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4 Security Bulletins Released by Microsoft in Light November Update

Microsoft released its security update for November today with only four bulletins -- one item deemed "critical," two "important" and one "moderate."

Inside Windows 8: What You Need To Know

Redmond doubles down on its emerging client OS, which promises to support legacy and "Metro style" applications on two different hardware platforms.

Microsoft Releases Temporary Workaround for Duqu Zero-Day Kernel Issue

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.

Samba Praises Microsoft Open Source Effort

Microsoft recently got plaudits from a member of the Samba team for going open source on a patch.

Duqu Flaw Looks To Go Unpatched in November's Light Patch Tuesday Release

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday is looking somewhat light for next week.

Windows Zero-Day Exploit Linked to Duqu Worm

A zero-day vulnerability discovered on Tuesday by Microsoft is being targeted by attackers as an open door to spread the Duqu malware.

Why 'Windows 8' Isn't What I Thought It Would Be

Mary Jo Foley explains why Microsoft's Windows 8 strategy looks like a faulty one to her -- especially when it comes to tablets.

Linux Community Offers Secure Boot Ideas

The Linux Foundation, along with Red Hat and Canonical, has staked out positions on the secure boot procedure.

Windows Server 8: Microsoft's Game-Changing Technology

Brien shares the renewed faith in Microsoft that Windows 8 Server has given him in the future of Microsoft (and for Windows admins).

Microsoft Launches Next-Generation Windows Intune

Microsoft today launched the second generation of its Windows Intune-hosted PC management service.

Hip To Be Square: Microsoft Explains Windows 8 Metro Design

Microsoft can't stop talking about its checkerboard-like Start Screen design in Windows 8.

Outlook Administration: Avoiding E-Mail Archiving Pitfalls in Microsoft Outlook 2007 & 2010

E-mail archiving has changed in the newer versions of Outlook. Here's how you can stave off some confusion and avoid help-desk calls.

'Critical' Fixes for Internet Explorer, Silverlight in Microsoft's October Security Bulletin

Microsoft today released its October Security Bulletin, which includes eight bulletins that address 23 vulnerabilities -- with two bulletins labeled "critical" and six "important."

Inside the Windows Intune Wave 2 Beta: New Features Overview

The updated service features impressive remote-management and deployment capabilities.

Microsoft Rolling Out Cloud-Based IDs for Windows 8

Microsoft this month described how Windows Live will be used as a key element for its codenamed "Windows 8" OS.

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