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Microsoft Endpoint Manager marries SCCM and Intune
Organizations will be able to use one console to view and manage devices from SCCM and Intune. Other new Microsoft 365 dashboards could help IT teams better communicate.
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Microsoft self-service policy for Office 365 raises concerns
Microsoft will allow end users to make certain purchases in Power Platform. Office 365 admins should know what this entails and how it will affect them.
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How should IT select antivirus software for Windows 10?
There are a lot of options for antivirus software for Windows 10, so it's important to know what to look for. Here are some top considerations to think about before deciding.
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Compare native vs. third-party security tools for Windows 10
IT professionals should learn the fundamental differences in feature sets between third-party security tools for Windows 10 and the native options Microsoft provides.
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Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Evaluate
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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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AI sharpens unified endpoint management tools and apps
Endpoint management is never simple, but AI can help. In this handbook, learn how AI in UEM tools can significantly improve device security and management.
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Enterprise software Evaluate
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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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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How should IT select antivirus software for Windows 10?
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More odd USB-C symptoms manifest for a hinky device on a test PC: dwm.exe (Windows Desktop Windows Manager) crashes 9 times for each incident.
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Nirsoft Releases Windows Update History Viewer
Given that Nirsoft releases Windows Update History Viewer (free software), Windows 10 power users and admins alike will want to take this informative tool for a spin.
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Debugging Win10 Explorer Crashes
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Build 19018 Kills Disk Cleanup Downloads Item
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RAW Win10 Disk Report Thankfully Transitory
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Device Manager can be extremely useful if you know how to use it properly. Understand how to access and use Device Manager in Windows 10 to manage device drivers and more.
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10 Microsoft Ignite 2019 sessions for Windows admins
Windows OS admins attending Microsoft Ignite 2019 will have a variety of relevant sessions from which to choose. Consider these 10 sessions to get new management techniques and tips.
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When Belkin sends me a miniature dock more or less out of the blue, I dig in and start learning Thunderbolt technology & connections. Good stuff, but occasionally puzzling.
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Nirsoft Releases Windows Update History Viewer
Given that Nirsoft releases Windows Update History Viewer (free software), Windows 10 power users and admins alike will want to take this informative tool for a spin.Continue Reading
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Web browsers and applications
New Microsoft Edge browser gets competitive with Chrome
The new version of Microsoft's Edge browser promises new enterprise features and simplified management for Windows admins. Experts say Edge is now competitive with Google Chrome.
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Enterprise desktop management
Microsoft Endpoint Manager marries SCCM and Intune
Organizations will be able to use one console to view and manage devices from SCCM and Intune. Other new Microsoft 365 dashboards could help IT teams better communicate.
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Microsoft Office and Office 365
Microsoft self-service policy for Office 365 raises concerns
Microsoft will allow end users to make certain purchases in Power Platform. Office 365 admins should know what this entails and how it will affect them.