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Safe Waters

How do you dive into the sea of networks in an efficient and secure way? We look at four firewall products—both hardware and software—that will help keep the sharks at bay.

Home as Office

You can conceivably set up most of your company for telecommuting with Windows Server 2003’s much-improved RRAS and VPN features. Here’s how.

Registry Rights

Changing the registry is a scary concept, but WMI makes it simple.

Locking up the Office

Office XP is a big product, one that requires close scrutiny to properly lock down.

The State of Software Development

In the world of Microsoft, the last year has been all about .NET. Is it an improvement?

The Pricing Problem

Your faithful correspondent contemplates exam economics.

Securing Wireless

Bill wraps up his three-part series on building a wireless infrastructure by discussing security protocols.

The Dating Game

Will you accept or decline the latest offer?

Windows 2003 Training: $249 (U.S. Offer Only)

Microsoft is offering $100 off the retail price for its Windows Server 2003 training; offer valid until Dec. 31, 2003.

MCSE-Win2K Core Exams Getting Refreshed

Two key exams to be repopulated with new question types that are being developed for Windows Server 2003 exams, according to Microsoft.

Encoding for the Masses

No matter your job (or platform), scripting makes life easier.

My First 150 Days With a Tablet PC

Is a powerful, lightweight, pen-enabled computer too much to ask for these days? Four contenders are put through their paces in search for the ultimate in mobile computing.

Hailing Handhelds

Non-Windows CE-powered handhelds still have a way to go and can't be used for much more than messaging and basic remote access. Windows CE personal digital assistants, naturally, work much better in this regard.

Thwarting the Enemy

Hacker’s Challenge 2 tests your defensive skills.

Back to the Toolbox

A look at Mike's own bag of developer tools shows that more .NET code is in his future.

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