The magic of Group Policy in an Active Directory environment is that it can reach out and touch so many computers that it can automate many tasks for you while being flexible enough to target only the computers you want. Adding Active Directory users or groups to local groups with the Restricted Groups setting is only another example of that. However, it is one of the more … [Read more...]
Microsoft reuses name Surface for new 10.6-inch tablet
For years, 'Microsoft Surface' has been a touch-capable computer embedded in a coffee table that reminds you of the arcade machines in an 80s/90s Pizza Hut. Today, in a hastily thrown together announcement, Microsoft eventually told journalists where the announcement would take place. All the rumors that flew wildly this morning like a Barnes & Noble Nook tablet or an 'Xbox … [Read more...]
Google tools to take your site mobile
Smartphones are very ubiquitous these days. They're great for talking, texting, taking photos, using apps, and browsing the web. I know I use my phone all the time to research an error message I'm seeing if the computer is down. Mobile browsers have come a long way but they still have their limitations. The resolutions will certainly be different than a desktop, possibly making … [Read more...]
Firefox doesn’t clean up after itself since version 11
While in Add/Remove Programs of the Control Panel, I noticed I had 3 versions of Firefox installed supposedly. Versions 11, 12, and 13.0.1 along with the Mozilla Maintenance Service were listed as installed. We know in the version 12 update a new silent updater was included and I am wondering if the multiple versions and that update are related. … [Read more...]
Watch Mark Russinovich hunt malware with SysInternals tools
At a TechEd 2012 session earlier this week, Microsoft Fellow (SysInternals developer and author) Mark Russinovich presented. In the session, he used several Sysinternals tools to show their usefulness not only in just diagnosing and troubleshooting a Windows PC but also engaging in the hunt for malware. This session provides an overview of several Sysinternals tools, including … [Read more...]