Ciprian Adrian Rusen

http://twitter.com/ciprianrusen

Bucharest, Romania

Passionate about technology, the internet, project management and visual communication.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Windows Operating Systems
  • Project Management
  • Home Networks
  • Technical Writing
  • consulting
  • speaking
  • training
  • writing
I blog, I write books and I love the experience of writing. Therefore, I write almost every day and I am lucky that I can afford to do this without the need for a daily 9 to 5 job. I write when I feel that I have something to say. Luckily, this happens quite often. I write when I want to help others. I’m lucky that many of the things I know and learn are useful to others. My blog posts alone are read by hundreds each day. 10 years ago I had no idea I would be writing blogs posts, let alone books. Yet, here I am today, trying to start a conversation with you, through what I write. I hope you’ll enjoy my books and that you will come back for more. I love it when people write back, so if you have anything that you would like to share with me, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Microsoft Office Professional 2013 Step by Step Microsoft Office Professional 2013 Step by Step
by Beth Melton , Mark Dodge , Echo Swinford , Andrew Couch , Eric Legault , Ben Schorr , Ciprian Adrian Rusen
June 2013
Print: $44.99
Ebook: $35.99

Windows 8 Step by Step Windows 8 Step by Step
by Joli Ballew , Ciprian Adrian Rusen
September 2012
Print: $29.99
Ebook: $23.99

Network Your Computers & Devices Step by Step Network Your Computers & Devices Step by Step
by Ciprian Adrian Rusen
January 2011
Print: $29.99
Ebook: $23.99

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How to Disable the System Beep Sound in Windows 7 & Windows 8

June 19 2013

As most of you have noticed, when you press the wrong key, when an error dialog pops up or when you use volume control, you hear a beep. After doing this a couple of times, that beep can get quite annoying. Therefore, in this tutorial, I will show you how… read more

How to Disable or Enable the Startup Sound in Windows 7 or Windows 8

June 19 2013

At first, you might like the startup/login sound used by Windows but, after a while it gets boring or just annoying. At some point you will want to disable it. Here’s how to do it, both in Windows 7 and Windows 8. read more

Simple Questions: What is the Homegroup & How Does it Work?

June 11 2013

The Homegroup was first introduced by Windows 7. This feature is also present in Windows 8 and works the same way. The idea behind it is simple: provide an easy way for sharing libraries, folders and devices on small networks such as that from your home. Accessing stuff that's shared… read more

When Was a Program or App Installed in Windows 7 or Windows 8?

June 07 2013

One of our readers asked us how they can learn when a certain Windows program was installed on their computer. This is a legitimate question and we did a bit of research to find the answer. In this article we will share how you can determine when a desktop application… read more

Microsoft Office Professional 2013 Step by Step - The Third Book from 7 Tutorials

June 05 2013

Did you know that I was also involved in the writing of a Microsoft Office 2013 book? Yes, we did not write any tutorials about the new Microsoft Office suite but it doesn't mean we don't like it and we can't write books about it. This time, I was one… read more

Introducing Windows 8: How to Configure the Action Center & its Messages

June 04 2013

The Action Center in Windows 8 has an important role in keep in your computer safe and running well. This feature has received many improvements and it is now more powerful than ever before. In this article, I will show how to access its settings window and how to configure… read more

The Windows Experience Index - How to Use it & Interpret the Results

June 03 2013

Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft includes the Windows Experience Index in its Windows operating systems. According to Microsoft, "the Windows Experience Index measures the capability of your computer's hardware and software configuration and expresses this measurement as a number called a base score". Wonder what that really means? This article… read more

How to Share Libraries & Folders with the Sharing Wizard in Windows

May 31 2013

If you are using the Homegroup, sharing libraries, folders and devices is dead-easy. But, even if you are not, you can still do it relatively fast, with the help of the sharing wizard. Here's how it works, both in Windows 7 and Windows 8. read more

Download the Ubuntu 13.04 Desktop Theme for Windows 7 & Windows 8

May 30 2013

One of the things I like Ubuntu is that it bundles high quality wallpapers with each new version of the operating system, just like Windows does. For their 13.04 version, Canonical has organized a wallpapers contest which received some amazing entries. Therefore, Ubuntu 13.04 has some of the best wallpapers… read more

How to Rename the Active Network Connection in Windows 7

May 29 2013

When you connect to a new network, Windows 7 gives it a name and a standard icon, depending on the network profile you have assigned: home, work or public. But, did you know you can change the network's name, as well as its icon? Here's how it is done. read more

Security for Everyone - Reviewing McAfee Internet Security 2013

May 28 2013

Nowadays, McAfee gets a bad reputation because of its original creator - John McAfee - and his troubles with the law. But does this mean their security products are bad? I have noticed that they have made several changes to their 2013 version of security products and I was curious… read more

Dream It, Do It, Live It - Book Launch Event in Bucharest, Romania

May 27 2013

As promised, we will organize a book launch event in Bucharest, Romania. The event will be organized on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at The HUB Bucharest. The event will start at 7 PM. To learn more about how to attend, what you get for attending and how to book your… read more

Why Windows Phone 8 is the Best Choice for Affordable Smartphones

May 27 2013

Until last year I was using an Android smartphone. At first, I was happy with Android. But the way Android evolved has taken a toll on me and caused lots of frustration over the years. That's why, as of 2012, I decided to give Windows Phone a try. With a… read more

Dream It, Do It, Live It In UK Stores, Available for Pre-Order in US

May 24 2013

"Dream It, Do It, Live It" is book that’s very dear to us. We had the idea for it in the first half of 2011. We talked it through and decided to go ahead and write it together. Our work started in August 2011 and TODAY, it is a reality.… read more

How to Customize the Notification Area in Windows 7 & Windows 8

May 23 2013

Although the notification area has been around since Windows 95, it wasn't very customizable and useful until Windows 7 was launched. Even though many know what it is and what it does (or at least in theory), few know how customizable it has become. In Windows 7 and Windows 8… read more

How to Determine What Version of Windows You Have Installed

May 22 2013

Let's settle this from the start: this is not rocket science, it's not even a complicated thing to do. However, it is a question you may have to answer. If you handled computers before, the answer is a couple of clicks away. On the other hand, if you're like my… read more

Did You Win an ESET Smart Security 6 License? Find Out Here!

May 21 2013

As promised, we have extracted the winners in our "Spread the Word & Win" competition. After sorting out all the emails, eliminating duplicates, etc - we identified 26 eligible candidates. Let’s find out who won the five ESET Smart Security 6 licenses available. read more

Spread the Word & Win One of Five ESET Smart Security 6 Licenses

May 17 2013

While reviewing ESET Smart Security 6, we were impressed by its design, usability and performance in securing a Windows computer. Then, we thought: what if we were to reward our readers by organizing a giveaway together with the folks from ESET? We contacted them and they agreed to sponsor us.… read more

Organisational Change & How to Leverage Middle Management

April 04 2013

Organisational change programs are more and more common nowadays, in the era of economic uncertainty and crisis. While change is good, one of the most common problems in change programs is that they pay insufficient attention to middle management and its importance in implementing change. In this article, my colleague… read more

Webcast: 8+ Features You Will Love to Use in Windows 8
October 31, 2012
Windows 8 is an important and controversial operating system. It is both loved and hated by users and the tech press alike. A lot has been said about it, some features and changes have been analyzed in detail while others have been completely ignored...

Webcast: The Complex Anatomy of the Home Network
August 23, 2011
Home networks are no longer composed of a desktop computer, a printer and maybe a laptop. They have grown tremendously in the last few years and their complexity now resembles business networks. If you want to learn just how complex home networks are...

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