By Paul Thurrott, 10/31/2006
Is now a good time to evaluate Microsoft Office 2007? And what happens when you run the latest prerelease version of Windows Vista in x64 mode? Get straight answers and expert ...
By Karl D. Middlebrooks, 10/31/2006
Protect your systems by implementing the security principle of least privilege.
By Anne Grubb, 10/31/2006
This year's nine Windows IT Pro Innovators award winners reveal how they transformed familiar technologies into leading-edge solutions.
By Karen Forster, 10/31/2006
Microsoft is finally addressing its security problems—and seems to be getting nothing but grief in return.
By Michael Otey, 10/31/2006
10 processors lead the market in speed and architecture. Find out which ones and why they dominate the field.
By Joel B. Barker, 10/31/2006
Learn why small businesses should check out Messaging Ninja—Sunbelt Software's policy-based antispam and antivirus solution.
By Blake Eno, 10/31/2006
Readers highlight favorite products: Golden Bow Systems' VoptXP, visionapp Remote Desktop, Gladiators Software's AltDesk, Revinetix's Sentio2000, PatchLink Update
By Readers, 10/31/2006
Here's a way to disable USB storage devices on a PC but still leave the PC's USB keyboard and mouse fully functional.
By Blake Eno, 10/31/2006
Finding the right security-policy management solution involves determining what exactly your environment needs. Start by examining the various factors that might comprise a ...
By Jan De Clercq, 10/31/2006
Active Directory Federation Services, free with Windows 2003 R2, can help you extend the reach of your AD and Web-based applications to users in other organizations.
By Kevin Carbray, 10/31/2006
Misuse of removable media devices can compromise your company's security—but a device-control solution can help protect corporate assets. Take a look at Layton Technology's ...
By Ben Smith, 10/31/2006
Internal audits can have a positive impact on your IT department. Here's a simple IT audit framework and five tips on how to make an audit almost painless.
By Tony Redmond, 10/31/2006
Microsoft is particularly proud of the Unified Messaging (UM) system that it’s building into Exchange 2007.
By Editors, 10/31/2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with FireEye, eEye, Digital Security, and DataPreserve. Check out this month's Web-exclusive briefings with CipherTrust, Apere, ...
By Jan De Clercq, 10/31/2006
Learn about the three main identity federation standard threads and their champions.
By Various Authors, 10/31/2006
Our experts answer your questions about adding contacts in Outlook, preventing users from trusting CAs they encounter while browsing the Web, and more.
By Karen Forster, 10/31/2006
Windows PowerShell might offer an easier way to automate Windows environments, but will poor documentation and complexity be an obstacle for users?
By Tony Redmond, 10/31/2006
Given the fundamental nature of some of the changes in Exchange 2007, starting your planning process as soon as possible is a good idea. Here's where to begin.
By Kevin Carbray, 10/31/2006
These four products approach IM in different ways. This review will help you determine the best solution for your environment.
By Mark Minasi, 10/31/2006
If you use the Net commands to manage services from the command line, you might find that the SC tool offers a better alternative.
By Paul Thurrott, 10/31/2006
Windows Vista RC1 is a near-feature-complete version that offers major functional, compatibility, and fit-and-finish improvements, making this an ideal time to start your Vista ...
By Michael Cassens, 10/31/2006
KACE's management appliance for SMBs provides capabilities usually available only in high-end products.
By Readers, 10/31/2006
A scheduled batch file that was supposed to shut down Windows XP Pro computers every evening didn't always work. Learn the reason for the problem and how it was solved.
By Mark Russinovich, 10/31/2006
A bit of sleuthing reveals the root cause of certain process delays.
By Sue Mosher, 10/31/2006
Learn how to add contacts from incoming email messages to Outlook, but not in the default Contacts folder.
By Randy Franklin Smith, 10/31/2006
Use this tip to prevent users from accessing imposter Web sites that try to fool users by using rogue CAs.