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    In an apparent attempt to cut down on the use of pirated versions of Windows, Microsoft is going to enforce authenticity checks of users' operating systems before it allows them to download add-ons or security updates.

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    Microsoft is expanding its attack on piracy -- the Redmond-based giant has decided to give away free software to those who bought machines with fake copies pre-installed.

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  • Troubleshoot Windows server ports with Portqry

    When admins troubleshoot connectivity issues and network application problems, it's common to attempt to connect to the port with Telnet. Now, there's a better way. Portqry.exe has more options, and it can determine whether a port is being filtered.

  • Windows 6.0/Longhorn:An early look

    Microsoft aims to integrate fundamental changes and upgrades in the next version of its Windows operating system. We take an early look at the alpha version.

  • Photos: CeBIT Australia 2007

    CeBIT Australia is on again for 2007 with hundreds of IT products and services on display in addition to the conference, keynotes and forums. Join us as we take a photo tour of the exhibition halls.

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    Forgotten your password again? Read on to find out how you'll be logging on, checking in, and signing off in the very near future.

  • Microsoft Windows Defender

    Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application.

  • Windows 6.0/Longhorn:An early look

    Microsoft aims to integrate fundamental changes and upgrades in the next version of its Windows operating system. We take an early look at the alpha version.

  • Firefox 3 beta 1: a first look

    A few months later than originally planned, Mozilla has released the first beta version of Firefox 3, the widely used open-source Web browser. Firefox 3 beta 1 includes a number of features that Mozilla says should improve security, ease of use, rendering of Web pages and location of previously visited Web pages.

  • To know you by your touch

    One of the most annoying things that can happen when using a computer is forgetting your password or log on name. Digital Persona's, UareU Pro finger print verification system is among the first applications of biometrics security systems in mainstream personal and office computing

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