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CA Launches Warranty for Consumer Security Products

CA Inc. is so confident in its products, it is offering up to $1,500 for computer repairs should users of its anti-virus software get infected.

Wire Me Up

Windows Connect Now and wireless don't mix that well.

New Office, Vista To Feature Improved Disability Access

An overhaul of how Microsoft deals with disability access technologies will take form in the next generation of the company's flagship programs.

The Scripting Pipeline

Save the script writing for when it's needed -- PowerShell allows stringing together of cmdlets to perform useful work.

Microsoft Releases Out-of-Cycle Patch for VML Flaw

Microsoft Corp. released an out-of-cycle patch for a critical vulnerability in Windows and IE relating to Vector Markup Language.

ADSI Resources

Better ADSI documentation is coming. For now, Microsoft's version will have to do.

Vista and Blue Pill: Debunking the Myth

Blue Pill is easier to swallow now that the trick has been more closely scrutinized. Plus, a look at what's on your hard drives that you thought you erased.

Screen-Capture Trojans Ramp Up

In hopes of fighting Internet fraud, some online banking sites make customers use "virtual keypads" -- a method of entering passwords on the screen, generally with a mouse.

Windows Recovery Environment Debuts

Included with Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 is a new tool for aiding help desk personnel in recovering from installations of the new system that have gone south.

Brain Drain

A simple fix from a KB article can keep your disconnected Windows XP SP2 laptop running longer.

Allchin's Last Act: Vista Pitchman

After 16 years at Microsoft, Jim Allchin, co-president of the company's Platforms and Services Division, is retiring in a couple of months -- when much-delayed Windows Vista finally ships to customers.

Toshiba To Recall Notebook Batteries

Japanese electronics maker plans to recall 340,000 notebook computer batteries, some manufactured by Sony Corp.

Searching Active Directory Objects

Create a customizable ADO search box.

Code May Sour BlackBerry Users

Also: software keeps cars garaged and why we shouldn't stop superbugs from breeding.

Microsoft Works to Close Hole in Windows Media

Microsoft scrambles to update Windows Media after a hacker released a program that circumvents a safeguard designed to prevent people from freely copying digital movies and songs.

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