Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Unified endpoint management
Understand how UEM, EMM and MDM differ from one another
IT should understand the differences between UEM, EMM and MDM tools so it can choose the right option for its users. Learn about the differences between these tools. Continue Reading
How to navigate a sea of UEM vendors
The UEM market is relatively new and, therefore, confusing to navigate. But, with an analysis of what's out there, IT can begin to understand which product is the best fit. Continue Reading
Get to know the device-as-a-service trend
Everything is a service these days. You can even get Yankee candles delivered from Amazon on a subscription basis. For EUC admins, device as a service is probably a bigger deal. Continue Reading
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Establish help desk best practices to improve the system
To run a successful help desk, IT must prioritize help desk tickets and establish expectations for admins and users, as well as reduce the number of time-wasting tickets. Continue Reading
Manage Windows 10 desktops, mobile devices with EMM software
Windows 10 supports crucial functions that enable enterprise mobility management. IT must follow a few important steps to prepare desktops for management through EMM. Continue Reading
Unearth Microsoft Office alternatives for business
There are plenty of Microsoft Office alternatives to help organizations keep up with the pace of business if they want a change from the typical enterprise software.Continue Reading
How the desktop administrator role is changing
Desktop administrators have been IT department staples for decades, but their jobs and titles are evolving as endpoints move beyond Windows.Continue Reading
Office 365 vs. Office 2013: What are the key differences?
Software as a service may be one reason for choosing Office 365 over Office 2013, but licensing and update frequency are other considerations.Continue Reading
Console, data access most important in endpoint management tools
Every IT shop has different needs when it comes to endpoint management tools. Although feature and console requirements may differ, all tools must provide users with the access they need.Continue Reading
How to choose the right endpoint management tool
With new and improved features in Windows 10, plus ever-changing third-party utilities, IT administrators have plenty of desktop management tools at their disposal. That might seem like a good thing, but it's a double-edged sword. Lots of options on...Continue Reading
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How do I fix a frozen or locked application?
Apps can freeze or lock up for a variety of reasons, including bad memory, operating system issues, update problems and more.Continue Reading
The desktop administrator's guide to mobile OSes
Microsoft's Windows operating system is still dominant on enterprise desktops, but the rise of mobile and cloud technologies has challenged workers' allegiance. Mobile operating systems, such as Apple iOS and Google Android, are very different from ...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
The Windows 10 preview shows enterprise features, limits
The Windows 10 preview was an olive branch to Windows 8 UI haters, but screen size issues and a separate Windows Server release could slow adoption.Continue Reading