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?
Flex Those  Windows 7 Muscles
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

Review: Symantec Endpoint Pr... |
Sorry hackers: This latest user-friendly version of the antivirus software reinvents the...
Information Security Intelli... |
Knowing is half the battle when it comes to IT security and risk management.
How to Develop a Sound Data... |
Pattern matching and document tagging are often used in parallel to create the most...

Storage

The Power of USB 3.0 Will Be... |
New USB standard can reach speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second.
Disaster Recovery Ready: Up... |
Virtual resources are a key component of data center optimization and business continuity.
Data Deduplication: The Case... |
There are real, distinct performance advantages to post-process deduplication with a grid...

Infrastructure Optimization

5 Next-Level Data Consolidat... |
An IT expert offers five data consolidation tips.
Desktop as a Service: The Ne... |
Could there be a future in which users provision their own virtualized desktops?
How One Company Achieved Dat... |
Source Interlink moved, virtualized, consolidated and optimized an entire data center,...

Networking

Tidy Up with Iogear’s KVM Sy... |
The Iogear KVM console delivers a clean appearance for your data center racks.
Does the Web Need a .data gT... |
Debate continues over custom gTLDs as Stephen Wolfram ponders the utility of .data on the...
Top 5 Gadgets from CES 2012 |
These are the gadgets that tech dreams are made of.

Mobile & Wireless

Mobile-Device Protection: Wo... |
As mobile devices play an ever larger role in daily productivity, the danger of damaging...
Amazon's Kindle Fire: P... |
The device distinguishes itself in affordability and ease of use.
Gorilla Glass 2 Is Thinner b... |
The latest version of Corning’s tough glass trims the fat but retains the durability of...

Hardware & Software

Digital Signage Powers Katy... |
Retailers and advertisers can leverage the interactive capabilities of digital signage to...
Gorilla Glass 2 Is Thinner b... |
The latest version of Corning’s tough glass trims the fat but retains the durability of...
Mac IT Admin Tips: Display U... |
Make users aware and responsible for the IT department’s ground rules before they log in...