Previous Columns by Charlie Russel

MVP Charlie Russel explains the beta process, defines a release candidate, and introduces some of the cool new features in Windows Vista RC1.
(September 28, 2006)

Columnist and MVP Charlie Russel discusses the new Network Diagnostics tool for Windows XP, which should help reduce frustrations caused by networking problems.
(July 31, 2006)

MVP Charlie Russel describes the new features in Windows Vista that improve overall system responsiveness and reduce startup and shutdown times.
(July 21, 2006)

Columnist Charlie Russel has been using x64 Windows for more than a year and shares his latest compatibility solution for older hardware and software.
(April 27, 2006)

Charlie Russel discusses how to protect files during system restore.
(December 20, 2005)

Charlie Russel explains how to troubleshoot problems on your Windows XP network.
(September 19, 2005)

Columnist Charlie Russel has culled together some FAQs about Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and here he answers those questions, which have been appearing regularly in the new Microsoft Windows 64-bit Newsgroup.
(June 25, 2005)

Columnist Charlie Russel has been around since the earliest days of the Expert Zone. Charlie answers questions about this community site in an FAQ format.
(June 20, 2005)

Columnist Charlie Russel explains how to recognize malware running on your computer and recommends recovery procedures to help you get rid of it.
(May 16, 2005)

Columnist Charlie Russel provides an overview of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and describes what hardware and software it supports.
(April 28, 2005)

In this WebCast, MVP Charlie Russel describes Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and the hardware that supports it. Microsoft experts will participate in the WebCast to help answer questions.
(April 28, 2005)

Charlie explains how to work with Tablet PC Input Panel when using Remote Desktop to access a remote PC.
(December 13, 2004)

Russel explains how to find answers in a long FAQ, how to tell if an FAQ is trustworthy, and where to go for answers to questions about Windows XP, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, and Windows XP Media Center Edition.
(November 29, 2004)

Charlie Russel covers how to set up a router, connect two PCs together, why your computers don't recognize each other on your network, and possible reasons why your network card won't connect.
(October 18, 2004)

Charlie Russel uses a D-Link DI-774 gateway to connect his work laptop to his home wireless network. His column includes tips on securing a home wireless network.
(April 12, 2004)

Charlie Russel explains how to use the different readers available for the Tablet PC. You'll find out where to get a Tablet PC reader, what kind of content is available for them, and where to go to find that content.
(July 15, 2003)

Charlie Russel explains how to get the most of out Windows Journal, from changing pens to mastering the scratch-out gesture.
(January 20, 2003)

Columnist Charlie Russel finds a great new way to take his workstation with him, using an Acer TravelMate C100 running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.
(October 24, 2002)

Learn where to search for drivers if you have an old, or new device, not yet supported by Windows XP, and learn the pros and cons of alternative drivers.
(October 14, 2002)

Companies use secure VPN connections to link remote workers to their office network. Charlie explains setup options for VPN connections.
(July 15, 2002)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel discusses how to move a laptop from the office where it uses a fixed IP address to a home network. Using an Internet gateway at home makes it easy.
(June 17, 2002)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel covers three reasons why a computer running Windows XP Professional automatically restarts instead of shutting down.
(May 13, 2002)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel troubleshoots moving a Windows XP-based laptop from the office to a home network.
(April 8, 2002)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how to work with power settings that manage power usage in your laptop or desktop computer.
(March 25, 2002)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel discusses how to set up a Windows XP-based laptop to make an easy transition between your home and office networks.
(March 4, 2002)

Charlie Russel discusses when and how to try compatibility mode in Windows XP to make older applications run smoothly.
(February 18, 2002)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how to install Remote Desktop client software on computers running earlier versions of Windows.
(January 28, 2002)

Connect to your remote desktop without installing client software. Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how Remote Desktop Web Connection works.
(January 14, 2002)

The User State Migration Tool is the ticket for deploying large numbers of computers in a corporate environment. Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how it works.
(November 19, 2001)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel describes how support for FTP, Telnet, and UNIX-based printers means that Windows XP works better in a mixed environment.
(October 15, 2001)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how to choose from among the FAT, FAT32, and NTFS file systems for your Windows XP-based computer.
(October 01, 2001)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel describes how to run multiple operating systems on your computer.
(September 10, 2001)

Expert Zone Charlie Russel explains how to enhance mobile computing by tuning Remote Desktop Connection.
(August 27, 2001)

Expert Zone Columnist Charlie Russel explains how to ready your laptop for the road by setting up Internet and VPN connections, and making shared files available for offline use.
(August 06, 2001)

Two reliability improvements in Windows XP, Dynamic Update and AutoUpdate, prevent you from getting into an incompatibility mess. Columnist Charlie Russel explains how they work.
(July 23, 2001)

If a new driver causes problems in your system, Device Driver Rollback can restore your computer. Columnist Charlie Russel explains how.
(July 9, 2001)

Charlie describes how Windows XP makes it easy to get digital images from your camera to your PC. He compares the tasks required in Windows XP with those required in Windows 2000 or Windows 98.
(June 18, 2001)

Remote Desktop in Windows XP Professional lets you control your computer remotely using another PC.
(May 18, 2001)