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- 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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Microsoft Windows Vista operating system from searchEnterpriseDesktop.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.