Windows 7

How to make legacy applications run on Windows 7Tip - Windows 7 was designed to avoid the application-compatibility problems of Vista, but some legacy apps still require extra effort to work properly.
How to run the chkdsk utility in Windows 7Tip - Hard drives and file systems have undergone major changes in the past few years. But the tool that keeps these file systems consistent when things go wrong remains the same.
How Windows 7's SKUs compare with Windows XP's editionsTip - Are you perplexed by the various editions of Windows XP and Windows 7? Our Windows expert clarifies the differences.

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Microsoft Windows Vista: What's new under the hood

Feature -Check out these excerpts from Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed by Paul McFedries, with details on the new performance, stability and security features in Windows Vista.

Tuning and tweaking device drivers on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Tip -The Windows 8 Consumer Preview recognizes most hardware, but you should keep up on OS and chipset developments and review Windows device drivers. Here's where to start.
Mac OS X Lion security flaws no longer a reason to delay adoption

Tip -Mac OS X Lion security vulnerabilities have delayed adoption since Apple released the operating system. After some much-needed updates, is the OS finally enterprise-ready?
Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail

Tip -The Windows 8 tablet PC was supposed to play to Microsoft's enterprise strengths, but if it can't join a domain, what good is it?

Tuning and tweaking device drivers on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Tip -The Windows 8 Consumer Preview recognizes most hardware, but you should keep up on OS and chipset developments and review Windows device drivers. Here's where to start.
One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?

Tip -A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help.
Free open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flaws

Tip -IT pros searching for ways to find Windows flaws should look no further. This list of must-have free open source security tools provides numerous options for staying a step ahead.

One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?

Tip -A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help.
Free open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flaws

Tip -IT pros searching for ways to find Windows flaws should look no further. This list of must-have free open source security tools provides numerous options for staying a step ahead.
Windows 7 improvements: Hype vs. reality

Tip -It has been almost three years since Microsoft's previous OS release, so it's time to see if Windows 7 improvements, such as the Aero user interface, have lived up to IT expectations.

One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?

Tip -A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help.
Free open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flaws

Tip -IT pros searching for ways to find Windows flaws should look no further. This list of must-have free open source security tools provides numerous options for staying a step ahead.
Internet Explorer 6 apps hinder corporate adoption of Windows 7, IE9

News -Organizations still rely on Windows XP and IE6 apps because they're a chore to upgrade. But IT pros can move without ditching legacy IE6 apps or having app compatibility problems.

Windows Remote Desktop

Definition -Windows Remote Desktop is a program that allows the user to connect to a computer in another location and interact with it as if it were local. (Continued)
One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?

Tip -A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help.
Free open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flaws

Tip -IT pros searching for ways to find Windows flaws should look no further. This list of must-have free open source security tools provides numerous options for staying a step ahead.