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Benefits of macOS for an enterprise desktop
Microsoft Windows is typically regarded as the go-to enterprise desktop, but IT shouldn't rule out macOS. Consider four reasons to run macOS in the enterprise.
G Suite adds security, collaboration capabilities
Google aims to make G Suite more secure and easier to use in its latest update. One expert sees the added capabilities as Google trying to match the needs of the enterprise.
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5 essential features for digital workspaces
The ideal digital workspace should handle a variety of tasks. By focusing on these five digital workspace components, IT pros can find the right platform to meet their needs.
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Windows 10 update coming in late May
The latest Windows 10 update, scheduled for late May, will give installation controls back to IT admins. In this Q&A, Dave Sobel talks about why that's important.
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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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How to assess the unified endpoint management market
The UEM market is relatively new and, therefore, confusing to navigate. But, with an analysis of what's out there, IT can begin to understand which product is the best fit.
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Use IT help desk tools to resolve and prevent IT incidents
The software that manages the IT help desk helps admins track, monitor and resolve incidents to optimize the benefits that these very platforms provide to their organizations.
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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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X1 Carbon Extreme 6-Core Really Flies
If you're looking for a serious, capable road/travel laptop, be aware that the Lenovo X1 Carbon Extreme 6-Core really flies. For $2.5-3.0K you can get performance on par with a reasonably capable ...
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Benefits of macOS for an enterprise desktop
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Dude, Where Is My SDXC Drive?
When I lose a device after a Release Preview upgrade, I raise the question "Dude, Where is my SDXC Drive?" A quick rollback leads me to suspect a driver issue, and a follow-up report to the MS ...
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Comet Offers Interesting Disk Cleanup Alternative
A free, open source program named Comet offers interesting Disk Cleanup alternative for Windows 10. If MS should now decide to retire the original (which they may do), looks like we've got a usable ...
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MFTRCRD64 Shows More NTFS Timestamps
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Upcoming Insider Preview Changes 2020 Release Access Methods
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Advantages of hyper-converged infrastructure for virtual desktops
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5 essential features for digital workspaces
The ideal digital workspace should handle a variety of tasks. By focusing on these five digital workspace components, IT pros can find the right platform to meet their needs.
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A new way to communicate with Windows 10 users
IT can send pop-up notifications to a Windows 10 user's taskbar with a PowerShell module called BurntToast. Here's how to get started creating toast notifications.
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A device driver is a software program that controls a particular type of hardware device that is attached to a computer.
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X1 Carbon Extreme 6-Core Really Flies
If you're looking for a serious, capable road/travel laptop, be aware that the Lenovo X1 Carbon Extreme 6-Core really flies. For $2.5-3.0K you can get performance on par with a reasonably capable ...Continue Reading
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Comet Offers Interesting Disk Cleanup Alternative
A free, open source program named Comet offers interesting Disk Cleanup alternative for Windows 10. If MS should now decide to retire the original (which they may do), looks like we've got a usable ...Continue Reading
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Windows 10 patch can freeze or lock up devices
This news brief details the additional issues around the April 9 Windows 10 update as well as provides a look at Microsoft's Edge browser, built using Google's open sourced web browser Chromium.
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Enterprise desktop management
G Suite adds security, collaboration capabilities
Google aims to make G Suite more secure and easier to use in its latest update. One expert sees the added capabilities as Google trying to match the needs of the enterprise.
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Windows 10
Windows 10 update coming in late May
The latest Windows 10 update, scheduled for late May, will give installation controls back to IT admins. In this Q&A, Dave Sobel talks about why that's important.