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Metasploit 3.0 security testing tool -- free, easy and improved

An easy and free security testing tool for Windows users, Metasploit 3.0 is Kevin Beaver's recommendation for you. Read why in this security expert's tip. Continue Reading
Use RunAs to run Explorer window with elevated privileges in IE7

In IE6, admins who use the secondary logon (RunAs) when logged on as a user with limited rights were able to run an Explorer window with elevated privileges. But this feature no longer exists in Internet Explorer 7. Here's a workaround. Continue Reading
What to do if system hangs when building DMI pool

When powered on, a PC creates the DMI pool, which shows the devices available to the BIOS. If a PC hangs at this point, here are some possible culprits. Continue Reading
Device drivers: Installation and configuration

To install hardware devices on Windows servers, admins must install the appropriate device drivers first. Here are some guidelines for installing, configuring and troubleshooting device drivers. Continue Reading
WinDump: The tcpdump tool for Windows

WinDump, the Windows version of tcpdump, can help you analyze network traffic to look for signs of active malware. Contributor Serdar Yegulalp explains how to use WinDump and some of its applications. Continue Reading

How to Bypass BIOS Passwords

BIOS passwords can be a liability if a user forgets his password. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help to bypass or reset the BIOS password on most systems. Continue Reading