Microsoft Windows 7

Tips, Tricks and Tools for Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft's latest incarnation of its familiar Windows operating system has some sweeping changes. Boasting an improved, tightened interface and faster, better performance, Windows 7 works like a charm. Among its new features are support for virtual hard, touch and handwriting recognition, and improved performance on multicore processors. There's also DirectAccess, which provides mobile users with access to SharePoint, the company intranet and other corporate network resources. Look to our resource center for information, guidance and strategies on working with Windows 7 as an IT professional.

At Home with Windows 7
Windows 7 HomeGroups lets businesses share files and devices without special technical knowledge.
Windows 7 Compatibility
Use these tips to make sure your older programs will work with Microsoft's latest OS.
Guarantee optimal performance for streaming media and applications with simple Windows 7 Quality of Service...
The bottom line on deployment in Windows 7? It's easier, faster and better.
Speed Up WAN Service with Windows 7
With the new BranchCache feature in Windows 7, users in remote offices no longer must accept less-than-perfect...
Migrating to Windows 7
Which desktop deployment scenario is right for you?
5 Windows 7 Improvements Users Can Put to Work
Enhance the end-user experience with these five tools.
Policy setting and BitLocker encryption can help you manage the parameters for removable drive use.
SMBs Share Experiences with Upgrading to Windows 7
Companies share their tips about how to prepare for a seamless upgrade to Windows 7.

Security

A History of Encryption Thro... |
Passwords and information security have come a long way.
Symantec: Flashback Trojan A... |
The antimalware company digs through the code to find the motives of the Mac OS X...
Hackers Have Their Eye On Sm... |
No organization is too small to go unnoticed by hackers and malware proprietors.

Storage

The Value of Storage Virtual... |
Nondisruptive data migration, improved utilization and fewer points of management are...
GIS Data: A Storage Puzzle |
The exponential growth of big data from geospatial technology is forcing businesses to be...
Big Data Needs Push Firm to... |
With millions of acres of timberland in its care, a unique investment management firm...

Infrastructure Optimization

Why an Uneventful E-Mail Mig... |
A company achieved just what it was looking for when it moved its e-mail to the cloud: no...
Must-Read IT Blogger Q&A... |
Virtualization and cloud technologies have captured the imaginations of this industry-...
Mozilla Moves to New $3 Mill... |
The Internet leader built its new data center with open collaboration and community...

Networking

The Value of In-Person Meeti... |
Putting in face time with coworkers, clients and business partners really makes a...
How to Optimize the WAN for... |
Use these tips to maximize the performance of company WANs.
WAN Optimization: Addressing... |
Using WAN optimization actually bolsters disaster recovery and security efforts for IT...

Mobile & Wireless

The Case for Joining the Wor... |
Telework and a four-day work week make a lot of sense when you look at the numbers.
Smartphones Are Making Every... |
Pew survey finds that smartphones are turning users into real-time problem solvers.
How to Repel Notebook Thieve... |
Theft-prevention technologies not only guard against mobile devices being stolen, but...

Hardware & Software

Why an Uneventful E-Mail Mig... |
A company achieved just what it was looking for when it moved its e-mail to the cloud: no...
How the Tampa Bay Lightning... |
More businesses are using digital displays to increase engagement and bump up the...
Windows XP Maintains Its Hol... |
With official support for Windows XP ending in 2014, organizations should plan to upgrade...