Tips

Tips

• How to disable Windows 10 pop-up notifications

  You can disable those annoying pop-ups in Windows 7 and 8 that encourage you to upgrade to Windows 10, and it's actually pretty easy.  Continue Reading

• Productivity suite smack down: Office 365 vs. Office 2016

  Microsoft's Office 2016 for the desktop might seem like the de facto option for delivering productivity apps to users, but its cloud-based cousin Office 365 offers more flexibility.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 authentication options leave passwords behind

  Passwords have long ruled the authentication world, but they're not infallible. Microsoft added authentication options in Windows 10, including more Windows Hello and effective PINs.  Continue Reading

• How to support Mac OS X and Linux in Windows environments

  Many IT shops don't give a second thought to supporting Mac and Linux OSes because they're concerned with standardization. Windows is the go-to, but alternative OSes deserve some love.  Continue Reading

• Acceptable use policies, MDM help desktop admins wrangle devices

  Managing an eclectic collection of devices is challenging, but IT administrators just need to establish policies and find a mobile device management tool to help enforce them.  Continue Reading

• Modern endpoint management comes with new rules

  Desktop administrators need to know that the rules of endpoint management have changed: It's not all about PCs anymore.  Continue Reading

• Office 2016 features new security enhancements IT will appreciate

  With Office 2016, Microsoft introduced a host of new security features ranging from email and file encryption to multifactor authentication for application access.  Continue Reading

• Choosing between Microsoft Office 2016 versions

  Choosing between Office 2016 versions may seem like a simple choice, but don't jump to conclusions: Consider functionality, operational consistency and cost.  Continue Reading

• Glassware 2.0 prevents legacy apps from holding up OS upgrades

  Glassware 2.0 from Sphere 3D lets IT admins virtualize business-critical apps that may not be compatible with newer operating systems during a migration.  Continue Reading

• What IT admins need to know about 3D printing technology

  3D printing has made significant inroads in the enterprise. It offers an efficient way to prototype ideas, generate samples and build products, but it presents new challenges for admins.  Continue Reading

• What to look for in endpoint management tools

  Many endpoint management tools share common features, but there are more advanced functions IT can employ, too.  Continue Reading

• Console, data access most important in endpoint management tools

  Every IT shop has different needs when it comes to endpoint management tools. Although feature and console requirements may differ, all tools must provide users with the access they need.  Continue Reading

• How to swat away five common Windows 10 bugs

  Windows 10 has as many problems as any other OS before it, including startup speed issues, Windows defender failures, device driver issues and more.  Continue Reading

• Four ways to put Sysinternals Process Explorer to work

  IT admins can use Process Explorer in Sysinternals to find suspicious software, inspect process and object privileges, and more.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Office Trust Center settings that help stop malware

  The Trust Center in Microsoft's Office suite has some important and useful settings to prevent users from opening files infected with malware and viruses, but admins need to know about and enable them.  Continue Reading