Category Archives: Microsoft

CONTEST – Call of Duty: World at War Beta Code

OK here goes, I have a Call of Duty: WaW beta code that I don’t need. I’m going to do a random draw from the first 25 responses, then give it away! So far, the beta is awesome. This isn’t CoD4, … Continue reading

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Connect To a Console RDP / Terminal Server Session

1) Regardless of connection limits or licensing issues, you will always be able to connect to a server using a console session and an administrator account 2) The console session will often allow you to see errors and popups that … Continue reading

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Cisco to Implement Regular Patching

In a security notice posted on Cisco’s web site recently, the networking giant unveiled its new patch program that will see them regularly updating its IOS software for Cisco switches and routers on a timely basis, similar to Microsoft’s “patch … Continue reading

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Microsoft to Enter VDI Market with Kidaro Acquisition

UPDATE – it looks like the figure on this one is around 100M.  Microsoft has announced that they are planning to acquire VDI solution provider Kidaro today, according to Reuters. From the Reuters article: “Microsoft said Kidaro’s technology will be … Continue reading

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IE8 Beta Download

A nice offshoot of MIX 08 is the public availability of Internet Explorer (IE) 8 Beta 1 as of yesterday. While the new browser has many features, the standards support is what has me tickled pink, and you’ll be happy … Continue reading

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