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Office 2010 upgrade guide
If you're still considering an Office 2010 upgrade, weigh its new features and its migration challenges. A full picture will help you make your Microsoft Office upgrade decision. Guide
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Smart mobile device management, revisited
Smartphones and tablets are all over the enterprise -- can you manage them? We've compiled tips, news and more to help you with your enterprise's mobile device management strategy. guide
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The worst desktop developments of 2010: Office 2010 arrives
Did we really need a new version of Office? See what else made our list of the best and worst enterprise desktop developments of 2010. Slideshow
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Weighing Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 2010 offers a slew of new features for both end users and IT pros. Check out the pros and cons of the newest suite in this guide for enterprises and consumers. Guide
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New Enterprise Desktop e-zine
The New Enterprise Desktop e-zine tracks how virtualized applications and desktops, Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing are changing the ways in which IT professionals must think about traditional desktop configurations and management. Ezine
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Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: New features and some that have been retired
These excerpts from "Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference" provide info on some of the new features included with Project Server 2007, as well as those that have been left out. Tutorial
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Secure settings for shared files
Proper file sharing settings are vital to ensuring that important and commonly used documents stay exactly the way you want them. With this advice from Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell, get the information you need on how to keep your shared... Windows IT management tip
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Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 are here
With the Nov. 30 launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007, there is a lot that users need to know about the new releases. This page provides information about planning, deployment, administration, hardware and security. Special News Coverage
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Learning Guides from SearchWinIT.com
Check out our selection of Learning Guides to get extensive information on Active Directory, Group Policy, malware, Windows 2003 migration and more! Learning Guides
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Buffer Overruns: Affected languages
C is the most common language used to create buffer overruns, closely followed by C++. In this excerpt, the authors of The 19 Deadly Sins of Software Security give advice on how to write cleaner code. Book Excerpt
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Microsoft Office 15 features, licensing details emerge
Microsoft Office 15 will include radical changes to the way the product is bought and licensed. An Office for iPad app may also be on its way. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Visio 2010: An improvement over 2007, but still flawed
The latest version of Microsoft's diagramming program offers a plethora of new features -- and reintroduces a former flaw. Column | 05 Jan 2011
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How to use Windows Live SkyDrive
Do you need an alternative to Dropbox? The revamped Windows Live SkyDrive feature for Microsoft's Office Live Workspace offers convenience, many components and free storage. Column | 02 Nov 2010
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Microsoft counters Google Apps with Office 365
Checkmate! Microsoft hopes its Office 365 online software suite will help retain customers considering a move to Google Apps. Article | 19 Oct 2010
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Microsoft issues 10 security patches, including three 'critical' ones
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday security bulletins affect all of its operating systems, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and more. Three are rated "critical." Article | 09 Jun 2010
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Office 2010 could be hard sell for most enterprises
Although Microsoft has made some enhancements to Outlook in Office 2010, companies that use SharePoint Server have the most to gain from the updated software. Article | 15 Apr 2010
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Google makes Docs more like Microsoft Office
Google Docs is getting better in some ways, but in other ways, Office still rules. Collaboration features remain strong, but Office 2010 is just around the corner. Article | 13 Apr 2010
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Enterprises hold onto Microsoft Office despite Google Apps option
Google Apps is making headway over Microsoft Office in startups and SMBs. But inside enterprises? Not so much. Article | 02 Feb 2010
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Microsoft Office 2010 ready for testing
Microsoft's Office 2010 is due out next year. Enterprises can now test the software if they are part of Microsoft's Technical Preview program. Article | 14 Jul 2009
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Microsoft wraps Office SP2 with better doc support
Microsoft Office 2007 service pack 2, which is ready for download, supports an expansive list of document formats. Article | 28 Apr 2009
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Microsoft licensing FAQ: Watching Windows 8, BYOD and the cloud
Microsoft licensing rules have always been complex, but IT might not know how they apply to VDI and mobile devices. As Windows 8 and Office 15 approach, see whether you comply. FAQ
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How Microsoft OneNote 2010 can improve productivity, organization
If organization isn't your strong suit, you can get help from Microsoft OneNote 2010. This powerful tool can save important emails, documents and more in easy-to-find locations. Tip
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Microsoft OneNote 2010: Office's best-kept productivity secret
Microsoft OneNote lives in the shadows of other Office programs, but it can be one of the most useful. OneNote 2010 helps organize data, emails, notes and more all in one place. Tip
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Using Group Policy settings to lock down enterprise desktop security
Enterprise desktop security involves many moving parts, but Group Policy settings can help. Use them to manage IE and Outlook, as well as Windows 7's Control Panel and UAC. Tip
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Top desktop-related news and tips of 2011
In 2011, Microsoft software and both Windows 7 and 8 operating systems were all hot topics on SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com. Here's a list of the year's top desktop content. Tip
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Why 32-bit Microsoft apps persist on 64-bit Windows desktops
While Microsoft’s latest server products are 64-bit, Windows desktop apps come in 32- and 64-bit versions. In some cases -- such as Outlook 2010 -- the old 32-bit version wins. Tip
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Top features worth considering in Microsoft Office 2010
In the final segment of his three-part tip, our expert discusses his favorite features in Microsoft Office 2010 -- including Word, Excel and Outlook. Tip
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Tablet licensing rules with Microsoft Office
As tablets make their way into the enterprise, it might be time to brush up on licensing rules for mobilizing Microsoft Office. We also provide some solutions for reducing costs. Tip
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Top reasons your business shouldn't go to Office 2010 -- yet
Migrating to Microsoft Office 2010 takes planning, time and money. Our expert explains why some businesses should wait to adopt the latest versions of Word and Excel. Tip
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Why your business shouldn't move to Office 2010 and Outlook just yet
Continuing his series on Microsoft Office 2010, our expert looks at more reasons why enterprises may want to wait to move to the latest version of it and apps such as Outlook. Tip
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Making a Windows folder read-only
Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell explains how to make a Windows folder that multiple users share read-only. Ask the Expert
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Prevent users from deleting files in shared folders
Jonathan Hassell explains one of the functions of using Advanced Permissions. Ask the Expert
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Setting permissions for a shared Excel file
Do you get the "read only file" error message when trying to save changes in a shared Excel file? Ask the Expert
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Displaying hidden windows
Is a worm running hidden windows on your machine? Windows security threats expert Kevin Beaver shares a useful tool to show all processes that your system is currently running. Ask the Expert
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Does your computer reboot when using PowerPoint?
Your computer keeps rebooting -- but only when you run Microsoft Office applications. In this response, site expert Kevin Beaver helps troubleshoot your rebooting computer woes. Ask the Expert
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Opening database files in Outlook
Site expert Kevin Beaver explains how to get around Outlook's security settings in order to open shared database files. Ask the Expert
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How can I restore my search engine to its default?
I keep getting unwanted search engines appearing as a default when looking for a site. How can I set my default search engine and keep it set that way? Ask the Expert
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Tools for discovering e-mail server hostnames
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Need a Word doc for a client's visit
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Arming small businesses against security threats
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system tray
The system tray (or "systray") is a section of the taskbars in the Microsoft Windows desktop user interface that is used to display the clock and the icons of certain programs so that a user is continually reminded that they are there and can easily ... Definition
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Microsoft releases infrastructure updates for server products
SearchWinIT.com recaps the most important Windows stories of the past week in the latest edition of our Windows Week in Review podcast. Podcast
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Microsoft licensing FAQ: Watching Windows 8, BYOD and the cloud
Microsoft licensing rules have always been complex, but IT might not know how they apply to VDI and mobile devices. As Windows 8 and Office 15 approach, see whether you comply. FAQ
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How Microsoft OneNote 2010 can improve productivity, organization
If organization isn't your strong suit, you can get help from Microsoft OneNote 2010. This powerful tool can save important emails, documents and more in easy-to-find locations. Tip
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Microsoft OneNote 2010: Office's best-kept productivity secret
Microsoft OneNote lives in the shadows of other Office programs, but it can be one of the most useful. OneNote 2010 helps organize data, emails, notes and more all in one place. Tip
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Microsoft Office 15 features, licensing details emerge
Microsoft Office 15 will include radical changes to the way the product is bought and licensed. An Office for iPad app may also be on its way. News
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Office 2010 upgrade guide
If you're still considering an Office 2010 upgrade, weigh its new features and its migration challenges. A full picture will help you make your Microsoft Office upgrade decision. Guide
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Using Group Policy settings to lock down enterprise desktop security
Enterprise desktop security involves many moving parts, but Group Policy settings can help. Use them to manage IE and Outlook, as well as Windows 7's Control Panel and UAC. Tip
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Top desktop-related news and tips of 2011
In 2011, Microsoft software and both Windows 7 and 8 operating systems were all hot topics on SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com. Here's a list of the year's top desktop content. Tip
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Why 32-bit Microsoft apps persist on 64-bit Windows desktops
While Microsoft’s latest server products are 64-bit, Windows desktop apps come in 32- and 64-bit versions. In some cases -- such as Outlook 2010 -- the old 32-bit version wins. Tip
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Top features worth considering in Microsoft Office 2010
In the final segment of his three-part tip, our expert discusses his favorite features in Microsoft Office 2010 -- including Word, Excel and Outlook. Tip
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Smart mobile device management, revisited
Smartphones and tablets are all over the enterprise -- can you manage them? We've compiled tips, news and more to help you with your enterprise's mobile device management strategy. guide
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About Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office can be a thorn in the side of admins who are in charge of IT shops with dozens, hundreds or even thousands of Windows desktop machines. You have to be sure that all of your Office applications are up to date with their Windows patches, that you are prepared to handle Microsoft Word's next zero-day flaw and how to keep users up to date with the latest versions of Office software.. In this section get all of the tips and expert advice you need to run a truly proficient Microsoft Office setup in your organization.