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What's in a Name?

Rename standalone computers and also get all kinds of computer info with the free Compname.exe tool.

DNS Suffix Struggle

Configuring DNS suffix search order is a critical component of any multi-domain LAN without a WINS server.

An IE Vulnerability Report Gone Wrong

A security researcher gets his 15 minutes of fame on a mixed signal of confusion.

ADSI Connections with a Twist

How to connect with alternate credentials, this time with an ADSI twist.

No Way Out

ISA Server seems to be preventing outbound traffic to an external FTP server.

The Big(ger) Picture

Change the command-line window mode with the free Fstoggle.exe tool.

System State Debate

Need to know exactly what’s included in a System State backup? Here’s how to find out.

The Invisible Administrator

Running an application or a batch file on a user's desktop with a different credential

Hacker Recruitment or Background Research?

The U.S. government looks for a few good hackers at the DefCon security conference.

Go Back in Time -- For Free

Track registry changes with the free Keytimes.exe command-line tool.

Bottleneck Battle

When you suspect a performance problem is related to a network bottleneck, use this simple tool to verify your suspicions.

Microsoft Re-Releases Security Advisory

A recent Windows PnP vulnerability is hyped to be more dangerous than it really is.

Split Personality

Using alternate credentials in WMI connections.

Name That IP!

Perform batch name-to-IP conversions and vice versa with these command-line tools.

Patch Tuesday Analyzed

The latest Microsoft vulnerabilities discovered affect a variety of things from IE and Remote Desktop to Plug and Play and Print Spooler.

Last Resort Recovery Console Access

Enabling automatic logon to the Recovery Console may get you access to a system with an unknown local administrator password or when portions of the Registry are corrupt.

Many Banks Reduce ATM Security

A customer convenience is making it easier for criminals to forge ATM cards.

Exchange: Migration Misstep?

Exchange migration seems to be missing a step or two.

What I Beta Tested on My Summer Vacation

Microsoft beta products: A look at what's coming, when it's coming and why you should care.

Know Your Rights (Management)

Does Microsoft have the right Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution for you?

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