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Windows on a Stick

Plus: Google phases out IE 6 support; Azure shines spotlight on cloud computing security.

Restarting with Restart-Computer

A cmdlet that will have you whistling while you work.

Company Draws Out the Suspense over IE

Security firm says it has found more holes in the browser, but they're holding off on the specifics. Plus: the IE patch took some time; China denies responsibility over Google attacks.

Splat! Goes the New Object

New-Object's Property parameter can bust out a hashtable of property names and values that's easier on the eyes.

IE: Trouble on the Franco-German Front

Plus: Google attacks may originate from China; password complexity not a complete deterrent.

Easy SQL Rider

You'll likely use a script in order to use SQL expressions in PowerShell. But you might consider this efficient alternative.



PSForecast: Variable with a Chance of Objects

Variables hold a special place in ... er ... your scripts; namely, they're placeholders for objects.

Microsoft Rings in 2010 with Light Patch Tuesday

Plus: Oracle has a hefty patch cycle; enterprises feel less secure this year than last; more.

PowerShell OverDrive

Get to the good stuff with the Get-PSDrive cmdlet.

Windows IIS in Hot Seat Again

Plus, Adobe may surpass Office for most security vulnerabilities; Chrome a growing target for hackers.

Securing 2010

Hackers will find ways to keep security experts busy. Keep your eye out for these eight.

Hurry Up and Wait

The Wait-Process in PowerShell 2.0 -- kinda like the Yield sign for multi-process scripts.

Computer Membership

Some cool cmdlets that can help you with migrating or provisioning computers.

Office 2003 Bug Gets Band-Aid

Plus, Microsoft explains its Indeo snub; Symantec fixes a Windows issue.

Different Yet the Same

Compare-Object cmdlet tricks you might not know about.

As the Black Screen of Death Turns

Plus: Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero-day flaw; third party takes up XP's cause.

Values, Separated at Commas

The ConvertTo-CSV cmdlet, new with PowerShell 2.0, gives you a bit more flexibility in how you plug into CSV-formatted info.

IE Zero-Day Flaw Spoils Thanksgiving

Plus: Microsoft patches can result in black screens; when pandas attack.

Windows 7 Gets Its First Bug

Plus: hackers try to bypass Windows 7's WAT; Internet Explorer attack can hurt the kernel.

Get EventLog, The Sequel

Get-EventLog plays well in PowerShell 2.0, providing you with more information in a less confusing way.