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Ahoy, RSS Enterprise
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May 2, 2003
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Pushing your company to support Really Simple Syndication now is like giving a present to the future
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Are you ready for RSS?
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April 25, 2003
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New feeds from Microsoft legitimate Really Simple Syndication for enterprise use
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Time for a change
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April 18, 2003
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The Window Manager column switches from print to e-mail in preparation for Microsoft's next act
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Enterprise update
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April 4, 2003
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Microsoft's Software Update Services are free, but competitors say you get what you pay for
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Know your upgrades
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March 28, 2003
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Readers sound off on the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Update for crucial upgrades
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Windows file updates
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March 21, 2003
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Someone's planning a list of who's naughty and nice, but it won't be mailed to the North Pole
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What Windows knows
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March 14, 2003
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How Windows Update uploads to Redmond your Product ID number and a list of your hardware
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Patch your passwords
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March 7, 2003
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Switching from IE 5 to 6 may make you reach for headache remedies
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Speed cleaning
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February 28, 2003
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A quick change to the Registry hastens the process of eliminating temporary files
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Media, play thyself
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February 21, 2003
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Windows Media Player may no longer access password-protected files after you upgrade to IE 6
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Windows tips for free
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February 14, 2003
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WinFind, a new, specialized search engine, helps you locate fixes that have a seal of approval
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Explore, yes; print, no
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February 7, 2003
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Recent patches for Windows frustrate users who want to think globally but print locally
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Trust but verify
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January 31, 2003
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A patch for Windows' problems with security certificates doesn't end all of your headaches
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Restore performance
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January 24, 2003
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The System Restore feature in Windows Me and XP may slow you down without warning
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There's life left in IIS
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January 17, 2003
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New tools mean reports of Internet Information Server's death have been greatly exaggerated
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Patch and probe
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January 10, 2003
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Readers suggest several new fixes that can help you deal with a plethora of problems
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More e-mail scandal
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January 3, 2003
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A new study shows one in four requested e-mails aren't making it past certain spam filters
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Putting XP in the zone
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December 13, 2002
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ZoneAlarm, by default, doesn't stop Windows XP from phoning home, but that may be OK
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A matter of trust
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December 6, 2002
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Microsoft's latest security nightmare threatens most users and casts doubt on digital signatures
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Escaping Xbox fees
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November 29, 2002
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Microsoft launches a $50 service for multiplayer gaming, but you can network multiple boxes for free
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The e-mail scandal
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November 22, 2002
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Your messages have a 1-in-8 chance of never reaching your intended recipients' inboxes
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Crush creepy crawlers
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November 15, 2002
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Readers find 'parasiteware' is getting out of hand and begs for a strong dose of bug spray
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Sites against parasites
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November 8, 2002
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Services are available to fix Windows malware that you might not even know you have
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Parasites in Windows
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November 1, 2002
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Without knowing it, you may have installed small programs that can have disastrous effects
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VOIP and SBS feedback
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October 25, 2002
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There's more than meets the eye in voice over IP services and Microsoft's Small Business Server
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Services with a smile
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October 18, 2002
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Windows 2000 and XP have processes galore, but most can be turned off if you know the secret
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Turn off auto-update
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October 11, 2002
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If you can't stand the idea of Windows morphing on you, here's the information you need
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XP and a product key
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October 4, 2002
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You may have both, but Windows XP's new Service Pack 1 may have ideas of its own
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SP1: gangs of fun
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September 27, 2002
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Service Pack 1, the first major update for Windows XP, brings its own new set of joys
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Pick a pack of patches
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September 20, 2002
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There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on, and Windows users oughta know all about the latest fixes
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Amazing rediscovery
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September 13, 2002
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Does Microsoft's new 'we will update you' license comply with U.S. law on health-care privacy?
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Windows and HIPAA
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September 13, 2002
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Does Microsoft's new 'we will update you' license comply with U.S. law on health-care privacy?
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Welcome, new admin
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September 6, 2002
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Anyone with a guest account can get administrative control of your PC and maybe your network
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IE doesn't lock down
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August 30, 2002
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The SSL security indicator in Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 doesn't mean you're secure
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Sneaky service packs
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August 23, 2002
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If you install the latest patches for Windows 2000 and XP,they may start updating themselves
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Routing on the go
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August 16, 2002
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Enhanced network equipment makes calls to and from the United States a snap
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Small Business Saver
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August 9, 2002
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With Microsoft's new rebate, startups may be able to cut costs on Windows 2000 Server bundles
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These insa-a-ne prices
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August 2, 2002
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A $500 rebate for Microsoft's Small Business Server makes this Windows 2000 bundle even better
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As the worm turns
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July 26, 2002
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Descan.net is the beginning of a defense against a possible catastrophic network attack
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Descan your network
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July 19, 2002
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A new, free program detects malicious scanners in time to do something about them
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Cross your fingers
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July 12, 2002
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Your palmtop may need a helping hand to connect with Windows 2000 and XP
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A searching look
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July 5, 2002
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Readers are more than happy to critique the development of a new tip-searching tool
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Palm reading in XP
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June 21, 2002
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If you can't get your handheld to sync under Microsoft's new OS, you're not alone
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Spam war escalates
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June 14, 2002
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Windows users have a choice between questionable and effective ways to stop unwanted e-mail
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Readers cook spam
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June 7, 2002
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Until spammers have been sued out of existence, tipsters have several other solutions
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Now search this
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May 31, 2002
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There's a new way to query Window Manager columns, and that's just the beginning
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A license to kill
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May 24, 2002
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User agreements in Windows XP and Muvee AutoProducer call for updated explanations
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A patch of one's own
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May 17, 2002
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Readers describe their experiences with patch-automation tools from Microsoft and others
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Patch me up, Scotty
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May 10, 2002
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Readers divulge their frustrations after using Microsoft's free Baseline Security Analyzer
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