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
10 Jul 2026
How to build a successful Mac enterprise management strategy
As hybrid work reshapes IT, macOS has evolved from exception to strategic priority, requiring organizations to balance governance, security and cost control. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2026
5 control points shaping the desktop access layer
Enterprise desktop strategy is no longer just device or OS planning. It now depends on browser access, SaaS policy, identity and device trust. 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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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
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