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• Assembling a Windows 8 migration toolbox

  Whether your organization is refreshing or replacing PCs, you should be familiar with such Windows 8 migration tools as USMT.  Continue Reading

• How to handle legacy apps in a Windows 8 migration

  Once your organization has decided on a Windows 8 migration, one of the first things to do is determine which legacy applications will run.  Continue Reading

• Before a Windows 8 migration, see whether the new OS is a good fit

  While users are looking at Microsoft's latest OS, the question is whether a Windows 8 migration is really worthwhile for enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for Windows XP to Windows 7 migration stragglers

  IT shops belatedly moving from Windows XP to Windows 7 should have a Windows migration plan that deals with apps, data and potential problems.  Continue Reading

• Adding Microsoft Windows 8 multi-touch to a desktop or notebook

  Microsoft Windows 8 Touch isn't just for tablet computers. Our expert discusses how the user interface can be added to desktops and notebooks.  Continue Reading

• The importance of touch in the Microsoft Windows 8 environment

  One noteworthy feature of Microsoft Windows 8 is its use of a touch-based interface. Our expert takes a look at the user interface and ways around it.  Continue Reading

• Understanding Windows 8 app compatibility and the Metro user interface

  We answer some questions about Windows 8 application compatibility and the new Metro user interface, whose name Microsoft has quietly dropped.  Continue Reading

• Windows 8 tablet review: Fine for newbie, awkward for iPad user

  Microsoft says Windows 8 is great for business. An iPad enthusiast and a tablet newcomer share their experience in this Windows 8 tablet review.  Continue Reading

• It's not too late for a Windows 7 migration plan

  Even with Windows 8 looming on the horizon, stragglers can take advantage of others' experiences for their Windows 7 migration plans.  Continue Reading

• Third-party Windows desktop management tools to consider

  IT admins who are eyeing Windows desktop management software beyond Microsoft’s products have many options. Our expert looks at three of the best tools.  Continue Reading

• Do enterprises even need Microsoft Office anymore?

  IT shops are weighing the alternatives to Microsoft Office. Check out OpenOffice and Google Apps and Google Docs to see if they'll meet your needs.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 Windows desktop security tips of the year (so far)

  We're counting down the five most popular Windows desktop security tips so far this year. They cover everything from malware attacks to the tastiest security threats: supercookies.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 enterprise desktop management tips of the year (so far)

  Desktop backups, patch software and mobile devices ... oh my! These are just some of the top enterprise desktop management topics we've covered in 2012, which is only half over.  Continue Reading

• Why the simple Windows 8 Metro interface may not benefit users

  For IT administrators, less isn't always more. The simplified Windows 8 Metro interface may frustrate users and do more harm than good for desktop security.  Continue Reading

• Russinovich book provides useful insights into Windows Sysinternals

  The Windows Sysinternals suite can help IT administrators examine and troubleshoot Windows systems, and this reference book can guide them in getting even more out of the tools.  Continue Reading