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Russinovich book provides useful insights into Windows Sysinternals
The Windows Sysinternals suite can help IT administrators examine and troubleshoot Windows systems, and this reference book can guide them in getting even more out of the tools. Feature
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Guide to Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker and BitLocker To Go are encryption tools built into Windows operating systems. We've compiled some tips to help you understand how to effectively use the tools. 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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Microsoft licensing guide
Microsoft's licensing rules are difficult to understand. This guide can help you solve licensing mysteries, including those around virtual desktops and Microsoft Office. Guide
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Enterprise device management: A brave new world
Windows desktops aren't the only game in town. Smartphones and tablets are changing the face of IT client management, whether you like it or not. Tutorial
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Tablets in the enterprise: Are you ready?
Tablets have taken the computing world by storm, and now they're moving into the enterprise. Prepare for the inevitable with the tips and reviews in this guide. Guide
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The best desktop developments of 2010: The Apple iPad
The Apple iPad has re-energized the tablet industry. See what else made our list of the best and worst enterprise desktop developments of the year. Slideshow
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Top 10 best and worst enterprise desktop developments of 2010
From the Apple iPad to Google Wave, there were a slew of desktop developments for IT admins to follow in 2010. See the best -- and the worst -- of the year in this slideshow. Slideshow
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The best desktop developments of 2010: Really cheap storage
Storage is getting cheaper, but how low can it go? See what else made our list of the best and worst enterprise desktop developments of 2010. Slideshow
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Netbook guide
Netbooks are becoming increasingly popular with corporate workers and in the enterprise. Check out this guide for netbook trends, news and reviews. Guide
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BYOD and mobile cloud apps lead to licensing compliance issues
Employees using their devices for work may violate their employers' Microsoft licensing agreement. But, licensing compliance issues can be avoided. News | 13 Apr 2012
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Windows To Go delivers Windows 8 corporate images via USB
Microsoft has touted Windows To Go as a way to facilitate bring your own device programs, but the USB-based Windows 8 feature may not support commonly used devices. News | 07 Mar 2012
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview includes new features for enterprise IT
The Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview includes a client hypervisor, automatic backup and improvements to BranchCache. Here's a rundown of these and other important features. News | 02 Mar 2012
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Windows Intune helps strapped IT departments with desktop management
Small IT departments say it's better late than never for Windows Intune -- a cloud-based desktop management app for remote desktop access, patches, antivirus and software updates. News | 10 Feb 2012
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Internet Explorer 6 apps hinder corporate adoption of Windows 7, IE9
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. News | 10 Feb 2012
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Windows on ARM poses unique challenges, benefits
Windows 8 on ARM processors will give enterprises supporting BYOD a way to manage one operating system across all devices. But putting Windows 8 on ARM also raises concerns. News | 01 Feb 2012
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Microsoft licensing rules for BYOD not set; beware of snags
Experts warn that BYOD can lead to Microsoft licensing violations, and they explain how to properly license software for mobile access. News | 30 Jan 2012
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Report: Windows 8 beta due by February
Microsoft may ship the first beta of Windows 8 in February, with general availability in Q3 of 2012. But new technologies could delay adoption. News | 02 Dec 2011
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IT pros to Dell: Stop chiding HP and start innovating
At Dell World, Dell executives had plenty to say about HP. IT pros might have preferred the vendor discussed new investments in Dell's own client devices. News | 13 Oct 2011
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IT pros get System Center-like features with revised Windows Intune
Microsoft's cloud-based desktop management console Windows Intune will be generally available next month with new features for IT shops without Systems Center. News | 06 Sep 2011
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Group Policy settings FAQ: Why they matter
Group Policy settings in Microsoft's Active Directory are useful not only for managing user access and applications, but IT admins can also apply them to desktop and server security. FAQ
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Tuning and tweaking device drivers on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview
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. Tip
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Delivering Windows device drivers made easy with deployment images
Windows device drivers are needed to get a variety of hardware to work together. The deployment image for updating operating systems and apps can facilitate desktop maintenance. Tip
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Endpoint management FAQ for desktop admins
The proliferation of consumer endpoints and concerns about mobile endpoint security are giving IT headaches. Answering these endpoint management questions could ease your pain. FAQ
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Desktop backup oversights that can get you into a bind
Enterprise policy and regulatory requirements dictate that desktop backups cover data and apps, but many people still save only locally. Here's how to overcome that risky behavior. Tip
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Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail
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? Column
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One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?
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. Tip
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Windows 8 FAQ: Windows 8 features, news and more
Now that the consumer preview is out, we have more information about new Windows 8 features. This Windows 8 FAQ has the latest Windows 8 news and analysis. FAQ
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Free open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flaws
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. Tip
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Windows 7 improvements: Hype vs. reality
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. Tip
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Remotely wiping down multiple systems
No one wants to manually wipe down hundreds of machines. Save yourself a lot of time with one of these tools. Ask the Expert
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Time to replace my hard drive?
SMART stands for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology and is a diagnostic tool built into computer to help predict hard drive failures. Kevin Beaver explains what to do when this begins to fail. Ask the Expert
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Hard disk crash!
Kevin Beaver explains provides some instructions on what to do if one hard disk crashes on a multiple hard disk system Ask the Expert
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I'm locked out of my ThinkPad
Kevin Beaver provides some resources to use when you are locked out of your IBM ThinkPad. Ask the Expert
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Permanently disable USB
Windows security threats expert Kevin Beaver explains how to permanently disable USB. Ask the Expert
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Should a server's name reveal its function?
Is the security you gain from giving your servers obscure names worth the productivity cost? Site expert Jonathan Hassell weighs in on this debate. Ask the Expert
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Establishing a network printer connection without authentication
Authenticating users prior to granting them access to resources is is a cornerstone concept in Microsoft resource access says site expert Wes Noonan. Though not recommended, he does reveal a way to print without using Windows Active Directory. Ask the Expert
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Users included in the "Everyone" group
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Pros and cons of using a proxy server
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How can I close all user datagram protocol (UDP) ports on Windows 2000 Server?
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desktop gadget
A desktop gadget is a software widget, or a small application, that is designed to sit on a user's desktop screen in much the same way that apps reside on smartphones and tablets. Definition
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desktop computer
A desktop computer is a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk. Definition
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CONFIG.SYS
CONFIG.SYS is a text file containing DOS (Disk Operating System) commands that tell the operating system how the computer is initially set up. Definition
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physical computer
A physical computer is a hardware-based device, such as a personal computer. The term is generally used to differentiate hardware-based computers from software-based virtual machines... (Continued) Definition
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Group Policy settings FAQ: Why they matter
Group Policy settings in Microsoft's Active Directory are useful not only for managing user access and applications, but IT admins can also apply them to desktop and server security. FAQ
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Tuning and tweaking device drivers on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview
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. Tip
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Delivering Windows device drivers made easy with deployment images
Windows device drivers are needed to get a variety of hardware to work together. The deployment image for updating operating systems and apps can facilitate desktop maintenance. Tip
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Russinovich book provides useful insights into Windows Sysinternals
The Windows Sysinternals suite can help IT administrators examine and troubleshoot Windows systems, and this reference book can guide them in getting even more out of the tools. Feature
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Endpoint management FAQ for desktop admins
The proliferation of consumer endpoints and concerns about mobile endpoint security are giving IT headaches. Answering these endpoint management questions could ease your pain. FAQ
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BYOD and mobile cloud apps lead to licensing compliance issues
Employees using their devices for work may violate their employers' Microsoft licensing agreement. But, licensing compliance issues can be avoided. News
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desktop gadget
A desktop gadget is a software widget, or a small application, that is designed to sit on a user's desktop screen in much the same way that apps reside on smartphones and tablets. Definition
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Desktop backup oversights that can get you into a bind
Enterprise policy and regulatory requirements dictate that desktop backups cover data and apps, but many people still save only locally. Here's how to overcome that risky behavior. Tip
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Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail
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? Column
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One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?
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. Tip
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About Microsoft Windows hardware, including laptop and notebook reviews
Keeping up with hardware trends for your Windows desktop in the enterprise is a must-do. Read our laptop and notebook reviews, and check out articles on Windows hardware, including chips and USB drive issues.