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Microsoft issues fixes for non-supported versions of Windows Server

Network World

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. The vulnerability ( CVE-2019-0708 ) is in the Remote Desktop Services component built into all versions of Windows. To read this article in full, please click here

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Scott Lowe

Rob McBryde shares his story of reviving a 2012 MacBook Pro with Linux. And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). This would be why I hate it when companies force me to use SMS for two-factor authentication—at least let me use a one-time passcode or something.

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Why former Microsoft exec Steven Sinofsky has been using PCs from the 1980s again

GeekWire

A board partner at Silicon Valley venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz, Sinofsky was previously a longtime Microsoft Office and Windows leader who also worked as a technical assistant to Bill Gates early in his tenure at the Redmond software giant. In short, it was a vivid reminder of how far technology has come. and Word 1.0

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Windows Phone 7 Add-in for SBS 2011.

Sean Daniel

Windows Phone 7 Add-in for SBS 2011 Essentials and WHS 2011 (Release Candidate). Live Tile Support If you pin the application to the home screen of your Windows Phone 7, you will be able to see a variety of at-a-glance information without launching into the application. Technology Tips, Tricks & News Home | Technical Blog |.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: How to use your Home Server as an AirPrint.

Sean Daniel

Tuesday, January 03, 2012. I have an iPad (v1), a Laptop, and of course my Windows Home Server. I found an application for Windows (and Mac OS) that installs on your computer that shares almost any printer connected to the computer, to the AirPrint service. 1/03/2012 9:24 PM. 1/03/2012 9:24 PM. 1/12/2012 7:04 AM.

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Liveblog: Hybrid Architectures, Bridging the Gap to the Cloud

Scott Lowe

In this case, the customer had Active Directory, a file server, and a bunch of Windows-based desktops connecting back to the file server for data access. IAM offers fine-grained access for AWS resources, offers multi-factor authentication for highly privileged users, and can integrate with corporate directories. Storage Gateway.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: How to set the Default Printer for All Users in.

Sean Daniel

Windows 7 and higher have the GPO extensions needed to understand this policy, but they will need to be installed on Windows XP or Windows Vista clients. Select Authenticated Users , and click Remove. However, the 32 bit Windows 7 clients did not. 2/05/2012 5:21 PM. 2/06/2012 12:05 PM. at 4:51 PM.

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