Brien discusses the security issues tangled with remote user access and highlights how Microsoft may be simplifying the process with its upcoming Windows To Go bootable device.
Windows 8 will arrive with a promise to minimize the amount of mandatory restarts needed after the installation of monthly and out-of-band Windows updates.
Microsoft announced voting results from shareholders today at its annual meeting.
Microsoft today announced some roadmap changes to come for its next-generation Windows Embedded operating system product line.
Brien walks you through how to get the developer's version of Windows 8 to run on a traditional desktop, touch-enabled desktop and tablet.
Microsoft released its security update for November today with only four bulletins -- one item deemed "critical," two "important" and one "moderate."
Redmond doubles down on its emerging client OS, which promises to support legacy and "Metro style" applications on two different hardware platforms.
- By Kurt Mackie, Jeffrey Schwartz, Keith Ward, Doug Barney
- 11/05/2011
Microsoft today released a workaround, documented in Security Advisory 2639658, that will prevent the Duqu malware from entering a targeted system through a Windows kernel issue.
Microsoft recently got plaudits from a member of the Samba team for going open source on a patch.
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday is looking somewhat light for next week.
A zero-day vulnerability discovered on Tuesday by Microsoft is being targeted by attackers as an open door to spread the Duqu malware.
Mary Jo Foley explains why Microsoft's Windows 8 strategy looks like a faulty one to her -- especially when it comes to tablets.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 11/02/2011
The Linux Foundation, along with Red Hat and Canonical, has staked out positions on the secure boot procedure.
Brien shares the renewed faith in Microsoft that Windows 8 Server has given him in the future of Microsoft (and for Windows admins).
Microsoft today launched the second generation of its Windows Intune-hosted PC management service.