CMP DevNet Windows

Vista: Not Cutting Edge, But Bleeding

Why one system builder now advises his clients to postpone the move to Microsoft's newest operating system

Return of the Thin Client

They're baaack! Deploy Windows-based applications for remote access by thin-client PCs using Microsoft Terminal Services to secure and streamline the network.

How to Run Windows and Linux on a Single System

VMware virtualization software lets system builders offer more functionality without higher costs. Here's how to get it working.

Running Windows (Alongside OS X) On Your Mac

Need to run Windows apps, but want a Mac? Yes, you can have your cake and run it too.

Strange Bedfellows: Linux and Windows

While the very idea of Novell and Microsoft working together is almost inconceivable, the partnership certainly makes sense from a technical standpoint

Five Recovery Apps Bring Your PC Back From The Dead

Sometimes "bare-metal" recovery is the only way to get things running again

How To Get Ready for Vista

Microsoft's next-generation OS is heavy on RAM and graphics

Migrating from 8-/16-bit to 32 bit

Lessons learned the hard way

Build a Kitchen PC

This system lets users access recipes, TV, the Internet, and media files—without a keyboard or mouse

11 New Tips for Boosting Windows XP Performance

Neither Vista nor XP SP3 will ship until next year. Here are nearly a dozen new ways to squeeze more speed and capacity from the current version of XP.

Label Discs With Linux and Windows Printers

Bypass cheap-looking paper and create professional-quality labels directly on your customers' CDs and DVDs

5 Ways to Lock up E-mail

Beware! After the browser, your e-mail client is the most-used attack avenue for organized computer crooks, script kiddie hackers, and slimy spyware distributors.

What Will You Need For Vista?

Microsoft's next-generation desktop OS will need plenty of RAM and graphics. Here's what to include in your Vista upgrades and new builds

Virtualization With Dual-Core Systems

Get more processing power using the latest CPU technology

5 Things To Know Before Installing Office 2007 Beta 2

Here are five fine-print particulars you should think about before putting Office 2007 through its paces.\

Working with Laptop Hardware

Jerry changes his name to "Mr. Goodwrench" when his laptop acts up.

A Day at the Beach

Going to the beach is supposed to be relaxing--and it will be, if you leave your computers at home.

Alarums and Excursions

Martin builds a data access layer with SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005, parses a Word document, puts his world in his briefcase, and surveys his wireless neighborhood.

Visual Studio 2005: Unstable and Highly Recommended

Visual Studio 2005 started shipping in November of last year. On behalf of Dr. Dobb's Journal, Scott Swigart sat down with some industry experts who use the product on a daily basis and get their impressions about product stability and usefulness. Rockford Lhotka, Billy Hollis, Bill Vaughn, and Kathleen Dollard took the time to chat with him on this topic.

Boot Camp

Will Apple's announcement about "Boot Camp" really mean two computers for the price of one?