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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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Get to know Windows 10 digital certificates
IT pros can build trust into Windows 10 by adding certificates that form trusted connections by confirming the identity of any individuals or entities communicating with the OS.
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Get to know Docker containers in Windows 10
Using Docker containers in Windows 10, IT can isolate apps and processes from users' devices, which can help in several ways, including preventing conflicts with other apps.
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Adapt to rapid change with a modern management approach
IT cannot rely on its traditional methods of desktop management to control all the devices, OSes and more in the enterprise today. Instead it must take a more modern approach.
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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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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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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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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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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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3 features that strengthen Windows Defender
Windows Defender includes several features IT pros can use to tighten security. Application Guard, for example, isolates browser sessions to defend against internet-based attacks.
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Consider purpose-built over general-purpose OSes
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Should you adopt device as a service?
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Five Microsoft Windows 10 features to know in the enterprise
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Benefits of email phishing testing
With email phishing testing, IT can improve its end-user security. Phishing attacks prey on user ignorance, so IT can use a test to teach users how to avoid this attack vector.
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Alternate Win10 1809 Source During Hold Period
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Adapt to rapid change with a modern management approach
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Print Scan Drivers Move to Windows Update
Reducing the overall Win10 image size, print scan drivers move to Windows Update starting with Version 1809. Thus, WU must be available when adding new printers.
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RunAsTool Elevates Privileges Per Application
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SpiceWorld 2018 Confirms Win10 Migration Intelligence
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Get to know Docker containers in Windows 10
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E-Zine | September 2018
IT's essential toolbox for troubleshooting and managing users
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How to approach end-user security training
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Benefits of email phishing testing
With email phishing testing, IT can improve its end-user security. Phishing attacks prey on user ignorance, so IT can use a test to teach users how to avoid this attack vector.
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Get to know Windows 10 digital certificates
IT pros can build trust into Windows 10 by adding certificates that form trusted connections by confirming the identity of any individuals or entities communicating with the OS.
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Windows Defender Application Guard
Windows Defender Application Guard is a security tool built into Microsoft Edge that isolates browser sessions from the desktop in a virtual machine (VM) to prevent any malicious activity from reaching the desktop.
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Print Scan Drivers Move to Windows Update
Reducing the overall Win10 image size, print scan drivers move to Windows Update starting with Version 1809. Thus, WU must be available when adding new printers.Continue Reading
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RunAsTool Elevates Privileges Per Application
Because the RunAsTool elevates privileges per application, admins don't need to promote accounts to admin level unnecessarily. This reduces overall security risks.Continue Reading
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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.
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Microsoft Managed Desktop offers PC as a service
Microsoft's Managed Desktop service extends physical device management into the cloud era, with managed security updates and a monthly subscription fee.