3, Issue 2 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Windows SharePoint Services—Free Trial

Check out SharePoint for a short time, free!

Vol 3, Issue 1 by Microsoft Corporation
The Perfect Road Warrior Gift

Dian Chapman tells you why she never gets lost while driving.

Vol 3, Issue 1 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
The Perfect Tech (Geek) Gift

Find out why Flash Drives are just too cool!

Vol 2, Issue 8 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
A BIT of Information Can Go a Long Way

Learn binary.

Vol 2, Issue 7 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Just A Little Bit

A discussion on binary.

Vol 2, Issue 7 by Vic Ferri
At Last!! Fast, Easy and Reliable DVD Authoring for the PC!

Been struggling trying to find a DVD creation program that works...well? Check this one out!

Vol 2, Issue 6 by Greg Chapman, MVP (retired)
Exciting October Events!

Learn about some important Microsoft user events.

Vol 2, Issue 6 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
The Egg 360

Learn about this cool 360 digital camera lens.

Vol 2, Issue 4 by Vic Ferri
What Is That Thingie Called, Anyway?

Learn what the various part of your computer programs are called.

Vol 2, Issue 2 by Linda Johnson, MOS
Mousing for Power Users

Understand why buying a new mouse may not be a trivial matter.

Vol 1, Issue 8 by Alex K. Angelopoulos, MVP (retired)
Whatcha Doing Out There?

See a sampling of what our readers had to say about technology with these results from our reader's survey.

Vol 1, Issue 8 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Holographic Video Storage

Learn about the future of data storage!

Vol 1, Issue 7 by Vic Ferri
This is Your Cap'n Speaking

Take a virtual flight and learn about flight tracking software anyone can use.

Vol 1, Issue 6 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Microsoft Patches

Keep up with the latest updates for your system.

Vol 1, Issue 5 by Microsoft Corporation
TextAloud MP3: My New Assistant

Why this sighted writer thanks my blind friends for turning me on to voice recognition software.

Vol 1, Issue 3 by Dian Chapman, MVP, MOS
Books on Silicon: My Experience with Audible.com

Learn about the variety of ways of listening to books.

Vol 1, Issue 1 by Kevin Christy
Travel with Go To My PC

Take Your Computer with You on Vacation

Vol 1, Issue 1 by Vic Ferri
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