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BIOS successor can strengthen Windows 8 UEFI security
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface can speed and secure startup for today's computers, but systems that dual-boot into Linux spur controversy.
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Introducing the Microsoft Office 2013 DocRecrypt tool
DocRecrypt, an Office 2013 tool, allows an admins to get into an otherwise inaccessible file by stripping it of its Microsoft Office password.
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Attack Surface Analyzer rounds up Windows security data
Attack Surface Analyzer, free Microsoft software, takes snapshots of Windows systems, giving admins a view into potential security vulnerabilities.
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Controlling apps with Window 8 AppLocker, sideloading
Windows 8 AppLocker, which IT can use to set policies for which apps can run on enterprise desktops, should be in every administrator's toolbox.
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Windows 8 DirectAccess now a stronger VPN alternative
Microsoft has made Windows 8 DirectAccess easier for small businesses to deploy, providing IT more control over Windows remote access than with a VPN.
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WSCC groups Windows utilities for easy IT access
Just as Windows Sysinternals gathers freeware tools, Windows System Control Center collects numerous Windows utilities, including those from NirSoft.
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Microsoft RemoteFX enhanced in Windows 8 Enterprise
Notable features in Windows 8 Enterprise Edition include Microsoft Remote FX for virtual desktops and BranchCache for satellite locations.
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Windows 8 Enterprise vs. Pro: Features differ
Windows 8 Enterprise has features absent in the Windows 8 Professional edition, including Windows To Go and DirectAccess.
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Looking at updated features in MDOP 2012
The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack aids with Windows management and virtual apps. MDOP 2012 includes updates to User Experience Virtualization.
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Managing Windows 8 SSD storage and defragmentation
How Windows 8 Storage Optimizer handles storage allocation and defragmentation has improved with Windows 8 SSD management.
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Desktop backups and the cloud dilemma
While enterprise IT wants users to back up their data, you should review desktop cloud services to make sure they're efficient, compatible and secure.
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What alternative OSes offer enterprises
Linux has moved from servers to the desktop, providing options beyond Windows 8. See how licensing, support and compatibility affect Linux desktops.
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Microsoft certificate expiration syncs with releases
Expiration dates for Microsoft Windows certification may go away, as the company changes its credentials scheme from platforms to products.
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WSUS may falsely report a lack of patching problems
Built-in tools such as WSUS can help with Windows patching, but you may still need other tools to verify that enterprise systems are safe.
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FAQ: Office 2013 vs. Office 365
We explain the differences between Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013, including the evolution of Office and Microsoft Office pricing.
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Recovering Microsoft Office 2013 passwords
Microsoft Office 2013 may have improved protection, but third-party tools have already cracked passwords. See how to use Office password recovery.
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Top 10 Windows tips of 2012
Check out the most-read Windows tips of 2012. Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Store apps and Office 2013 dominated your interests this year.
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Fileless malware poses a new threat to desktop security
Conventional antivirus software can't detect fileless malware, and recent attacks highlighted Java vulnerabilities on Windows and Mac OS machines.
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What app developers need to know about Windows 8
For successful Windows 8 app development, IT should consider things such as the processor type, hardware and contact sharing when preparing apps.
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What are the risks after the Windows XP end of support?
As the Windows XP end of support nears, see what IT admins should do to prepare for the end of life of Microsoft's venerable OS.
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Office 2013 features ease deployment and monitoring
New features in Microsoft Office 2013 make desktop management more efficient. See what Office Web Apps Server, Office Telemetry and more can do.
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Windows 8 tools include capabilities beyond Windows 7
New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems.
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Windows 8 puts a new spin on Windows legacy apps
New operating systems are always accompanied by compatibility concerns. Windows 8 app compatibility is no different, or is it?
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Key questions to ask about Windows Phone 8 security
Windows Phone 8 security is yet another thing for IT admins to consider, but mobile device management policies and systems should include it.