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Unified endpoint management

• Compare UEM capabilities of Citrix Workspace vs. VMware Workspace One

  Digital workspaces go beyond the capabilities of UEM. Compare the management features of two major digital workspace platforms from Citrix and VMware. Continue Reading

• How to evaluate UEM, MDM platforms for IoT and wearables

  Wearables and IoT devices can benefit enterprise organizations, but it's important to secure and manage. Evaluate a UEM to determine if it has proper IoT support. Continue Reading

• Compare capabilities of Office 365 MDM vs. Intune

  Office 365 MDM and Intune both offer the ability to manage mobile devices, but Intune provides deeper management and security. Delve into this comparison of the two products. Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Synchronize Windows 8 settings across PCs with OneDrive

  Windows 8 settings can be synchronized across devices, but the differences between OneDrive and Active Directory will determine which one you use.Continue Reading

• What Web application monitoring tools exist for desktops?

  Microsoft Intune and other mobile device management tools are also useful for desktop management from the cloud and Web application monitoring.Continue Reading

• Mobility management evolves into BYOD and beyond

  Enterprises have come to rely on BYOD policies as they strive to balance user privacy with security concerns. However, IT is shifting its focus to apps, data and the cloud. Once desktop admins get past the ever-bubbling alphabet soup of BYOD, MAM, ...Continue Reading

• Comparing Windows 10 features with those in earlier OSes

  IT got a glimpse of new Windows 10 features in the technical preview and updated build. See how they compare to Windows 7 and Windows 8 features.Continue Reading

• MDOP 2014 gets BitLocker, app virtualization updates

  The MDOP 2014 suite includes changes in tools for remotely managing and restoring Windows, as well as new BitLocker Group Policy settings.Continue Reading

• When is a Surface Pro 3 tablet not suitable for work?

  Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is good for mobile users and runs enterprise-grade apps, but its light weight and processor capacity pose some limits.Continue Reading

• What's the best way to remote wipe a user-owned laptop?

  Tools are now available to IT for a remote wipe of user-owned laptops. But set clear BYOD security policies and inform users.Continue Reading

• Bypass Microsoft SA with the Windows 8.1 volume license

  Windows 8.1 Enterprise doesn't require Microsoft Software Assurance, which could save organizations money, but watch Windows 8.1 volume license terms.Continue Reading

• A Windows 9 wish list includes full Windows Start menu

  After looking at Windows 8.1 for hints and speculating about Windows 9, our columnist makes his OS wish list. It includes features such as a proper Windows Start menu and cloud file-sharing integration.Continue Reading

• What can we tell about Windows 9 from Windows 8.1?

  Windows 9 is coming sooner than you think, but will it have the Windows 8.1 Start menu and improved management and security features? Our columnist weighs in on the future of Microsoft operating systems.Continue Reading

• Hyperthreading, cache distinguish Core i5, i7 processors

  A laptop processor comparison differentiates Intel's chips by their cores, hyperthreading and cache, which affects speed.Continue Reading

• Three visual disk analyzer utilities to help you optimize disk space

  Learn about visual exploration tools for Windows drives of all sizes. These disk analyzers can help identify big unnecessary items for space savings.Continue Reading

• Connect to networks with Windows 8 Group Policy and AD

  Administrators need to be careful when connecting Windows 8.1 endpoints to enterprise domains. Windows 8 Group Policy and Active Directory can help.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

• New Microsoft Office 2013 features you need to know about

  Skeptical IT admins may reconsider an upgrade after looking at these Microsoft Office 2013 features, including links to OneDrive and the cloud.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

• Mastering Windows 8 USB booting with Windows To Go

  Follow simple rules to get better performance and reliable Windows 8 USB operation from Windows To Go devices.Continue Reading

• Netbook features influenced modern mobile computing

  The netbook may have been left in the dust by smartphones and tablets, but netbook features led to today's BYOD and the cloud, says our columnist.Continue Reading

• Android desktops may provide another alternative OS for enterprises

  A large user base and app support are among the advantages of Android desktops, but complex Windows apps and thin clients may limit adoption.Continue Reading

• Microsoft requires Office 2013 licensing for some non-Windows devices

  Microsoft's Office 2013 licensing scheme isn't overly complicated, but IT should still understand Software Assurance, remote access rights and more.Continue Reading

• The Rufus USB tool may ease building bootable Windows flash drives

  Find out about a quick, free alternative to the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool -- the open source Reliable USB Formatting Utility.Continue Reading

• Free Sysinternals tools can be IT's friends

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• The Sysinternals Disk Usage tool is a simple way to assess free space

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• Will tablets with the Windows 8.1 update come to an office near you?

  Is there room for Windows 8.1 tablets to be deployed in the enterprise when iOS and Android devices dominate the market?Continue Reading

• Windows 8.1 user interface improves on previous Windows 8 features

  Several small but significant changes in the Windows 8.1 user interface may placate those who were annoyed by Windows 8's limitations.Continue Reading

• Dell KACE K1000 v6.0 to bring enhanced systems management controls

  Dell will launch the KACE K1000 v6.0 endpoint systems management appliance in May with a sleeker look, enhanced security and IT controls.Continue Reading

• Windows XP migration tools help IT ward off upgrade hassles

  The OS still has some hardcore supporters, but Windows XP migration tools can help pave the way for users to access legacy Web-based data and apps.Continue Reading

• Don't dawdle: Windows 8 benefits may be reason enough to upgrade

  Are the supposed Windows 8 benefits enough to justify a migration? Our expert takes a look at potentially useful Windows 8 features.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows 8.1 updates to bring back familiar features

  Microsoft added more keyboard and mouse usability features for non-touch Windows 8 devices and enhanced compatibility for legacy IE 8 enterprise apps.Continue Reading

• Microsoft's cloud initiative, streamlined transition gives hope

  Microsoft's cloud transformation to a mobile and services company may be exciting, but can it retain its bread-and-butter enterprise IT customers?Continue Reading

• Microsoft mobile, cloud strategy hold key to transforming its future

  Microsoft is undergoing a transformation to focus on mobile and the cloud, but will the industry continue to stick with the software giant?Continue Reading

• More remote Group Policy Object settings and checking refresh status

  Admins can refresh Group Policy Object settings across multiple computers, but they must verify that Group Policy settings have successfully changed.Continue Reading

• New endpoint management tools make unified device management a reality

  The elusive goal of unified device management is getting easier in 2014 with Windows 8.1 Workplace Join and Android thin clients, says our columnist.Continue Reading

• New endpoint management tools make unified device management a reality

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• Before you clone HDD to SSD, know the benefits and danger to data

  Which type of drive is better: hard disk drive or solid-state drive? HDD to SSD cloning can ease data access, but SSDs aren't without risks to data.Continue Reading

• Windows 8 interface, Windows 8.1 features top desktop stories in 2013

  It's no surprise that Windows 8 articles were popular this past year, but the amount of discussion around its UI and Windows 8.1 features was.Continue Reading

• PC downturn be damned, new crop of Windows 8.1 notebooks about to ship

  Despite the decrease in worldwide PC adoption, vendors are readying enterprise-level Windows 8.1 notebooks for Q4. Here's what's coming.Continue Reading

• Windows 8.1 biometrics support increases security, but do you need it?

  The Windows 8.1 Preview features more biometrics support, such as built-in fingerprint authentication, which could be useful for mobile security.Continue Reading

• New Windows 8.1 features can boost mobile device management

  Among its new Windows 8.1 features, Microsoft has added mobile device management tools, such as Open MDM, strengthening the case for Windows 8.1 BYOD.Continue Reading

• Telerik updates Windows 8 app development tools

  Telerik's updated DevCraft tool for developing Windows 8 apps helps IT to deliver business apps to end users on PCs and tablets.Continue Reading

• Microsoft ADK for Windows 8.1 arms IT with Windows deployment tools

  With the ADK for Windows 8.1, Microsoft has armed IT administrators with the tools they need to deploy the future Windows 8.1 in the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Lack of enterprise Windows 8 app development tools complicates upgrades

  Companies considering a move to the latest Windows OS may have to delay upgrades due to a lack of enterprise Windows 8 app development tools.Continue Reading

• Microsoft unified communications tool Lync-Skype gets updated

  The Microsoft unified communications roadmap combines Lync and Skype to ease work and home interactions. But do employees need this connectivity?Continue Reading

• Sysinternals tools: A must-have for every Windows security toolbox

  Learn about the free Sysinternals tools that make managing and troubleshooting Windows-based PCs almost effortless for administrators.Continue Reading