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Top 5 Best TV Shows for Geeks
See that screen over there? No, not that one that you spend all day every day staring into; writing blogs, surfing the web or playing games on; the other one. You may be thinking, “Why would I be interested in that old passive box? What could it possibly offer me, when I could be spending […]
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DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012
I’ve been working previously with DirectAccess when it first appeared in Windows Server 2008 and although it was a bit difficult to install and configure, I managed to get the grasps of this technology. I haven’t been able to work on a real production environment and I still haven’t seen large DirectAccess implementations. One reason […]
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WiFi Security: What You Should Know
Okay. So, you’re on the road. And you suddenly remember that vital email you neglected to send, before leaving the office. Or you get an urge to post that selfie you just took to your Instagram account. Laptop or mobile device at the ready, you connect to the Web using the free service at the […]
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SSL And Beyond, Part 3: Securing the Future
In our previous installment, we considered how the various kinds of SSL certificate are deemed compatible with a range of web browsers, applications, and operating environments. To conclude this series, we’ll look at how SSL and TLS may be deployed in the future, and the spread of SSL/TLS-based encryption into the mainstream. Why Should SSL […]
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A Brief History of Linux
Open source software is no longer the exclusive preserve of developers and tech-heads looking to become the next Bill Gates while simultaneously shunning Windows. It’s popular with the masses now, too – largely because it’s free. One of the driving forces behind its widespread adoption has been the continued success of Linux. This article will […]
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SSL And Beyond, Part 2: Compatibility & Deployment Across the Board
In our first installment we discussed the origins and development of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol and considered its role in providing secure internet connections through encryption and the use of digital certificates. In this article, we’ll go further into the use case to discuss how applications are deemed compatible with SSL, and how […]
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Hyper-V features Introduced in Windows Server 2012
As most of you already know, Hyper-V is the virtualization product that is shipped with Windows Server Editions. Microsoft has continuously added new features it and has really enhanced its capabilities. With Windows Server 2012 Edition, Microsoft introduced multiple features that allows further configuration to your virtualization environment. In this article we will discuss about […]
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A Brief History of Microsoft Windows
In 2015, it is hard to imagine a world without Microsoft Windows. As of May 2015, Windows operating systems account for over 90% of the desktop operating system market share, with Windows 7 being the most popular single operating system at 57.76% of the market. While Mac OS and Linux have found increasing popularity over […]
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SSL and Beyond, Part 1: History, and Development
Online communications and e-commerce are fast replacing more traditional methods. So there’s a real need for data to be moved around through secure channels. That’s where protocols like the Secure Sockets Layer or SSL have a part to play. This series will consider the evolution of SSL, its current deployment, and options for the future. […]
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Converting a Windows Server with GUI to Server Core and vice versa
Windows Server 2012 comes with a couple of new features that can be used to make your life as a System Administrator much better. One of these cool features is the ability to convert a server with full installation into a core edition and vice versa. You can perform this action because each full installation […]
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