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• Balky Mobo Caused Insider Boot Woes

  When faced with frequent upgrades trashing a dual-boot setup, I learn that my balky Mobo caused Insider boot woes by replacing it with a new one. Continue Reading

• Build 15063 DISM Fix Available

  Some Win10 Current Branch installs will manifest spurious health-related issues, but with a Build 15063 DISM fix available, there's no need to live with them. Continue Reading

• Creators Update Image Integrity Gotcha

  In checking on Win10 1703, I find a Creators Update image integrity gotcha. Fortunately, it's a driver issue and up to Microsoft and Nvidia to solve. Continue Reading

• Harness the power behind Microsoft's PowerShell framework

  IT admins can use PowerShell cmdlets in addition to other Windows features to simplify administrative tasks, as well as to discover, install and manage software. Continue Reading

• Apparent Win10 Defender Update Issues Illusory

  Recent cumulative updates have led to reports of Windows Defender update errors. Fortunately, these apparent Win10 Defender Update issues are illusory. Continue Reading

• Are you up on the latest Windows OS security measures?

  Windows 10 combines the old and the new with security. Lock down a good grade in this quiz covering Windows security, including how to use two-factor authentication.Continue Reading

• Powering Thru Windows 10 Dual Boot Mishaps

  After installing 15063 Insider Preview, I found myself powering through Windows 10 dual boot mishaps after using EasyBCD to restore boot menu entries.Continue Reading

• Workspace management hype vs. reality

  Workspaces promise to make users' lives easier by bringing all of their corporate resources into one place. For IT, new workspace management tools from large vendors aim to ease the administrative burden as well -- allowing management of physical ...Continue Reading

• Windows 10 Wi-Fi class is in session

  Windows 10 upgrades come with some new adjustments IT has to make around Wi-Fi connectivity. Learn about the new tools and tricks to the trade.Continue Reading

• Taskkill Terminates Hung Processes

  When Windows processes go south, remember that Taskkill terminates hung processes at the command line. Very handy!Continue Reading

• How to fix Windows 10 update problems with the DISM command tool

  With a few tricks in the Windows Deployment Image Servicing and Management command utility, admins can solve some of the most common Windows 10 update problems plaguing their users.Continue Reading

• Benefiting from Cert Revocation

  At first I thought I was suffering from an odd Windows error; later, I realized I was benefitting from cert revocation.Continue Reading

• iPhone Issue Surrenders to Good Troubleshooting

  A casual visit to Device Manager revealed an iPhone driver problem. Fortunately, this particular iPhone issue surrenders to good troubleshooting.Continue Reading

• Win10 Restore Points Appear Broken

  Recent and troubling reports from users appear to indicate that Win10 restore points appear broken. I verified this for myself.Continue Reading

• What options exist for organizations that don't upgrade to Windows 10?

  IT professionals and users can avoid Windows 10 by following best practices, such as disk space cleanup and up-to-date security, to maintain the life of an older operating system.Continue Reading