Opinion

Opinion

• Cut through confusion of the digital workspace market

  What is a digital workspace, exactly? Find out the definition of this new technology, what it means for the future of end-user computing, and how organizations should prioritize it.  Continue Reading

• End-user computing trends of the past, present and future

  The last 20 years were a journey from homogeneous to heterogeneous EUC environments. One question for the next 20 is how well we will finish adapting to this new world.  Continue Reading

• DaaS may encourage organizations to adopt Macs and Chromebooks

  New options for delivering remote Windows apps in the cloud, combined with the maturity of SaaS apps, Chromebooks and Mac management, means organizations can offer users more choices.  Continue Reading

• How Windows desktop storage evolved to meet today's demands

  Storage for Windows desktops has changed significantly as end-user demands and technologies have changed. Cloud-based storage is a top option today.  Continue Reading

• Recapping end-user computing strategy evolutions of 2018

  It's time to take a look back and consider how end-user computing has evolved over the past year. AI made an obvious mark, but what about hosted desktops and new management approaches?  Continue Reading

• Why you don't always need a general-purpose operating system

  A purpose-built, or real-time, operating system could be more useful for applications that require a lot of data processing. Several options for this type of system exist today.  Continue Reading

• Get to know the device-as-a-service trend

  Everything is a service these days. You can even get Yankee candles delivered from Amazon on a subscription basis. For EUC admins, device as a service is probably a bigger deal.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for Windows 7 end of life before time runs out

  The end-of-extended-support date for Windows 7 is a short 18 months from now: Jan. 14, 2020. Make sure you're ready and have considered Windows 10 as well as other options.  Continue Reading

• Tread carefully with modern Windows application management

  With the Windows winds changing, IT pros must consider whether it's time to transition from SCCM to modern management via the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Support for Macs in the enterprise: Three factors to consider

  There's no way around it: Many users just love Apple products. IT pros that want to support Macs in the workplace must take into account several considerations.  Continue Reading

• It's time to relinquish control over operating system updates

  For the most part, vendors and manufacturers are in control of operating system updates today. IT admins won't be getting their powers back anytime soon.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 hardware requirements take security head on

  IT pros should follow Microsoft's guidelines for optimal Windows 10 security, but they should also take a look at what those guidelines signal moving forward.  Continue Reading

• Targeted attacks make desktop browser security a must

  IT can fight browser-based attacks by separating browsers from the OS itself. Get to know tools such as Citrix Secure Browser Service and Windows Defender Application Guard.  Continue Reading

• How to deal with the complexities of unified workspaces

  Users work with a host of different devices these days, and IT must manage them all. Unified workspaces can help, but they can introduce some complexity as well.  Continue Reading

• Why IT needs a standard application install package

  IT pros lose time delivering apps differently to users based on the OS and OS versions they use. A standard app format would go a long way toward fixing this problem.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of Windows 10 are hard to deny

  The clock is ticking on Windows 7, so it's time to move to Windows 10. Microsoft's latest OS includes MDM APIs, Windows Hello and better endpoint control with Intune.  Continue Reading

• How the desktop administrator role is changing

  Desktop administrators have been IT department staples for decades, but their jobs and titles are evolving as endpoints move beyond Windows.  Continue Reading

• Unified endpoint management tools strive for one-size-fits-all

  There are so many devices and operating systems for IT admins to keep track of these days. They need one place to manage it all, and that's where unified endpoint management comes in.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for the challenging move to Windows 10

  Organizations can cling to past versions of Windows as long as they want. But, eventually, they will have to accept Windows 10, and they should learn how to prepare for the move.  Continue Reading

• Windows POSReady 2009 registry hack brings back Windows XP updates

  Admins who still have Windows XP systems on their networks can turn to a Windows POSReady 2009 registry hack to reopen the update floodgates.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 migration ahead? Don't forget Windows 7 security

  When planning a Windows 10 migration, it can be easy to get lost in all the planning and newness that come with a fresh OS. But while you're planning that upgrade, Windows 7 security should still be a concern.  Continue Reading

• Desktop admins should keep one eye on nanocomputing platforms

  Nanocomputers such as the Raspberry Pi platform are making their way into the enterprise. Desktop admins should know what they're dealing with in these tiny systems.  Continue Reading

• What we know about Windows Update for Business

  Windows Update for Business will ostensibly give IT administrators control over how and when Windows 10 devices receive updates, but details surrounding the service are sparse.  Continue Reading

• Why you should remove local administrator rights once and for all

  Some companies shy away from removing local admin rights just to make users happy, but taking back users' admin privileges can prevent many problems and improve security.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 navigation goes back to the Start

  Everyone remembers the debacle that was Windows-sans-Start, but Windows 10 navigation puts the Start menu back in play, with some tweaks.  Continue Reading

• The Windows 10 preview shows enterprise features, limits

  The Windows 10 preview was an olive branch to Windows 8 UI haters, but screen size issues and a separate Windows Server release could slow adoption.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 adoption will follow smaller, quicker updates

  Enterprise adoption of Windows 10 isn't likely to follow the same pattern as for Windows 7, and that's a good thing, writes columnist Brian Madden.  Continue Reading

• IE is everywhere, but don't dismiss alternative browsers

  Our columnist says free alternative browsers such as Google Chrome and Firefox are giving IE a run for its money because they run anywhere and don't rely on mandatory updates.  Continue Reading

• After XP, is an open source operating system for you?

  Instead of moving to Windows 8 or waiting for Windows 9, enterprises might consider Linux because of the open source operating system's flexibility.  Continue Reading

• A Windows 9 wish list includes full Windows Start menu

  After looking at Windows 8.1 for hints and speculating about Windows 9, our columnist makes his OS wish list. It includes features such as a proper Windows Start menu and cloud file-sharing integration.  Continue Reading

• What can we tell about Windows 9 from Windows 8.1?

  Windows 9 is coming sooner than you think, but will it have the Windows 8.1 Start menu and improved management and security features? Our columnist weighs in on the future of Microsoft operating systems.  Continue Reading

• Netbook features influenced modern mobile computing

  The netbook may have been left in the dust by smartphones and tablets, but netbook features led to today's BYOD and the cloud, says our columnist.  Continue Reading

• Six endpoint management lessons from POS security breaches

  The ongoing plague of POS security breaches is a reminder to desktop admins that endpoint security policies should always be a work in progress.  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

• 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

• New endpoint management tools make unified device management a reality

  The elusive goal of unified device management is getting easier in 2014 with Windows 8.1 Workplace Join and Android thin clients, says our columnist.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Windows 7 features you'll miss in Windows 8

  Sure, Microsoft has made lots of changes in Windows 8 and 8.1, but when you compare Windows 7 vs. Windows 8, you might miss these Windows 7 features.  Continue Reading

• Why Windows 8 for mobile is perfectly viable for enterprise use

  Sure, iOS and Android devices have a head start, but enterprises can consider Windows 8 for mobile users without qualms, says our columnist.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 reasons why the enterprise desktop isn't dead yet

  While the PC sales decline is matched by rising mobile device usage, it's too soon to claim that the enterprise desktop is dead, says our columnist.  Continue Reading

• Should enterprises wait for Windows 8.1 features or retrain users now?

  Training to get enterprise users accustomed to the Windows 8 touch interface might not need to wait for Windows 8.1 features, explains our columnist.  Continue Reading

• Ease Windows 8 frustration by focusing on what the OS actually does

  Four commonly cited sources of Windows 8 frustration aren't as important as the new OS's security and other features, writes our columnist.  Continue Reading

• Whitelisting can complement Windows 8 malware removal and prevention

  Windows 8 protection still requires IT participation; the need for malware removal can be avoided with the use of whitelists, says our expert.  Continue Reading

• Why a Windows security scan is not enough to protect your workstations

  A traditional Windows security scan may lure IT into complacency about desktop vulnerabilities, so look at four areas to beef up Windows security.  Continue Reading

• Malware detection questions for IT to answer for desktop security

  Our columnist writes that admins should shift their focus from malware protection to malware detection and finding what's already on desktops.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises can't afford a half-baked mobile security strategy

  It's easy to get caught up in ad hoc policies for BYOD and mobile enterprise security, but now's the time to manage risk for mobile workstations.  Continue Reading

• How to find and use the Windows 8 start menu and admin tools

  Users who miss Windows 7's interface shouldn't despair; the Windows 8 start menu can still be found. Get help tracking down Windows admin tools.  Continue Reading

• End users say 'no thanks' to touch changes in Windows 8

  IT shops are weighing the upgrade to Windows 8, but major touch changes in Windows 8 are actually pushing end users closer to Windows 7. Here's why.  Continue Reading

• Will Windows Server 2008's delay affect your security?

  Is your Microsoft Windows Vista system at a disadvantage now that Windows Server 2008 won't be available until February 2008? Find out why one industry guru says no.  Continue Reading