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Product Launch Tidal Wave

Microsoft's ambitious product-launch schedule requires a delicate juggling act.

Goodbye ISA, Hello TMG

Microsoft's upcoming Forefront Threat Management Gateway brings a host of security possibilities to the table.

Your First Fishing Lesson

In anticipation of PowerShell 2.0, Mr. Roboto gives a few pointers on how to get the most out of it -- starting with Windows Management Instrumentation.

Off-Cycle Patch from Visual Studio, IE

Plus: Microsoft's security initiative comes out from under the hat; Office in a sandbox.

Mozilla Matches Microsoft in Browser Flaw Fixes

Plus: Windows 7 security baseline guide; Adobe installer flaw; U.S. still ranks in spam origination.

Preparing Host Servers for Hyper-V

Microsoft's hypervisor is stable and solid, but the vulnerability of the underlying operating system requires vigilant updating.

Microsoft Sounds the Alarm on ActiveX Flaw

Plus: hackers aren't letting up on DirectShow; Microsoft helps defend against XSS; Apple and Mozilla work on patches.

Inspecting the Pipeline's Output

The OutVariable parameter offers a peek deep into your pipelined PowerShell expressions.

NAP Time

The much-improved Network Access Protection mechanism in Vista and Windows Server 2008 means it's now easier to ensure your network is safe from vulnerable computers.

Struggling with IE8

Readers grapple with the new browser's learning curve. Plus, thoughts on Microsoft and impartiality, and a YouTube content dilemma.

Musical Hypervisor Chairs

Now that Hyper-V is out, it's time to take a fresh look and offer a fresh set of predictions.

Browser Title Basics

How to change the browser title for a top-level SharePoint site.

Why Aren't You Scripting?

GUI-based administration might linger for a while, but working from the console prompt is the wave of the future. And that means scripting.

A Gates-less Microsoft

The house that Gates built? More like a house divided.

Microsoft's 'Geneva' Convention

Plus: DirectShow bug not fixed yet; MasterCard makes PCI auditing even more difficult; accidently hacking Twitter via shortened URLs.

Adobe Patch Irks Windows Users

Plus: Microsoft's "Morro"; U.S. Senator ticked at cyber coordinator role.

Hackers Tunnel In Via DirectShow

Plus: Obama names fed ITSec chief; QuickTime, iTunes fixed; Twitter users targeted yet again.

Letters@Redmondmag.com

Readers on XP's support deadline, Vista's charms and more.

Secret Service

Here's a PowerShell tool that keeps close tabs on changes to important services.

My Dad the Spam King

The elder Mr. Barney gets caught in a mailing list pickle.