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• Microsoft improves Windows 8 DirectAccess as a VPN alternative

  For the past decade or so, virtual private networks have been the go-to mechanism for allowing users to remotely connect to a corporate network. Although such networks certainly get the job done, they are far from being an ideal solution.... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

• Mind the gaps left by Windows 8 security features

  Observers agree that Microsoft has improved security in Windows 8, but IT must still check how the OS affects third-party apps and privacy. Feature   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

• Windows 8 security features improve, but IT concerns remain

  Microsoft made several security improvements in Windows 8, such as adding the new Secure Boot feature. But vulnerabilities remain. News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

• Windows 8 app updates streamline user experience across devices

  Microsoft updated its Windows 8 Mail, Calendar and People applications this week to enhance the end-user experience and bring feature parity across Windows 8 and Windows RT, but industry watchers say improvements fall short.

  The Windows 8... News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

• What's new with Windows 8 SSD storage management and defragmentation

  How Windows 8 Storage Optimizer handles storage allocation and defragmentation has improved with Windows 8 SSD management. Tip   |   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

• 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

• Windows 8 Task Manager: Finding and using its updated features

  Not many of the changes in Windows 8 Task Manager are obvious, but there are definite improvements. See which features are worth another look. Tutorial   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

• desktop personalization

  Desktop personalization is the process of adjusting the look, feel and organization of a Windows end-user experience. In general, any adjustment to the... Definition   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

• Microsoft RemoteFX and BranchCache add functions to Windows 8

  Many enterprise IT shops may consider the Windows 8 Professional and Windows 8 Enterprise editions to be the same, but there are significant differences. For example, Windows 8... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com