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• How to enable Windows 8.1 settings for admin troubleshooting

  Changing default Windows 8.1 settings -- such as the dialog box confirming file deletion -- is easy and potentially useful for desktop admins. Continue Reading

• How does Windows 7 differ from Windows 8 disaster recovery?

  See which Windows 8 disaster recovery and incident management features have improved from Windows 7 security elements. Some newer ones are now available for the older OS. Continue Reading

• How to enable Windows 8.1 kiosk mode for Modern apps

  It's possible to control user application access on startup with Assigned Access, but note that Windows 8.1 kiosk mode works only for Modern apps. Continue Reading

• Windows kiosk mode locks down PCs, but note workarounds

  Switching from the Windows Explorer shell to a particular app can be useful for single-purpose devices, but users can still foil Windows kiosk mode. Continue Reading

• Mac troubleshooting isn't hard, but watch out for kernel panic

  Admins unfamiliar with Mac troubleshooting may find it familiar and frustrating, but these tools can help with diagnosis and security. Continue Reading

• Endpoint management depends on data security policies

  Enterprise security begins with data classification but doesn't end there. Admins should step back to consider the whole endpoint management picture.Continue Reading

• Cover all OS bases for endpoint management, security

  It's not enough to have a traditional Windows game plan for security. Diverse devices require endpoint management policies and management buy-in.Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft desktop developments this past summer

  Microsoft desktop news didn't slow down this summer; see our top 10 articles on Windows 8 and its predecessors, Office 2013 features and more.Continue Reading

• Metro apps for the Windows 8 UI won't run on prior OSes

  The Windows 8 UI hasn't won any popularity contests, but there are workarounds for it, unlike for Windows 8 Metro apps and Windows XP or Windows 7.Continue Reading

• Using tools to back up and restore bootable USB device images

  Do you have more install or diagnostic environment images to manage than physical UFDs? Learn how to back up and restore bootable USB device images.Continue Reading

• Licensing issues fuel Office 365 vs. Office 2013 debate

  Microsoft offers a lot to enterprises with Office 2013 features, but drawbacks such as complex licensing rules may give Office 365 an edge.Continue Reading

• How to allow multiple users to share an Excel workbook

  Public folders allow users to share an Excel workbook, but OneDrive and Windows 8.1 HomeGroups might be better.Continue Reading

• When to buy a 2-in-1 laptop vs. a PC

  The recent spate of 2-in-1 laptops, such as the Surface Pro 3, has sparked interest among IT pros who wonder whether the devices can replace PCs.Continue Reading

• Avoid these assumptions about Windows 8.1 security

  As IT shops finally move from Windows XP to Windows 8, they may believe that Windows 8.1 security is automatically better. Know the real risks with both Windows and the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Surveying options after the Windows XP end of support

  The end of Microsoft's support for XP raises a lot of questions, so it's important to know your options and how to proceed.Continue Reading