Tips

Tips

• 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

• Using Group Policy settings to lock down enterprise desktop security

  Enterprise desktop security involves many moving parts, but Group Policy settings can help. Use them to manage IE and Outlook, as well as Windows 7's Control Panel and UAC.  Continue Reading

• Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit

  Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better.  Continue Reading

• Don't ignore mobile security effects on enterprise desktop management

  Mobile devices are the new endpoints, so they must be protected as well as -- or better than -- stationary endpoints. Read some advice on boosting enterprise mobile security.  Continue Reading

• With Microsoft server software, desktop licensing costs can add up

  Licensing Microsoft server software per desktop is tempting, but do the math. The desktop licensing costs can sneak up on you if you're not careful.  Continue Reading

• The year's top 10 security news and tips

  With increasing security threats, IT pros are always looking for ways to increase desktop protection. Find out which 10 security stories of 2011 were most popular among readers.  Continue Reading