Reviews


WinMagic SecureDoc Review: Lock Down Your Laptops

WinMagic SecureDoc encryption software gets the better of hackers.

TuneUp Utilities Review: An Essential Tool for Teleworkers

TuneUp Utilities can substitute for IT support, keeping PCs up to speed.

Review: System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012 Beta 1

The forthcoming version of Microsoft's SCCM will have plenty of features aimed at improving user access and easing deployment.

Review: Cyber-Ark Privileged ID Management Suite

The suite manages to win over our reviewer despite his cynical view of network-management tools.

Free Utility: Core Configurator for Windows Server 2008

Core Configurator greatly eases the process of deploying Windows Server 2008 in a Server Core environment.

Review: Office Live Stumbles

Office Live isn't bad for a Web-based suite, but it can't begin to compare to its client-based counterpart.

Database Check: Testing Sentrigo's Hedgehog DBscanner

Sentrigo Hedgehog DBscanner offers enterprise-class vulnerability assessment and security scanning for databases.

Spoon Stirs up Application Virtualization

Package makes it easy to run Windows apps from anywhere.

The Office, Anywhere: 5 Office Suites Battle It Out in the Unified Communications Ring

As unified communications meets office-suite productivity, we take a look at five different suites and how they handle collaboration capabilities.

Faronics Power Save: Simply Saving Power

With a low price and a high level of functionality, Faronics Power Save can help any business go green.

Review: VMware Upgrade Keeps vSphere Ahead of the Pack

An incremental update to the vSphere virtualization platform packs numerous improvements and new features to give IT professionals all the right tools.

Aurora Beta: The Dawn of a New Day for Windows Small Business Server

With a focus on the super-small business market, Aurora offers a cross-premises Active Directory solution that's easy to manage.

Diskeeper V-locity 2: Server Virtualization Defrag

The defragmentation software for server virtualization offers useful features and unique value.

PolicyPak for Windows 7: Convenient Configuration

PolicyPak gives IT pros the power to automate application configuration with minimum hassle and maximum results.

Review Round-Up: Data Protection and Recovery Products

Backup software has come a long way in recent years. We compare four products that should prove useful, particularly for small to midsize enterprises.

LogMeIn Rescue: To the Rescue

Packed with useful features and easy to use, LogMeIn Rescue is a great product for supporting remote users.

AppSense Environment Manager: Manage User Profiles Like a Pro

AppSense Environment Manager could be easier to configure but is solid overall.

LogRhythm: Event Logs for All

LogRhythm will feel more comfortable to users with some database experience, but there's no debating the product's powerful capabilities.

Zero Hassle with Zinstall: Migrating From XP to Windows 7

With Zinstall, you don't have to leave your old desktop behind when moving from Windows XP to Windows 7.

Data Synchronization Tools Compared

In a field of applications that offers a wide range of functionality, two products shine.