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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. Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Windows 8 updates, mini Surface tablets on the horizon

    Microsoft has confirmed it will show the next Windows 8 update at the Microsoft Build 2013 developer conference in June, but the jury is still out on whether the next update will get enterprises to adopt the operating system anytime... News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Mind the gaps left by Windows 8 security features

    Despite doubts over enterprise adoption of Microsoft's latest operating system, IT professionals must pay attention to Windows 8's features, such as its support for touch and its tile-based interface. One key question on the mind of desktop... Feature   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Stripping a Microsoft Office password from a document with DocRecrypt

    Microsoft Office passwords have been somewhat problematic for administrators. Suppose, for example, that a user password-protects a critical document and then leaves the company. In the past, an administrator would have little choice but to... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Trusted platform module aids Windows mobile device security

    Technology that already keeps enterprise data secure on servers and networks has made its way onto Windows mobile devices.

    Windows-based notebooks and tablets incorporate the... News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Standardizing on Windows tablet PCs to simplify device management

    The enterprise can take a lesson from schools when it comes to device management.

    Many school districts and universities have chosen to deliver Windows-based tablet PCs to end users to provide a standard environment that makes it easier... News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • prefetch folder (PF)

    A Windows prefetch folder is a specific location within Windows XP and later computers that contains a series of small files detailing the startup activities and frequently-used applications. Definition   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Securing Windows systems with Microsoft's free Attack Surface Analyzer

    Attack Surface Analyzer 1.0 is a free Microsoft download that helps software developers determine the security risks their applications pose to Windows computers. Attack Surface Analyzer compares before-and-after snapshots of the system state so... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Windows XP migration delayed even as Microsoft prepares to pull the plug on support

    Microsoft plans to end mainstream support for Windows XP next year, but enterprises continue to delay operating system upgrades because of costs and application compatibility issues.

    Microsoft reminded customers in a blog post this week... News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Microsoft Office 365 tries to keep enterprises in its suite spot

    After over two years of general availability, the Office 365 suite has now morphed into what Microsoft intended all along. What was originally sold as a cloud-based suite that included offerings of Microsoft's server products has become something... FAQ   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

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