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Windows 8 Survival Guide: OS and Browser Security
Windows 8 continues the work that Microsoft undertook with Windows 7: to build a more secure operating system and browser from the ground up. The new OS makes significant changes around application controls to limit the fallout of exploits. It also offers improved password management tools, a beefed-up anti-malware package and more encryption options.
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With all the hoopla surrounding Windows 8, the recent release of Server 2012 is flying way under the radar. And that's a shame, because it has a lot to offer. Here are five features that could tempt you to jump sooner rather than later-and five that shouldn't sway you.
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The October Valley View featured an exclusive chat with Cisco CEO John Chambers, and an in-depth report on Oracle, including our one-on-one with Mark Hurd. We also featured Alteryx, Hearsay Social and Taptera, and an exclusive report from CRN.   Watch

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