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HTML Bits and Pieces, Part 1

Create a nice, formatted report via the ConvertTo-HTML cmdlet and a bit of formatting trickery to make the report easier on the eyes.

Windows Server 2012 Essentials Download Available

Windows Server 2012 Essentials software can be downloaded, but you won't find it on hardware for a few more months.

Pop Quiz: Assigning Tasks in Windows 7

Applies to the "Managing and Maintaining Systems That Run Windows 7 Client" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

Pushing the ENV:

The Environment PSProvider gives you access to system environmental variables and creates the ENV PSDrive that can be viewed like any other drive.

Windows 8, Surface Windows RT Now Generally Available

Microsoft's new Windows 8 client operating system hit general availability today, along with the Windows RT version of the Surface tablet.

TechNet, MSDN Subscribers Can Now Get Office 2013

TechNet and MSDN subscribers get first dibs at the RTM version of Office 2013, as well as Exchange 2013, SharePoint Server 2013 and Lync Server 2013.

Organize Your Scripts with PowerShell ISE 3

New to the ISE are collapsible regions, so that you don't have to scroll through dozens of lines of scripts.

Poor PC Sales Hurt Microsoft Q1 Revenues

Microsoft's first-quarter earnings for fiscal-year 2013 off 8% from the 2012 Q1 result.

Pop Quiz: Deploying Printer Drivers in Windows 7

Applies to the "Identifying Cause of and Resolving Networking Issues" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

What's In Your Pipeline?

The ease with which we can automate things in PowerShell lies in the pipeline. But use it wisely.

Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Available for Preorder

Boxed upgrades of Windows 8 Pro will be $69.99 from various retail outlets, while online downloads will be $20 cheaper.

Office 2013, Exchange 2013, SharePoint 2013 Released Oct. 18

Microsoft announces that its Office 2013 products will be released to manufactures this week.

Microsoft Rolls Up Updates for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012

Cumulative updates include improvements to performance, better battery, and application and driver compatibility.

Pop Quiz: Windows 7 Application Compatibility

Applies to the "Identifying Cause of and Resolving Desktop Application Issues" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

For PowerShell Help, It Takes a Community

If you ever need help with PowerShell, you only need to turn to other PowerShell fans. And some of them are creating free or nearly-free tools, ready to download and use.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2012 Essentials to Hardware Partners

Microsoft's small biz-sized server OS now ready for hardware partners, with availability coming November 1.

Microsoft Offers Another Light Security Update in October

For the second month in a row, Microsoft is releasing an uncharacteristically light security update.

Lone Critical Fix in Light October Security Update

Microsoft will be rolling out one "critical" and six "important" bulletins for October's security update, planned for Tuesday.

Pop Quiz: Migrating Certificate Services on Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services" objective of Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Working with Values and Variables in PowerShell

One object or many, PowerShell hands you control. This week's tip is a good example.

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