Inside the black box: Is technology becoming too complicated?
Technology was never completely transparent, but today it seems to be more and more opaque. Will we ever see what’s going on in that new black box?
Why it’s time for the human interface with your devices to evolve
Is the mouse going to become extinct? Will you no longer need a keyboard? Perhaps, but only if we find an alternative human interface to run your devices.
Troubleshoot WSUS Server connectivity problems with this free tool
Microsoft’s WSUS Server provides a useful service by centralizing patch management. But it can be glitchy. Fortunately, a free diagnostic tool can help.
Creating PowerShell functions that support common parameters
Unlike native cmdlets, PowerShell functions do not normally support common parameters. But you can extend common parameter support to functions. Here’s how.
The five strangest questions I get asked by readers
From people wanting free stuff to readers maintaining the Earth is flat, I get some outlandish emails. But these are the five strangest questions.
Could shape-shifting robots actually become a reality?
Shape-shifting robots are a reality — but only in Hollywood movies. Could modern technology actually create one of these machines?
Trouble adding Hyper-V host to Virtual Machine Manager? Do this
System Center Virtual Machine Manager makes adding a Hyper-V host easy. But sometimes problems occur. If this happens to you, here are some possible fixes.
Problem solved: When Hyper-V won’t boot a newly created VM
Creating a new VM on a Hyper-V server usually goes well — until it doesn’t. The solution to one perplexing problem isn’t elegant, but it did the job.
Is System Center VM Manager a viable tool to manage VMware environments?
Yes, you can link System Center VM Manager to your VMware environment. But is it a good enough management tool to use for this purpose?
From Alexa toilets to porn-star experience: The ‘WTF’ side of CES
Not all tech seen at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is ready for prime-time — or mainstream users. Here’s a look at some of the wildest CES products.
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