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• Putting the Windows 10 Action Center to work

  The Windows 10 Action Center is a carryover from Windows Phone that puts all your notifications in one place. It also makes accessing some features and settings easier.  Continue Reading

• Ten most useful Windows Sysinternals utilities

  Sysinternals utilities such as Autoruns and TCPView can target specific problem areas in a Microsoft Windows environment, including performance issues.  Continue Reading

• What to expect from Macs in the enterprise

  For enterprise IT, Apple's Mac OS can pose a few problems, including compatibility, applications, support, networking and other issues. But if you know what could be coming your way, you can get the training and tools to manage Macs.  Continue Reading

• What Windows desktop admins need to know about mobile OSes

  Today's workers are mobile, so Windows desktop administrators have new challenges to face from mobile devices. Luckily, Apple and Google have made devices and OSes more enterprise-friendly.  Continue Reading

• Group applications, users with Windows Apportals

  With Windows Apportals, IT administrators can build custom environments -- which include specific applications and data -- for groups of users, which lets users skip the Start menu and get right to the tools they need.  Continue Reading

• Desktop management tools and best practices

  Desktop management tools are the key to making sure things in your fleet are running smoothly. Systems such as Desktop Central and Client Management Suite cover the big five of desktop management.  Continue Reading

• Software deployment tools, patching critical to endpoint management

  The software deployment component of your endpoint management system plays an important role in desktop health. So too do monitoring, patching and security capabilities.  Continue Reading

• The importance of desktop inventory management tools

  Desktop inventory management tools help keep track of how many endpoints are in use and who's using them. That basic information can help with sundry other management tasks, such as budgeting and responses to security breaches.  Continue Reading

• How to do an Oscar-worthy hardware demo

  Treat a hardware demo like you're going on stage. Prepare your script, rehearse like crazy and make sure your material is rock solid.  Continue Reading

• Three ways to manage Macs in the enterprise

  Although they’re still uncommon, Macs are making their way into corporate IT shops. Luckily, you can take your pick from a few different management approaches.  Continue Reading

• Configuration options for Windows 10 startup

  Startup in Windows 10 is a little different than Windows 8. The Continuum feature alters how the OS behaves depending on what kind of device it's running on.  Continue Reading

• The Windows 10 Command Prompt includes new capabilities

  The Windows Command Prompt has been a stable feature for years, but Windows 10 brings some much-needed tweaks to the command prompt window.  Continue Reading

• Synchronize Windows 8 settings across PCs with OneDrive

  Windows 8 settings can be synchronized across devices, but the differences between OneDrive and Active Directory will determine which one you use.  Continue Reading

• What non-Linux admins need to know about the apt-get tool

  Apt-get is a widely used application manager for Unix and Linux systems, so even Windows and Linux admins can benefit from knowing its requirements.  Continue Reading

• Flying without a net: How to find Windows 7 support

  IT can buy extended support for Windows 7 desktops from Microsoft, but security and other features may make Windows 8 and 10 increasingly appealing.  Continue Reading