WSUS is the way to go.
I've used WSUS in a lot of AD domain environments, but you don't need a domain to deploy WSUS: https://technet.microsoft.com/...
With WSUS you can cherry-pick and approve updates individually. You can also easily write auto-approval rules for precisely what you're looking for (If update is of type "Security Update", then Approve).
Live Sync does a fair job of syncing folders in Windows (sorry) hosts. Whenever both computers have internet access, the folders sync. Live ID required (again, sorry.) Few limits on data (no files larger than 4GB, no more than 20,000 or so folders?)
Live Mesh is a similar Microsoft offering, but also give you web access to your files and stores a copy on the cloud. Sadly, there is a 5GB limit on total data.
Not too obvious, I hope...
You can switch between running programs by using Alt + Esc (the back key). Very useful on older models that don't have an applications button or definable shortcut keys.
Fixing errors on mapping sites
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Please forgive the slightly off-topic post...
Two of the biggest map data providers are Navteq and TeleAtlas. Each company has a section on their website where you can report errors in their maps.
Since they will need to review your submission and mapping sites like Google Maps and Mapquest only update their map data a couple times a year, it will be a while before your correction goes public (if ever).
I'm a desktop support tech at a mid-sized company. I decided to try a dual monitor setup about a few weeks ago and now I wonder why I did without it for so long.
As a part of my job, I often need to remotely connect to another computer via VNC or DameWare. Having two monitors lets me monitor the progress bar on the remote machine on one screen while I get ACTUAL WORK done on the other screen. It also lets me view a webpage with a HOWTO or a solution to a problem on one screen while I try it out on the other.
From the article: "Security is really an industry-wide problem. Just this morning I had to install an update to Firefox to block a flaw that would've allowed an attacker to run a program on my system."
I presume that Toulouse was referring to the update that fixed the "shell:" exploit.... this was only a problem with Firefox on Windows machines, because the flaw is inherit in the OS, not in the Firefox browser.
True, security is an issue about which everyone in the industry should be concerned. Call a spade a spade, though... Microsoft is well behind the curve.
We had a hell of a time last fall when the the Nachi worm somehow got loose on our network.
After patching all our desktops and servers, and continuing to see "infections" on new unprotected computers, I finally found the last holdout for the worm: an Iomega NAS device running Windows Embedded.
My assumption is that devices that run Windows Embedded "look" just like Windows 2000 or XP in most respects. I was even able to connect to the NAS via DameWare remote control, which was a bit of a shock.
I learned about these servers because the guy(s) who run it are a friend of a friend of my brother's... or something... anyway...
The TexanGirlz servers were started by some guy who was looking for a "safe" place for his son to play online (with out the less desireable members of the web joining in.) So, the attitude there is much more "user friendly" and inviting than your average server.
We had a similar problem when the Nachi worm got loose on our network...
After scurrying about and patching all of our desktops and servers, we still had Nachi hiding out on our network. Every time I built a new computer with an unpatched image, it got infected.
In the end, the culprit was an Iomega NAS device (for those who are unfamiliar with it, this is a network storage appliance... think RAID array with a NIC.) We have two on our network. The older one, running FreeBSD kernel, had no problems, but the newer "Windows Powered" unit needed patching.
For anyone dealing with this problem, nmap will be your savior. Scan your network and look for machines with TCP port 707 open running an "unknown" service. Those are your infected computers.
Using the boot disk, I can map drives and access domain resources. I have a drive mapped that contains the actual ghost.exe executable and most of my images. Yes, it is a pain to have to make new images for new hardware sets, and yes, you sometimes need to modify the boot floppy to recognize some NICs, but otherwise it works like a charm.
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There is an Android App remote control (Kodi) that works nicely.
WSUS is the way to go. I've used WSUS in a lot of AD domain environments, but you don't need a domain to deploy WSUS: https://technet.microsoft.com/... With WSUS you can cherry-pick and approve updates individually. You can also easily write auto-approval rules for precisely what you're looking for (If update is of type "Security Update", then Approve).
Live Sync does a fair job of syncing folders in Windows (sorry) hosts. Whenever both computers have internet access, the folders sync. Live ID required (again, sorry.) Few limits on data (no files larger than 4GB, no more than 20,000 or so folders?)
Live Mesh is a similar Microsoft offering, but also give you web access to your files and stores a copy on the cloud. Sadly, there is a 5GB limit on total data.
Not too obvious, I hope... You can switch between running programs by using Alt + Esc (the back key). Very useful on older models that don't have an applications button or definable shortcut keys.
Please forgive the slightly off-topic post...
Two of the biggest map data providers are Navteq and TeleAtlas. Each company has a section on their website where you can report errors in their maps.
Since they will need to review your submission and mapping sites like Google Maps and Mapquest only update their map data a couple times a year, it will be a while before your correction goes public (if ever).
Not stupid, just different.
It's all about human interface. You may think it's dumb, but it may be just the thing that helps John Q. Public integrate a device into his lifestyle.
Remember that:I'm a desktop support tech at a mid-sized company. I decided to try a dual monitor setup about a few weeks ago and now I wonder why I did without it for so long.
As a part of my job, I often need to remotely connect to another computer via VNC or DameWare. Having two monitors lets me monitor the progress bar on the remote machine on one screen while I get ACTUAL WORK done on the other screen. It also lets me view a webpage with a HOWTO or a solution to a problem on one screen while I try it out on the other.
From the article:
"Security is really an industry-wide problem. Just this morning I had to install an update to Firefox to block a flaw that would've allowed an attacker to run a program on my system."
I presume that Toulouse was referring to the update that fixed the "shell:" exploit.... this was only a problem with Firefox on Windows machines, because the flaw is inherit in the OS, not in the Firefox browser.
True, security is an issue about which everyone in the industry should be concerned. Call a spade a spade, though... Microsoft is well behind the curve.
We had a hell of a time last fall when the the Nachi worm somehow got loose on our network.
After patching all our desktops and servers, and continuing to see "infections" on new unprotected computers, I finally found the last holdout for the worm: an Iomega NAS device running Windows Embedded.
My assumption is that devices that run Windows Embedded "look" just like Windows 2000 or XP in most respects. I was even able to connect to the NAS via DameWare remote control, which was a bit of a shock.
Bill Gates as Grima/Wormtongue
I learned about these servers because the guy(s) who run it are a friend of a friend of my brother's... or something... anyway... The TexanGirlz servers were started by some guy who was looking for a "safe" place for his son to play online (with out the less desireable members of the web joining in.) So, the attitude there is much more "user friendly" and inviting than your average server.
We had a similar problem when the Nachi worm got loose on our network... After scurrying about and patching all of our desktops and servers, we still had Nachi hiding out on our network. Every time I built a new computer with an unpatched image, it got infected. In the end, the culprit was an Iomega NAS device (for those who are unfamiliar with it, this is a network storage appliance... think RAID array with a NIC.) We have two on our network. The older one, running FreeBSD kernel, had no problems, but the newer "Windows Powered" unit needed patching. For anyone dealing with this problem, nmap will be your savior. Scan your network and look for machines with TCP port 707 open running an "unknown" service. Those are your infected computers.
I use Ghost with a Network boot disk, courtesy of Bart's Network Boot Disk.
Using the boot disk, I can map drives and access domain resources. I have a drive mapped that contains the actual ghost.exe executable and most of my images. Yes, it is a pain to have to make new images for new hardware sets, and yes, you sometimes need to modify the boot floppy to recognize some NICs, but otherwise it works like a charm.I'll have to try out Knoppix for this, though!