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October 6, 2026
Windows 11 25H2 vs 26H2: Which Image Should You Ship?
For VARs staging Windows devices in October 2026, the choice between 25H2 and 26H2 is mainly a handoff decision. The build installed at the
October 1, 2026
Stale Windows Inventory Is a Security Problem
New hardware may not arrive on the approved baseline for its model. Windows builds, model-specific drivers, and firmware move forward while devices wait in
September 29, 2026
Windows Deployment Across Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Surface
Windows imaging deployment gets harder when Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Surface systems share the same staging bench. BootRunner gives VARs and resellers one guided
September 24, 2026
Drivers and Firmware Aren’t Optional: What Windows Update Doesn’t Cover Before Deployment
A device can be fully current on Windows updates and still be unfit to hand off. Deployment readiness includes the operating system, model-specific drivers,
September 11, 2026
How to Prepare Windows PCs for Autopilot Before They Reach Your Customer
Windows Autopilot works best when the hardware arrives with a clean, current Windows installation and the correct supported model-specific drivers and firmware. For VARs
August 29, 2026
Looking for a Windows Deployment Tool? Here Are 10 Things VARs Should Know
The right Windows deployment tool must handle more than applying an image. VARs and resellers need reliable offline operation, hardware-aware deployment, secure preparation, repeatable
August 23, 2026
Windows Intune vs. Traditional Imaging: Which Is Better for Your Business?
Intune and traditional imaging solve different problems. Where cloud enrollment wins, where bare metal deployment still matters, and how to combine both.
August 12, 2026
BootRunner vs Autopilot: Which Is Better for Your Business?
Autopilot provisions devices that already run Windows. BootRunner handles the imaging layer underneath. Where each one fits in a deployment workflow.
August 5, 2026
How to Automate Your IT Infrastructure: A 5-Step Guide for Small Business
Five steps to IT infrastructure automation: baseline your devices, standardize provisioning, automate patching, automate onboarding, then monitor and improve.