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| 13 Oct 2009 |
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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday brings a bumper crop of security fixes
Microsoft released several security bulletins for Patch Tuesday, fixing vulnerabilities involving remote attacks and client-side issues. Learn why you should install these patches. |
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| 06 Oct 2009 |
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App incompatibilities for Windows 7? No problem
Your Windows XP applications may not be compatible with Windows 7, but there are ways to make them work. |
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| 14 Sep 2009 |
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Eight is too many characters for strong passwords
Passwords that are eight characters long are easily cracked. Learn how a seven-character complex password can provide better security, and passphrases can be stronger still. |
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Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009 R2 adds Windows 7 support
If you plan to upgrade to Windows 7 soon, you may want to download Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2009 R2, due out in late October. |
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| 08 Sep 2009 |
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Act fast with five critical September patches
Don't turn on your wireless laptop in a hotel or coffee shop, and limit your Web browsing until you install these five critical patches. |
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| 27 Aug 2009 |
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Has Microsoft corrected Vista annoyances in Windows 7?
A handful of experts puts Windows 7 through its paces to see if it finally exorcises the demons of Vista. They discuss what is remedied in the new operating system. |
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| 26 Aug 2009 |
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Microsoft releases WSUS 3 SP2 with Win 7, R2 support
WSUS SP2 adds improvements to client performance, and increased server usability and reliability. It also patches Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. |
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| 11 Aug 2009 |
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Microsoft's August patches run the gamut
Of the nine patches released this month, the most critical security update patch helps prevent denial of service attacks on Internet Information Services. |
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| 07 Aug 2009 |
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XP stragglers blame hardware costs, new features
Even though Windows 7 includes XP Mode, XP users may postpone upgrades due to hardware costs and many unfamiliar features. |
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Hold on to Windows XP at your peril
Enterprises running Windows XP are budget conscious and will put off Windows 7 upgrades for as long as they can. But running an 8-year-old OS comes at a cost. |
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| 22 Jul 2009 |
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Patching third-party browsers adds more work in Windows shops
Many organizations use Microsoft's free WSUS patch management tool to update Internet Explorer, but browsers like Firefox or Safari pose a patch management challenge. |
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| 21 Jul 2009 |
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The future of netbooks in the enterprise
Netbook use is growing among corporate workers, but what does their future look like in the enterprise? |
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