As promised, after skipping November, Microsoft began shipping the December Windows Vista community technology preview (CTP) to customers and partners this week. Among other features, the latest build debuts a slew of new security capabilities.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 12/20/2005
A program that can detect rootkits should be an integral part of your
security toolbox.
- By Joern Wettern
- 12/01/2005
Can Google -- or some other company -- change the world of computing?
Is all this integration among Microsoft components good for customers?
- By Scott Bekker
- 12/01/2005
Tips and tricks from an SMS veteran to help you recoup your investment in Microsoft's System Management Server.
- By Greg Shields
- 12/01/2005
Microsoft sends mixed messages about its less-than-sexy database development tool.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 12/01/2005
Microsoft's anti-spyware tool works well enough, but some readers question its categorization and detection capabilities.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 12/01/2005
Licensing changes will give IT a reason to take a hard look at Datacenter Server.
- By Scott Bekker
- 12/01/2005
These tools help eliminate spyware, keep your systems clean and running efficiently and—most importantly—protect vital information.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 12/01/2005
Remote system configuration gets visual with WMI Explorer.
- By Rick A. Butler
- 11/01/2005
When platform zealots attack, it can threaten everything from productivity to profits.
Microsoft is betting big on smart cards for its own employees while working to make the technology more palatable for the masses.
- By Karen Epper Hoffman
- 11/01/2005
Microsoft executive shuffle has ramifications for customers.
- By Scott Bekker
- 11/01/2005
NetSupport Manager gives you easy remote control access, plus a few other bells and whistles.
Redmond's resident critics pick their favorites in this year's Editors' Choice Awards.