Desktop operating systems

Windows may be the most common desktop operating system in the enterprise, but it's not alone. Linux and macOS are two other OSes IT pros could run into. As a result it's important to understand the inner workings of each OS to ensure that whatever a user is working with functions at its peak and keeps corporate data secure.

June 08, 2021 08 Jun'21
Apple lets Windows, Android users join Facetime calls

Apple's upcoming improvements to FaceTime would open it up to non-Apple users for the first time and allow for collaborative screen sharing. The feature debuts this fall.
May 14, 2021 14 May'21
Apple-focused Jamf to buy Wandera for endpoint security

The $400 million acquisition would bring cloud-based zero trust security to Jamf's Apple-focused endpoint management platform. It's Jamf's largest acquisition to date.
May 12, 2021 12 May'21
Dell releases 7 PCs for CAD, graphic designers

Dell has designed the Precision series desktops for power-hungry tasks like CAD and data science. But they come when desktop sales are on the decline.
April 21, 2021 21 Apr'21
Apple takes its M1 chip to the iMac, iPad Pro

The proprietary Apple silicon allows for an iPad Pro and an ultra-thin iMac with faster processing and graphics than previous models. The new products will ship next month.

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Cygwin

Cygwin is a collection of open source tools that allows Unix or Linux applications to be compiled and run on a Microsoft Windows operating system (OS) from within a Linux-like interface. Continue Reading
system tray

The system tray (or "systray") is a section of the taskbars in the Microsoft Windows operating system user interface that provides easy access icons to the user's most commonly used apps and displays the clock. Continue Reading
Ctrl-Alt-Delete

On a personal computer with the Microsoft Windows operating system, Control+Alt+Delete is the combination of the Ctrl key, the Alt key, and Del key that a user can press at the same time to terminate an application task or to reboot the operating ... Continue Reading

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Explore Jamf's products and features for Apple management

Apple macOS devices make up a significant portion of enterprise endpoints, and vendors such as Jamf offer tools to help organizations manage Apple endpoints securely and easily. Continue Reading
Top 7 Chromebooks for business use cases

Chromebooks are high-performing thin clients with great ease-of-management features, but the market has so many options that it's hard to distinguish between them. Continue Reading
Evaluate if Chromebooks are secure enough for business use

Chromebooks are cost-effective endpoints that strip away desktop features for a simple desktop experience. Admins should evaluate if these endpoints are secure enough. Continue Reading

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How to scan and repair disks with Windows 10 Check Disk

Windows 10 Disk Check is an intuitive tool that can scan and repair hard drives to reduce the risk of total disk failure and loss of critical information. Continue Reading
The options for running Microsoft 365 on a Chromebook

Without access to the Microsoft 365 service locally, IT admins will have to consider a few workarounds to deliver Microsoft's productivity apps to Chromebook devices. Continue Reading
How does Microsoft 365 extend Windows 7 support?

Microsoft is ending its official support for Windows 7. However, Microsoft 365 customers have the option to extend support via continued Windows security updates. Continue Reading

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CompTIA troubleshooting steps and solving common computer problems

This excerpt from 'ITF+ CompTIA IT Fundamentals All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition,' published by McGraw-Hill Education, provides a practical framework to follow when troubleshooting is necessary. Continue Reading
How to configure proxy settings using Group Policy

IT pros can use this labor-saving tip to manage proxy settings calls for properly configured Group Policy settings. Here are the steps to take. Continue Reading
10 RDP security best practices to prevent cyberattacks

Securing remote connections is critical, especially in a pandemic. Enact these RDP security best practices at your organization to prevent ransomware, brute-force attacks and more. Continue Reading