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• 4 steps to check application compatibility with Windows 10

  Before a Windows 10 migration, IT admins should make sure all applications are compatible with the new OS. Here are four steps to get started with the process. Continue Reading

• How to automate Windows 10 imaging with Packer

  Windows 10 imaging isn't easy, especially with Microsoft's continuous release model. Here's how IT can use Packer and MDT to reuse code for Windows images and automate the process. Continue Reading

• All roads and flight paths lead to unified endpoint management

  Mobile device management, enterprise mobility management and now unified endpoint management -- how can IT keep track? Delve into the details with this handbook. Continue Reading

• How to boot to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10

  Having problems with Windows crashes, applications or performance issues? Try booting to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10 to pinpoint and troubleshoot the problem. Continue Reading

• How to use Windows Admin Center to manage Windows 10

  Windows Admin Center started as a Windows Server tool, but it can manage Windows 10 desktops too. Learn which features can help with Windows 10 management. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • Network File System (NFS)
  • device driver
  • Microsoft Windows Explorer
  • Windows Autopilot

  • Windows Defender Application Guard
  • desktop computer
  • Windows 7
  • PC as a service (PCaaS)

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• Network File System (NFS)

  The Network File System (NFS) is a client/server application that lets a computer user view and optionally store and update files on a remote computer as though they were on the user's own computer. The NFS protocol is one of several distributed ...Continue Reading

• What IT should know about the Microsoft Office app for Windows 10

  Microsoft released a new Microsoft Office app during an update to Windows 10. Learn about the changes that this new app brings and how to take advantage of its features.Continue Reading

• What to know about Microsoft's new Windows Sandbox mode

  Windows Sandbox is Microsoft's integrated Windows 10 sandbox environment to test applications and files in isolation. Learn about the new program and its features.Continue Reading

• 5 digital workspace components to look for

  The ideal digital workspace should handle a variety of tasks. By focusing on these five digital workspace components, IT pros can find the right platform to meet their needs.Continue Reading

• How to create Windows 10 toast notifications with PowerShell

  IT can send pop-up notifications to a Windows 10 user's taskbar with a PowerShell module called BurntToast. Here's how to get started creating toast notifications.Continue Reading

• device driver

  A device driver is a software program that controls a particular type of hardware device that is attached to a computer.Continue Reading

• Unified endpoint management systems harness upsurge in devices

  As more endpoints enter the IT landscape, a UEM tool becomes more critical. Learn how UEM can help simplify the complexities of endpoint management.Continue Reading

• What's included in Microsoft 365 subscription plans

  Microsoft 365 has different plans for all kinds of businesses. Learn about the different subscription plans that this cloud-based platform offers.Continue Reading

• Digital workspaces upgrade IT delivery, management benefits

  Thanks to more simplified management and delivery, digital workspaces can benefit IT pros and users. This guide takes a closer look at the technology and latest features.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows Explorer

  Microsoft Windows Explorer is a graphical file management utility included with Microsoft Windows 95 and later; finally renamed File Explorer with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.Continue Reading