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Off-label uses for these new, ultra-cheap Windows machines
We've reached a point where we can have a fully functional Windows machine for cheap, with fast connections to peripherals and networks. That opens up a world of inexpensive, flexible, creative possibilities.
Drop what you're doing and patch the Windows Schannel bugs now
One Microsoft security update from yesterday stands out from the rest for severity and unanswered questions. Apply the MS14-066 update now or at least make sure your IPS has updates for it.
Microsoft to open source more of .NET, and bring it to Linux, Mac OS X
Microsoft is porting its server-side .NET stack to Linux and Mac OS X, and is making more of that stack available as open source.
With a new platform-neutral Microsoft, why go Windows?
The days of counting on Microsoft to deliver first and best on Windows are gone. Will Windows 10 bring them back next year?
Microsoft patches Windows, IE; holds back two updates
The most serious vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control of a Windows Server just by sending packets. For undisclosed reasons, Microsoft withheld two updates scheduled for release.
Transitioning from Windows to Linux Administration: A guide for newcomers, Part III
Windows and Linux are operating systems with many similarities and differences. Learn some tips to help cross the bridge between the two in the conclusion of a multi-part series.
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Microsoft updates EMET anti-hack tool
A new version of the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit mostly improves compatibility with applications software, and specifically with Java and Chrome.
Is the post-PC PC a Mac?
PC sales are declining - despite the end-of-XP support bump - while Mac sales were up 18 percent in Q2 and 21 percent in Q3 of 2014. Why isn't the Mac declining along with Windows PCs?
Dozens of non-security Windows updates on Patch Tuesday
In addition to security patches, Microsoft releases bug fixes and other small changes every month. November will be a heavy month.
Microsoft updates its mobile-device management timeline, game plan
Eight months after launching its Enterprise Mobility Suite, how close is Microsoft to enabling users to manage not just devices, but also the apps and data on those devices?
It really is a new Microsoft
Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, faced plenty of skepticism when he took the job earlier this year. But even skeptics have to admit that things have changed in Redmond. Here are four things the old Microsoft would never have done.
Microsoft to issue 16 security updates
On Patch Tuesday next week Microsoft will issue a large number of updates, five of them critical. The Windows 10 previews are affected as well.
Windows 8, 8.1 about to overtake plunging XP, on Netmarketshare's latest numbers
Use of Windows XP fell dramatically last month, while use of Windows 8.1 grew dramatically, according to Net Applications' numbers published at Netmarketshare.com. Is this a fact, an erroneous blip, or a historical correction? You decide…
Dell launches Venue 8 Pro 3000 Windows 8.1 tablets starting at $199.99
The trend of cheaper Windows slates continues.
Look for Windows 7 Mainstream Support to be extended
Microsoft made a mistake by extending XP Extended Support. Extending Win7 Mainstream Support some time past the intro of Windows 10 would be different.