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Newly Discovered Android Flaw Puts Almost One Billion at Risk

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Android really is the new Windows: a newly-discovered set of security vulnerability in the mobile OS has placed almost one billion users at risk of attack.

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Deep Dive in Windows Server 2016 New Features: PowerShell Direct

Jonathan Hassell gives us a look at the new Windows Server 2016 feature, PowerShell Direct, which prevents IT admins from making simple configuration mistakes.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: July 24, 2015

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because Windows 10 is inevitable, this week’s other news includes the pending Windows 10 launch, Google’s latest attempt at violating your privacy, and more.

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Why Does Hyper-V Have Network Issues with 1 GbE NICs?

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

A common cause of network-related crashes and performance issues on Hyper-V is VMQ. Find out why you should disable VMQ on all of your 1 GbE NICs.

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Backup and Restore Users on a Remote SQL Database with T-SQL and PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

I’ve added a lot of skills to my tech toolbox over the years, and I’ve found PowerShell to be the most useful addition. As my skills with PowerShell increased, I’ve looked to use it more. That’s a great thing, because PowerShell is so prolific on Microsoft systems today, that in many instances it’s become the primary way…

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Apple Posts Blockbuster Earnings but Disappoints Investors

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Apple posted a profit of $10.7 billion on revenues of $50 billion while selling an incredible 47.5 million iPhones, and still manage to disappoint investors.

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Microsoft Delivers $2.1 Billion Operating Loss on Phone Write-Down

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

It was a solid quarter for Microsoft, with the firm posting $22.2 billion in revenues for the previous quarter. But 8 billion in write-downs don’t help.

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Even with Updating Changes, Windows 10 Will Retain 10 Year Support Lifecycle

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Yes, Windows 10 is doing many things differently, but it will stick the standard ten-year support life cycle, while requiring users to stay up-to-date.

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Microsoft’s Project Venus: Extending Azure Backup Features

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn gives us a look at Microsoft’s new Project Venus, which is a multi-step project that will quickly add desired features to Azure Backup.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: July 17, 2015

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because no PC should be left behind in the Windows 10 upgrade wave, this week’s other news includes a new theory about when Surface Pro 4 might ship, more.

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Working with the PowerShell ISE and Script Snippets

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks shows us how to work with the PowerShell and script snippets to save you from excessive typing.

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Despite PC Doldrums, Intel Beats Expectations

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Intel announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015, posting net income of $2.7 billion on revenues of $13.2 billion, beating expectations.

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