If you have been using Windows 8 or Server 2012 so far, you are probably already familiar with Internet Explorer 10. The preview of the web browser's latest version is available for Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2. The preview is intended as an opportunity for web developers to test their sites and IT Pros to test their web applications against this latest version before it is … [Read more...]
Understanding Windows To Go, Server 2012 Security Tools, and Remote Desktop updates to 8.0
Here's a quick wrap up of some topics that have come up lately but would be a little lacking as their own articles. Still, it's information to know. With Windows 8 and Server 2012 out, they changed the game and brought a number of other things with them. To keep up, you can read about Windows To Go, security tools to administer Server 2012, and Remote Desktop Protocol updating … [Read more...]
Server 2012: “You must use the Role Management Tool to install or configure Microsoft .NET”
I've encountered this situation before with Server 2008 R2 and it has been a pretty popular article. I'm trying to install SQL Server 2008 R2 and it gives me a message about .NET Framework 3.5 needing to be installed as a prerequisite. However, the framework can't just be downloaded and installed. You have to use the Server Manager. Here are some updated instructions to install … [Read more...]
Using the Office 2013 Microsoft Office Customization Tool and Office 2013 Group Policy Administrative Templates
Office 2013's methods of deployment aren't that different from Office 2010's deployment options. The Office Customization Tool is still there and the administrative templates are there to allow customization through Group Policy. Office 2013 Pro Plus has a few more products included in it and a few more features like synchronizing with the cloud and social network. Exploring … [Read more...]
Disable cursor animation in Word 2013 and Office 2016
I was testing out Office 2013 RTM today and while I liked many things about the update, I found the first thing I dislike. While pretty minor, it was having a larger effect on my typing. In Office 2013 products, the cursor is animated. As you type, instead of the cursor disappearing or moving ahead while you type, it is animated to keep moving with each letter entered. The … [Read more...]