Desktop management
Desktop management includes various services and utilities that IT needs to account for. This includes OS updates and upgrades, patch management, device provisioning and more. IT needs to find desktop management software or unified endpoint management (UEM) platforms to handle these tasks.
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Tip
05 Dec 2023
Why businesses should recycle enterprise devices
Sustainability should be a consideration at every stage of the device lifecycle, and this doesn't stop at device retirement. Recycling enterprise devices offers several benefits. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Dec 2023
Tanium aims to be first with autonomous endpoint management
The new term 'autonomous endpoint management' aims to offer IT teams AI-driven automation that can improve employee experience and simplify device administration. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2018
IT pros see security win with Microsoft Managed Desktop
Microsoft's Managed Desktop service extends physical device management into the cloud era, with managed security updates and a monthly subscription fee. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2018
Get users on board with your VMware Workspace One deployment
Users are the crux of a Workspace One enterprise implementation, but it takes a lot of work to get them excited about new processes. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2018
VMware Workspace One updates aim to ease Windows 10 management
VMware added new Windows 10 desktop management features for IT administrators and end users in its Workspace One updates at VMworld. Plus, AirLift gets general availability. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2018
Get to know data synchronization tools for the enterprise
Users who work with multiple devices will want their data to transfer across endpoints. IT can ease the syncing process by working with the right tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
8 VMworld 2018 sessions for EUC admins to attend
Put your plan in place now by exploring eight of the top sessions on Windows management, VDI and more at VMworld 2018 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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Quiz
18 Jul 2018
Are you prepared to manage PC lifecycles?
IT can face many challenges when it comes to PC management, including faulty hardware and management complications. Find out if you're ready to face them with this quiz. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2018
Resolve problems right with a help desk management system
Help desk management tools keep employees working after problems and outages occur. Discover the extensive benefits the right platform can provide. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2018
Discover three key exploit protection features in Windows 10
To defend against memory-based attacks, Microsoft introduced three key features to Windows Defender Exploit Guard, including Address Space Layout Randomization. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jun 2018
VDI vendors must change tack as on-premises market slows
Many organizations that are good candidates for VDI have already adopted the technology. Find out how cloud and other factors are driving changes in adoption today, and how new numbers from the ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Apr 2018
Garrison’s unique hardware-based remote browsing brings some interesting advantages
This remote browser is meant to keep the nasties of the internet out of your environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Apr 2018
How to get the best desktop support SLA bang for your buck
IT can save money on its desktop service-level agreements by mixing and matching the level of support to meet the importance of the device. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2018
It's time to relinquish control over operating system updates
For the most part, vendors and manufacturers are in control of operating system updates today. IT admins won't be getting their powers back anytime soon. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Mar 2018
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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Tip
06 Mar 2018
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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Tip
24 Jan 2018
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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Tip
11 Jan 2018
Guard the line with Windows Defender features
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update took Windows 10 security up a notch by adding advanced features to Windows Defender, including Application Guard and Exploit Guard. Continue Reading
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Quiz
11 Jan 2018
Ready to master virtualization-based security in Windows 10?
Put your knowledge of virtualization-based security in Windows 10 on the line with this quiz covering the ins and outs of features such as Isolated User Mode and Device Guard. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Sep 2017
Add Precision Touchpad Drivers Anywhere
With the right technique, you can add Precision Touchpad drivers anywhere on any device with a Synaptics or Elan touchpad. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Jul 2017
How to navigate the Windows ADK download process
The Windows ADK can help ensure Windows 10 compatibility for apps, software and hardware. There are six key steps to the installation process. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Dec 2013
Before you clone HDD to SSD, know the benefits and danger to data
Which type of drive is better: hard disk drive or solid-state drive? HDD to SSD cloning can ease data access, but SSDs aren't without risks to data. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2013
Stripping a Microsoft Office password from a document with DocRecrypt
DocRecrypt, an Office 2013 tool, allows an admins to get into an otherwise inaccessible file by stripping it of its Microsoft Office password. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Feb 2013
Ways to detect and delete duplicate files in Windows systems
Our enterprise desktop expert answers a question about some third-party tools for eliminating duplicate files in Windows desktops. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2013
Windows Server Update Services weaknesses you may not know about
Built-in tools such as WSUS can help with Windows patching, but you may still need other tools to verify that enterprise systems are safe. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2012
Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit
Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Apr 2011
Do SIDs matter anymore? Do we really need Sysprep for VDI?
I had another reminder today that SIDs *do* matter in a virtual Windows environment! We used to religiously change SIDs with a variety of third-party tools Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Sep 2010
How do Group Policy settings differ between versions of Windows?
Group Policy Objects vary from one version of Windows to another. Determine which ones to apply in your environment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jun 2010
"Please Wait" Can Mean "Wait Forever..."
According to MS KB Article 983551 (6/10/2010; Rev: 2.0) some computers running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 can freeze at the "Please wait" display that precedes appearance of the desktop on ... Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2010
What USMT will and won't do
Microsoft's User State Migration Tool does have limitations. See what it can and can't do. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Nov 2009
Remote troubleshooting made easier with Windows 7's Problem Step Recorder
Remote technical support is easier to administer with Windows 7's Problem Step Recorder -- a new tool that allows users to show you exactly what their problems are. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2009
Using Sysinternals tools in security management scenarios
Discover three valuable Sysinternals tools and common Windows security management scenarios in which these tools would be used. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Sep 2008
Step 4: Start the BitLocker encryption process
In Vista, the BitLocker function allows you to encrypt your hard drive, but a computer with Trusted Platform Module is preferred. Not to worry … learn how to use BitLocker on a computer without TPM and encrypt your hard drive with this step-by-step guide. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2008
Troubleshooting IEEE 1394 bus devices for Windows machines
FireWire (or 1394) devices work well most of the time, but when things go wrong, troubleshooting techniques can vary depending on what's causing the problem. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Sep 2007
Find Windows vulnerabilities with a hex editor
If you haven't heard of a hex editor, then pay attention, because it could be the security testing tool that you've been waiting for all your life. Read how this underrated tool can help you find weaknesses and vulnerabilities in your Windows environment, if you dare. Continue Reading
