Tips & Tricks

[FEATURE SPOTLIGHT] Sorting Folders in Remote Desktop Manager

Do you know how TV ratings work? Companies like Neilson create a sample audience, identify who watches what, and then use the data to estimate total viewership. Well, here at Devolutions we have a sim...

How to Configure Syslog Server in Devolutions Password Server

We all know that when it comes to logs, it’s important to keep track of every little thing – like error messages, warnings, and so on. But that raises the question: where are you supposed to store all...

Debunking 6 Myths About Privileged Access Management

Some myths in life are harmless, or even charming and helpful — like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy (sorry if we’re shattering anyone’s fantasies with this revelation). But some myths in life are dan...

[NEW FEATURE] Live Thumbnail

If you monitor several Microsoft Windows Servers and workstations via Remote Desktop Manager, then you know that switching between consoles is time-consuming and tedious. Well my dear friends, I have ...

[IMPROVED FEATURE] Remote Desktop Manager Add-on Manager

You know the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? Well, here at Devolutions we disagree with that advice. Even if a feature works the way it’s supposed to, we know there’s always room for im...

Best Practices for Avoiding Data Breaches and Data Hacks

Recently, we looked at the differences between data breaches and data hacks. We also highlighted some similarities between them, most notably that in the aftermath of a security incident (accidental o...

Data Breach vs. Data Hack

Some things in life have meaningful similarities, but they are not the same — to my fellow GOT fans out there, do you really know the difference between a white walker and a wight? Or the difference b...

[NEW FEATURE] Session Recording in Remote Desktop Manager

You know that feeling when you really want something, but you have to wait, and wait, and wait some more? That drives me crazy! Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll tell you that patience is NOT one o...

[THE BASICS] Caching in Remote Desktop Manager

Cash: now that’s a word we all know, and of course we all wish we had more of it (speaking of which, joining the Devolutions Affiliates Program is a fun and easy way to get some extra cash!). But toda...

[FEATURE SPOTLIGHT] Using Smart Folders in Remote Desktop Manager

These days, everything is becoming smart. There are smartphones, smartwatches, smartglasses, smart fridges…even our cars are becoming smarter. Well we didn’t want Remote Desktop Manager to feel left o...

Key New Features in Remote Desktop Manager Free 2019.1

Here at Devolutions, ALL of our users are important to us, whether they choose RDM Free or RDM Enterprise. That’s why the latest free version – 2019.1 – is equipped with some great new features. Here ...

Passwords vs. Passphrases: Let the Battle Begin!

Welcome fight fans to our main event of the night – the heavyweight championship of the account protection world! In the red corner is the popular fan favorite: PASSWORD. And in the blue corner is the...

The Basics: How to Manage Role-Based Access Control Using Vaults in Remote Desktop Manager 2019.1

The more clothes you have, the more drawers you need to keep things neat and tidy (actually for me, I just need a beautiful, glorious, huge walk-in closet!). Well, the same goes for entries: the more ...

How to Update Your Devolutions Password Server Registration Serial

If you replace the lock on your door, then obviously your old key won’t fit. Well, the same is true when you renew your Devolutions Password Server license: you’ll get a new registration serial, which...

How to Configure 2FA in Devolutions Server

We all need to keep up-to-date with everything nowadays! If you’re old enough, you’ll know the old saying “Keeping up with the Joneses” – and no I don’t mean Keeping up with the Kardashians. It means ...

The Basics: Protect Your Data Source with 2FA in Remote Desktop Manager

The start of a new year means that it’s also the season for New Year’s Resolutions! My pledge this year is to eat healthier and go to the gym, so that I can fit into those jeans I bought two years ago...

Free vs Paid Password Manager Devolutions

Password Manager: Free vs. Paid

Just like Stanley from The Office, we agree that it would be lovely if every day was Pretzel Day. After all, who doesn’t love free stuff? However, in the real world we often need to pay for things — a...

Import Remote Desktop Manager Entries to Password Server

How to Export All Remote Desktop Manager Entries to Devolutions Password Server

I have a confession to make: prior to working at Devolutions, I wasn’t as cautious as I am today with password security. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not like I did unforgivable things like choose “123456...

Building Better Cyber Budget Liberty Center One

Five Steps to Building a Better Cyber Budget

There’s a pretty good chance your business’s cybersecurity budget needs some serious improvement. Don’t feel too bad – you aren’t alone in that. I’d honestly go so far as to say that the majority of b...

[NEW FEATURE] Office 365 Authentication with Devolutions Password Server

You know how, in every movie, there’s always THE star? In Iron Man, it’s Iron Man. In Thor, it’s Thor. And in Spiderman, it’s Spiderman…OK, maybe my examples here aren’t the most diverse, but you get ...