Windows applications
Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and Exchange, are the lifeblood of many organizations. If there are problems with Windows apps or users can't access them, productivity can grind to a halt. As a result IT professionals must know how these apps work, what they can do to prevent problems and how to make the user experience top notch.
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Windows applications News
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November 23, 2020
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Nov'20
AvePoint enters $2B initial public merger with Apex SPAC
AvePoint wants to use funds to invest in MSPs and push into the SMB market, and CEO Tianyi Jiang said a merger with Apex would be faster and easier than a regular IPO.
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November 13, 2020
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Nov'20
Google sunsetting G Suite unlimited storage
G Suite customers who enjoyed unlimited storage for years will have to switch to a plan with limits. Google announced the change when G Suite became Workspace.
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November 05, 2020
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Nov'20
Microsoft Productivity Score limited by lack of data
Microsoft's new Productivity Score tool for 365 needs third-party data and security information to be entirely useful to enterprises, analysts said.
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October 30, 2020
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Oct'20
Microsoft redirects to Edge as IE nears end of life
Microsoft will force some sites to open in Edge instead of IE, another sign the browser is nearing its end of life. Enterprise users must adapt, experts say.
Windows applications Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Using the Office 365 Recommended Configuration Analyzer
Learn how this free PowerShell-based utility digs into your Office 365 security setup and offers guidance for administrators looking to stop the latest online threats. Continue Reading
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Build a Power Automate flow using the Graph API
Administrators of Office 365 or Azure platforms can benefit from using newer Microsoft software technologies to handle many jobs, such as automating tasks and generating reports. Continue Reading
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How to use the Office cloud policy service with Microsoft 365
The Office cloud policy continues Microsoft's trend of converging management utilities within Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and IT can manage all Office apps within this platform. Continue Reading
Evaluate Windows applications Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Weighing remote browser isolation benefits and drawbacks
Remote browser isolation benefits end-user experience and an organization's network security. Compare the pros, cons and cost challenges before investing in the zero-trust approach. Continue Reading
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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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Smartphones and laptops for business hinge on cost, use, apps
Factors like cost, usage, applications, management, longevity and security figure in the selection of company-issued smartphones, laptops and printers for digital workers. Continue Reading
Manage Windows applications
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to enable Hyper-V on Windows 10 for a lab environment
While there are several ways to test new updates on virtual machines, Hyper-V enables desktop administrators to add multiple VMs to a single desktop and run tests. Continue Reading
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How IT admins can use PowerShell to monitor CPU usage
IT administrators that are familiar with PowerShell can use certain scripts to monitor CPU performance on desktops to determine the root cause of desktop performance issues. Continue Reading
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What IT can do when Microsoft 365 is not working
IT professionals who manage Microsoft 365 should be aware of common issues that administrators face. They can solve many of these problems with the right policy or PowerShell scripts. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Windows applications Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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What are Microsoft Teams backup and recovery best practices?
Backup and recovery of Microsoft Teams is often a complex process. Explore these guidelines to help simplify the important protection of your Teams data. Continue Reading
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Learn to configure Office 365 alerts and other security features
More users are working from home, which makes them tempting targets for malicious actors. Take the time to fortify your environment by deploying Office 365 protections. Continue Reading
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How to take advantage of Teams-Exchange integration
The apps in Office 365 sometimes need a few tweaks to interact in a more seamless fashion. Learn how to combine the functionality of Exchange and Microsoft Teams. Continue Reading