Editors' Picks
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Getting to and managing Windows 8 applications and files
Windows 8 can be tricky to navigate, so you may have questions about locating Windows 8 applications and files. Check out this FAQ for answers.12 Aug 2013
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Use Task Scheduler to run a PowerShell script during every startup
With some simple configuration, admins can run a PowerShell script each time a computer starts with the help of the Task Scheduler GUI and cmdlets.07 Aug 2013
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Buying Windows 8 PCs for your company? Do your homework first
If you're in charge of buying Windows 8 PCs for your company, these reviews will help you sort through your options.06 Aug 2013
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Windows 8.1 preview fixes the failings of Windows 8 for the enterprise
The Windows Assessment and Deployment Toolkit included with the Windows 8.1 preview addresses concerns hindering adoption of Microsoft's OS.05 Aug 2013
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Can Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview entice business users?
Microsoft ships Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview on the heels of Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview updates.01 Aug 2013
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Top five Windows 8 security features new to Windows 8.1
Microsoft has added several features in the Windows 8.1 update, mostly intended for maintaining Windows 8 security for mobile users.01 Aug 2013
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Lines between tablets, notebooks and ultra-mobile PCs blur
How does a tablet differ from a notebook or an ultra-mobile PC? Here's how to determine which is which.29 Jul 2013
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Sorting fact from fiction about Windows 8 features
Some people are confused about Windows 8 features such as Windows 8's interface and usability. Our expert looks for the cold, hard Windows 8 facts.22 Jul 2013
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LaCie updates NAS OS 3, boosting RAID 5 speed, hybrid cloud capability
LaCie updates its NAS 0S 3 software, increasing RAID 5 write speeds by 25%, while expanding hybrid cloud capabilities.19 Jul 2013
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The use cases (or not) for upgrading to Microsoft Office 2013 editions
As IT shops consider various Microsoft Office 2013 editions, they should determine which revised and new Microsoft Office 2013 features work best.19 Jul 2013
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Microsoft readying Windows 8.1 download for Windows To Go USB stick
Microsoft will soon provide the ability to download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview on Windows To Go USB sticks.18 Jul 2013
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Corporate PC reliance continues, but PC market slumps on tablet use
Tablet use has affected the PC market, but the corporate world continues to rely on desktops and use tablets only as supplemental devices.18 Jul 2013
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Looking at Windows 8 BitLocker full-disk encryption and alternatives
Microsoft has improved several features in Windows 8 BitLocker, but IT shops may still want to consider whole-disk encryption alternatives.15 Jul 2013
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Microsoft re-engineers the wireless stack for Windows 8 wireless users
Microsoft has given much thought to Windows mobile device and broadband support. See how Windows 8 wireless integration and connectivity work.15 Jul 2013
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Windows 8 online training courses offer low-cost, flexible options
Online IT training centers are adding Windows 8 online courses to educate IT pros on how to deploy and administer the new OS.11 Jul 2013
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Microsoft WPC 2013 highlights Windows 8, devices and cloud services
On Day 1 of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference, the company laid out a product strategy that focuses on big data, social, cloud and mobility.09 Jul 2013
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Restoring backward compatibility via a Windows 8 XP Mode
Microsoft didn't include XP Mode, which was in Windows 7, in its latest OS. However, there is a free way to boost Windows 8 app compatibility.08 Jul 2013
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Questions surround Windows' future in the enterprise
Microsoft has made some moves to embrace cloud and mobility, but it will have to do more to ensure the success of Windows' future.03 Jul 2013
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Microsoft attempts to make Surface RT tablet enterprise-worthy
Microsoft's Surface RT is a consumer device, while Surface Pro is designed for enterprises, but there may be a place for the RT in the corporate world.03 Jul 2013
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How Windows 8.1 changes could make Windows 8 VDI more viable
A few changes in Windows 8.1, including a new boot option, help make Windows 8 VDI more feasible in the enterprise.03 Jul 2013
Security Management Strategies for the CIO