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• Package managers ease installation of Linux programs

  Tools such as Synaptic Package Manager provide a GUI for installing and maintaining the many Linux programs suitable for enterprise use.  Continue Reading

• Bypass Microsoft SA with the Windows 8.1 volume license

  Windows 8.1 Enterprise doesn't require Microsoft Software Assurance, which could save organizations money, but watch Windows 8.1 volume license terms.  Continue Reading

• Four utilities can verify Group Policy object settings

  Client-side extensions could cause a Group Policy object to fail. Fortunately, there are a few different ways to track down Windows GPO settings.  Continue Reading

• Four third-party Windows 8 tools empower PC users

  Useful Windows 8 tools include third-party products for launching and uninstalling apps, grabbing screens, and editing PDFs.  Continue Reading

• Control Windows 8 apps with more registry tweaks

  You may have good reasons to want to control user access to Windows 8 apps. Here's how to disable Windows Store apps with Group Policy Objects.  Continue Reading

• Windows 8 File History is one way to ensure data backups

  Windows 8.1 doesn't include Backup and Restore as its predecessors did, so you may have to use Windows 8 File History and other disaster recovery features instead.  Continue Reading

• How to enable Windows 8.1 settings for admin troubleshooting

  Changing default Windows 8.1 settings -- such as the dialog box confirming file deletion -- is easy and potentially useful for desktop admins.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows 8 tools can extend IT capabilities

  Microsoft's downloadable, in-house Windows 8 tools can help IT with virtualization, server management and malware removal.  Continue Reading

• LibreOffice is a robust Microsoft Office alternative

  Is an open source Office alternative enough to dethrone Microsoft's productivity suite? See how LibreOffice compares with Office 2013 and Office 365.  Continue Reading

• Size up Office 365 in Microsoft Office 2013 comparison

  How does Microsoft Office 2013 stack up against Office 365? While the productivity workhorse offers many benefits, the cloud-based Office 365 may deliver comparable perks.  Continue Reading

• Using tools to back up and restore bootable USB device images

  Do you have more install or diagnostic environment images to manage than physical UFDs? Learn how to back up and restore bootable USB device images.  Continue Reading

• Office Telemetry reports on Office 2013 docs and apps

  If IT administrators need information on document and application usage, they can use Office Telemetry, an Office 2013 feature that gathers such data.  Continue Reading

• Avoid these assumptions about Windows 8.1 security

  As IT shops finally move from Windows XP to Windows 8, they may believe that Windows 8.1 security is automatically better. Know the real risks with both Windows and the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Save WIM file space with WIMBoot in Windows 8.1 update

  With Windows 8.1 Update 1, it's possible to boot desktops directly from a WIM file. Follow these steps to create WIMBoot images and save disk space.  Continue Reading

• How to bypass the kinks in Windows 8.1 deployment

  Windows 8.1 deployment tools can ease the switch from Windows XP to Windows 8.1, but be aware of compatibility issues and third-party utilities.  Continue Reading