Tips

Tips

• Internet Explorer support for old versions is over. What now?

  Microsoft stopped supporting Internet Explorer prior to version 11, but the web browser is still present in many organizations. IT must come up with a plan for browser security.  Continue Reading

• Navigate a maze of installers with PackageManagement

  PackageManagement -- formerly OneGet -- lets desktop admins use PowerShell cmdlets to work with several different installer technologies.  Continue Reading

• A day on Intel's Skylake improves memory, graphics and more

  With its built-in hyper-threading, overclocking and DDR4 RAM, among other new features, Intel's Skylake processor microarchitecture can improve a company's processing power.  Continue Reading

• Desktop admins should try Raspberry Pi computers

  Raspberry Pi computers could be en route to an office near you, so it's important to get up to speed on how they work and what you can do with them.  Continue Reading

• Use an in-place upgrade to repair Windows 10

  If your Windows 10 installation has gone wonky and needs some attention, one way to fix it is with an in-place upgrade to the same version of Windows you already use.  Continue Reading

• 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