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• Win7 Still Activates Win10 2/27/18

  After skipping key entry on a clean Windows 10 install, I learn that Win7 Still Validates Win10 for activation. Woo hoo: my sister's HP Pavilion Dv6 is back in action. Continue Reading

• How to establish Windows 10 security baselines

  IT should consider following Microsoft's Windows 10 security recommendations in the Security Compliance Toolkit to better protect the operating system. Continue Reading

• Can IT make the transition to Windows 10 smooth for users?

  IT can take a few steps to make the move to Windows 10 easier on users, including considering an in-place upgrade and holding off on any other major changes. Continue Reading

• Three PC lifecycle management options IT should consider

  IT pros can use PCs and laptops until they stop working, or they can set up a lifecycle management plan that retires them after a certain period of time. Continue Reading

• Skip Product Key When Sysprepping Win10

  To skip Product Key when Sysprepping Win10, you must supply a generic product key instead. Here's a list of same to use. Continue Reading

• Intel Now Advises Against Installing Spectre Patches!

  Because of widely-reported issues with reboots and system stability, Intel now advises against installing Spectre patches!Continue Reading

• OneDrive File Attributes Uncovered

  A careful look at help information leads to new OneDrive File attributes uncovered, and a better understanding of how OnDemand files work.Continue Reading

• MDT PS Wizard Covers MS Deployment Toolkit Wizards

  Damien Van Robaeys excellent MDT PS Wizard covers MS Deployment Toolkit wizards within the pleasing GUI of a single, comprehensive scripted environment. Great stuff!Continue Reading

• Win10 PC Brick-Avoidance Techniques

  When updating BIOSes or firmware, or upgrading Windows 10, it's wise to practice Win10 PC brick-avoidance techniques.Continue Reading

• Undoing 7Zip ISO Association

  Undoing 7Zip ISO association means right-clicking, choosing "Open with", selecting File Explorer, and checking the "Always use" box.Continue Reading

• Win10 Settings System Storage Sense File Clean-up

  The Win10 Settings System Storage Sense file clean-up provides a UWP method for reclaiming potentially unneeded disk space. Check it out!Continue Reading

• Net User Command Controls User Access Hours

  Properly used, the Net User command controls user access hours for Windows users with surprising flexibility and reach.Continue Reading

• CapsLock Indicator Shows Key States

  Jonas Kohl's excellent, compact utility CapsLock Indicator shows key states for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys onscreen in the taskbar.Continue Reading

• When Updating Drivers Check Vendor Support

  When updating drivers check vendor support is a truism that provides insight (and driver files) for all kinds of Windows devices and components.Continue Reading

• Adguard Offers Win10 ISO Alternative

  Adguard offers Win10 ISO alternative source for downloads, and includes evaluations and MS Office ISOs as well.Continue Reading