KeePass, my preferred password manager, released version 2.34 this weekend. The changelog includes: New Features: The version information file (which the optional update check downloads to see if there exists a newer version) is now digitally signed (using RSA-4096 / SHA-512); furthermore, it is downloaded over HTTPS. Added option 'Lock workspace when minimizing main … [Read more...]
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 reaches general availability
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2016 for general availability. The announcement on the SQL Server Blog boasts its new and improved feature set including simplified analytics, leading benchmarks, performance improvements, unmatched security, and unmatched value. You can learn more about SQL Server 2016 from its product page, including a free ebook that covers 'Introducing … [Read more...]
Adobe begins validating Acrobat for genuine software
Adobe is now validating installed instances of its Acrobat software. A pop-up will notify those that fail the test that their copy is not genuine. You can see an example of the pop-up below. Adobe states that a non-genuine copy of Acrobat is not covered by warranty or support and could pose a risk to you and your work. This threat could come in the form of a pirated version … [Read more...]
SharePoint Server 2016 released
Microsoft released SharePoint Server 2016 today. You can find the download for SharePoint Server 2016 Enterprise and Standard in the Microsoft Volume License Service Center. The following descriptions are posted in the MSVLSC: SharePoint Server 2016 Enterprise SharePoint Server 2016 Enterprise enables organizations to create web sites to share information with others, … [Read more...]
PowerShell script to uninstall QuickTime for Windows
Following the announcement that Apple has deprecated QuickTime rather than patch the disclosed vulnerabilities, I needed to get the plugin removed from across my organization. I wrote up a quick PowerShell script to search the Registry for the uninstall string and remove QuickTime while logging the process to my server. I then took this script and assigned it through Group … [Read more...]