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I'm Into That: Automation Tasks in PowerShell

It's easy to get confused when testing whether something is "in" something else or "contains" something else. Prof. PowerShell is here to clear some of the confusion.

Pop Quiz: Internet Printing in Windows 7

Applies to the "Managing devices" objective of Exam 98-349.

Add a Progress Bar to a Graphical Status Box in PowerShell

Jeffrey Hicks shows you how to build on the code from a previous lesson to add a progress bar to your status box.

SQL Server 2012 SP2 Arriving Sometime in 2014

Microsoft said that Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2012 will be released "later this year."

IE Zero-Day Attack Targets U.S. Military Web Site

An Adobe Flash vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9 and 10 was used in attacks n targeting those who visit the Web site for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Pop Quiz: Windows 7 Permissions

Applies to the "Managing files and folders" objective of Exam 98-349.

PowerShell's Write-Progress Explored

Jeffery Hicks breaks down how to use the Write-Progress cmdlet.

Rumor: Windows 8.1 Update 1 Set for April 8

According to a published account, Microsoft's first update for Windows 8.1 may arrive in April.

Pop Quiz: Remove Malicious Software in Windows 7

Applies to the "Managing applications" objective of Exam 98-349.

Retrieving Status Through PowerShell's Graphical Windows Form

Prof. PowerShell is back with another alternative for displaying status messages in PowerShell.

Access Apps for Office 365 Hits 'General Availability'

Access apps for Office 365 users have reached Microsoft's "general availability" production milestone this month.

IE 11 'Enterprise Mode' Rumored On Its Way

An Internet Explorer 11 "enterprise mode" feature may be on its way to address compatibility issues faced by organizations.

Pop Quiz: Logging Into Windows 7

Applies to the "Installing and upgrading client systems" objective of Exam 98-349.

Belly Up to the Title Bar

Jeffery Hicks walks you through creating status messages through the PowerShell console.

First Windows 8.1 Update May Arrive in March

An anonymous source from inside Microsoft suggests "Update 1" for Windows 8.1 could arrive on March 11.

Android Malware Infects Devices When Connected to Windows PCs

A newly discovered malware reportedly can infect Android devices connected to Windows-based PC.

Office 365 ProPlus Subscriptions Management Options Detailed

Microsoft detailed in its Office IT pro blog how Office 365 ProPlus gets updated, as well as the management options available for IT pros.

PowerShell Syntax Elements Part 3: Braces

Here's how to properly use braces to define a scriptblock.

Pop Quiz: Installing Windows 7: SCCM

Applies to the "Installing and upgrading client systems" objective of Exam 98-349.

Attacks Targeting Java and Android Devices Increased in 2013

Cisco's Annual Security Report, released this week, found that malware targeting Java made up 91 percent of all Web-based attacks last year.

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