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Microsoft's New Search Engine: Bing, Bang, Boom
Microsoft's new search engine has the consumer goods, but does it do enough for loyal enterprise customers?
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Windows 7 Gets Its First Bug
Plus: hackers try to bypass Windows 7's WAT; Internet Explorer attack can hurt the kernel.
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Blowing off Steam
From Twitter twits to phone-phobes, Doug lets fly with his technological pet peeves.
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As the Black Screen of Death Turns
Plus: Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero-day flaw; third party takes up XP's cause.
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Don't Be Hatin'
Microsoft's detractors may have softened their views a bit over the last few years, but there's still no shortage of haters. Especially on the Internet.
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Easy Quota Reporting
Microsoft's quota service has its limitations, but you can't beat the price (free).
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Q&A: Microsoft Distinguished Engineer Yousef Khalidi Discusses Private Cloud Migration
Yousef Khalidi talked about Microsoft's new Azure cloud services at the Interop trade show on Thursday.
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PowerShell: The Next Generation
PowerShell 2.0 introduces many shiny new features that are built on a solid 1.0 core first delivered in 2006.
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Windows on a Stick
Plus: Google phases out IE 6 support; Azure shines spotlight on cloud computing security.
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Network Navigator
Automation Anywhere Server could use a major boost in documentation, but is otherwise a solid network-automation product.
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Can DirectAccess Replace Your VPN?
Despite some drawbacks, DirectAccess will likely become the preferred remote-access method as Windows 7 becomes more prevalent.
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Why You Need Windows Server 2008 R2
A host of new features should attract IT pros to this vastly improved product.
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5 Steps to a More Secure Datacenter
In the age of virtualization and cloud computing, administrators need a holistic approach.
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Microsoft's Future: Crystal Clear
Here are seven powerful predictions for Microsoft's future.
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Windows IIS in Hot Seat Again
Plus, Adobe may surpass Office for most security vulnerabilities; Chrome a growing target for hackers.
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Microsoft Rings in 2010 with Light Patch Tuesday
Plus: Oracle has a hefty patch cycle; enterprises feel less secure this year than last; more.
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Securing 2010
Hackers will find ways to keep security experts busy. Keep your eye out for these eight.
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Is Microsoft Too Old for Web 2.0?
As Microsoft gets older, can the company continue to create products that younger users want to buy?
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Flocking to Windows 7
After only a few months of availability, many are already moving to Windows 7. Here, readers offer tips and best practices for others making the flight away from Windows XP or Windows Vista.
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Bing vs. Googliath?
Microsoft has given up trying to out-Google Google and is trying instead to carve out a new search niche.
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Avoiding ActiveDirectory Disasters
Active Directory can crash your whole computing environment if it goes down, but following some tips and performing a few best practices will keep it running smoothly.
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IE: Trouble on the Franco-German Front
Plus: Google attacks may originate from China; password complexity not a complete deterrent.
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Windows 7: Deja Vista
Windows 7 adds a few cool features, but look, feel and performance are not much different from its predecessor.
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Anatomy of a Web Attack
Many malware episodes begin innocently enough.
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IE Zero-Day Flaw Spoils Thanksgiving
Plus: Microsoft patches can result in black screens; when pandas attack.