Tips

Tips

• Microsoft Windows certification moving toward expiration dates

  Expiration dates for Microsoft Windows certification may go away, as the company changes its credentials scheme from platforms to products.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server Update Services weaknesses you may not know about

  Built-in tools such as WSUS can help with Windows patching, but you may still need other tools to verify that enterprise systems are safe.  Continue Reading

• Comparing Office 2013 and Office 365 pricing, packages

  We explain the differences between Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013, including the evolution of Office and Microsoft Office pricing.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Office 2013 crackable, so look to Office password recovery

  Microsoft Office 2013 may have improved protection, but third-party tools have already cracked passwords. See how to use Office password recovery.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Windows tips of 2012

  Check out the most-read Windows tips of 2012. Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Store apps and Office 2013 dominated your interests this year.  Continue Reading

• Java malware, fileless malware pose threats to desktop security

  Conventional antivirus software can't detect fileless malware, and recent attacks highlighted Java vulnerabilities on Windows and Mac OS machines.  Continue Reading

• Windows 8 app development: What you need to know

  For successful Windows 8 app development, IT should consider things such as the processor type, hardware and contact sharing when preparing apps.  Continue Reading

• Windows XP end of support: What are the risks for users?

  As the Windows XP end of support nears, see what IT admins should do to prepare for the end of life of Microsoft's venerable OS.  Continue Reading

• Don't ignore Windows 8 security when reviewing desktop vulnerabilities

  Microsoft Windows 8 security may not be at the top of IT admins' to-do lists, but they should pay attention to the OS's features and flaws.  Continue Reading

• Simplifying Windows 7 troubleshooting tasks with built-in tools

  There are numerous tools for Windows 7 troubleshooting and management, and here are some helpful ones that IT admins may have overlooked.  Continue Reading

• Another look at Windows Sysinternals finds yet more useful tools

  Our expert takes another look at Windows Sysinternals and finds more potentially useful tools for Windows management, troubleshooting and security.  Continue Reading

• Examining alternatives to Windows 8

  As enterprise IT gets ready for Windows 8, some are opting out and looking at alternative operating systems. Let's explore some Windows alternatives.  Continue Reading

• What we know so far about Microsoft Office 2013

  We do have some early knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013. Check out what we know so far in this FAQ.  Continue Reading

• How to manage portable passwords with storage apps and devices

  Tracking multiple passwords is a hassle. Our expert takes a look at encrypted files and a password management app for portable password use.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft USMT: Answering Windows 7 migration questions

  IT shops can get help from Microsoft USMT for Windows XP to Windows 7 migrations. But first, be ready to answer some questions.  Continue Reading