Desktop operating system and mobile device management
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10 May 2022
Using Microsoft's Active Directory to manage Mac desktops
Organizations with both Mac and Windows devices can use some of their Windows-focused AD setup to address macOS management tasks. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2019
How to install root CA certificates on iPhones and iPads
Apple iPads and iPhones can connect securely to enterprise networks, but IT admins need to install root certificates or CA certificates to the devices first. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2010
Windows 7 administrative tools: Creating shortcuts
Windows 7 administrative tools such as the iSCSI Initiator may be under your radar, but you can use them to help customers more easily manage everyday tasks. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2010
Windows 7 compatibility: Solving Hardware, software issues
Windows 7 compatibility has improved over previous Windows versions, especially when it comes to finding and installing hardware easily, and overcoming software incompatibilities. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2010
Windows 7 system monitoring: Resource Monitor, Performance Monitor
Help your customers get a handle on PC resource usage and bottlenecks with two built-in Windows 7 system monitoring tools: Resource Monitor and Performance Monitor. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2010
Windows 7 system diagnostic reports: Using Performance Monitor
Using the Performance Monitor, solutions providers can view Windows 7 system diagnostic reports to resolve performance issues and prevent problems before they occur. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2010
Troubleshooting Windows 7 hardware and performance issues
Solutions providers need to be aware of the top methods for troubleshooting Windows 7 hardware and performance issues, including how to properly deal with error messages. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2010
Troubleshooting Windows 7 errors
Use this FAQ when troubleshooting Windows 7 to get answers to commonly asked questions on Windows 7 errors and dealing with hardware problems. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2010
Resolving a Windows 7 crash or freeze
This FAQ helps solutions providers give users the best assistance when Windows 7 issues arise, such as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), crashes and random freezes. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2010
FAQ: Windows 7 system maintenance tools
Our expert answers commonly asked questions about maintaining Windows 7 using Remote Assistance, determining which maintenance tools are most useful and how often they should run. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2009
Setting Windows 7 environment variables
This chapter excerpt can teach you how to use Windows 7 environmental variables to locate your customers' system files and folders. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2009
Windows 7 command-line tools and programs
Learning how to use Windows 7 command-line tools and programs can help solutions providers perform maintenance, configuration and diagnostic tasks for customers. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2009
FAQ: Windows 7 hardware requirements and compatibility
Use this FAQ to learn about Windows 7 hardware requirements and notebook compatibility factors, and find out when you should recommend 32-bit vs. 64-bit architecture. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2009
Installing, configuring and testing a UPS for Windows 7
This chapter excerpt teaches you how to choose a UPS for multiple Windows 7 workstations and provides step-by-step processes for UPS installation, configuration and testing. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2009
WIndows 7 dual monitor not working? Read these tips
Use this chapter excerpt to get rules, tips and troubleshooting advice for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7 and adding a secondary display adapter. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2009
Adding and removing Windows 7 hardware
Use this chapter excerpt to become an expert on adding PnP and non-PnP hardware. You'll also get tips on providing drivers for hardware, troubleshooting and removing hardware. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2009
Optimizing Windows 7 application performance
Reading these application performance optimization tips will help you launch and install applications efficiently while optimizing Windows 7 to run programs more effectively. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2009
Improving Windows 7 performance by optimizing the hard disk
Examining hard disk specifications, including speed and seek time, or learning to enable write caching or disable compression can help you achieve optimal Windows 7 performance. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2009
Windows 7 virtual memory performance optimization
In order to ensure virtual memory performance optimization in Win 7, you need to consider page file customization techniques, location, size, how to split a page file and more. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2009
Windows 7 performance monitoring tools
Use updated tools such as Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor or Task Manager to focus on specific performance aspects and capabilities while enhancing and measuring system performance. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2008
Sun Microsystems Partner Program Checklist
Peruse the benefits storage and desktop systems provider Sun offers its resellers in this standardized checklist of partner program benefits. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2008
System Recovery and Diagnostic Tricks: Vista Recovery: Advanced Boot Options, WinRE and WinPE
Vista's Advanced Boot Options, the Windows Recovery Environment Platform, WinRE and WinPE are all covered in this chapter excerpt from "Tricks of the Microsoft Windows Vista Masters." Learn about these options before choosing CompletePC backup. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2007
Scripting creation of virtual machines in ESX shell
Scripting the creation of virtual machines using VMware power tools is simpler that you might think. This book excerpt tells you how. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2007
Configure USB devices to Linux: task 2.4
Configuring USB devices to a Linux system important because most accessories now interface through computers with them. Learn more here. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2007
Set BIOS options for Linux: task 2.1
Setting BIOS options correctly ensures that a computer will boot-up and initialize hardware properly. Get the necessary tools for a smooth Linux installation here. Continue Reading