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Walter Glenn

Walter Glenn is a former Editorial Director at How-To Geek. He's written hundreds of articles for How-To Geek and edited thousands.

Experience

Walter has worked in the computer industry for over 30 years as a computer technician, network administrator, trainer, and freelance consultant.

For the last 20 or so years, he's also worked as a technical writer and editor. Before coming to How-To Geek, Walter worked as a writer and community editor at Lifehacker. Before that, he worked as a freelance writer and editor.

As an expert on topics like Windows, Word, Outlook, Exchange Server, Windows Server, and general networking, he's authored or co-authored over 30 computer-related books in more than a dozen languages for publishers like Microsoft Press, O'Reilly, and Pearson.

He's also written hundreds of white papers, articles, user manuals, and courseware over the years---mostly for Microsoft.

Education

Walter holds a Bachelor's degree in English and computer science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and at one point held just about every Microsoft certification offered, including MCSE, MCDST, MCIS, and MCT.

Awards and Select Publications

Two-time winner of the Award of Distinguished Technical Communication from the Society for Technical Communication
Linksys Networks: The Official Guide, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Windows 98 in a Nutshell, O'Reilly Press
Word 2000 in a Nutshell, O'Reilly Press
Outlook Pocket Guide, O'Reilly Press
Exchange Server Administrator's Companion (multiple editions), Microsoft Press
Windows XP Tips and Techniques, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
How to Use Windows XP, Bestseller Edition, Que
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Press
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Press
Managing and Troubleshooting Windows XP: A Small Business Guide, Microsoft
Introduction to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, Microsoft
Knowledgebase Articles (Windows XP, Windows Vista, networking, and general hardware), Microsoft Support and TechNet Knowledgebase, Microsoft
Deploying the Office 2010 Client at Microsoft (Microsoft IT Showcase Technical White Paper), Microsoft
Microsoft Security Guide for Small Business, Microsoft
Microsoft Services Desktop Optimization using Windows and the Microsoft Office System, Microsoft

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