Tips

Tips

• Top features worth considering in Microsoft Office 2010

  In the final segment of his three-part tip, our expert discusses his favorite features in Microsoft Office 2010 -- including Word, Excel and Outlook.  Continue Reading

• Tablet licensing rules with Microsoft Office

  As tablets make their way into the enterprise, it might be time to brush up on licensing rules for mobilizing Microsoft Office. We also provide some solutions for reducing costs.  Continue Reading

• Responding to the top three iPad complaints in the enterprise

  The iPad is making its way into the enterprise, so you're bound to encounter difficulties with it. Here are the top three complaints you might come across and ways to resolve them.  Continue Reading

• The what, why and how of wireless intrusion-prevention systems

  Trying to figure out if a wireless intrusion-prevention system is right for your enterprise? Find everything you need to know about WIPS here.  Continue Reading

• Top reasons your business shouldn't go to Office 2010 -- yet

  Migrating to Microsoft Office 2010 takes planning, time and money. Our expert explains why some businesses should wait to adopt the latest versions of Word and Excel.  Continue Reading

• Why your business shouldn't move to Office 2010 and Outlook just yet

  Continuing his series on Microsoft Office 2010, our expert looks at more reasons why enterprises may want to wait to move to the latest version of it and apps such as Outlook.  Continue Reading

• Exposing Windows vulnerabilities by using Metasploit

  Rather than wait for a malicious user to infiltrate your system, find out how to use Metasploit to expose the missing patches in time to protect your desktops.  Continue Reading

• How Windows 8 could affect the future of Microsoft Hyper-V

  With the release of Windows 8 approaching, a revised version of Microsoft Hyper-V will be included in both desktop and server versions. Find out what this new version has to offer.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows 7 Task Manager troubleshooting tips

  Here are some troubleshooting tips for Microsoft Windows 7's improved Task Manager -- from identifying processes and services to using the Resource Monitor.  Continue Reading

• Automating Windows 7 Deployment: tools and strategies

  Enterprises have some decisions to make as they deploy Windows 7. Should they use Microsoft's tools or use third-party options? Here are some steps to follow and example tools.  Continue Reading

• Integrating Windows Phone 7 with SharePoint enterprise systems

  Accessing anything on a Windows Phone 7 with SharePoint requires Unified Access Gateway. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create the SharePoint application in UAG.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise password protection checklist

  Everyone should know by now that passwords are often the weakest link in enterprise security. Here's a password protection checklist for both end users and IT managers.  Continue Reading

• Using Windows 7 management tools to your advantage

  The potential benefits of the management tools that come with Windows 7 have yet to be realized by many enterprises. Our expert picks three of his favorites.  Continue Reading

• The limitations of restoring files in Windows using Previous Versions

  Microsoft's Previous Versions function can retrieve files, but only copies made during a system checkpoint or snapshot. Our expert found a third-party backup tool to span the gap.  Continue Reading

• How much should employees know about Microsoft software licensing?

  Here are some guidelines for what Microsoft licensing information that employees -- from line-of-business managers to systems administrators -- should be familiar with.  Continue Reading