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August 25, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 5:29 PM/EST

Freezing Problem + Hotfix for WS08, W7

David Chernicoff at ZDNet has called attention to a potentially serious issue that can plague Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 users. Apparently, some users have encountered 'random freezes,' where the PC locks up for a couple of...

August 20, 2010

Friday, August 20, 2010 3:47 PM/EST

Set Up Scheduled Defragmentations for Multiple Windows Servers

Before you head home for the weekend, ask yourself: "When was the last time I defragged each and every server?" If just thinking about it fills you with dread, it's probably because you performed each defragmentation manually, one after...

August 16, 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010 12:28 PM/EST

Admin Toolkit: CleanAfterMe Removes All Traces of Your Work

When you log into a user's computer to troubleshoot problems, install new software, and the like, the last thing you want to do is leave traces of your work. Doing so could confuse the user and even lead to potential...

August 3, 2010

Tuesday, August 03, 2010 2:51 PM/EST

How to Enable Dynamic Memory

Now that Dynamic Memory is out "in the wild," so to speak (as part of the Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 beta), you might have questions on how to get it set up. DM, as you may...

August 2, 2010

Monday, August 02, 2010 2:30 PM/EST

Video: XP-to-7 Migrations with the User State Migration Tool

As everybody knows by know, you can't upgrade your XP systems directly to Windows 7. You can, however, migrate user accounts, as well as each user's OS and application settings. That means when your user sits down at his spiffy...

July 26, 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010 3:24 PM/EST

MoveNow Program Aims to Simplify Windows 7 Migration

If you're captaining the IT ship at a small or medium business, migrating your hearties--er, employees--to Windows 7 just got a little easier, and possibly cheaper as well. Laplink Software, working with Microsoft and distributor Ingram Micro, recently launched the...

July 23, 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010 11:52 AM/EST

The Dell Streak: 'A Large and Sexy Smartphone'

The big question around enterprise conference tables these days is whether tablet PCs can and will replace laptops and desktops--or at least earn a place alongside them. Most of the discussion has centered around Apple's iPad, but there's a new...

July 22, 2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010 4:34 PM/EST

Teach Your Users These Five Password Rules

You're an IT person, right? So creating and managing safe passwords is coded into your DNA. But your users? Not so much. Heck, I'll bet you're still dealing with people who use "password" as their password. To help you help...

July 16, 2010

Friday, July 16, 2010 7:05 PM/EST

Everything You Need to Know About Dynamic Memory

Yesterday we talked about RemoteFX, one of the two big new features bundled into Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack. Today let's turn our attention to the other one: Dynamic Memory. As you may recall, DM gives Hyper-V a...

July 12, 2010

Monday, July 12, 2010 5:32 PM/EST

Inside Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

As you may know, the public beta for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 is now available for download. We've already explained why SP1 is important to the enterprise; now let's take a closer look at what's actually in...



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