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Configure SharePoint 2013 User Profiles for Social Networking
In this helpful article, learn the steps to setup and configure SharePoint 2013 User Profiles to maximize the social networking experience.
The Friday Funny: LEGO Datacenter at TechEd 2012
Step inside the LEGO Brick Office 365 data center and get a look at the future of cloud computing – well, as rendered by millions of small plastic bricks.
How to Play DVDs in Windows 8
Looking for a way to play DVD or Blu-ray discs using Windows 8? Learn a number of options for playing DVDs on Win8 with our latest Ask an Admin article.
Using DNS Logs As a Security Information Source
Recently a number of tech companies experienced network attacks. Learn how DNS logs and analysis can be a useful sources of security information in this article
Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2012
Learn how to enable Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2012 so that you can remotely administer a server.
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 SP1: System Requirements
Review the system requirements of Microsoft's System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 Virtual Machine Manager.
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Top 10 VMware vSphere Performance Tips
Viva la virtualization! Make the most of it with our top 10 performance vSphere tips by David M. Davis.
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Server 2012
Looking for a faster way to navigate the new interface in Windows Server 2012? Check out this helpful list of Windows Server 2012 keyboard commands and
How to Add a Windows 8 Start Menu
Get Windows 8 working the way you want it to work. Trevor Pott clues you in on how to add a start menu to Windows 8.
Top 10 Windows Server 2012 Features
While the jury may still be out on Windows 8 in the enterprise, there are plenty of useful features in Windows Server 2012 for IT admins.
Disabling User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7
Learn your options for limiting User Account Control (UAC) notifications and/or turning them off completely in Windows 7 in this article by MVP Daniel Petri.
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