Category: what i .do

The Official Gemini PDA User Guide

My 18th book is the official user guide for the amazing Gemini PDA, from Planet Computers. The Gemini PDA is the spiritual successor to the legendary Psion Series 5 PDA. Running Android, and able to triple-boot with different Linux distros, and Sailfish OS, the Gemini…

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Windows Networking Troubleshooting

Network connections are vital for computing, from static, secure workplace connections, to mobile connections of different types. If something goes wrong however diagnosing and repairing the problem can be a difficult, and complicated process. This course will teach you all you need to know about…

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What I Use

Last Updated: August 2018 Gemini PDA I was always a fan of PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and used to own various Psion PDAs including various models of the Organizer II and Series 3, and the Series 5. The Gemini has been created by UK startup…

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Books and Video Courses

Last Updated: January 2018 Mike is the author of 17 books and 11 video courses on Microsoft Windows. These vary from beginner guides, such as his Windows 8.1: Out of the Box and Beginning Windows 10 titles, to specialist titles like The Windows 10 Productivity Handbook and The Windows…

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Microsoft MVP Award

Last Updated: July 2018 Mike Halsey was first awarded as a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) in the Windows category in 2011. He currently holds dual awards in the “Windows and Devices for IT” (he has been awarded eight times) and “Windows Insider” (he has…

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Windows File System Troubleshooting

As a professional, knowing how to properly troubleshoot the file system you’re working on is essential. In this course, Windows File System Troubleshooting, you will learn how to navigate the file system in Windows 7, 8.1, and 10. First, you’ll learn what’s what, what’s where,…

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The Windows 10 Productivity Handbook

Author Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) awardee and technical expert. As the author of Windows 7, 8, and 10 Troubleshooting and support books and videos, he takes complex subjects and presents them in simple and straightforward ways. In this book, Mike…

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Windows Networking Troubleshooting

Whatever version of Windows you are using, you will need a stable Internet connection and access to your company network and its shared files and resources. When a network connection fails, it can result in an expensive loss of productivity. What You’ll Learn Set up…

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Providing Troubleshooting Support for Windows Users

It can be challenging troubleshooting problems with Windows, so knowing how to translate this into support for end users can be essential. This course teaches you to work with PC users to diagnose and troubleshoot problems on Microsoft Windows. It’s not always possible to get…

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Troubleshooting Difficult Problems in Windows

Not every problem on PCs has a simple solution. The concepts in this course will be demonstrated by focusing on real-world examples of problems that people face with their PCs, and how to troubleshoot those specific problems. Not every problem on Windows PCs has a…

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