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Do As Security Pros Say, Not As They Do

Posted by Keith Ferrell 10:14 AM ET | Mar 9, 2010

Monitoring at the RSA Conference found plenty of security vulnerabilities on the wireless networks the security professionals were using.

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Company Size: 1,100-1,500 | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | Mobile | Networking & Communications | Remote Access How-To | Security

Things Are Looking Grim For Overworked Help Desks

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:01 AM ET | Jan 28, 2010

Many IT professionals are relieved that the worst of the recession appears to be over. Their help-desk colleagues, however, don't share their optimism.

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IT | Operations | Remote Access How-To

Review: Remote Access Options For iPhone Users

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:41 PM ET | Jan 26, 2010

A new review takes a look at two of the most popular applications designed to give iPhone users remote access to their desktop PCs.

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Apple | Cloud Computing | Company Size: 1-49 | Mobile | Remote Access How-To | Software-as-a-Service | Travel | iPhone

Set Up Employees For Telecommuting Success

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:42 PM ET | Jan 21, 2010

According to a recent survey, most SMBs are prepared to let employees work from home. Unfortunately, the employees themselves often see the matter differently.

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Cloud Computing | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 50-249 | Remote Access How-To | Software-as-a-Service

Remote Access Options Multiply For Mac Users

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:02 PM ET | Jan 19, 2010

Over the past few weeks, several vendors have released new or updated remote access tools of particular interest to Mac users.

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Apple | Remote Access How-To | Software-as-a-Service | iPhone

Can Your Business Keep Snow Days At Bay?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:37 PM ET | Jan 14, 2010

Desktop remote access tools are an important part of a company's telecommuting strategy. But even if they are the stars of the show, they still need a strong supporting cast.

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Cloud Computing | Company Size: 1-49 | Disaster Recovery | IT | IT Management | Messaging | Mobile | Remote Access How-To | Unified Communications

Citrix Introduces GoToMyPC Remote Access For Macs

Posted by Jake Widman 02:42 PM ET | Jan 13, 2010

Mac-based businesses can now provide remote access to their computers -- even from PCs -- through Citrix Systems's well-established GoToMyPC service.

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Apple | Business Continuity | Company Size: 1,100-1,500 | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | Hardware & Software | Mobile | Networking & Communications | Remote Access How-To

Quick Fixes For Two Common Remote Desktop Issues

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:24 AM ET | Jan 13, 2010

If you're a Windows Remote Desktop user, then sooner of later you're likely to hit a glitch during a remote access session. Here are a couple of the most common issues, along with pointers to quick and easy fixes.

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Company Size: 1-49 | Hardware & Software | Remote Access How-To | Server How-To | Windows

Will Telepresence Finally Be Practical For SMBs?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:33 AM ET | Jan 7, 2010

Sometimes, there is just no substitute for a face-to-face business meeting, even if it means traveling across the country. Or is there?

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Business & E-Business | Company Size: 1-49 | Green Business | Networking & Communications | Remote Access How-To | Travel

SMB Support: Beware The Big Box!

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:21 PM ET | Jan 5, 2010

If your SMB goes looking for a remote support provider, you'll find plenty of options. But in this case, bigger definitely does not equal better.

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Company Size: 1-49 | IT | IT Management | Remote Access How-To

Tax Breaks Aim To Encourage Telework Programs

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:05 AM ET | Jan 1, 2010

Wondering how remote access technology can benefit your company's bottom line? Don't forget to factor the potential tax benefits into your calculations.

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Business Continuity | Company Size: 1-49 | Government | Green Business | IT | Remote Access How-To

Remote Desktop: Now You See It, Now You Don't

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:32 PM ET | Dec 29, 2009

Is it possible to use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection technology with Windows 7? As always, that depends upon which version of Windows 7 you're talking about.

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Hardware & Software | IT | IT Management | Networking & Communications | Remote Access How-To | Windows

Working With The Win7 Problem Steps Recorder

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:21 PM ET | Dec 26, 2009

Windows 7 includes a new remote support tool that is potentially very useful -- if you know about it.

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Company Size: 1-49 | IT | IT Management | Remote Access How-To | Windows

Intel's vPro Reshapes Remote Desktop Support

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:11 PM ET | Dec 22, 2009

Chances are good that you have never heard of Intel's vPro technology. If your company relies upon remote support technology, it's time to get acquainted with it.

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Hardware & Software | IT | IT Management | Networking & Communications | Remote Access How-To

Survey Says Telework Plans May Need Rethinking

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:35 AM ET | Dec 19, 2009

It is one thing to believe that your company has a workable business continuity plan in place. It is quite another for that actually to be the case.

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Business Continuity | Company Size: 1-49 | Disaster Recovery | IT | Remote Access How-To