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Microsoft Adds Rental Option for Office, Windows

Microsoft changed its licensing for businesses that rent out PCs by announcing an extra, one-time fee for Office and Windows.

Adobe: Eclipsing Microsoft as Patch Concern?

All eyes tend to focus on Microsoft's monthly patch cycle, but don't forget Adobe.

Microsoft, Intel Unveil Sign That Tracks Shoppers

Microsoft and Intel have joined efforts to produce digital signage technology for the retail industry.

PSForecast: Variable with a Chance of Objects

Variables hold a special place in ... er ... your scripts; namely, they're placeholders for objects.

January Patch 'Critical' for Windows 2000

Microsoft plans to release its January security patch today, which is expected to include just one fix for Windows systems.

Patch Tuesday To Bring Single Windows Fix

Microsoft appears to be starting the new year on a light note after issuing bulky security releases in the latter months of 2009.

PowerShell OverDrive

Get to the good stuff with the Get-PSDrive cmdlet.

Microsoft Offers Windows 7, Office 2007 Discounts

Microsoft opened the new year with marketing push designed to wean small-to-medium orgs off older Windows and Office products.

Windows 7 May Face Attacks in 2010

Windows 7 has the potential to become a security target in 2010, according to researchers, although it's held up so far.

Hurry Up and Wait

The Wait-Process in PowerShell 2.0 -- kinda like the Yield sign for multi-process scripts.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Microsoft Word Sales

Microsoft has been ordered to stop selling its Microsoft Word software starting Jan. 11.

Computer Membership

Some cool cmdlets that can help you with migrating or provisioning computers.

Microsoft: We Will Steal Google's Lunch

A Microsoft corporate vice president talked about the company's business prospects, including competition with Google, at a Barclays event on Tuesday.

Different Yet the Same

Compare-Object cmdlet tricks you might not know about.

As the Black Screen of Death Turns

Plus: Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero-day flaw; third party takes up XP's cause.

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