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Back to the Toolbox

A look at Mike's own bag of developer tools shows that more .NET code is in his future.

Married to Mac Clients

Macs generally fare well on Windows, with compatible document formats and file-sharing technologies. The latest Mac OS works especially well in the Microsoft universe.

Thwarting the Enemy

Hacker’s Challenge 2 tests your defensive skills.

Certified Mail: May 2003

Scripting help; will the "real" security expert, please stand up; and a whole lotta feedback on the "braindumper" case.

Empire of the Air: WEP and EAP

In this second in a series, explore Wired Equivalent Privacy and Extensive Authentication Protocol.

Special Delivery

When it comes to distributing software upgrades, the options are many. Which one is best for you? We test five solutions to help you make the right choice.

Embracing Unix and Linux Desktops

These OSs work well on a Windows network when it comes to printing. File-sharing and e-mail, however, are more complicated.

Hailing Handhelds

Non-Windows CE-powered handhelds still have a way to go and can't be used for much more than messaging and basic remote access. Windows CE personal digital assistants, naturally, work much better in this regard.

Revisionist Future

“You never leave a recession on the same technology that you entered it." —Gordon Moore, circa 1984

Client-Side Interop

Rare is the company without non-Windows desktop clients. Yet getting Unix and Apple to connect to and access resources on a Windows-based network can be migraine-inducing. Here's your antidote.

Encoding for the Masses

No matter your job (or platform), scripting makes life easier.

Securing Windows 2003 the First Time

There are special considerations when bringing up the first domain controller in the first domain of your new Windows 2003 forest.

Certified Mail: April 2003

Printer troubles; security tracks; success with FUD; and ethics unveiled

XP Exasperation

Windows XP Annoyances provides a smattering of troubleshooting tips.

En-CODE With FSO

When it comes to encoding your scripts, forget about the command line.