Features

Features

• Avoid potholes on the migration path from XP to Windows 8.1

  Organizations moving from Windows XP should consider app compatibility, security and alternative OSes before conducting a migration to Windows 8.1.  Continue Reading

• How to enable Windows 8.1 kiosk mode for Modern apps

  It's possible to control user application access on startup with Assigned Access, but note that Windows 8.1 kiosk mode works only for Modern apps.  Continue Reading

• Windows kiosk mode locks down PCs, but note workarounds

  Switching from the Windows Explorer shell to a particular app can be useful for single-purpose devices, but users can still foil Windows kiosk mode.  Continue Reading

• Windows patch management tools helpful but have limits

  Despite the plethora of software updater products, desktop security is too important to leave to chance. Let's compare Windows patch management tools.  Continue Reading

• Mac troubleshooting isn't hard, but watch out for kernel panic

  Admins unfamiliar with Mac troubleshooting may find it familiar and frustrating, but these tools can help with diagnosis and security.  Continue Reading

• Endpoint management depends on data security policies

  Enterprise security begins with data classification but doesn't end there. Admins should step back to consider the whole endpoint management picture.  Continue Reading

• Assess top tools for patch management process with care

  Before IT can apply a software patch, it must choose among varied endpoint security tools. Here are some of the best for the patch management process.  Continue Reading

• Beyond the PC: Learning Mac tools and terms

  You may know how to troubleshoot desktops in mixed environments, but can you describe the process on a Mac? Check out these Mac tools and terms.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft desktop developments this past summer

  Microsoft desktop news didn't slow down this summer; see our top 10 articles on Windows 8 and its predecessors, Office 2013 features and more.  Continue Reading

• Licensing issues fuel Office 365 vs. Office 2013 debate

  Microsoft offers a lot to enterprises with Office 2013 features, but drawbacks such as complex licensing rules may give Office 365 an edge.  Continue Reading

• Office 2013 vs. Office 365 bout benefits business

  Microsoft has made many changes in its suite, and some desktop admins have made surprising choices after comparing Office 365 vs. Office 2013.  Continue Reading

• Windows 9 features may address unified apps and the cloud

  Based on the Windows 8.1 update, it's reasonable to expect Windows 9 features for universal apps and cloud integration. Will they entice enterprises?  Continue Reading

• Speculating about the Windows 9 Start menu and other OS features

  Despite a lack of hard facts about Microsoft Windows 9, it's possible to make educated guesses about its release date, cost and features such as its Start menu.  Continue Reading

• Finding and fixing Office 2013 installation problems

  Desktop administrators can streamline Office deployments by understanding fixes to important installation problems.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 migrations win out for XP shops

  Some IT shops view the relative simplicity of a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration as the best way to deal with the XP end of support.  Continue Reading