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Set up Windows Remote Desktop on a Mac device
Organizations that need to enable remote workers on Mac devices should consider allowing them to remotely access Windows desktops with the Windows Remote Desktop application.
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Microsoft Endpoint Manager gets better Mac, iPad management
Microsoft Endpoint Manager will eventually have new tools for securing and managing Macs, iPads and virtual endpoints. A more secure Edge browser is also on tap.
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Google Meet updates close in on Microsoft Teams, Zoom
The latest Google Meet features let participants see up to 49 people on-screen at a time. Other enhancements include better control over who gets access to meetings.
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Does Office 365 include Teams with enterprise licenses?
There are numerous questions that come with licensing for Microsoft Teams, including this key question: Does Office 365 include Teams with the different Office 365 licenses?
Download Your Cybersecurity Checklist
Use this checklist to assess and develop your cybersecurity strategy, focusing on key areas for consideration such as asset inventory and control, 24x7 vulnerability management, and administrative privileges & access control.
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Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Manage
3 ways to prepare for the Windows 7 deadline
Organizations holding onto Windows 7 for dear life should reconsider because Microsoft stops supporting the OS in January. Here's how to make the transition to Windows 10 smoother.
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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 News
Ivanti updates its unified endpoint management
Ivanti Unified Endpoint Manager 2020.1 was released this month, emphasizing remote work features for IT pros and noting the importance of endpoint management in the 'new normal.'
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Enterprise software News
Google Meet updates close in on Microsoft Teams, Zoom
The latest Google Meet features let participants see up to 49 people on-screen at a time. Other enhancements include better control over who gets access to meetings.
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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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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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Evaluate if Chromebooks are secure enough for business use
Chromebooks are cost-effective endpoints that strip away desktop features for a simple desktop experience. Admins should evaluate if these endpoints are secure enough.
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Does Office 365 include Teams with enterprise licenses?
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Evaluate if the MacBook Air is good for business use
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Windows 10 system requirements for enterprise users
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Using Task Manager to monitor memory usage in Windows 10
With the Windows 10 Task Manager, desktop admins can monitor memory usage across the desktop to identify the source of any performance issues and terminate it.
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How to end a Windows boot loop
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Learn native Windows 10 virtual memory management methods
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How to safely stop unnecessary Windows 10 services
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3 crucial Linux patch management best practices for IT
While patching desktops has some universal components across all systems, there are certain specific Linux patch management best practices that Linux admins need to be aware of.
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How to enable Hyper-V on Windows 10 for a lab environment
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6 Group Policy best practices for Windows 10 admins
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How IT admins can use PowerShell to monitor CPU usage
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E-Handbook | June 2020
VMware Workspace One unifies reshaped digital workforces
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E-Handbook | May 2020
AMD's Ryzen, Epyc power surge in desktops, laptops, data centers
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E-Handbook | September 2019
AI sharpens unified endpoint management tools and apps
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E-Handbook | July 2019
All roads and flight paths lead to unified endpoint management
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E-Handbook | March 2019
Unified endpoint management systems harness upsurge in devices
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Set up Windows Remote Desktop on a Mac device
Organizations that need to enable remote workers on Mac devices should consider allowing them to remotely access Windows desktops with the Windows Remote Desktop application.
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How to use the Office cloud policy service with Microsoft 365
The Office cloud policy continues Microsoft's trend of converging management utilities within Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and IT can manage all Office apps within this platform.
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Top 5 enterprise Linux distributions to consider adopting
While Linux distributions all serve a similar purpose in the enterprise, organizations should still familiarize themselves with the different distributions to find the best fit.
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Blog: Windows Enterprise Desktop
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MS Assistant Addresses Office Issues
A downloadable MS Assistant Addresses Office Issues of all kinds, including my weird Internet Calendar Subscriptions issue. Worth downloading for admins and power users tasked with Office upkeep.Continue Reading
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Windows 10 Blank Search Bites Production PC
When Windows 10 blank search bites production PC, I recognize this as a widely-reported and common issue. Fortunately, it's also quite easy to fix. Here's how...Continue Reading
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Enterprise desktop management
Microsoft Endpoint Manager gets better Mac, iPad management
Microsoft Endpoint Manager will eventually have new tools for securing and managing Macs, iPads and virtual endpoints. A more secure Edge browser is also on tap.
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Enterprise software
Google Meet updates close in on Microsoft Teams, Zoom
The latest Google Meet features let participants see up to 49 people on-screen at a time. Other enhancements include better control over who gets access to meetings.
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Enterprise software
Microsoft launches Word transcription tool
The new Microsoft Word transcription feature makes crafting notes from an audio file a more streamlined process. The service is available with a Microsoft 365 subscription.