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Microsoft Windows SteadyState Explained
Mon, 02/11/2008 - 5:13pm — Chris ShipleyMicrosoft Windows SteadyState is a free program for Windows XP and Vista that allows public access lab managers to administer program restrictions, user management, and even disk protection, protecting your organization's network or lab setup from unwanted user changes.
I personally see a lot of value with the SteadyState system. I recently listened to recording about SteadyState on the podcast Security Now! by Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte. Episode #129 — Windows SteadyState — is available in many formats right from the page.
Upcoming Webinars from NTEN
Tue, 01/08/2008 - 2:17pm — Robert WeinerNonprofits interested in social networking and technology fundamentals will want to look into two new Webinars from NTEN:
Friends for a Cause: Campaigns in Social Networks
January 16, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST; $25 for NTEN members, $50 for non-members
Spam Sound Off
Tue, 12/04/2007 - 6:25pm — Megan KeaneIn honor of TechSoup's "Stop Spam Today!" campaign, TechSoup blog brings you some of the latest spam-fighting conversations from the TechSoup community forums.
Security Breach FAQ - Updated
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 2:10pm — Willow CookLast Monday, November 19, TechSoup learned that it was one of the organizations affected by the Convio/GetActive break-in, in which hackers stole email addresses and passwords of subscribers to various nonprofit newsletters.
September Is National Preparedness Month — Are You ready?
Fri, 08/31/2007 - 7:32pm — Kevin LoSeptember is National Preparedness Month, an initiative designed to promote emergency preparedness. Below are some resources you can use to prepare yourself for a natural or man-made disaster.
Dealing with a Difficult Techie
Wed, 08/29/2007 - 2:50pm — Willow CookIf you've ever seen the Saturday Night Live skit Nick Burns: Your Company Computer Guy ("He'll fix your computer, then he's going to make fun of you"), you know that the snarky techie featured in the series can be a pretty accurate representation of some of the IT personnel out there.