policies and procedures

Image galleries

Denmark's pragmatic shades of green (photos)

August 17, 2011 4:10am PDT

CNET contributor Candace Lombardi visits the country and finds examples big and small of its implementation of green energy policy.

Image galleries

Use Exchange 2010 ActiveSync to limit mobile security issues

September 7, 2010 10:40am PDT

Exchange 2010's built-in ActiveSync provide you with a baseline set of security controls that might be enough to protect your company from the pitfalls sometimes associated with mobility.

Image galleries

How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?

32 Latest comment by Starrdaark | September 7, 2010 8:43am PDT

Securing Microsoft Windows XP Professional is a must no matter whether the personal computer involved is in a massive enterprise or your home office. This How do I... tutorial walks you through 14...

Image galleries

Add Internet Search to the Windows 7 Start Menu

3 Latest comment by amj2010 | June 16, 2010 12:29pm PDT

If you have a version of Windows 7 that includes the Group Policy Editor, you can add the option to search the Internet directly from your Desktop.

Image galleries

Images: The sci-fi effect on high tech

July 9, 2007 3:25am PDT

Science fiction has long been a favorite read of techies, and it shows in their work. Here's our take on the 10 most influential books.

Image galleries

Secure your router with Cisco's SDM Firewall Policy Wizard

7 Latest comment by srjm@... | June 21, 2007 1:38pm PDT

Cisco's Security Device Manager (SDM) now boasts the Firewall Policy Wizard, which you can use to create a firewall. David Davis walks you through the process.

Image galleries

What's new in Vista Group Policy?

May 16, 2007 12:30pm PDT

Vista offers 800 new Group Policy settings, some that pertain to added features and others that enhance control over features carried over from Windows XP. Deb Shinder offers a detailed look at...

Image galleries

A first look: Microsoft Longhorn Server Beta 3

23 Latest comment by oajibola@... | May 2, 2007 9:02am PDT

In late April 2007, Microsoft released the Beta 3 version of Microsoft Server, code named Longhorn. The evaluation copy is our best indication yet of what features will be included in the next...

Image galleries

Add Vista-like search capabilities to Windows XP

5 Latest comment by bobc4012@... | March 28, 2007 1:09pm PDT

Sure, Vista has Instant Search. But Windows XP supports Windows Desktop Search, which offers similar capabilities. Deb Shinder offers this detailed look at how to obtain and install this free...

Image galleries

Connect securely to Windows Vista Remote Desktop

1 Latest comment by ort@... | March 13, 2007 7:16am PDT

Walk through the steps to implement FIPS-grade security whenever you use Remote Desktop to connect to a Windows Vista computer from a Windows XP or Vista client machine.

Image galleries

Build a great PC on a budget with these parts and procedures

30 Latest comment by titobyke@... | March 8, 2007 4:55am PST

A lot of people don't realize that it's possible to build a dual-core workstation with good 2D graphics and even some decent 3D performance that's fully Vista capable for a reasonable price. In...

Image galleries

Secure your hard drive with Windows Vista BitLocker

3 Latest comment by youval@... | March 1, 2007 2:28pm PST

The new BitLocker data protection system in Windows Vista provides volume-level encryption you can use to secure PCs and notebooks. These screen shots walk through the process of configuring...

Image galleries

TPG Screen By Screen: Creating GPOs with the Group Policy Management Console

July 18, 2006 3:45pm PDT

Group Policy Objects are a powerful way to control what users can do on your network. Microsoft made it easier to work with GPOs by using the Group Policy Management Console. This Screen By...

Image galleries

TPG Screen By Screen: Creating IPSecurity Policies on Windows Server 2003

July 18, 2006 3:45pm PDT

By implementing IPSec on your network, you can increase security because IPSec encrypts data packets. You can configure IPSec in Windows Server 2003 by using a Wizard. This Screen By Screen shows...

Image galleries

Password policy reminder pen

July 18, 2006 3:44pm PDT