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Final Patch Tuesday of the year brings fixes to Windows, Office, IE
As 2012 draws to a close, Microsoft has one last batch of patches for admins. This month, Windows Server 2012, Office and Internet Explorer get fixes. News
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peer-to-peer network (P2P network)
A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is a network in which each computer functions as a client or server for other computers in the network. Definition
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client-server network
A client-server network is a communications model in which multiple client programs share the services of a common server program. Definition
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Java malware, fileless malware pose threats to desktop security
Conventional antivirus software can't detect fileless malware, and recent attacks highlighted Java vulnerabilities on Windows and Mac OS machines. Tip
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MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) is a certification program intended for people who seek entry-level jobs in an IT (information technology) environment. MCSA is a prerequisite for more advanced Microsoft certifications. Definition
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Windows 8 security features improve, but IT concerns remain
Microsoft made several security improvements in Windows 8, such as adding the new Secure Boot feature. But vulnerabilities remain. News
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Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 receive first patches
Two months after general availability, Windows Server 2012 received its first Patch Tuesday fixes. News
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Managing assets with Intune and Microsoft SCCM
Microsoft provides IT different tools for managing assets -- SCCM and Windows Intune. Learn how to distinguish these endpoint tools and where to best use them. guide
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controller
A controller, in a computing context, is a hardware device or a software program that manages or directs the flow of data between two entities. In a general sense, a controller is just something or someone that interfaces between two systems and mana... Definition
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Don't ignore Windows 8 security when reviewing desktop vulnerabilities
Microsoft Windows 8 security may not be at the top of IT admins' to-do lists, but they should pay attention to the OS's features and flaws. Tip