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Switch to "Plan B"

Make quick work of resetting local administrator passwords on all computers in a single OU or across a domain.

Bebo To Add IM Powered by Microsoft

Social-networking site Bebo Inc. said Tuesday it will launch a Microsoft-powered instant-messaging program this fall.

Log Me In for Nothing

Remote control administration is easy with LogMeIn tools.

Do More with More

Where a batch file might seem just a bit over the top, try this nifty trick with the More command.

Symantec Talks Loudly On Speech Flaw

Plus: Spaniard nabbed for hacking cell phones; NASA hacker in court.

Microsoft Releases 9 Patches

Six of the patches fix critical vulnerabilities that could give an attacker full control of a machine.

Threats vs. Vulnerabilities: Addressing the Aftermath

Also: RealPlayer, HelixPlayer flaws show hackers casting wider OS net; open-source imaging software gets fix.

Microsoft: Windows XP Product Keys Running Out

Microsoft has announced that it is releasing another version of XP Professional because it's run out of product keys.

ANSI About Your Command Prompt?

A new-generation command prompt for those who remember the good ol' days of ANSI.

The Windows Vista Resource Guide

Here's a quick, handy guide to some important resources for working with Microsoft's newest operating system.

Slim Down and Speed Up VMs with VM Optimizer

With this handy tool, your Windows VMs will be smaller and run faster than ever.

Microsoft Releases Vista Updates to Public

Microsoft on Tuesday officially released several updates for Windows Vista -- fixes that were initially released to the public last week, before being pulled down.

Kill the Shutdown Event Tracker

How to get less annoyed at Shutdown in Windows 2003; plus, disabling write caching in XP.

Microsoft Works Goes Free, Ad-Supported

Microsoft Corp. will test a free, advertising-supported version of Works, an already inexpensive package of word processing, spreadsheet and other programs, but would not say whether it is exploring a similar Web-based suite.

DSQuery, And Then Some

DSQuery User gives up lots of info, but what if you want more? There is a way to wring out more info with this nifty trick.

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