-
Do biometric passwords belong in the enterprise?
Traditional passwords and smart cards alone may not be enough to protect data anymore, so biometric passwords could be the next big thing in enterprise security.
-
Mind the gap: Windows 8 Consumer Preview device drivers
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.
-
Manage Windows device drivers by using deployment image
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.
-
Are Mac OS X Lion security flaws no longer an issue?
Mac OS X Lion security vulnerabilities have delayed adoption since Apple released the operating system. After some much-needed updates, is the OS finally enterprise-ready?
-
How OneNote 2010 can make IT pros more productive
If organization isn't your strong suit, you can get help from Microsoft OneNote 2010. This powerful tool can save important emails, documents and more in easy-to-find locations.
-
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.
-
Four remedies for desktop backup oversights
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.
-
OneNote 2010: Office's best-kept productivity secret
Microsoft OneNote lives in the shadows of other Office programs, but it can be one of the most useful. OneNote 2010 helps organize data, emails, notes and more all in one place.
-
Desktop patch management software features: A checklist
Desktop patch management is a critical function, but the amount of patch management software can be overwhelming. Focus on the most important patch management software features.
-
Supercookies take a bite out of enterprise security
Supercookies pose the latest threat to enterprise desktop security. Many IT shops aren't yet aware of these new tracking cookies in Flash, let alone how to stop them.
-
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?
-
Fighting advanced malware with application whitelisting
Advanced malware can be tricky, but application whitelisting on desktops can provide an additional layer of protection against malware attacks.
-
Searching for the Windows management console holy grail
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.
-
Windows 8 FAQ: What we know so far
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.
-
Free open source security tools for Windows desktops
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.
-
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.
-
Using Windows 7 Task Manager for memory management
To fix your Windows memory management problems, you must first diagnose how memory is allocated. Certain Windows 7 Task Manager features can cure what ails your desktops.
-
Targeted malware attacks: The latest desktop threat
Targeted malware attacks and social engineering schemes such as phishing and whaling pose a growing security threat because cybercriminals are getting help from unwitting users.
-
How to use Group Policy settings for desktop security
Enterprise desktop security involves many moving parts, but Group Policy settings can help. Use them to manage IE and Outlook, as well as Windows 7's Control Panel and UAC.
-
Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to success
Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.