Window Manager is a weekly column by Brian Livingston that was published by
InfoWorld from June 1991 to May 2003. It revealed undocumented features and secrets about Microsoft Windows.
- How to get an inside track to the Internet names your business needs, the ICANN way, Dec. 22, 2000
- Tips from readers on tweaking Explorer, using W2K commands, and fixing a Java fix, Dec. 15, 2000
- That sound you hear, May be Media Player introducing a virus into your computer, Dec. 8, 2000
- Readers propose how to fix the U.S. election system and my errant views at the same time, Dec. 1, 2000
- Revive America's election process with technology, campaign finance reform, Nov. 24, 2000
- America's election confusion means it, May be a 'Windows Millennium' after all, Nov. 17, 2000
- Readers reveal the latest tricks they use to get a handle on Windows problems, Nov. 10, 2000
- More flaws in Internet Explorer and Outlook: Now you can receive e-mails that read you, Nov. 3, 2000
- How to stamp out RTF viruses, fix TweakUI, lock down Windows, and reform ICANN, Oct. 27, 2000
- New problems in password protection revealed in Windows 95, 98, Me, and 2000, Oct. 20, 2000
- DOS lives in Windows Me: How to regain the ability to boot and run in character mode, Oct. 13, 2000
- A quick and easy way to secure a Windows 9x/2000, NT machine, and a new TweakUI, Oct. 6, 2000
- Forget about Gore and Bush: ICANN's first global online election will rock the world, Sept. 29, 2000
- But enough about you, let's talk about Me: System Restore needs a few good tweaks, Sept. 22, 2000
- Forget about Me, save yourself! How to stay out of trouble with the new Windows upgrade, Sept. 15, 2000
- Windows Me, You Jane: How do you tame the new 800-pound gorilla from Microsoft?, Sept. 8, 2000
- Readers provide feedback on Windows Key, System.ini tweak, and ICANN elections, Sept. 1, 2000
- Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 stops the useful 'Run As' trick from working, Aug. 25, 2000
- Make your own Power Toy for Windows and associate files with two or more programs, Aug. 18, 2000
- Windows 2000 SP1 fixes some problems, but you should know about these tricks first, Aug. 11, 2000
- Force e-mail programs to launch as many Internet Explorer windows as you like, Aug. 4, 2000
- More Windows Explorer tips from readers who want to get the most out of their file manager , July 28, 2000
- ICANN kicks off new Web domain name gold rush, but leaves out John Q. Public , July 21, 2000
- Your potential new Web uses and domain names will be greatly affected by ICANN , July 14, 2000
- ICANN is making crucial decisions about the Web, but the whole world isn't watching , July 7, 2000
- Use secret Explorer switches to control your file manager in Windows 9x/2000 , June 30, 2000
- Improve the speed of Web pages, video, and other Net transfers in Windows 2000 and 9x , June 23, 2000
- Free utility X-Setup takes the prize away from Microsoft's TweakUI application , June 16, 2000
- How to fix irritating floppy-drive access and easily disable 'always on' Internet , June 9, 2000
- The best new tips for Windows 2000 and Windows 98 as we wait for Windows ME , June 2, 2000
- Three-headed dog bites Microsoft: Readers respond to Kerberos confusion , May 26, 2000
- Now you can install Millennium Edition in just 16MB of space! I shall call it Mini-Me , May 19, 2000
- Is Microsoft's change in Kerberos security a form of 'embrace, extend, extinguish'? , May 12, 2000
- Brave new Windows: How the Baby Bills will make your life easier and more fun , May 1, 2000
- Fixing NT slowdowns, sharing your Favorites folders, and tilting against Windmills, Apr. 28, 2000
- Readers send in their best tips on Internet security, USB mice, floppies, and more, Apr. 21, 2000
- Readers offer tips for Windows 2000 and 98: Folder Shortcuts and saving your Favorites, Apr. 14, 2000
- Self-replicating virus exploits the File and Printer Sharing flaws of Windows networks, Apr. 7, 2000
- Using dual processors in Windows 2000 and improving swap-file usage in Windows 98, Mar. 31, 2000
- Should corporations be allowed to use our Internet links without our knowledge?, Mar. 24, 2000
- Now you can rid your system of the Aureate Trojan horse that transmits user info, Mar. 17, 2000
- Get the latest Windows upgrades from the Microsoft Web site, but watch the gotchas, Mar. 10, 2000
- Readers weigh in on upgrading to Windows 2000, more NUMLOCK tips, and backing up, Mar. 3, 2000
- We can prevent those distributed denial of service attacks with 'egress filtering', Feb. 25, 2000
- More quick tricks from Windows 2000 Secrets, now that the wait for the new OS is over, Feb. 18, 2000
- Try out some of these quick tricks found in the brand-new book,Windows 2000 Secrets, Feb. 11, 2000
- New program stops Windows 2000/NT/98 security weaknesses and Trojans for free, Feb. 4, 2000
- Windows 2000 is approaching! Assume battle stations and prepare for impact, Jan. 28, 2000
- Readers share secrets on how they handle Internet intruders and moles in e-mail, Jan. 21, 2000
- You, May be surprised by my Product of the Year, but I bet you'll be hearing more about it, Jan. 14, 2000
- To protect against Trojan horses, you will need a strong gate as well as a firewall, Jan. 7, 2000
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