Tips

Tips

• How to fix Windows 10 update problems with the DISM command tool

  With a few tricks in the Windows Deployment Image Servicing and Management command utility, admins can solve some of the most common Windows 10 update problems plaguing their users.  Continue Reading

• How to create an ideal Windows 10 security setup

  As with any OS, security in Windows 10 is crucial. IT must emphasize third-party software patching, malware protection and more to create truly resilient Windows 10 devices.  Continue Reading

• Windows Store for Business now open to ease app delivery

  The Windows Store for Business offers IT flexibility with Windows 10 application deployment, licensing and user management.  Continue Reading

• Why you should back up Windows drivers and how to do it

  To make sure all the extra devices users attach to their Windows desktops work right, you must ensure that the device drivers function properly. DISM and DriverBackup can both help.  Continue Reading

• Office 365 vs. Office 2013: What are the key differences?

  Software as a service may be one reason for choosing Office 365 over Office 2013, but licensing and update frequency are other considerations.  Continue Reading

• Five Windows 10 security risks that are easy to overlook

  Sometimes the biggest security problems in Windows 10 are the ones admins forget about, including user-induced issues, poor desktop security standards and more.  Continue Reading

• Three Windows 10 upgrade questions all IT admins should ask

  Before making a move to Windows 10, IT admins need to know how licensing, hardware and management are different. They also must understand the benefits and drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• Windows Hello for Business ditches password-only authentication

  Microsoft merged Windows Hello and Microsoft Passport to create Windows Hello for Business, which allows for two-factor authentication and enables single sign-on.  Continue Reading

• Take a close-up look at Windows 10 permissions settings

  With all the new updates and features, Windows 10 can appear daunting. To simplify the transition, break down and tailor the permissions in Windows 10 to users' specific needs.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 user training minimizes post-upgrade headaches

  User training is an important part of moving to Windows 10. IT can do it themselves or turn to a host of video-based options.  Continue Reading

• UEFI positions the Surface Pro 4 2-in-1 as a PC replacement

  Many IT shops are considering 2-in-1s to replace PCs. With the addition of UEFI, Microsoft puts the Surface Pro 4 into that conversation.  Continue Reading

• Should you stick with Windows 7 or migrate to Windows 10?

  Although upgrading operating systems is always tempting, migrating to Windows 10 may not be the best move for everyone.  Continue Reading

• VMware Identity Manager helps IT provide user access across device types

  With Identity Manager, VMware's identity as a service offering, IT admins can deliver a variety of application types across devices and users can access resources through single sign-on.  Continue Reading

• Take control of Windows tasks with TaskSchedulerView

  If admins notice any issues with tasks running on Windows, they can turn to NirSoft's TaskSchedulerView to pinpoint the culprit and fix the problems.  Continue Reading

• Four ways to squeeze more juice into the Windows 7 lifecycle

  Windows 7 is not dead. There are many reasons IT keeps it around. To make the OS perform well, admins must modernize it and make sure all patches are up to date.  Continue Reading