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Extending Objects in Windows PowerShell, Part 1

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks shares beginning tips and tricks for getting started with extending objects in Windows PowerShell.

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Best Windows 10 Features for Better Productivity, Security

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

To commemorate the launch of Windows 10, Senior Editor Blair Kellerhals is providing her list of the best Windows 10 features for better productivity and security.

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Living on the Edge: Microsoft’s New Browser for Windows 10

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Russell Smith looks at some of the changes Microsoft has made to its new Edge browser for Windows 10.

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Microsoft Delivers Free Windows 10 Upgrade in 190 Countries

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Well, today is the big day: Windows 10 is now available as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 in 190 countries around the world.

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Budgeting Struggles with Cloud Computing

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Cloud computing doesn’t always mean cheap. Learn about the challenges around planning IT budgets for cloud computing in this informative post by Aidan Finn.

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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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