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Features

• MDM, MIM and MAM products help in securing data

  Mobile device management, mobile application management and mobile information management form a security trio that protect data in the age of BYOD.  Continue Reading

• Assess devices, users to get started on a mobility program

  The need for a mobility program may be apparent, and BYOD is a necessary step in the progress from centralized control to focusing on apps and data.  Continue Reading

• Why to try LibreOffice vs. OpenOffice free office suites

  After comparing Office 2013 and Office 365, our expert examines how free productivity suites OpenOffice and LibreOffice stack up.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshoot Windows 10 updates with Technical Preview

  The Windows 10 Technical Preview gives users and admins a chance to check out Microsoft's next OS, but make sure that software is properly updated.  Continue Reading

• Compare Office 365 vs. Office 2013 before going open source

  Organizations can save money and management hassles by comparing Office 365 vs. Office 2013 and then checking each against open source alternatives.  Continue Reading

• Gird for battle with potential Windows 10 test problems

  Windows 10 is coming, but the road to release includes a lot of potential potholes that IT staffers should be ready to find and handle.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows history: A 30-year timeline

  Microsoft celebrates 30 years of the Windows operating system when it ships Windows 10 this fall. Here's a look at Windows history -- bumps and all.  Continue Reading

• VDI and the cloud add options to desktop management software

  Desktop management software is only one way to tackle endpoint complexity. You can also consider standardizing devices or moving to cloud services.  Continue Reading

• Why often-overlooked desktop tools are still essential

  Proper tools are critical for managing today's diverse array of hardware, operating systems, applications and permissions across an enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft news dominates top 10 desktop developments of 2014

  Thanks to Windows and Office developments, Microsoft news was among our most popular coverage of the past year. See which articles came out on top.  Continue Reading

• 13 top tips on Windows support from 2014

  The past year marked the transition between versions of Microsoft software. Look back at our menu of 2014 Office and Windows support tips.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Windows troubleshooting and security articles of 2014

  In 2014, Microsoft improved OS security with Windows 8.1 and set a deadline for Windows 7 support. See our most popular Windows troubleshooting articles.  Continue Reading

• Registry tweaks can speed up Windows 8 performance

  Our latest article on using the Windows registry to improve Windows 8 performance looks at disk access and shutting down Windows Store apps  Continue Reading

• Alternative OS and productivity suites gain steam

  Admins considering open source alternatives to Microsoft desktops should know what an alternative OS, office suite or graphics editor can do.  Continue Reading

• Use the Windows 8 registry to reduce CPU cycle waste

  The Windows 8 registry is a key component of the OS that admins can use to disable background checks and other activities to make systems run faster.  Continue Reading