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• The Rufus USB tool may ease building bootable Windows flash drives

  Find out about a quick, free alternative to the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool -- the open source Reliable USB Formatting Utility. Continue Reading

• Universal apps may be the Trojan horse for Windows 8 adoption

  Microsoft's universal apps have developers and some IT admins interested in delivering Windows Phone 8.1 into the enterprise. Continue Reading

• Five Windows Sysinternals utilities can aid in desktop troubleshooting

  There are many free tools in the Windows Sysinternals suite, but some might help admins more than others for viewing data and managing desktops. Continue Reading

• How to create a Windows 8 live tile in the Windows 8 Start screen

  You can use an app to create a Windows 8 live tile in the Windows 8 start screen, but common development environments and languages are also useful. Continue Reading

• Windows 7 migration station: The path of least resistance

  Organizations that stuck with Windows XP all the way to the end of its supported lifespan must now prepare to migrate to a new operating system. The best way forward might be a Windows 7 migration, especially for companies that value simplicity. Continue Reading

• Will tablets with the Windows 8.1 update come to an office near you?

  Is there room for Windows 8.1 tablets to be deployed in the enterprise when iOS and Android devices dominate the market?Continue Reading

• Are universal apps, Windows 8.1 updates enough to entice IT shops?

  Microsoft unveiled a Windows 8.1 update and vowed to help developers create universal apps that run across Windows devices ranging from phones to Xbox One.Continue Reading

• Windows 8 open source media player provides alternative for users

  Although the open source Songbird music player was discontinued, there are Windows 8 open source alternatives, such as Nightingale.Continue Reading

• More Mac OS tips may remind desktop admins of Windows functions

  We wrap up our look at Mac OS tips for Windows desktop admins with the command prompt, fixes for corrupted apps and more troubleshooting functions.Continue Reading

• Why was the Windows XP lifespan so long?

  There are many reasons why the Windows XP lifespan lasted longer than those of most operating systems. Our columnist looks at three major reasons.Continue Reading

• Windows 8.1 user interface improves on previous Windows 8 features

  Several small but significant changes in the Windows 8.1 user interface may placate those who were annoyed by Windows 8's limitations.Continue Reading

• Microsoft tightens Windows 8 encryption with Windows 8.1 features

  Windows 8 encryption is more secure, thanks to Windows 8.1, but admins first must know whether drives are affected and which hardware is required.Continue Reading

• Dell KACE K1000 v6.0 to bring enhanced systems management controls

  Dell will launch the KACE K1000 v6.0 endpoint systems management appliance in May with a sleeker look, enhanced security and IT controls.Continue Reading

• Five Mac tips for Windows desktop admins straddling two OSes

  Desktop admins may have to support Mac OS in addition to Windows machines, so here are some Mac tips to help make your life easier.Continue Reading

• Ten hidden Windows command prompt tricks

  Every desktop admin should have these command prompt tricks up their sleeves to save time and make Windows management easier.Continue Reading