Tips

Tips

• Create a single Windows 10 management console with SCCM and Intune

  SCCM brings inventory management to the table. Intune allows for cloud-based PC and mobile device management. Together they create a Windows 10 management platform.  Continue Reading

• How to use WMI and the CIM standard with Windows PowerShell

  WMI, Microsoft's implementation of the CIM standard, lets admins use PowerShell commands to view and modify system data and configuration.  Continue Reading

• The easy way to troubleshoot a Windows 10 activation error

  Microsoft added an activation troubleshooting feature to Windows 10 that makes it so easy to fix activation problems, a caveman could do it.  Continue Reading

• Three ways to recover Windows 10 disk space

  Windows 10 machines should have some free disk space so the OS can work, and reclaiming the space taken up by old files and drivers is a simple task.  Continue Reading

• How to extend the life of an old PC

  Some employees might use old PCs that could use replacing. But if a hardware refresh isn't in your budget, there are some steps you can take to lengthen laptop and desktop lifespans.  Continue Reading

• It's the end of the line for Oracle's Java browser plug-in

  Web browsers are becoming more streamlined and modern. To that end, Oracle will depreciate its Java plug-in.  Continue Reading

• Steps to fix the Windows computer restart loop problem

  Is your computer stuck in boot loop hell? See how to get out of the vicious cycle -- and find out why the problem occurred in the first place.  Continue Reading

• What to look for in client management tools

  Bringing PC and mobile device management under the same umbrella is clutch for IT today. Shops can get that done by picking the right client management tools.  Continue Reading

• A no-frills look at Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 365 versions

  There are more versions than ever of Microsoft Office to choose from, so weighing your options is of the utmost importance. Find out which versions of the productivity suite come with which features.  Continue Reading

• Look before you leap with a Windows 10 Enterprise PoC

  Before a company makes the move to a new operating system, IT should use a proof of concept deployment to test it out. Find out about Microsoft's PoC options for Windows 10.  Continue Reading

• How to handle Windows 10 browser compatibility issues

  IT often runs into problems with legacy apps not functioning well on new browser versions. There are a few ways to combat Windows 10 browser compatibility issues in Internet Explorer 11.  Continue Reading

• How non-volatile memory express speeds up modern PCs

  Non-volatile memory express outperforms SATA at almost every turn, but IT should remember that NVMe does not always work well with older hardware.  Continue Reading

• Internet Explorer support for old versions is over. What now?

  Microsoft stopped supporting Internet Explorer prior to version 11, but the web browser is still present in many organizations. IT must come up with a plan for browser security.  Continue Reading

• Navigate a maze of installers with PackageManagement

  PackageManagement -- formerly OneGet -- lets desktop admins use PowerShell cmdlets to work with several different installer technologies.  Continue Reading

• A day on Intel's Skylake improves memory, graphics and more

  With its built-in hyper-threading, overclocking and DDR4 RAM, among other new features, Intel's Skylake processor microarchitecture can improve a company's processing power.  Continue Reading