A Virginia software contractor deleted nearly 100 US government databases within minutes of being fired, with his twin brother watching and coaching him through it.

Microsoft SQL Server installation is simple when system requirements and edition choices are planned. Choosing the right authentication mode, such as Windows Authentication, improves security and ...

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...

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While it’s true that Macs come with loads of great software that can help you get most things done out of the box, it won’t be long before you need to add your own favourite programs to the Dock at ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

The Microsoft SQL Query Analyzer is part of the client tools that come with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. It's designed to analyze the SQL queries that you or a program makes that ...

Ubuntu 25.04 has been available for a few weeks now, and I've found it to be another stellar release from Canonical. If you've either already installed it or are considering doing so, there are ...

Justin Dover is a network administrator at Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tenn. He has presented at many conferences, including the Laptop Institute. Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager ...

A few days ago, Microsoft manifested something that had been a long time coming: forced installation of the new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs by way of the February 2025 mandatory update. This is the ...

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Android devices are configured to prevent the installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play Store and the device manufacturer's store to enhance security. However, if you need to ...