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Clients not showing up in WSUS console

November 1, 2009 6:52am PST

Clients not showing up in WSUS console Hoping you all can help me here. I have a computer lab with 31 PCs all running XP with S.P. 3, they were all created using an image with sysprep. So far I've...

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Updating screenshots of upcoming Windows 8 features

April 19, 2011 5:08am PDT

An updating and evolving look at the upcoming, new features of Microsoft's next generation operating system, Windows 8.

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Winternals Software's ERD Commander 2005 simplifies system repair

May 16, 2007 9:14am PDT

ERD Commander 2005 from Winternals Software is not cheap, but with the investment comes a collection of powerful utilities you can use with confidence to repair failed systems. Best of all, it's...

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First Look at Windows 7

November 6, 2008 8:30am PST

Taking my first look at Windows 7.

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BlackBerry tablet OS (screenshots)

April 13, 2011 6:10pm PDT

Take a closer look at RIM's operating system and apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

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The first BlackBerry 7 OS handsets (photos)

August 3, 2011 4:00pm PDT

RIM introduced five new BlackBerry 7 OS handsets today; three for AT&T, and two for Sprint.

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BlackBerry DevCon

October 23, 2011 6:19pm PDT

BlackBerry DevCon was held in San Francisco last week and RIM used the event to announce its new BBX operating system. Although developers can make apps for it today, the big question remains on...

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How to: Using TrueCrypt 6 to hide an operating system

July 9, 2008 1:00am PDT

When I read about a new release of TrueCrypt, and found out that using this software you could essentially have a hidden OS and a visible OS both on the same PC, I was intrigued. Intrigued enough...

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Poll: How do you defend your favorite operating system against dissenters?

August 27, 2010 7:52am PDT

The TechRepublic Windows Blog member poll: How do you defend your favorite operating system against dissenters?

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The operating system is dead, long live the operating system

July 15, 2011 8:50am PDT

Is your chosen brand of operating system really all that important to you and your business anymore? Can't your systems accommodate just about any OS now? Take the poll, and we will find out.

84 Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?

January 11, 2013 11:06am PST

Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?

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Spotlight: KACE Networks KBOX 1100 Systems Management Appliance

September 4, 2009 8:00am PDT

KACE Networks markets its KBOX Systems Management appliance as delivering a fully integrated systems management solution. The Free BSD-powered server does just that, providing enterprise IT...

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Securing Safari: How to run Apple's Web browser securely

June 15, 2007 12:26pm PDT

Here are several steps you can take to disable various features in Safari to reduce the risk of hacker attacks.

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Discussion Threads

5 of the best desktop operating systems you never used

March 19, 2008 9:55am PDT

5 of the best desktop operating systems you never used article root Let's not forget.... AmigaDOS!!! Was years ahead of its time! I miss Desqview and GEOS! I first had Geos on my Commodore 64....

276 Started by eM DuBYaH | Latest comment by AlexPC

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Operating System XYZ is immune to viruses and malware

August 12, 2008 10:38am PDT

Operating System XYZ is immune to viruses and malware I have come across this sentiment too many times to count ..but coming from an End-user I just smile condescdingly and say 'yeah,ok' but for...

50 Started by Gate keeper | Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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Network Operating System

March 8, 2009 12:04pm PDT

Network Operating System Hi Sorry if this sounds stupid but can anyone name some popular Network Operating Systems. Help much appericated Network Operating Systems Go here for your info:...

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mac tiger operating system

May 27, 2009 11:20pm PDT

Have a look here. :) http://www.megaleecher.net/Apple_Mac_OS_X_Leopard_On_PC mac tiger operating system i want to know how to install mac os on my intel based machine plz send my answer in...

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Network Operating System

July 23, 2009 6:36am PDT

Network Operating System What are the complete list of network operating system.What are the trend for network operating system today. Thank you very much. Good luck. Pphht! Ack! Says Bill the...

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The operating system is dead, long live the operating system

July 15, 2011 8:52am PDT

The operating system is dead, long live the operating system article root Does operating system still matter? Does the operating system really have to be homogenous across the organization? Is...

84 Started by Mark W. Kaelin | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson