February 2018

• February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

  Top six Windows 10 migration problems and how to avoid them

  Users and IT professionals sometimes have issues after a Windows 10 migration. Careful planning can mitigate these issues before IT undertakes a full-scale migration.  Continue Reading

• February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

  Microsoft Windows System Image Manager (SIM)

  Microsoft Windows System Image Manager (SIM) is a tool in the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit IT professionals can use to create and manage unattended setup answer files for Windows before installing the operating system.  Continue Reading

• February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

  Fixing Missing Mouse or Keyboard

  When it comes to fixing missing mouse or keyboard in Win10 you can either try different hardware, or boot from a different Windows, to effect repairs.  Continue Reading

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  Win7 Still Activates Win10 2/27/18

  After skipping key entry on a clean Windows 10 install, I learn that Win7 Still Validates Win10 for activation. Woo hoo: my sister's HP Pavilion Dv6 is back in action.  Continue Reading

• February 25, 2018 25 Feb'18

  Win10 Upgrade Repair Install Tips

  When it comes to fixing misbehaving or flaky Windows PCs, here are some hopefully useful Win10 upgrade repair install tips.  Continue Reading

• February 21, 2018 21 Feb'18

  Win10 Safe Mode Breakout Technique

  If you get stuck in a boot loop while in safe mode, you'll need a Win10 Safe Mode breakout technique. Here's one that works from the command line.  Continue Reading

• February 20, 2018 20 Feb'18

  How to establish Windows 10 security baselines

  IT should consider following Microsoft's Windows 10 security recommendations in the Security Compliance Toolkit to better protect the operating system.  Continue Reading

• February 19, 2018 19 Feb'18

  Bootrec Fixes Win10 Boot Problems

  When boot-up goes wonky, remember this: Bootrec fixes Win10 boot problems! Here, you'll learn how to launch and run this boot repair tool, and what it can do to help.  Continue Reading

• February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18

  Do Try Microsoft Teams

  Having now used the platform for a couple of month, I enthusiastically exhort you: Do try Microsoft Teams! You may be in for a pleasant and productivity-enhancing surprise.  Continue Reading

• February 15, 2018 15 Feb'18

  VMware Workspace One helps Western Digital organize 3,000 apps

  The application portal in VMware Workspace One allowed IT to streamline app delivery, and the product's cloud-based model proved the right fit for administration.  Continue Reading

• February 14, 2018 14 Feb'18

  Can IT make the transition to Windows 10 smooth for users?

  IT can take a few steps to make the move to Windows 10 easier on users, including considering an in-place upgrade and holding off on any other major changes.  Continue Reading

• February 14, 2018 14 Feb'18

  Update 7-ZIP to 18.01 NOW

  Because of some recently-discovered and somewhat nasty vulnerabilities, you really, really want to update 7-ZIP to 18.01 NOW!!  Continue Reading

• February 12, 2018 12 Feb'18

  No Win10 Means No Office 2019

  MS has laid down the law: no Win10 means no Office 2019. If you don't get on the Win10 bandwagon, you can't stay on the Office 365 one, either.  Continue Reading

• February 11, 2018 11 Feb'18

  KB4058258 Install Fail Fix

  Those who try, and fail, to install KB4058258 should try this simple recipe for a KB4058258 install fail fix. It takes a little while but works pretty well.  Continue Reading

• February 07, 2018 07 Feb'18

  Three PC lifecycle management options IT should consider

  IT pros can use PCs and laptops until they stop working, or they can set up a lifecycle management plan that retires them after a certain period of time.  Continue Reading

• February 07, 2018 07 Feb'18

  Windows 10 Gets S Modes

  In a surprising twist, Microsoft does away with standalone Windows 10 S. Instead, Windows 10 gets S Modes for most consumer (and Education) versions.  Continue Reading

• February 06, 2018 06 Feb'18

  Timely Firmware Update Rescues Surface Pro 3

  After my PC gets caught in an ongoing crash loop, a timely firmware update rescues Surface Pro 3, thanks in large part to the Windows Update MiniTool.  Continue Reading

• February 02, 2018 02 Feb'18

  Windows 10 Count Finally Exceeds Windows 7

  According to several sources now, the Windows 10 count finally exceeds Windows 7 from both USA and global perspectives.  Continue Reading

• February 02, 2018 02 Feb'18

  Microsoft Office 2019 release will force IT to migrate to Windows 10

  If you're not yet on Windows 10, news about the upcoming Microsoft Office 2019 release may force your hand. Plus, the company could go all in on Office 365.  Continue Reading

• February 01, 2018 01 Feb'18

  Windows 10 hardware requirements take security head on

  IT pros should follow Microsoft's guidelines for optimal Windows 10 security, but they should also take a look at what those guidelines signal moving forward.  Continue Reading