Editors' Picks
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New Office 2013 features can help IT pros as much as end users
New features in Microsoft Office 2013 make desktop management more efficient. See what Office Web Apps Server, Office Telemetry and more can do.24 May 2013
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Windows 8 tools build on native Windows 7 utilities with new capabilities
New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems.20 May 2013
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Why a Windows security scan is not enough to protect your workstations
A traditional Windows security scan may lure IT into complacency about desktop vulnerabilities, so look at four areas to beef up Windows security.17 May 2013
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Microsoft addresses legacy apps with Windows 8 app compatibility tools
New operating systems are always accompanied by compatibility concerns. Windows 8 app compatibility is no different, or is it?15 May 2013
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Citrix best practices, RDS 2012 stand out at BriForum London 2013
BriForum London 2013 focuses on Remote Desktop Services 2012, tips for IT to embrace the mobile era and more.14 May 2013
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How to protect Windows startup from a compressed Boot Manager file
This week, our expert answers a question on how a hidden file can hinder the Windows startup process and how to restore the Windows Boot Manager.14 May 2013
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Windows Phone 8 security should be part of any mobile device strategy
Windows Phone 8 security is yet another thing for IT admins to consider, but mobile device management policies and systems should include it.13 May 2013
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Windows 8 updates, mini Surface tablets on the horizon
A Windows 8 update is expected in the coming months, along with mini Surface tablets. But will enterprises take notice?09 May 2013
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UEFI vs. BIOs in Windows 8 for desktop startup
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface can speed and secure startup for today's computers, but systems that dual-boot into Linux spur controversy.06 May 2013
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Archiware, Tandberg unveil products; IDC: Big data fuels storage need
Recently, IDC announced that big data was driving storage growth, while Tandberg Data and Archiware had new releases for backup customers.06 May 2013
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Understanding the errors behind a temporary Windows profile
A Windows user finds that he has been issued a temporary Windows profile. Our expert shows how that can happen and how to fix the underlying problem.02 May 2013
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Mind the gaps left by Windows 8 security features
Observers agree that Microsoft has improved security in Windows 8, but IT must still check how the OS affects third-party apps and privacy.01 May 2013
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Five ways admins can embrace Windows Server 2012 Remote Management
As Microsoft encourages Windows admins to deal with servers offsite, here are some easy steps they can use for Windows Server 2012 Remote Management.25 Apr 2013
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Windows 8 Enterprise offers admin capabilities absent in Windows 8 Pro
Desktop admins should carefully consider OS editions -- Windows 8 Enterprise provides options for connectivity and control that Windows 8 Pro lacks.25 Apr 2013
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The updated Makadocs malware: How to protect users locally
Security expert Nick Lewis details how the updated Makadocs malware uses Google Docs as a command and control server and offers mitigations for users.23 Apr 2013
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Trusted platform module aids Windows mobile device security
Keeping data safe in mobile devices is the Holy Grail for preventing corporate data loss.22 Apr 2013
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Standardizing on Windows tablet PCs to simplify device management
The enterprise can learn a thing or two about managing mobile devices from the education industry's standardization on Windows-based tablet PCs.15 Apr 2013
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Securing Windows systems with Microsoft's free Attack Surface Analyzer
Attack Surface Analyzer, free Microsoft software, takes snapshots of Windows systems, giving admins a view into potential security vulnerabilities.11 Apr 2013
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Windows XP migration delayed even as Microsoft prepares to pull the plug on support
Microsoft will end Windows XP support in 2014, but IT cites costs, app compatibility as reasons to delay migrating Windows XP to Windows 7 or 8.10 Apr 2013
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Using Windows 8 AppLocker and application sideloading in Windows 8
Windows 8 AppLocker, which IT can use to set policies for which apps can run on enterprise desktops, should be in every administrator's toolbox.10 Apr 2013
Virtualization Strategies for the CIO