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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.
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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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A first look at the Office 2013 Resource Kit
Microsoft's free Office 2013 Resource Kit provides documentation for Office 2013 deployment, as well as for management after an Office deployment.
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Office 2013 tools include Active Directory activation
Among the new Office 2013 tools for IT admins are a method for volume activation, administrative template files and files for custom installations.
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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.