Tips

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• How to fit companion apps into the desktop workflow

  Organizations looking for increased work access should look at companion apps, which can integrate mobile flexibility with established desktop infrastructures.  Continue Reading

• Get to know the latest Windows 10 security updates

  The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update brings new features to the OS, including in the realm of security. Windows Hello includes user-proximity signals now, for example.  Continue Reading

• How Apple File System works and what Mac admins need to know

  Apple put all its eggs in a new storage basket with the release of Apple File System, its first new system in more than 30 years.  Continue Reading

• Follow the definitive Windows 10 migration checklist

  Making the move to Windows 10 can be complicated unless IT follows some critical steps, including verifying application compatibility and training its users in the new OS.  Continue Reading

• Why IT should keep Windows 10 virtualization in mind

  When considering virtualization for Windows 10, IT must understand the difference between persistent and nonpersistent VDI, as well as on-premises vs. cloud deployments.  Continue Reading

• How to create an answer file to automate Windows 10 setup

  Automating Windows 10 deployment can help IT immensely. One of the key steps along the way is creating an answer file, which includes understanding the Windows Setup workflow.  Continue Reading

• How to check Windows 10 compatibility for legacy apps

  Testing apps is just one way to ensure that legacy apps have Windows 10 compatibility. Find out how to confirm the compatibility of legacy apps with the OS.  Continue Reading

• Configure surefire Windows 10 security settings

  It is possible for IT administrators to create a close-to-perfect Windows 10 security setup, as long as they know where to look and what tools to use.  Continue Reading

• Embrace Windows 10 metered connections to optimize bandwidth

  Windows 10 updates are eating up precious bandwidth. Reconfigure the OS to use a metered connection, and crack down on peer-to-peer update sharing.  Continue Reading

• Set up a virtual hard disk and perform a Windows 10 dual boot

  Dual booting Windows 10 can come in handy in a variety of ways. The process requires that IT knows how to build a virtual hard disk and install Windows 10 on it.  Continue Reading

• Clear cached credentials with the cmdkey and PowerShell

  Cached credentials make users' lives easier, but they can be a security issue in Windows if a device falls into the wrong hands. IT can manage them on a large scale with PowerShell.  Continue Reading

• What to consider when looking at Microsoft Office alternatives

  Microsoft Office might sit atop the productivity suite mountain, but if IT wants to go in a different direction, it can -- the key is understanding interoperability and support.  Continue Reading

• How IT can address the cybersecurity skills gap

  Many organizations lack top-flight cybersecurity skills in the IT department, but with the right focus on the basics, they can still keep Windows 10 safe.  Continue Reading

• Twelve Windows 10 GPOs IT must know about

  Group Policy Objects in Windows 10 are powerful. IT can use them to turn off the Windows Store app, reshape the Start menu, change how users log in and more.  Continue Reading

• How to use the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit for Windows 10

  It's important for IT admins to know everything is going to work before they deploy Windows 10 desktops. They can use the tools in the Windows ADK to do just that and more.  Continue Reading