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Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• How can you use PowerShell to enable automated software deployment?

  The quest to keep up with constant changes to software is tough for IT admins, but they can make their lives easier by automating the deployment process using PowerShell. Continue Reading

• Free Win7 Games Download

  When Windows 8 came along, the built-in desktop games from Windows 7 became unusable. Grab this free Win7 games download for Windows 10 today. Continue Reading

• Take a close-up look at Windows 10 permissions settings

  With all the new updates and features, Windows 10 can appear daunting. To simplify the transition, break down and tailor the permissions in Windows 10 to users' specific needs. Continue Reading

• Windows 10 update process sticks out in 2016 like Rudolph's red nose

  The last year was a big one for Windows 10. It saw the free upgrade window expire, Windows 10 Pro users lose some key features and sweeping changes come to the update process. Continue Reading

• Should you stick with Windows 7 or migrate to Windows 10?

  Although upgrading operating systems is always tempting, migrating to Windows 10 may not be the best move for everyone. Continue Reading

• VMware Identity Manager helps IT provide user access across device types

  With Identity Manager, VMware's identity as a service offering, IT admins can deliver a variety of application types across devices and users can access resources through single sign-on.Continue Reading

• Experts predict the future of Windows 10 and the Creators Update

  Three experts share their thoughts on what's next for enterprise desktop admins in 2017, including what to expect from Windows 10 security.Continue Reading

• Take control of Windows tasks with TaskSchedulerView

  If admins notice any issues with tasks running on Windows, they can turn to NirSoft's TaskSchedulerView to pinpoint the culprit and fix the problems.Continue Reading

• Unearth the secrets behind three Windows 10 hidden features

  The main features of Windows 10 are no surprise anymore, but there are some less heralded tools, such as Web Notes, that deserve a chance to shine.Continue Reading

• How Microsoft's EMET fits into the Windows security arsenal

  Windows administrators can use Microsoft EMET to enhance security. The tool protects specific executable files or an entire network.Continue Reading

• Current Branch or Extended Beta?

  Since the release of AU has unleashed a raft of problems and issues for Windows 10s I find myself pondering the proposition: Current Branch or Extended Beta?Continue Reading

• BitLocker full-disk encryption makes its case in the enterprise

  Now that Microsoft BitLocker includes Direct Memory Access, Azure Active Directory and other new features, IT admins should consider it as an option for full-disk encryption.Continue Reading

• Take control of business data with Windows Information Protection

  WIP helps IT separate business and personal data in Windows 10. Admins can prevent users from performing certain tasks such as copying and pasting data into unapproved apps.Continue Reading

• Create a single Windows 10 management console with SCCM and Intune

  SCCM brings inventory management to the table. Intune allows for cloud-based PC and mobile device management. Together they create a Windows 10 management platform.Continue Reading

• Windows Updates: CAB vs MSU Files

  Sometimes, Microsoft releases out-of-band updates outside the Windows Update service through its Update Catalog. That's when understanding CAB vs MSU files helps.Continue Reading