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Controlling the desktop
This topic has been brought up previously, but the question and answers are several years old. I would like some current comment. What software is used to lockdown or control the desktop where you work? Do you depend on a policy statement and reinforcement from management or...
Tags: Desktops, desktop
Discussion threads 2005-12-01
Free Chapter Download - IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition
Policies combat many of the very issues you battle daily. From spyware to virus concerns, e-mail management and more, well-constructed policies help networks run more efficiently.However, it's one thing to make and implement effective policies; itÂ's another to enforce them. Download the Policy Making and Enforcement chapter from TechRepublicÂ's IT...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Desktops, Viruses and worms, Desktop Control, Second Edition, Guide, e-mail management, IT professional, desktop, spyware, virus, information technology, e-mail, network
Download resources 2005-06-23
Desktop Control Suite 1.1 (Mac)
Desktop Control is an application package which addresses several needs involving Finder and the Dock. Want to reclaim megabytes of memory and some processor time by getting rid of Finder temporarily? See multiple copies of the same program loaded in a corrupted Dock? These can be fixed with my two...
Tags: Shareware, Application, Apple Macintosh, Desktop Control, Dock, Desktops, Hardware
Software downloads 2003-01-27

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A better VNC with FreeNX for remote desktop control
Learn about FreeNX, a new remote desktop control for Linux, that offers more speed and security. VNC is well-known for allowing the remote control of another desktop machine via your own computer. For instance, using VNC you can easily control your home PC from work, and...
Tags: VNC, FreeNX, Linux, Desktops, Servers, Vincent Danen, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, desktop, remote desktop, server, Linux Tips Newsletter, SSH, NX, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-01-09
Remote Desktop Control 2.7.0.27 (Windows)
Remote Desktop Control allows you to control any remote computer from another computer. Such task is no longer just for network administrators, now you can have the same control. Imagine, you can work on your office computer right from your home computer without leaving the house.
Tags: Desktop, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Aquatra, Remote Desktop Control, Productivity
Software downloads 2009-12-06
IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition
Learn to maintain order and enforce policies with TechRepublic's IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition PDF and ISO file. With so much at stake, you need the expert insights, instructions, and advice in this book. Plus, you'll receive an indispensable CD-ROM that includes 8 policies, end-user presentations, and...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., IT Professional, Consumer Electronics, Desktops, Personal Technology, Hardware
Download resources 2005-02-14
Remote Desktop Connection Problem
I have two PCs connect for simple Home netwok. I've attempted to use the Remote Desktop between the two, but was unable to connect. I dissabled both firewalls and still no prevail. After typed in computer name, than connect, a window popped up: This computer can't connect to the remote...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Remote Desktop window, Remote Desktop Connection, computer, remote desktop
Discussion threads 2008-11-13
Control the desktop with local or group policies
Is your IT department always looking for new ways to decrease the number of unnecessary support calls? Then check out this tip on how you can use group and local policies to prevent inexperienced users from accessing desktop features. Want more Win2K tips and tricks? Automatically sign up for...
Tags: Active Desktop, Desktops, Jim Boyce, Microsoft Windows 2000, group policy, desktop, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-05-16
Build Your Skills: Control Windows desktops with the MMC
Learn how to set local policies by running the Microsoft Management Console MMC.You’ve downloaded or created a cool wallpaper image, but all of your desktop icons detract from your masterpiece. Or maybe you just want a nice, clean, minimalist desktop. Or perhaps you need to restrict end users from modifying...
Tags: Desktops, Jim Boyce, desktop, group policy, Microsoft Management Console, Microsoft Management, management console, Microsoft Windows
Technical articles 2002-11-12
Windows 2003 , Citrix,, Client Desktop Control. Active Directory.
Is there a way that I can control workstations desktops, with parent domain controller, and Citrix ICA sessions "desktop" with the child domain controller.I'm able to control desktop with the "NORTHBROOK" domain controller, OU , Employee , customized GPO, linked to Employee OU, with 'for example' user "Joe"....
Tags: GPO, domain, arekas@..., windows, Citrix Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, domain controller
Q&A 2006-06-30
A better VNC with FreeNX for remote desktop control
windows client to freenx server brokenfor several months now resuming a connection between a windows nomachine client and linux freenx server is broken and the issue ignored or even denied on the freenx mailing list the only available mailing list as nomachine closed their mailing list some months back.the initial...
Tags: desktop, FreeNX, hardware, Linux, nomachine, nx, remote desktop, resume, server, session, undefined, VNC, window
Discussion threads 2006-01-10
Desktop control by GPO
I am looking to control my users desktop by using GPO. I have screen shots of AD as to how togo about setting the wallpaper but haveing trouble findind out how to control the screen saver.Need some help open to allsuggestionsGPOI would assume you already have created the GPO, and...
Tags: desktop, GPO, screensaver
Discussion threads 2008-07-12
Remote Desktop
If you have static IP's on systems so the person can log in from home is there a log that shows when a system is being logged into?Thanks for any help.CindyThere is no default log file but you can create the log fileHi,ICF Internet Connection Firewall with logging enabled will...
Tags: Network security, SECURITY, desktop, cindyp@..., remote desktop
Discussion threads 2007-04-26
Windows XP Professional Remote Desktop lets you connect to your computer from any Windows computer
The Windows Remote Desktop allows for system administrators to connect from anywhere within the LAN. But why limit yourself? Thomas Shinder shows you how to use that same tool from anywhere with a network connection.Windows XP's Remote Desktop feature is great for SOHOs and small businesses. It acts as a...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Dr. Thomas Shinder MCSE, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows Remote Desktop, remote desktop, computer, desktop, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Remote Desktop Connection
Technical articles 2002-01-01
Configure IT Quick: Fine-tune Remote Desktop to improve connection performance
Develop techniques for fine-tuning remote desktop connections for your users.Windows XP Professional’s Remote Desktop feature can be a handy tool for users who need access to their desktop PC when away from the office. Its default settings should provide adequate performance. However, you can tweak the behavior of a remote...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Desktops, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, information technology, Brien M. Posey MCSE, remote desktop, desktop
Technical articles 2002-04-17
How do I? Configure Microsoft Windows XP Remote Desktop?
Supportingremote systems is much easier thanks to Windows XP's Remote Desktopapplication. The application's biggest benefit is that it provides access to adesktop as if you were sitting in front of the system. In addition to receivingthe actual desktop GUI, you can access network shares and printers as if seatedat the...
Tags: remote desktop, desktop, SELECT, Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, Click Start, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Technical articles 2006-09-26
Make Windows network connections simple with Lycoris Desktop/LX
Follow the steps in this article to connect a Lycoris Desktop/LX system to a Windows workgroup.One of the simplest Linux desktop distributions to date is Lycoris Desktop/LX formerly Redmond Linux. From installation to use, this distribution proves itself a viable solution for nearly any ordinary desktop need.But where Desktop/LX really...
Tags: Linux, NETWORKING, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Domain names, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Lycoris Desktop/LX, Lycoris, Control Center, network, desktop, network connection
Technical articles 2002-08-21
Implementing the Remote Control feature in ZENworks for Desktops
Did you know ZENworks lets you gain remote control of a desktop without having to leave your desk? In this Daily Drill Down, Ron Nutter shows you how to implement the Remote Control feature in ZENworks for Desktops.ZENworks’ power is not limited to managing applications by user, group, or container....
Tags: Workstations, Desktops, Ron Nutter, Novell ZENworks, workstation, desktop
Technical articles 2000-08-07
creating a remote connectivity server for remote control
I run my own IT shop for small business' and local neighbors. I need to remote control to my customer's computers. I'd prefer to set up my own web server for this purpose and have my customers connect via the internet to my server and then gain control to their...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Remote Desktop window, computer, remote desktop
Discussion threads 2008-08-28
Step-By-Step: Connect to an XP machine using Remote Desktop
Connect to an XP machine from the Web with Remote DesktopThe Remote Desktop feature is one of the most compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows XP. With Remote Desktop, you can connect to your Windows XP machine from anywhere on your Local Area Network LAN. You can even set it...
Tags: desktop, Steven Warren MCSE, MCDBA, Remote Desktop Feature, remote desktop, Remote Desktop Web Connection, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Internet information service
Technical articles 2002-01-23
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