The Verge

JULY 6, 2021

Microsoft has started rolling out an emergency Windows patch to address a critical flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service. The vulnerability, dubbed PrintNightmare , was revealed last week, after security researchers accidentally published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. Windows RT 8.1,

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

This is a liveblog of the day 1 keynote at Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2012 at Moscone West in San Francisco, CA. Tomorrow’s keynote will focus on security, and Thursday’s keynote is about connecting to the future. He then shows off several different form factors from various Intel OEMs (all of them are running Windows 8).

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Mick's IT Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We were three versions behind as we have been using 2012. Luckily starting with 1801, upgrades are performed via windows updates. The problem with upgrading from Orchestrator 2012 and 2016 is the fact that you must uninstall the old version and reinstall the new version.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

After deciding to postpone its February patches for a month, Microsoft released one critical security update for Windows on Tuesday that contains Flash Player patches released by Adobe Systems last week. The new security bulletin, identified as MS17-005 , is rated critical for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1,

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Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Thursday, October 11, 2012. Windows Server 2012 Essentials RTM!! Well, The product formerly known as Windows Small Business Server 2012, is finally at RTM! Purchase with confidence knowing that your technology investment can easily grow to Windows Server 2012 Standard if the needs of your business grow.

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Mick's IT Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

SCCM 2012: Accessing Reporting Services Website. SCCM 2012: Report Builder 2.0 SCCM 2012: Accessing Reporting Services Website. SCCM 2012: Report Builder 2.0 MDT: Installing Windows 7 Updates as Packages. You will see the message Windows could not apply unattend settings during pass [offlineServicing].

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Windows 11 is arriving later this year as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users , but many are discovering that their hardware isn’t compatible. Windows 11 will only officially support 8th Gen and newer Intel Core processors, alongside Apollo Lake and newer Pentium and Celeron processors. Windows 11 support for AMD.

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Windows Intel Hardware Microsoft 115

Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Friday, October 12, 2012. Why I’m Super Happy with Windows 8. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. With Windows 7 I was running it in production far before it even reached Alpha stage (which makes Windows 7 the operating system I’ve run the longest, ever).

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Windows Microsoft SMB Backup 103

CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M Invincea also continued to enhance the ability for its customers to achieve more comprehensive and holistic security by expanding its advanced threat protection ecosystem with integration into Palo Alto Networks’ WildFire platform.

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Sean Daniel

MARCH 29, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials & Windows Home Server 2011 RTM! Another set of great products out the door from the Windows Server Solutions team. Both Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011 have released to manufacturing! Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4).

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GeekWire

JANUARY 12, 2025

. “Weather (including sea states) looks much more favorable for this new window,” Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said in a posting to the X social-media platform. Tonight’s three-hour launch window opens at 1 a.m. New Glenn’s origin story goes back to 2012. ET Monday (10 p.m. PT Sunday).

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The Verge

JANUARY 18, 2022

Microsoft released an out-of-band (OOB) update yesterday to fix some Windows issues caused by last week’s monthly patching cycle on Patch Tuesday. Many IT Admins were forced to roll back the updates — leaving many servers vulnerable with none of last week’s security patches. link] — Windows Update (@WindowsUpdate) January 17, 2022.

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The Verge

MAY 7, 2021

Microsoft has been trying to build a lighter version of Windows for more than 10 years without success. The latest effort, Windows 10X, has reportedly now been shelved, in favor of improving Windows 10 instead. Petri reports that Windows 10X will no longer ship this year, and the OS will likely never arrive in its current form.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tonight’s three-hour launch window was due to close at 4 a.m. “We are standing down today’s launch attempt to troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue that will take us beyond our launch window,” launch commentator Ariane Cornell said. New Glenn’s origin story goes back to 2012. ET (midnight PT).

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Every month, Windows users and administrators receive updates from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday (or Wednesday, depending on where you're located). This patch, called the Security update for Secure Boot DBX, applies to nearly all supported Windows releases. Specifically, it affects Windows Server 2012; Windows 8.1

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Mick's IT Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2015

I have been working on writing a new script for SCCM and decided while writing it, I would take one of the functions and make it into a separate script for just retrieving windows updates. Such OSs as 2012 R2 don't display a system architecture in the list, so you can use null. On line 29, You can enter x86, x64, or null.

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IT Toolbox

APRIL 21, 2024

Microsoft’s Resilient File System (ReFS), introduced with Windows Server 2012, stands as a guardian for data in the ever-growing realm of storage solutions. Designed to address the limitations of its predecessor, NTFS, ReFS prioritizes three key aspects: data integrity, scalability, and self-healing capabilities.

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System Storage Windows Data 130

CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Windows Server: Windows 2012. Windows Workstation: Windows 7. General Forensics. Forensics Live Image. VMs tied to licenses. Licensed Forensics. Licensed Threat Emulation. Orchestrated VMs. Linux: RHEL 7 Family.

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SPF13

JANUARY 11, 2012

One of the most common concerns people have is how to ensure that their application is safe, secure and available in the event of an emergency. Only partial protection as any data written during the delay window will be lost. If not caught during the window (or windows) provides no protection. Wed Jan 11, 2012.

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Fountainhead

JANUARY 19, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012. In mature virtual environments, VMs typically move between servers because of maintenance windows, because of capacity adjustments, etc. Operationally its fit-for-purpose, with a high performance, low-latency compute backbone, with a common security/compliance envelope. January 31, 2012 at 1:20 PM.

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Mick's IT Blog

MAY 30, 2012

30 May 2012. Cannot Install.NET Framework 4 Updates and Security Updates. If you are seeing a backlog of security packs and updates pertaining to.NET Framework 4 due to an Unknown error during the Windows Updates, then this just might fix your issue like it did mine. Under Services, stop the Windows Update service.

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Adobe Windows Education Programming 100

Fountainhead

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2012. This will let enterprises and/or service providers deliver Windows apps and desktops as a true cloud service from private, public and hybrid clouds for users on any device, anywhere. October 17, 2012 at 5:35 AM. November 12, 2012 at 10:46 PM. December 5, 2012 at 12:44 PM. Fountainhead.

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Cloud Data Center Mobile Virtualization 189

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and Interaction with Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. I know I have talked before about Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 , and how it can help your Small Business with thin clients, old clients, seasonal employees and even reducing the number of machines in the office by getting one nice one.

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Sean Daniel

JUNE 12, 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Book Give-away : Win free copy of the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide , just by commenting! 6/12/2012 12:51 PM. 6/12/2012 12:54 PM. 6/12/2012 6:42 PM. 6/13/2012 12:05 AM. 6/13/2012 7:09 AM. Photo Blog | E-Mail Me.

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Sean Daniel

APRIL 26, 2010

Windows Home Server Codename “Vail” Public Beta Available Today! As you know, one of the products I work on is Windows Home Server. Today we’re excited to announce that the next version of Windows Home Server (codename “Vail”) is available for you to try. Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4).

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Sean Daniel

JULY 15, 2010

Windows Server Codename “Aurora” Video Walkthrough. How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Phone 7. (2). Windows Vista. (15). Windows Mobile.

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Windows Video SMB Small Business 71

The Verge

JUNE 16, 2020

Money in Excel is a template and add-in for Excel that allows Microsoft 365 subscribers to securely connect to bank, credit card, investment, or loan accounts and import transactions and account information directly into a spreadsheet. Money in Excel follows Microsoft’s discontinued personal finance management software, Microsoft Money.

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Sean Daniel

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Announcing Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. This morning, building on the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Announcement , we are announcing a new edition targeted at Small Business called Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. What is this Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials? 4 comments: garyquigley.

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Storage Windows Small Business Backup 73

Sean Daniel

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Her Windows Explorer has a link to the root of the Server share so she can get to the pictures, the videos, the TV shows, and so on. I’m a big fan of security, and she has her own account on the server, but I couldn’t get her username and password to save for the server through a reboot. Worked like a charm. Sure enough it did!!

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Windows Small Business Storage Backup 56

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The core Desktop Automation tool scrapes data sources and interacts with web apps and local software by simulating events in the Windows GUI. All integrate security and audit capabilities to help managers after development. Larger jobs that span multiple desktops can use Automate Plus and Automate Ultimate for added scale.

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Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Thursday, October 04, 2012. On 9/21/2012, I received my first social engineering hacking attack. Nice try, you obviously dont know that im running Windows 8, and there is no start button, SCAMMER! They do provide you with FREE antivirus solution called Security Essentials for Windows. Windows 7. (47).

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Social SMB Windows Backup 80

Sean Daniel

MARCH 29, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Intel vPro Add-in. How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Phone 7. (2). Windows Vista. (15). Windows Mobile.

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Small Business Windows SMB Backup 63

Sean Daniel

JANUARY 6, 2011

Windows Multi Point 2011 and How it Fits into Your Small Business. Well, if you wrote off Multi-Point 2010 for business, you probably haven’t been paying attention to the new Multi-Point 2011, currently in Beta ( obtain it here ) With Windows MultiPoint Server 2011, the licensing and purchase model has been simplified.

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Windows Small Business SMB Education 69

Galido

MAY 14, 2016

So there is no need to secure the connection, messages travels in their encrypted form inside the entire pipeline. Most people think that if a website uses a HTTPS connection (especially with the green address bar) then their “typed-in” informations are transmitted and stored securely. Forward secure. File sharing.

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Security Open Source Network Firewall 81

Sean Daniel

JULY 5, 2012

Thursday, July 05, 2012. Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts. Furthermore, as we approach Windows 8 , and you end up getting that fancy touch screen, it’s going to be even more important to use keyboard short cuts. Windows (tap) Toggles between the Start screen and the foremost running app (Metro-style) or the Windows Desktop.

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Windows SMB Backup Small Business 56

A Screw's Loose

JULY 25, 2012

by Brian Katz on July 25, 2012 · 1 comment. Windows Phone. ©2011-2012 A Screws Loose. Standard Disclaimer. A Screw's Loose. Enterprise IT Adoption Cycle. A very good friend of mine who prefers to remain nameless (@swardley) built a beautiful graph on the Enterprise IT adoption Cycle. Uncategorized. Crapplications.

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