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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

• Microsoft licensing changes with standalone Windows Enterprise upgrade

  Microsoft launched a standalone Windows Enterprise upgrade SKU, but is it a true value or simply a way to lure IT pros to Windows 8? 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

• Mastery of Excel pivot tables can help IT admins monitor contracts

  Desktop admins can use Excel pivot tables for the critical task of tracking support contracts and software warranties and communicating costs. Continue Reading

• Track Microsoft licensing for desktops running Windows 8, Office 2013

  Each version of Windows, Office and other Microsoft applications brings new editions and options for payment and licensing. We take a look at what enterprises need to know about licensing for Windows 8 and Office 2013 and how it affects Desktop as a...Continue Reading

• Post-XPalypse: Surviving a world changed by Windows 8.1 features

  Desktop support doesn't end with the demise of Windows XP. See which Windows 8.1 features may help you and which Windows 8 workarounds you need.Continue Reading

• Use Group Policy to provide users a standard Windows 8.1 Start screen

  Windows 8 lacked a way to enforce a consistent user experience, but thanks to PowerShell, you can provide a common Windows 8.1 Start screen.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

• Use Excel's IF statement to track, save on IT support contract costs

  Warranty tracking for enterprise software can be an odious task, but if you know how to use the IF statement in Microsoft Excel, you could save money.Continue Reading

• Use your XP migration to explore mobile, cloud computing

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• Five things to keep in mind as Windows XP end of life approaches

  The Windows XP end-of-life date is coming up fast. IT pros scrambling to upgrade have some serious decisions to make around security and costs.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

• Steering your career as a desktop admin in the mobility age

  The desktop admin must now consider enterprise mobility in addition to desktop management. How you think about them can shape your career path.Continue Reading

• Track software licenses and IT support with Excel date functions

  As part of our series on Excel for IT admins, we look at how Excel date functions can help with calculating software licenses and support dates.Continue Reading