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configuration service provider (CSP)
A configuration service provider (CSP) is a component of the Windows client operating system that shows IT professionals potential device configuration choices and allows them to apply the settings across multiple Windows OSes. Continue Reading
Windows 10 Update Assistant
Windows 10 Update Assistant is a native update management tool designed to help individual users keep up with OS updates as Microsoft publishes them. Continue Reading
Get smart with IAM tools for your EUC strategy
Identity and access management (IAM) is an evolving market that now includes software and services that incorporate machine learning, analytics and microservices. IT departments can use IAM tools to strengthen end-user security. This month's cover ... Continue Reading
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Desktop and mobile malware detection takes on high priority
End-user computing professionals must embrace modern Windows and mobile malware protection technologies to defend against ransomware and other attacks. Continue Reading
Seven factors that make up an effective email phishing test
The best way for IT to improve email phishing security is through comprehensive testing, which helps identify which users are susceptible and what type of fake email is most effective. Continue Reading
Top Windows 10 April 2018 Update features you need to know
Microsoft's latest update to Windows 10 helps IT pros and users alike. On the user front, Focus Assist can help employees silence notifications while they work.Continue Reading
Effective end-user management helps fuel productivity
To keep users at their most effective, IT pros must focus on security, pick the right productivity apps, consider companion apps and more.Continue Reading
How to create a custom Windows 10 image for deployment
IT pros can build a Windows 10 image with custom apps, Start menu tools and more that they can easily deliver throughout the organization.Continue Reading
It's time to relinquish control over operating system updates
For the most part, vendors and manufacturers are in control of operating system updates today. IT admins won't be getting their powers back anytime soon.Continue Reading
Four factors to consider when you migrate to Windows 10
When making the move to Windows 10, there are some important factors for IT to keep in mind, including whether to perform an in-place upgrade or a clean installation.Continue Reading
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Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a free utility IT can use to determine whether or not its infrastructure is prepared for a migration to a new operating system, server version or cloud-based deployment.Continue Reading
How AI and machine learning affect end-user computing
End-user computing administrators need to start paying attention to AI and machine learning, not because these technologies will take over their jobs, but because they can bring productivity benefits to both business software and IT management tools...Continue Reading
Microsoft Windows System Image Manager (SIM)
Microsoft Windows System Image Manager (SIM) is a tool in the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit IT professionals can use to create and manage unattended setup answer files for Windows before installing the operating system.Continue Reading
Windows as a service
Windows as a service is the approach Microsoft introduced with Windows 10 to deploy, update and service the operating system.Continue Reading
desktop
A desktop is a computer display area that represents the kinds of objects one might find on top of a physical desk, including documents, phone books, telephones, reference sources, writing and drawing tools, and project folders.Continue Reading