Features

Features

• 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

• Windows 7 troubleshooting matures

  Windows 7 support is ending in 2015, but that doesn't mean troubleshooting is going with it -- in fact, Windows 7 troubleshooting is easier than ever.  Continue Reading

• Why is Internet Explorer security such a challenge?

  A myriad of browser vulnerabilities and attacks pose a constant threat to Internet Explorer security, endpoint computing and software as a service.  Continue Reading

• Boot to open source desktops with Linux on USB sticks

  Want to try a new OS sans commitment? Linux on USB sticks can be the first step to replacing Windows XP with an open source desktop such as Xubuntu.  Continue Reading

• 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