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• Mac OS X Lion security flaws no longer a reason to delay adoption

  Mac OS X Lion security vulnerabilities have delayed adoption since Apple released the operating system. After some much-needed updates, is the OS finally enterprise-ready?  Continue Reading

• How Microsoft OneNote 2010 can improve productivity, organization

  If organization isn't your strong suit, you can get help from Microsoft OneNote 2010. This powerful tool can save important emails, documents and more in easy-to-find locations.  Continue Reading

• Endpoint management FAQ for desktop admins

  The proliferation of consumer endpoints and concerns about mobile endpoint security are giving IT headaches. Answering these endpoint management questions could ease your pain.  Continue Reading

• Desktop backup oversights that can get you into a bind

  Enterprise policy and regulatory requirements dictate that desktop backups cover data and apps, but many people still save only locally. Here's how to overcome that risky behavior.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft OneNote 2010: Office's best-kept productivity secret

  Microsoft OneNote lives in the shadows of other Office programs, but it can be one of the most useful. OneNote 2010 helps organize data, emails, notes and more all in one place.  Continue Reading

• Desktop patch management software features: A checklist

  Desktop patch management is a critical function, but the amount of patch management software can be overwhelming. Focus on the most important patch management software features.  Continue Reading

• Supercookies take a bite out of enterprise desktop security

  Supercookies pose the latest threat to enterprise desktop security. Many IT shops aren't yet aware of these new tracking cookies in Flash, let alone how to stop them.  Continue Reading

• Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail

  The Windows 8 tablet PC was supposed to play to Microsoft's enterprise strengths, but if it can't join a domain, what good is it?  Continue Reading

• How application whitelisting can help prevent advanced malware attacks

  Advanced malware can be tricky, but application whitelisting on desktops can provide an additional layer of protection against malware attacks.  Continue Reading

• One Windows management console to rule them all: Will it ever happen?

  A single Windows management console is IT's dream, but it may not be attainable. Figuring out how to handle multiple dashboards is the next best thing, and several tools can help.  Continue Reading

• Windows 8 FAQ: Windows 8 features, news and more

  Now that the consumer preview is out, we have more information about new Windows 8 features. This Windows 8 FAQ has the latest Windows 8 news and analysis.  Continue Reading

• Free open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flaws

  IT pros searching for ways to find Windows flaws should look no further. This list of must-have free open source security tools provides numerous options for staying a step ahead.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 improvements: Hype vs. reality

  It has been almost three years since Microsoft's previous OS release, so it's time to see if Windows 7 improvements, such as the Aero user interface, have lived up to IT expectations.  Continue Reading

• Using Windows 7 Task Manager features for Windows memory management

  To fix your Windows memory management problems, you must first diagnose how memory is allocated. Certain Windows 7 Task Manager features can cure what ails your desktops.  Continue Reading

• Targeted malware attacks, social engineering schemes threaten desktops

  Targeted malware attacks and social engineering schemes such as phishing and whaling pose a growing security threat because cybercriminals are getting help from unwitting users.  Continue Reading