Tips

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• Windows 10 updates options to ease the process

  Windows 10 update issues are commonplace in the enterprise, but IT isn't helpless to deal with them. Group Policy and other tools can help IT regain control over updates.  Continue Reading

• Reduce update-related downtime after a Windows 10 OS upgrade

  Windows 10 updates are a necessary evil, as they add new features and improve security, but also cause downtime for users. IT can downplay the negative effects of updates.  Continue Reading

• Understand Windows Insider Program for Business options

  With its business-friendly Insider Program, Microsoft allows IT and users to test Windows 10 preview builds for compatibility and performance issues.  Continue Reading

• How to get the Windows 10 upgrade process right

  To install Windows 10 correctly, IT pros should alter the disk layout for a fresh installation of the OS to match Microsoft's recommended order rather than its default order.  Continue Reading

• Get to know data synchronization tools for the enterprise

  Users who work with multiple devices will want their data to transfer across endpoints. IT can ease the syncing process by working with the right tools.  Continue Reading

• 7 features for managing Windows 10 updates and upgrades

  Managing updates and upgrades in Windows 10 is tough. Fortunately, Microsoft includes seven features in the OS, including SetupDiag, that IT pros can use to simplify both processes.  Continue Reading

• Get to know enterprise patch management tools

  Unpatched software and OSes can create a huge security hole in any organization. IT should know what tools can fill in the gaps.  Continue Reading

• Six Windows 10 performance tweaks to make the OS faster

  With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can make Windows 10 run even faster.  Continue Reading

• Discover three key exploit protection features in Windows 10

  To defend against memory-based attacks, Microsoft introduced three key features to Windows Defender Exploit Guard, including Address Space Layout Randomization.  Continue Reading

• How the Microsoft Teams app can boost collaboration

  Microsoft Teams is an app users can work with to collaborate no matter where they're located. It comes as part of certain business-focused Office 365 subscriptions.  Continue Reading

• Desktop and mobile malware detection takes on high priority

  End-user computing professionals must embrace modern Windows and mobile malware protection technologies to defend against ransomware and other attacks.  Continue Reading

• Use Windows Analytics to better support Windows 10 desktops

  With the help of Windows Analytics, IT can improve its Windows 10 desktop support with tools such as Device Health, which monitors desktop performance and identifies underperforming devices.  Continue Reading

• Create an effective email phishing test in 7 steps

  The best way for IT to improve email phishing security is through comprehensive testing, which helps identify which users are susceptible and what type of fake email is most effective.  Continue Reading

• Manage Windows 10 desktops, mobile devices with EMM software

  Windows 10 supports crucial functions that enable enterprise mobility management. IT must follow a few important steps to prepare desktops for management through EMM.  Continue Reading

• Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities show haste makes waste

  When the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities came to light, everyone scrambled to find a fix. As a result, the patching process has been anything but smooth.  Continue Reading