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• Are Windows 8 drawbacks enough to keep you from moving to Windows 8?

  There are good reasons to migrate to Windows 8, but a few Windows 8 drawbacks could be deal-breakers for some who might want to wait for Windows 9. Continue Reading

• Ensure compliance with Windows BitLocker encryption using MBAM 2.0

  Before you can use MBAM 2.0 to manage Windows BitLocker encryption across multiple computers, follow these tips on deploying and administering it. Continue Reading

• App store maximizes manageability of Microsoft Office applications

  The app store for Office 2013 can enable admins to better manage Microsoft Office applications, but they need to know what add-ins are available. Continue Reading

• Before a Microsoft Office 2013 install, beware of potential gotchas

  After you deal with a Microsoft Office 2013 install, know about both the problems and workarounds lurking in Office 2013 features. Continue Reading

• What a last-minute plan for the Windows XP support end should include

  The Windows XP end of support is almost upon us; don't forget things such as antivirus protection and network security as you prepare to migrate. Continue Reading

• Windows XP migration tools cut albatross from IT's neck

  Dell Software releases new upgrade to KACE K2000 to enable IT to better automate tasks and migrate off of Windows XP more quickly.Continue Reading

• IT can tackle Windows configuration with a well-planned desktop audit

  Enforcing Windows policies across the enterprise seems like a pain, but a few desktop audit practices can help IT reach its configuration goals.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

• How to migrate off XP and make a Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade

  A Microsoft Windows upgrade doesn't have to be a headache. Check out these tools and tips for migrating off XP and making the leap to Windows 7 or 8.Continue Reading

• Locking down Internet Explorer settings with Group Policy in IE 11

  New Internet Explorer settings can tighten enterprise security, but only if Group Policy is properly enabled in IE 11 and you have Windows 8.Continue Reading

• A downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7 doesn't have to be complicated

  One step forward, two steps back: If you plan to revert Windows 8 to Windows 7, you'll need to consider licensing, software compatibility and more.Continue Reading

• No need to reinvent the wheel with Windows desktop manager commands

  There are lots of tools for Windows desktop management, but sometimes simpler command-line tools can get the job done.Continue Reading

• Third-party Active Directory alternatives aid compliance, auditing

  Microsoft has strengthened Windows auditing in Active Directory, but these third-party Active Directory alternatives can ease regulatory compliance.Continue Reading

• Expand the ability of Windows Explorer to create thumbnail images

  Windows Explorer can't keep up with the growing number of formats for thumbnail images, so we compare two potential add-ons to Microsoft.Continue Reading

• Windows 7 guide: Before, during and after migration

  Check out this Windows 7 guide for tips on migration planning, OS deployment and how to manage desktops once you make the leap.Continue Reading