End-User Computing

KB4089848 Poses Widely Reported Win10 Problems

With oodles and scads of users reporting issues, KB4089848 poses widely reported Win10 problems that occur often enough and with severity sufficient to make it advisable to block this update outright. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Progressive web apps drive mobile development of the future

Progressive web apps offer many benefits, leading organizations to take advantage of this trend in mobile app dev. A lack of Apple support stands in the way for some, however. Continue Reading

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• Erica Mixon

Windows Server 2019: Session Host is dead! Multi-user Win10 instead?

Imagine if RDSH was based on a client OS instead of a server OS. Fantastic, right? Continue Reading

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• Brian Madden

Script Out Your Win10 Build History Using PowerShell

A nifty pair of carefully crafted commands let you script out your Win10 build history using PowerShell for each PC you run it on. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Four factors to consider when you migrate to Windows 10

When making the move to Windows 10, there are some important factors for IT to keep in mind, including whether to perform an in-place upgrade or a clean installation. Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

How does user location affect VDI capacity planning?

When coming up with a VDI capacity plan, IT must account for exactly where users are located and possibly consider an SD-WAN or edge computing. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Reducing Win10 Upgrade Offline Time

MS says a key goal in improving feature upgrades is reducing Win10 upgrade offline time. Personally, I find their current list of upgrade/install steps more informative. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

VMware Workspace One gets intelligent

Several VMware Workspace One features announced at VMworld 2017, including Workspace One Intelligence and Mobile Flows, are now generally available. Continue Reading

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• Colin Steele

How to transition to Windows 10 without the headaches

IT pros should take a step back and decide if an upgrade to Windows 10 is right for their organizations, or they may encounter problems during the process. Continue Reading

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• John Powers, TechTarget

CloudJumper (formerly part of nGenx) is targeting Citrix customers with their new migration tool

Several years ago, CloudJumper was a big Citrix partner. Now they’ve acquired their key technology partner, IndependenceIT, and are targeting Citrix migrations. Continue Reading

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• Jack Madden

Logon times play key role in virtual desktop UX monitoring

Overly long logon times for virtual desktops and applications can lead to major losses in user productivity that costs organizations real money. Learn how IT can improve VDI performance using ... Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

Understanding NTUser.dat in Windows 10

Understanding NTUser.dat in Windows 10 means knowing that those files capture user profile settings and preferences, and are best left alone and untouched for proper OS operation. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Decide when to support the iPad Pro for work

Don't assume that the iPad Pro always works for the enterprise. IT pros should first evaluate when it's best to use an iPad rather than a PC or laptop. Continue Reading

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• Matt Schulz

How does Microsoft Near Share for browser file sharing work?

Microsoft Edge, Windows 10's default browser, includes a file-sharing tool called Near Share, which is helpful, if not truly groundbreaking. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Check Current Win10 for In-place Upgrade Repair

If you carefully check current Win10 for in-place upgrade repair, you'll be able to choose and download the proper ISO to attempt such repairs every time, without fail. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

The definitive DaaS provider criteria checklist

If IT wants to move its virtual desktops to a DaaS vendor, it's critical to know what to look for, including the disaster recovery options and monitoring capabilities. Continue Reading

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• Theresa Miller

Are we there yet? An update on Citrix Workspace experience

Citrix is pushing a security message, and they have a lot of interesting components they could put together. But how far will they go, and will Citrix become an IDaaS? Continue Reading

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• Pete Downing

Compare top desktop and application virtualization products

Each company has different desktop and app virtualization needs. Buyers must compare what vendors offer for mobility and data governance to make the right purchase. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

MS Offers New Spectre Updates

As MS offers new Spectre updates through the Microsoft Update Catalog, I realize that it's going to be a long slog to get those vulnerabilities patches on all my PCs. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

IT must prep for enterprise AI software

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Support for Macs in the enterprise: Three factors to consider

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Overview of Samsung Galaxy S9 specs, features for business

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Understand chatbot use cases and features for business

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AI tools fall into the hands of end users

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It's time to relinquish control over operating system updates

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Post Build 17115 Driver Fix Routine Still Works

Even post Build 17115 Driver Fix routine still works to fix most common driver issues and difficulties. Try this 3-step sequence and see! Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

MS Foils Coin Mining Compelling Telemetry Case

Through clever and effective use of telemetry data, AI and machine learning, MS foils coin mining in a big way in Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

XenMobile MAM covers all bases as Citrix joins AppConfig Community

XenMobile MAM now supports AppConfig Community standards, in addition to Citrix's proprietary MDX toolkit and Office 365 MAM through the Intune Graph API. Continue Reading

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• Colin Steele

How to take advantage of SCCM and Intune co-management

IT can combine Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration Manager to manage users' mobile devices, as well as any legacy systems in its network. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Explore the features of unified endpoint management

UEM can ease pain points for IT or it could create complications. To decide whether this is a good approach, IT pros should do their research. Continue Reading

Get a jump on VDI issues with root cause analysis

The right root cause analysis tools and methods can help IT identify the source of VDI problems and resolve them quickly to minimize the effect on user experience. Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

Mobile is at the forefront of digital transformation trends

As 'digital transformation' dominates discussion, understand why it's important to keep mobile at the forefront of the initiative -- and what you can do to get started. Continue Reading

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• Craig Mathias

How can IT reduce smartphone viruses?

It's important for organizations to stay current on what's new in mobile malware and to develop security policies to combat these vulnerabilities. Continue Reading

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• Matt Schulz

MS Offers Spectre Meltdown Updates Via Catalog

Is is because OEM are taking too long to pony up that MS offers Spectre Meltdown updates via catalog downloads? I don't know, but I'm glad somebody's doing something! Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Firmware Update Proceeds at Glacial Pace

Given that the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities created such a furor, one can only observe that the attendant firmware update Proceeds at glacial pace. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Get to know your Windows 10 update options

Windows as a service changes the way updates work in Windows 10 from past versions of the OS. Each of the three servicing channels handles updates in its own way. Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

Six VDI testing steps to take with any deployment

Whether IT is upgrading an existing VDI deployment or implementing VDI, there are a series of tests it should run, including making sure users can access their virtual desktops. Continue Reading

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• Alastair Cooke

Top six Windows 10 migration problems and how to avoid them

Users and IT professionals sometimes have issues after a Windows 10 migration. Careful planning can mitigate these issues before IT undertakes a full-scale migration. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

Fixing Missing Mouse or Keyboard

When it comes to fixing missing mouse or keyboard in Win10 you can either try different hardware, or boot from a different Windows, to effect repairs. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

The evolution of the application performance management tool

As apps evolve, the tools IT uses to manage them have to as well. App virtualization in particular has altered management needs by requiring that IT be able to see into the entire app stack. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

Win7 Still Activates Win10 2/27/18

After skipping key entry on a clean Windows 10 install, I learn that Win7 Still Validates Win10 for activation. Woo hoo: my sister's HP Pavilion Dv6 is back in action. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Win10 Upgrade Repair Install Tips

When it comes to fixing misbehaving or flaky Windows PCs, here are some hopefully useful Win10 upgrade repair install tips. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Published app monitoring helps IT see the complete picture

IT can use published application monitoring to gain insights into app-related performance issues. ControlUp, which recently added it, is one vendor that delivers these metrics. Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

Explore the pros and cons of identity federation management

Identity federation is a relatively new technology in mobile, but it comes with challenges. Understand how to make deployment painless before adopting it. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Five rapid application development tools to consider for mobile

Rapid mobile application development vendors offer a variety of options, from low-code and no-code platforms to micro apps, workflow apps and more. Continue Reading

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• Colin Steele

A closer look at ARM and what it means for Windows 10 laptops

With new details on the limitations, as well as hardware due soon, Rachel Berry looks at the risks, benefits, and incentives of combining the two. Continue Reading

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• Rachel Berry

Win10 Safe Mode Breakout Technique

If you get stuck in a boot loop while in safe mode, you'll need a Win10 Safe Mode breakout technique. Here's one that works from the command line. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Android Enterprise Recommended touts quick security updates

Google's new program certifies devices that meet minimum hardware requirements, provide regular Android security updates and offer a consistent management experience. Continue Reading

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• Colin Steele

Where does Citrix Analytics fit, and where does it not fit?

Citrix Analytics service is on its way, but will its visibility be broad enough? Continue Reading

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• Jo Harder

How to establish Windows 10 security baselines

IT should consider following Microsoft's Windows 10 security recommendations in the Security Compliance Toolkit to better protect the operating system. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC

Make room for AI for mobile in the future

AI is one of the hottest new technologies in mobile. Evaluate the AI market and determine how your organization can take advantage of the latest advances in mobile tech. Continue Reading

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• Jack Gold, J.Gold Associates, LLC.

Bootrec Fixes Win10 Boot Problems

When boot-up goes wonky, remember this: Bootrec fixes Win10 boot problems! Here, you'll learn how to launch and run this boot repair tool, and what it can do to help. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

The key features in an app, desktop virtualization product

Desktop and app virtualization tools help admins deliver services to users regardless of where they work and what devices they work on. Learn how to make a smart buying decision. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Do Try Microsoft Teams

Having now used the platform for a couple of month, I enthusiastically exhort you: Do try Microsoft Teams! You may be in for a pleasant and productivity-enhancing surprise. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

What are the differences between TCP and UDP?

When it comes to using TCP or UDP for sending packets of data through a network across devices, IT must know the differences and when each option is a good fit. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

VMware Workspace One helps Western Digital organize 3,000 apps

The application portal in VMware Workspace One allowed IT to streamline app delivery, and the product's cloud-based model proved the right fit for administration. Continue Reading

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• Alyssa Provazza, Editorial Director

Can IT make the transition to Windows 10 smooth for users?

IT can take a few steps to make the move to Windows 10 easier on users, including considering an in-place upgrade and holding off on any other major changes. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

Update 7-ZIP to 18.01 NOW

Because of some recently-discovered and somewhat nasty vulnerabilities, you really, really want to update 7-ZIP to 18.01 NOW!! Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Five steps to effective usability testing for mobile apps

To avoid costly mistakes down the road, conduct usability testing and get a grasp on users' reactions to an app before rolling it out. These tips can help perfect the process. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Why deploy desktop and application virtualization?

Virtualizing desktops and apps can enable tighter security and a more agile environment and can simplify maintenance and enhance productivity, particularly for remote workers. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

No Win10 Means No Office 2019

MS has laid down the law: no Win10 means no Office 2019. If you don't get on the Win10 bandwagon, you can't stay on the Office 365 one, either. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

What root cause analysis software exists for virtual desktops?

When trying to get to the bottom of virtual desktop problems, IT should turn to root cause analysis tools from vendors such as ControlUp and Lakeside Software. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

KB4058258 Install Fail Fix

Those who try, and fail, to install KB4058258 should try this simple recipe for a KB4058258 install fail fix. It takes a little while but works pretty well. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

How to manage multi-factor authentication for Office 365

Security is a priority now more than ever. IT pros can manage MFA for Office 365 using conditional and application access to succeed with their security strategies. Continue Reading

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• Michel de Rooij

The new role of identity and authentication in the enterprise

It's increasingly important to use identity and access management systems in the enterprise. Luckily, an emerging market fills the need -- but you'll need to navigate it first. Continue Reading

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• Matt Schulz

Windows 10 Gets S Modes

In a surprising twist, Microsoft does away with standalone Windows 10 S. Instead, Windows 10 gets S Modes for most consumer (and Education) versions. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

How each remote display protocol handles codecs

The codecs that remote display protocols use to transfer an image to a virtual desktop have a large effect on the quality of both videos and text. Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

Timely Firmware Update Rescues Surface Pro 3

After my PC gets caught in an ongoing crash loop, a timely firmware update rescues Surface Pro 3, thanks in large part to the Windows Update MiniTool. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

How desktop virtualization vendors are improving management

IT pros want to see better security and more monitoring capabilities in their virtual desktop management tools. The ultimate goal is a quality user experience, though. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Using machine learning to bolster unified endpoint management

UEM tools that integrate with machine learning can produce analytics to uncover business insights. Machine learning-driven UEM can automate security recommendations, detect threats and help IT pros discover best practices within their organizations. Continue Reading

— Using machine learning to bolster unified endpoint management

Top 6 things to look for in a unified endpoint management solution

Although it's complicated to manage endpoints, organizations that select the wrong UEM capability could add further complexity. Look for features that will simplify and solve IT problems, such as support for different platforms, usability and expense management. Continue Reading

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As standards and threats around mobile IT evolve, unified endpoint management has become increasingly vital. UEM helps address compliance issues and provide the visibility necessary to combat security threats, such as breaches and risky shadow IT initiatives. Continue Reading

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How to approach mobile password management for the enterprise

When simple passwords no longer provide sufficient security, look to other options. Here are some ways to modernize password management for your enterprise. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC

Windows 10 Count Finally Exceeds Windows 7

According to several sources now, the Windows 10 count finally exceeds Windows 7 from both USA and global perspectives. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Microsoft Office 2019 release will force IT to migrate to Windows 10

If you're not yet on Windows 10, news about the upcoming Microsoft Office 2019 release may force your hand. Plus, the company could go all in on Office 365. Continue Reading

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• Alyssa Provazza, Editorial Director

Three root cause analysis methods to help solve VDI issues

From performing a manual assessment to working with VDI vendors' proprietary tools, IT professionals have options for figuring out why problems are happening in their deployments. Continue Reading

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• Theresa Miller

Tighten mobile security for the enterprise with new strategies

It's important to update your organization's mobile security strategy. Stay informed with new security methods, such as biometric authentication and edge gateways. Continue Reading

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• Erica Mixon

Announcing the winners of the Access Innovation Awards

These award-winning projects demonstrate how organizations that embrace endpoint diversity, cloud computing and user experience-focused strategies can transform existing end-user processes. Continue Reading

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• Alyssa Provazza, Editorial Director

Liquidware user experience monitoring fills gap in DaaS migration

Moving virtual desktops to the cloud is complicated. To take some of the monitoring load off, one company adopted Liquidware software, making for an award-winning initiative. Continue Reading

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• Colin Steele

Dell EMC VDI helps university expand application access

Desktop virtualization is notoriously difficult. With a unique approach, the University of Arkansas put together an award-winning project using Dell EMC VDI hardware and software. Continue Reading

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• Alyssa Provazza, Editorial Director

Access Innovation Awards recognize desktop transformation

The Access Innovation Awards highlight two creative and successful end-user computing projects. One of these IT initiatives dove headfirst into cloud with a migration of physical and virtual desktops to desktop as a service, all while monitoring users and resources with a variety of tools. The other formulated a unique combination of products to deliver scalable, flexible and graphics-rich virtual desktops to diverse sites. Both of them enabled desktop transformation in their organizations to help end users do their work more efficiently and effectively.

The results were two strong end-user computing implementations that together represent this year's Access Innovation Awards winners. Read the stories of each of these desktop transformation initiatives in this special issue of the e-zine.

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How cloud-native application development affects VDI

As more and more applications become cloud-native, VDI shops should prepare for changes in the way users access their apps and desktops. Continue Reading

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• Alastair Cooke

MS Issues Spectre Reversal Update (Catalog Only)

Because Intel is taking its sweet time fixing microcode, and reboot and stability problems continue, MS issues Spectre reversal update (Catalog Only). Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Dell going public? Here we go again

Drowning in debt from its 2013 leveraged buyout, Dell Technologies might get a life line if it once again becomes a public company. But for customers it may create waves of uncertainty. Continue Reading

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• Ed Scannell, Freelancer

Skip Product Key When Sysprepping Win10

To skip Product Key when Sysprepping Win10, you must supply a generic product key instead. Here's a list of same to use. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Four root cause analysis benefits VDI shops should know

When it comes to pinpointing the source of a VDI problem, IT should turn to root cause analysis, which can also help enhance the user experience and save time. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Liquidware user experience monitoring fills gap in DaaS migration

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Dell EMC VDI helps university expand application access

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Meltdown and Spectre patches hit XenApp performance especially hard

Organizations with VDI and RDSH will likely take a performance hit after patching Meltdown and Spectre, according to test results from Lakeside Software. Continue Reading

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• Alyssa Provazza, Editorial Director

Can IT save user settings, files in the move to Windows 10?

IT can help users maintain their personal settings and files when moving to Windows 10 through an in-place upgrade or through manual or automated processes during a clean upgrade. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

IT can block iOS updates in iOS 11.3 — finally!

Apple admins have long dreamed of the day when they could block iOS updates. With the iOS 11.3 update, that day will soon be here for supervised devices. Continue Reading

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• Colin Steele

Intel Now Advises Against Installing Spectre Patches!

Because of widely-reported issues with reboots and system stability, Intel now advises against installing Spectre patches! Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

A Windows vulnerability scan should leave no stones unturned

When it comes to scanning for vulnerabilities in Windows, IT pros need to run both authenticated and unauthenticated scans so they can see the deployment from every angle. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC

OneDrive File Attributes Uncovered

A careful look at help information leads to new OneDrive File attributes uncovered, and a better understanding of how OnDemand files work. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

How to quantify VDI user experience

IT can take steps to quantify the virtual desktop user experience by recording data on factors such as latency and image quality, as well as conducting user surveys. Continue Reading

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• Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor

17074.1002 Introduces Involuntary Upgrade Repair Install

The latest Win10 Insider Preview build 17074.1002 introduces involuntary upgrade repair install. What looks like an update is a major version upgrade! Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

MDT PS Wizard Covers MS Deployment Toolkit Wizards

Damien Van Robaeys excellent MDT PS Wizard covers MS Deployment Toolkit wizards within the pleasing GUI of a single, comprehensive scripted environment. Great stuff! Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

A roundup of the leading EMM providers in today's market

Just as identifying the need for EMM is important, so is selecting the right vendor. Here's a rundown of leading EMM vendors and an in-depth peek into the products they offer. Continue Reading

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• Matthew David

Ten Windows 10 Fall Creators Update features to know

Microsoft introduced some significant changes to Windows 10 in the Fall Creators Update. The My People app, for example, lets users pin contacts to their task bars. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

The ultimate guide to VDI planning

There is no standard VDI deployment. Each one takes on a life of its own depending on key decisions, including the remote display protocol and the underlying infrastructure. Continue Reading