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It’s time to get off Windows and SQL Server 2012 (or run them on Azure)

The only way to get extended support for 2008 versions of Windows and SQL Server is in the cloud. Here’s why you should be thinking about 2012 migrations now as well.
Keep your Windows sessions alive and ready with this PowerShell script

Make sure your Windows systems are fully available and ready to roll with help from a simple PowerShell script.
Windows Server 2022: A cheat sheet

Microsoft has just released its most recent Windows Server platform. Check out the improved hybrid cloud features, beefed up security and improved support for large on-premises applications.
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Walking or Running

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
Everything Amazon Announced—Including a Cute Security Robot

At its hardware event, the retailer took the wraps off several new smart home gadgets, from a TV-sized Echo Show to an ultra-cheap smart thermostat.
A New Way for Serious Cyclists to Train Indoors This Winter

Wahoo’s long-awaited revamp of The Sufferfest endurance training app makes room for a whole lot more than suffering.
Pantera Pico offers incredible power in a tiny footprint

Looking for a tiny form factor PC that doesn’t perform like a miniature? Jack Wallen believes the Pantera Pico is just what you want.
Even the CIA and NSA Use Ad Blockers to Stay Safe Online


Plus: The ransomware scourge continues, a massive botnet gets wounded, and more of the week’s top security news.