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Internet Explorer In the Thick of IT Security

IE 8 has a target on its back this week. Plus: ISACA to audit social media apps; Microsoft Support isn't calling you personally (a free security tip).

Microsoft's March Security Update Released

With just one "critical" item and two "important" fixes for IT pros to consider, this month's Microsoft update light compared to the previous two months.

Can I Get a Little Help Here? The Get-Help Cmdlet

It happens to all of us: We forget things. Use the PowerShell Get-Help cmdlet to rejog your memory.

Beta Available for System Center VMM Self-Service Portal 2.0 SP1

A beta test version of Microsoft's latest virtual machine management portal for IT pros and datacenter managers was announced on Monday.

Microsoft's Most Valuable Professionals Get Recognition at Annual Summit

More than 1,600 of Microsoft's most ardent technology supporters gather at the Redmond to attend high-level feedback sessions.

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Light March Patch Load

Microsoft is following up the last two patch-heavy months with a small update for March.

Worldwide PC Shipments Forecast Cut for 2011

Research firm Gartner is getting big indications that tables and smartphones will eat into PC shipments for the rest of the year.

Positive Growth for Global Server Sales (Report)

An IDC report shows 2010 closed with solid global growth in server sales.

Microsoft To Debut Windows Intune March 23

Microsoft Management Summit will be venue for the release of Microsoft's new cloud-based systems management tool.

The Sky's Delimit

The -Delimiter parameter of the Export-CSV cmdlet is what makes working with CSV files in PowerShell so, well, limitless.

Microsoft Releases Windows Embedded Compact 7

Windows Embedded Compact 7, Microsoft's latest compact componentized operating system for device manufacturers, was released today.

Microsoft's Response to Google's Collaboration Plug-In for Office

Reacting to a recently released Google plug-in for Microsoft Office that enables document sharing and collaboration, Microsoft fired back at Google on Thursday in a blog post.

SQL Server's Data Profiling Task Gets the Right Data the First Time

Get some real useful information from SQL Server Integration Services' Data Profiling Task feature.

Something Buggy About This Update for Windows Phone 7

Microsoft removes recently released Windows Phone 7 update from circulation, citing problems with some Samsung phone users.

Malware Engine Flaw Fixed in Microsoft Update

To address privately reported vulnerability, Microsoft has added an "important" fix to its Malware Protection Engine.

Microsoft Puts Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Online

TechNet, MSDN subscribers will have access to the shared computing solution this week, with general availability coming next week.

Next Version of Windows Rumored for Mid-2012

According to Microsoft Observer Mary-Jo Foley, Microsoft may be planning a release of "Windows 8" by mid-2012.

Microsoft Employee Blocked from Salesforce Position by Judge

A superior court judge in Washington state today enforced a temporary restraining order that prevents a former Microsoft employee from being hired for an executive sales position at Salesforce.com.

Are We Stepping Closer to an Internet Kill Switch?

Unrest in Libya reminds us once again about the Internet Kill Switch. Plus: Microsoft outlines plan to apply public health policies to IT security.

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