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  • ISE, ISE, Baby

    Cringe-worthy pun notwithstanding, PowerShell 2.0's Integrated Scripting Environment adds a cool new dimension to writing scripts. 03/15/2010

  • Snapin Modules

    Powershell 2.0 takes snapins a bit farther, adding the 'module' concept. 03/09/2010

  • Cryptographers Warn About Security Dangers in the Cloud at RSA

    Researcher says read the fine print before connecting to the cloud. 03/09/2010

  • Arguing Over Botnet Taxation Leads to No Results

    The debate continues over an Internet taxation framework. Plus: Report on IE and Firefox bug issues; Small number of Microsoft patches for March. 03/09/2010

  • Registry Remoting

    Get a remote computer's registry info, as long as it's running PowerShell 2.0. Here's how. 03/02/2010

  • All Eyes on RSA

    The annual security conference revisits some familiar topics. Plus, Microsoft issues IE-centric security advisory; educating enterprises about Windows 7 security. 03/02/2010

  • Variable Pipeline Planning

    Leave it to the -OutVariable parameter to get you the results that can be reused later. 02/23/2010

  • The Push for Application Security

    When the same bugs keep cropping up, what's an application developer to do? Plus: Microsoft opens up about rootkit problem; ranking patch priorities; more. 02/23/2010

  • Filed Away

    The PendMoves and MoveFile tools prove to be just what this reader needs to move files that are always in use. 02/16/2010

  • Microsoft Patch Causes BSOD?

    Plus: browsers are a prime target in the "hacker Olympics"; the government simulates a cyberattack via "Shockwave." 02/16/2010

  • Contain Yourself

    The PSIsContainer property can offer a view into your computer via this PowerShell trick. 02/09/2010

  • February Gets Unlucky Number of Patches

    Microsoft is set to unload 13 patches this month. Plus: support clock is ticking for some Microsoft products; Adobe apologizes for old bug. 02/09/2010

  • Restarting with Restart-Computer

    A cmdlet that will have you whistling while you work. 02/02/2010

  • Windows on a Stick

    Plus: Google phases out IE 6 support; Azure shines spotlight on cloud computing security. 02/02/2010

  • 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. 01/26/2010

  • 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. 01/26/2010

  • Easy SQL Rider

    You'll likely use a script in order to use SQL expressions in PowerShell. But you might consider this efficient alternative. 01/19/2010

  • IE: Trouble on the Franco-German Front

    Plus: Google attacks may originate from China; password complexity not a complete deterrent. 01/19/2010

  • Microsoft's Resident Psychometrician: Part 2

    In the second part of this Q&A, Microsoft Learning Group's Liberty Munson explains some of the challenges in developing the developer-related exams, and what strides Microsoft has done to combat exam piracy. 01/19/2010

  • Microsoft's Resident Psychometrician

    The Microsoft Learning Group's exam maven, Liberty Munson, offers some insights into exam development, piracy, and the innovations that come from asking the right questions. 01/13/2010