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Hardware

Talking Shop: Use the Wcpuid utility to identify system hardware

Simplify information gathering for analysis with this tool.

Hardware

Use the WCPUID utility to identify system hardware

H. Oda's WCPUID utility can help technicians identify system hardware to fine-tune their troubleshooting efforts. Rodrigo Zamora uses WCPUID to show how experience in PC system concepts can go a long way in providing a quick cure to a sick machine.

Hardware

Migrate user data with Desktop DNA

Users hate change just as much as you do. But when you must perform the inevitable workstation or operating system upgrade, Miramar Systems' Desktop DNA can help you migrate pertinent user data. Learn about its features and how it performs in a test.

Data Centers

Component solutions for building a quiet PC

Are your users frustrated by the constant noise generated by their computers? Learn how a number of components designed for quiet operation can help reduce the racket.

Hardware

The troubleshooter’s guide to free IT resources

With the lightning pace at which most IT pros work, it's no wonder that many overlook the wealth of free informational resources available. That's why we're offering this handy guide with links to our favorite free IT magazines and newsletters.

Open source

Share bookmarks and plug-ins between Linux and Windows clients

When your users dual boot Windows and Linux, they're getting the best of both worlds. A few dual-desktop incompatibility problems do crop up, though. Rodrigo Zamora fixes two of them by showing you how to share Web-browsing components.

Networking

Choose your NIC wisely

Trying to figure out what type of NIC you should use for your network? Read Rodrigo Zamora's insightful take on the features and benefits of network interface cards.

Data Centers

Get SMART to predict hard drive failures

A failed hard drive can be very unsettling. Having a little advanced warning would be nice so that you could back up the data before it?s gone forever. In this Daily Drill Down, Rodrigo Zamora shows us ways SMART can help.

Hardware

Saving and restoring the partition table

Tackling a partition table problem can be a daunting process. In this Daily Drill Down, Rodrigo Zamora addresses what to look for when you have a corrupt partition and introduces a handy utility to backup and restore the Master Boot Record.

Data Centers

Choosing the right PC power supply

When building or upgrading a PC, you need an adequate power supply. In this article, you'll learn how to decode power supply specs so you can choose a power supply that best maintains system stability.

Shadow IT is a concept whereby an organization’s employees use technology, services or systems without the knowledge of or approval from the IT department. It has arisen due to several reasons: Advances in cloud computing, which involve the usage of applications or sharing of data in public environments previously owned by IT. The evolution of ...

Auditing and logging are essential measures for protecting mission-critical systems and troubleshooting problems. This policy outlines the appropriate auditing and logging procedures for computer systems, networks and devices that store or transport critical data. From the policy: Many computer systems, network devices and other technological hardware used in the enterprise can audit and log various ...

Determining how and when to renew support contracts can be tedious and time-consuming. Our vendor contract renewal planner will help you schedule support renewals and budget the related costs. From the planner: Some companies schedule their support contract renewals to take effect all at once, such as on January 1. This provides a convenient renewal ...

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Talking Shop: Use the Wcpuid utility to identify system hardware

Use the WCPUID utility to identify system hardware

Migrate user data with Desktop DNA

Component solutions for building a quiet PC

The troubleshooter’s guide to free IT resources

Share bookmarks and plug-ins between Linux and Windows clients

Choose your NIC wisely

Get SMART to predict hard drive failures

Saving and restoring the partition table

Choosing the right PC power supply

Shadow IT policy

Auditing and logging policy

Vendor contract renewal planner

Access management policy