Tips

Tips

• 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

• How to approach and resolve Windows 10 update problems

  When users run into Windows 10 update problems, admins must identify the causes, which can include connectivity disruptions and mishaps with the System Reserved partition.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 security tools to have handy

  Cyberthreats lurk around every corner, so it's always a good time to fortify Windows 10 defenses. These top security tools can help make that happen.  Continue Reading

• Citrix and VMware do battle with their workspace management tools

  Citrix and VMware workspace management tools are built on the foundation of existing technologies. As a result, understanding the parts that make up the whole is critical.  Continue Reading

• How to diagnose and resolve Windows 10 Wi-Fi connectivity problems

  Wi-Fi connectivity in Windows 10 is a persistent problem for IT. Use the network troubleshooter or reset the device configuration to solve this issue fast.  Continue Reading

• Nine end-user experience monitoring tools to know

  The user experience monitoring market is chock-full of options that can be confusing to keep track of. Take a look at nine tools every IT pro should know about.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 keylogger adds fuel to the privacy fire

  Microsoft's data collection practices in Windows 10 have been under scrutiny since the company released the OS. The Windows 10 keylogger doesn't do much to quell privacy fears.  Continue Reading

• Application layering frees up IT management

  App layering can take a lot of the burden of application management off IT admins by allowing them to layer apps on top of the operating system.  Continue Reading

• How to build and use a bootable recovery partition in Windows 10

  Understanding how to set up a bootable recovery partition in Windows 10 allows you to restore a damaged OS or troubleshoot a litany of problems.  Continue Reading