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• Navigating the Registry Editor for Windows 10 desktop admins

  The Windows 10 registry stores some critical desktop settings that IT pros should know how to edit, alter or even delete to provide end users the optimal desktop experience. Continue Reading

• Windows 10 1909 Works Well

  When I say Windows 10 1909 2orks well, I mean that from a Reliability Monitor standpoint 1909 shows little or nothing to complain/worry about. Good! Continue Reading

• Managing Windows Defender Device Guard in Windows desktops

  IT pros must understand how Windows Defender Device Guard uses a locked-down approach to desktop security and how this method could cause compatibility issues and headaches for IT. Continue Reading

• Browser Updates Require Human Intervention

  Right after I learn a new Edge version is out, I realize that browser updates require human intervention. Only users (or admins) can shoulder the awesome responsibility of restarting a browser. Continue Reading

• patch management

  Patch management is an area of systems management that involves acquiring, testing and installing multiple patches, or code changes, to an administered computer system. Continue Reading

• Getting MS Mouse&Keyboard Center Version Info

  Getting MS Mouse&Keyboard Center version info proves a bit more challenging and tricksy than I'd wish. Norton File Insight to the rescue.Continue Reading

• Self-Inflicted Spurious $SysReset Folder

  I call it a self-Inflicted spurious $SysReset folder because if you start and cancel the Windows Reset operation in Windows 10, you'll find that folder on your system drive. It's safe to delete, so ...Continue Reading

• 3 Windows migration questions IT must answer

  Microsoft has stopped mainstream support for Windows 7, so organizations must have a plan to migrate to Windows 10 or extend Windows 7 support. Find out how to shape a Windows migration plan here.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Changes WU Driver Inclusion Rules

  In the way of well-reported issues with updated device drivers for Intel graphics and networking, Realtek audio and Bluetooth, and more in 2019, MS changes its rule for bundling unapproved drivers ...Continue Reading

• Notepad RTL Reading Order Gotcha Has Easy Fix

  When text entry starts running in the opposite direction from usual, I learn that Notepad RTL reading order gotcha has easy fix. A simple right-click menu option inside the application does the trick!Continue Reading

• NirSoft DriveLetterView Shows Assigned Win10 Drive Letters

  NirSoft DriveLetterView shows assigned Win10 drive letters, both for active, mounted drives and removable drives previously installed but not currently present. Very handy!Continue Reading

• 2004 Gets New Network Status

  Windows 10 2004 gets new Network Status look and info, and shows how Settings continues to supplant the Control Panel widgets.Continue Reading

• Missing Secunia PSI

  As I try one more time to find a reasonable replacement, once again I find myself missing Secunia PSI, the capable and comprehensive PC software scan-and-update utility that's been defunct since 2016.Continue Reading

• Windows 10 2004 Gets View Optional Updates

  With the latest 20H1/2004 release (Build 15636), Windows 10 2004 Gets View Optional Updates. Now users can see, select, and manage pending optional updates explicitly and directly.Continue Reading

• 6 tweaks to increase Windows 10 performance

  With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can increase Windows 10 performance.Continue Reading