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Third-party tools that help with a Windows 10 migration
IT professionals should look to third-party migration tools during a transition to Windows 10 to provide any features that the native Windows migration tools do not.
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Use Group Policy to manage Windows 10 updates
Mistimed updates in Windows 10 can drive users crazy and cost organizations in terms of productivity. There are steps you can take to pause these updates, however.
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How to end a Windows reboot loop
A Windows reboot loop is a vicious and frustrating cycle, but there are ways you can fix the problem, including booting in Safe Mode.
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How IT can simplify Windows 10 management
With tools such as PowerShell and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, IT can make managing Windows 10 much simpler from deployment through mobile device management.
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Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Manage
Windows 7 EOL means it's time to consider next steps
The end-of-extended-support date for Windows 7 is a short 18 months from now: Jan. 14, 2020. Make sure you're ready and have considered Windows 10 as well as other options.
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Windows 8 and 8.1 Manage
Hurry-up 11th hour Win8.1 Upgrade
With free upgrade offer set to expire in 9 days, I perform and report on an 11th hour Win8.1 upgrade to Win10. Overall the results are quite positive.
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Unified endpoint management Evaluate
Should you adopt device as a service?
Everything is a service these days. You can even get Yankee candles delivered from Amazon on a subscription basis. For EUC admins, device as a service is probably a bigger deal.
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Enterprise software Evaluate
A closer look at Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1
Despite Dell's best efforts, including combining CPU and GPU in a single processor to make the device smaller, the XPS 15 2-in-1 still falls short as a tablet.
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Network intrusion detection and prevention and malware removal News
New Microsoft service fuzz tests with AI
Microsoft Security Risk Detection automatically tests application code for errors and vulnerabilities so developers can fix issues within an app before releasing it to users.
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Endpoint security management tools News
Bromium: User education won't stop endpoint threats
Windows 10 micro-virtualization aims to protect against emerging threats. Microsoft's partner in this initiative, Bromium, says Windows remains IT's biggest security challenge.
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Use IT help desk tools to track, resolve and prevent IT incidents
The software that manages the IT help desk must allow admins to track, monitor and resolve incidents to optimize the benefits those platforms provide.
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Third-party tools that help with a Windows 10 migration
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Top Microsoft Office alternatives for enterprise use
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The complete guide to Windows 10 security tools
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MS Activation Server Issues Temporarily Negate Win10 Licenses
When MS Activation Server issues temporarily negate Win10 licenses, consternation reigns for a few hours. A couple of simple fixes will set affected PCs straight, though. No biggie!
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Use Group Policy to manage Windows 10 updates
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How to end a Windows reboot loop
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Win10 Registry Backup Task Broken
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1809 Users Missing Critical Fixes
I was surprised to learn that 1809 users missing critical fixes must join the Insider Preview program to receive them. Fortunately, it's an easy fix.
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New Win10 Zoom Controls Are Coming
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Handy Win10 USB Eject Tool
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How IT can simplify Windows 10 management
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E-Zine | September 2018
IT's essential toolbox for troubleshooting and managing users
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E-Zine | July 2018
How to approach end-user security training
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E-Handbook | July 2018
Get to know your Windows 10 security options
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E-Zine | May 2018
Get smart with IAM tools for your EUC strategy
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E-Handbook | April 2018
Effective end-user management helps fuel productivity
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Enterprise Desktop Basics
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The complete guide to Windows 10 security tools
IT professionals must carefully consider which security tools they use to protect their Windows 10 desktops. They may want to stray from the Microsoft path in some instances.
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Can you handle setting up a help desk?
Help desk software should not be an organization's only plan for incident management. An effective help desk should include agreed-upon timelines, a knowledge base and more.
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Get Started
Select the right security tools for Windows 10
Third-party security tools provide value and new utilities for Windows 10 desktop administrators. IT should consider non-Microsoft options for patching, firewalls and more.
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- Unified Endpoint Management: IBM MaaS360 with Watson –Product Literature
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1809 Users Missing Critical Fixes
I was surprised to learn that 1809 users missing critical fixes must join the Insider Preview program to receive them. Fortunately, it's an easy fix.Continue Reading
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MS Activation Server Issues Temporarily Negate Win10 Licenses
When MS Activation Server issues temporarily negate Win10 licenses, consternation reigns for a few hours. A couple of simple fixes will set affected PCs straight, though. No biggie!Continue Reading
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Microsoft Office and Office 365
Microsoft nudges users to DaaS with Office 365
Microsoft hopes to accelerate customer cloud desktop adoption when it makes the Office 365 ProPlus suite a cloud-only product for Windows Server 2019 RDSH users.
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Windows 10 updates
Ups and downs of the Windows 10 October Update
The most recent Windows 10 update includes enhancements for business users, but it ran into major problems shortly after its release.
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Microsoft Office and Office 365
Microsoft delivers Office 365 with AI, machine learning
Microsoft confirmed its strategic commitment to Office 365, delivering an improved version that includes new AI and machine learning features.