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Easy tricks to solve 3 Windows 8 problems

May 20, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

With XP’s end of support quickly approaching, many organizations are upgrading to a new operating system. In many cases, that’s Windows 8, which means IT departments need to help their company’s users deal with some common complaints about the new OS. 

How to add the Start menu back into Windows 8

April 25, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

Windows 8 made some big changes to a familiar operating system. But will Microsoft backtrack and add a new Windows 8 Start menu in its next update? 

Are you ready for the end of Windows XP support?

April 18, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

There’s now less than one year before Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows XP support. And by the look of it, many companies could be open to serious security risks when it happens. 

‘Windows Blue’ OS leaked: What can we expect from Microsoft’s update?

April 9, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

An updated version of Windows 8, originally referred to as “Windows Blue,” is due for release this summer. Will the update convince more businesses to switch to Microsoft’s latest OS? 

Top free antivirus programs to protect your company’s network

April 8, 2013 By Guest Author Leave a Comment

Many companies are trying to decide whether antivirus software is worth spending money on. For those that say no, guest blogger Cara Aley has some advice on the best free antivirus programs companies can choose. 

Open source software adds costs (according to Microsoft)

February 28, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

Open source software is never completely free, in the financial sense. Even if the applications themselves are available at no cost, businesses still need to pay for support, training, data migration and other needs. But just how much open source costs can be open for debate. 

Windows 8 price to rise 500% next week

January 21, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

For those considering a move to Windows 8: If you don’t do it soon, the upgrade could get a lot more expensive. 

Windows 8 downgrade rights: 3 things IT needs to know

January 18, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

We wrote recently about how downgrading to Windows 7 may be the best option for businesses that find themselves with new PCs running Windows. But before making those plans, it’s important to properly understand Windows 8 downgrade rights. 

Why a Windows 8 downgrade could be best for businesses

January 4, 2013 By Sam Narisi 1 Comment

Two months after its release, Windows 8 adoption has been slow to catch on – especially among businesses. 

IT will avoid Windows 8, despite security improvements

November 13, 2012 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

Windows 8 will struggle to catch on with businesses, according to recent surveys. Apparently many organizations would rather stick with the 11-year-old Windows XP than upgrade. 

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