Ed Tittel
Ed Tittel has been working in and around IT for over 30 years and has been a Windows Insider MVP since 2018. The author of more than 100 computing books, Ed is perhaps best known for his Exam Cram series of certification prep books. These days, Ed blogs weekly for GoCertify.com and more often than that at Win10.Guru. To learn more about Ed, visit his website at edtittel.com.
How to reduce Windows 10's on-disk footprint
Over time, as Windows 10 is patched repeatedly, installer files can become outdated or orphaned and occupy a lot of disk space. Two utilities can help with that.
Enter the brave new world of Windows 10 license activation
Historically, hardware upgrades on Windows PCs that involved major changes required a phone call to Microsoft to reactivate the Windows license. Microsoft has altered its licensing policy to cut down on calls. Here’s what happened...
Windows 10 troubleshooting and fixes revisited (with video)
Long before the Windows 10 Anniversary Update appeared, it was easy to see that Microsoft was putting more energy and effort into its troubleshooting tools. Here's a look at what's new.
8 noteworthy improvements in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
You have lots of good stuff to look forward to in the next major release of Windows 10. Here are the highlights.
How (and why) to customize the Windows 10 Start menu
The Windows 10 Start menu is a blend of navigation from Windows Phone and Windows 7, and it's highly customizable. We’ll walk you through it.
Tips for adding IPv6 to IPv4 networks
The IPv6 transition in your organization, more likely than not, involves bringing IPv6 into a mix that also includes IPv4. Here’s a look at what that means and how to make it work.
5 tips for defending against advanced persistent threats
Is your organization prepared to do battle against an APT? You'd better be.
Key features of Windows 10 Enterprise
From security to productivity to management, the Enterprise edition of Windows 10 packs a whole lot of business punch.
Why DISM is the Swiss Army knife of Windows 10 maintenance
DISM is a Windows command-line utility that helps admins and power users keep a sharp eye on installations and images. It's worth getting to know, and an occasional life-saver.
Is it time to move from Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 to Windows 10?
Although Windows 7 is still the dominant desktop operating system (at around 50 percent of all desktop installations as of November 2015), it's time for you to determine whether to stick with Windows 7 (or 8/8.1) or deploy Windows 10....
How to perform a clean install of Windows 10
At some point in the life of you PC, you’re probably going to need to reinstall the operating system. Find out when a reset or clean install of Windows 10 is needed, and pick up tips for to ensure a smooth transition.
How to fix Windows 10 printing problems
Although Windows 10 stability has been smooth across different installations, printer issues aren’t uncommon. Here are some tips for working around the typical gotchas for Windows 10 and printers.
How to reduce unnecessary drivers in Windows 10
Like its predecessors, once you've run Windows 10 for a while, it can suffer from driver bloat. But using DriverStore Explorer and some simple techniques, you whittle down the number of obsolete or unused drivers that might be slowing...
5 costly consequences of SMB cybercrime
Cybercrime doesn’t affect only big businesses. Hackers are increasingly targeting vulnerable, smaller organizations, too. Learn more about how SMBs are targeted and the true costs of these crimes.
Your guide to compliance in the cloud
You can ensure cloud compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements, but it takes investigation and persistence to get the answers and documentation you need to prove it.
6 ways to maximize your IT training budget
Customized, in-house training often zeros in on topics relevant to your business. However, it comes with an equally high price tag. If your employees simply need to fill in knowledge gaps or get up to speed with a specific software...
The dangers of dark data and how to minimize your exposure
Untapped and neglected, dark data can pose security risks should it fall into the wrong hands, or range outside its owner's control.
How to choose the best vulnerability scanning tool for your business
Any shop with Internet access must scan its network and systems regularly for vulnerabilities, but old-fangled tools made this a painful and time-consuming effort. Find out how new and improved vulnerability scanners make life easier...
How to explain the cloud to end users
Popular culture has exposed a fundamental knowledge gap in the ordinary consumer. Even though our smartphones are set up to auto-save pics to our online accounts, we enjoy hours of streaming videos and music, and we regularly use...