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HP t5730w Thin Client
Reviews Designed for use with server-based desktops such as Terminal Services, Citrix and VMware View, HP's t5730w is an excellent mid-range device suitable for most office applications.
Tags: Citrix Systems Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., USB, remote desktop, Environment, Server, Thin Client, Microsoft Windows
Rein in unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore
Techguide Experiencing low disk space on Vista systems? Consider using the VSSAdmin command-line tool to investigate and change the Maximum Shadow Copy Storage space setting.
Tags: Storage, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Tool, Storage, system restore, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, disk
Never use buzzwords to justify decisions without understanding them
Techguide The term "monoculture" gets a lot of traction in IT security circles. Unfortunately, it gets misused as often as it gets used, and at times that leads to an increase in the vulnerability of IT resources.
Tags: Operating systems, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Microsoft Corp., Security, IT Security, Vulnerability, Monoculture, operating system, Chad Perrin
Adobe fixes 28 holes in Reader and Acrobat
News Adobe's second quarterly update for Reader and Acrobat plugs 28 holes, including one that is being exploited in attacks.
Tags: Data security, PC security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Adobe Systems Inc., Security, Microsoft Corp., software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Trend Micro Inc.
Update Windows scripts using these handy PowerShell commands
Techguide It may be time to upgrade batch files to PowerShell for automating the role of administering a Windows Server.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Computer, batch file, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, remote server, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows
Central Command Vexira Antivirus
Product Reviews Central Command Vexira Antivirus
Tags: Norton Co., CBS Interactive Inc., Vexira Antivirus, antivirus, Microsoft Windows Explorer, McAfee VirusScan, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, e-mail, virus, McAfee Inc.
Businesses offered free trial of Windows 7
News Microsoft has introduced two more ways for companies to try out the new operating system ahead of its launch in October, including a 90-day free trial of Windows 7 Enterprise.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Software, IT Professional, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft TechNet, volume-license, Microsoft Windows, reseller, team
Use VBA to find hidden Excel sheets
Techguide If you have hidden sheets in Excel, it might be helpful to programmatically manipulate those sheets.
Tags: Microsoft Office, Document, File, Backup, File System, ASCII, Microsoft VBA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Access
Patch for critical Windows vulnerability coming
News Software maker says a fix is coming on Patch Tuesday for an unspecified critical hole in various operating-system versions that could allow a hacker to gain control of a computer remotely.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows, windows alerts, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Windows Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows, Security Update
Display a full Windows command-prompt history
Techguide By changing the size of this history list, you can all commands you've typed in a particular session and avoid frustration.
Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure/architecture management, Command, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, command button, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, keyboard
Windows Defender (version 1593)
Product Reviews Windows Defender (version 1593)
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Anti-spyware, Tool, HijackThis, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows Defender, Software Explorer, performance, software, spyware
Microsoft fixes holes in Server Message Block
News The software giant has released security update to fix weaknesses in the network file-sharing protocol used in Windows.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Firewalls, Server Message Block, Microsoft Corp., Vulnerability, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, File-sharing, network
How should you handle software updates?
Techguide Different scenarios--computers in a well-secured enterprise network or those plugged directly into a DSL modem at home--affect how software patching should be handled.
Tags: Security Management, Security applications/tools, Microsoft Corp., Security, Security Patch, Software Update, computer, Chad Perrin, software, patch management
Architecting memory for systems on Windows Server 2008
Techguide The initial provisioning of RAM on systems is important. With Windows Server 2008, it becomes even more critical now that 64-bit servers are common equipment.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Memory, Servers, Virtual Machine, Memory, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, RAM
Acer takes on HP in home servers
News Acer becomes one of only two major PC companies to offer Windows Home Server in the United States. Taiwanese maker matches rival Hewlett-Packard on price and specs.
Tags: Servers, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Home Server, Acer Inc., Sales, computer, Server, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
