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A Defining Moment

The beauty of PowerShell is simplifying the oft-repeated task. Here's an example where you can create functions on the fly for common troubleshooting.

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GPUs: Secret Weapon of Password Crackers

Among the oft-cited weaknesses in using passwords for authentication are that people choose bad, easily guessed passwords, such as "123456" or, even, "password."

Windows Small Business Server 'Aurora' Preview Released

Microsoft announced on Monday that a "preview" of Windows Small Business Server codenamed "Aurora" is now available for download.

Wide Load

See more and get more with the Format-Wide cmdlet.

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Windows Home Server 'Vail' Preview Released

Microsoft announced today that it has released a "preview build" of Windows Home Server (WHS) codenamed "Vail" to test participants.

Microsoft Issues New Windows Security Advisories

Microsoft issued even more details about Windows security concerns, even after releasing its August security update on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Microsoft Unveils 'Premier Mission Critical' Support Service

Microsoft today announced a new mission-critical support option for organizations as part of its Microsoft Services consulting business.

Module Testing

Make a statement for checking out modules.

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Microsoft Releases Record 15 Security Patches for August

Microsoft rolled out 14 fixes in its August security update Tuesday, bringing the total for the month to 15.

Zero-Day Windows Kernel Flaw Linked to Clipboard

As the largest patch in Microsoft's Patch Tuesday history looms, the plot thickens.

Biggest Microsoft Security Patch Arriving Tuesday

So much for the dog days of summer, at least when it comes to Windows security.

Parameter Peeking

Tab completion and Get-Command offer two ways to discover parameters for cmdlets without resorting to reading the cmdlet help.

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Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Patch for Windows Shortcut Flaw

Microsoft on Monday issued a "critical" out-of-band patch for its previously disclosed Windows Shell vulnerability.

IPv4 Addresses Could Dry Up by Year's End

The international registries that allocate IP addresses say only about 6 percent of IPv4 addresses remain available, and with an uptick in demand since the beginning of the year, the pool could be exhausted in about six months.

Windows Shortcut Flaw To Get Patch on Monday

Microsoft plans to release a patch on Monday Aug. 2 for a zero-day Windows shell vulnerability that can spread malware through shortcut files.

Microsoft Program Will Report Adobe Software Flaws

The Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) will start to share software vulnerability information from Adobe sometime this fall, Microsoft announced today.

Microsoft To Release Updated EMET Security Tool

Microsoft announced today that it is planning to release a new version of its security mitigation tool for ISVs and Windows users.

Value Proposition

If any colleagues aren't convinced of the PowerShell power, this week's trick might convert 'em.

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A Trip Down Memory Lane with EmulateHeap

Enable this compatibility fix on a process to emulate the Windows 95 heap down to the very last detail.

Sophos Offers Free Tool for Windows Shortcut Flaw

Sophos on Monday announced the availability of a free tool designed to help address the Windows zero-day shortcut vulnerability that Microsoft has not patched.

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