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Happy Birthday, Redmond!

Some congratulations are in order. Plus, readers compare different versions of Windows 7.

Web Morons and Buffoons

The Internet is full of blowhards, but sometimes they're just...misunderstood.

Tap into Time Management

Finally, a tool to answer the age-old question: Where did all that time go?

Taming Service Accounts

Managing service accounts can tedious, but Windows Server 2008 R2 and Window 7 take some of the load off.

Windows 7: The Gift that Keeps on Rebooting

For some, the move to the new OS from Vista is taking a little longer than expected. Plus: Microsoft reaches for cloud compliance; lazy hackers hit clickjackpot.

What Patch Tuesday's Patchy Record Means

Plus: Firefox opens up to .NET; gauging Security Essentials' enterprise chances.

Microsoft Breaks Patch Records (Again)

Plus: researcher blames Hotmail password thefts on botnets, not phishing; Adobe joins Tuesday patch brigade.

Hotmail Hooked in Phishing Scheme

Numerous Hotmail users got some unwanted exposure over the past weekend. Plus, SQL injection attacks are making a quiet return.

Your First 5 Minutes with Windows PowerShell

Here's how to make your first PowerShell experience a good one right from the outset.

Five Microsoft Products to Watch

It might surprise you to know which Microsoft products are poised to make a big splash in 2010.

We're Five!

A lot's happened since this magazine first launched. Here's a look back at the good, the great...and the Photoshopped.

Top 5 Security Features of Windows 7

Redmond has talked a lot about performance, usability and manageability, but has said less about security. This isn't surprising.

R.I.P. Journalism

Readers ponder the problems of old-school news media -- and how to fix them.

Packaging Deal

Use SQL Server Integration Services for a quick way to package up the settings on your database servers.

Querying Your SQL Servers

Now for the real work to begin: How to use PowerShell to get the right information on your SQL Servers. It's via the Get-Service cmdlet.

Microsoft Sues Alleged 'Malvertisers'

Plus: an SMB flaw stopgap measure; Security Essentials on the release horizon.

Study: Enterprises Fail To Mitigate Risks

Alert Mr. Obvious! The Internet exposes enterprise computing to major threats. Plus: What Microsoft plans to do about server, Web threats.

Good Data from Data Profiling Task

Get some real useful information from SQL Server Integration Services' Data Profiling Task feature.

Installing PowerShell

Many DBAs have heard about the scripting technology from Microsoft, but have yet to really dive right in.

Proof of Concept for Vulnerability in IIS

Microsoft investigates potential FTP flaw that can have admins breaking out in high fever. Plus: Live Messenger users to be forced to upgrade; RSA outlines guides for securing virtual environments.

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