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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Insider Preview Builds 22621.1245 and 22623.1245 for the Beta Channel, released on Jan. 26, 2023.
Morgan Stanley fines some employees $1M for WhatsApp, iMessage use
After being fined more than $200 million last year for similar violations, Morgan Stanley has begun penalizing employees for using personal messaging apps for company business. But at least one expert said banning the tools won't work...
Tech jobs dominate the top 25 'best' jobs in the US, Indeed says
Online job site Indeed.com's latest report on the 25 best jobs in the US found that almost half of them are in tech — and layoffs by tech firms are doing little to offset a continuing dearth of tech talent.
Atlassian doubles down on automation with new capabilities for Confluence
Three years after adding no-code automation to its Jira platform, Atlassian is looking to bring those same benefits to Confluence to automate content management tasks.
Tech layoffs in 2023: A timeline
So far in 2023, technology companies have laid off more employees than in any other month since the pandemic started. Here's an updated timeline of the more notable layoffs, and the reasons why Big Tech is in turmoil.
Big banks' proposed digital wallet payment system likely to fail
Bank of America, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and other banks are joining forces to create a digital wallet to compete with the likes of Apple Pay and Google Pay. But they have an uphill battle ahead.
13 advanced tips for Android 13
Make the most of Google's Android 13 software with these expert-approved steps and adjustments.
Apple marks Data Privacy Week with in-store privacy training, more
Apple is celebrating Data Privacy Week by helping iPhone users learn how to use the privacy protection tools they already have in hand.
How Microsoft is helping Ukraine’s cyberwar against Russia
Microsoft's efforts to aid Ukraine aren't just altruistic; by fending off Russian cyberattacks, the company is helping its customers, too.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5019275, released on Jan. 19, 2023.
Apple appeals UK probe, but is it just buying time?
Apple is appealing a regulatory investigation against it and Google over mobile services. But does it already plan key changes to its approach?
Big tech backs Google in defending internet liability protections
Tech giants including Microsoft, Meta, and Twitter have filed briefs warning the Supreme Court against narrowing the Communications Decency Act's Section 230 to allow lawsuits against content-recommendation algorithms.
Google's parent company Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs
Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, told employees on Friday that the company would be reducing its global workforce by around 6%.
iCloud for Windows: What is it (and how do you use it)?
Apple continues to improve its iCloud app for Windows, which works hard to bridge the gap between both platform ecosystems.
Generative AI isn’t about what you think it is
While everyone is having fun using tools like ChatGPT to “create” all kinds of works, the real value lies in AI’s ability to refine ideas and tasks.
Winget: The best way to keep Windows apps updated
The winget command, which taps into the Windows Package Manager service, makes it a breeze to keep applications up to date in Windows 10 or 11. Here’s how to use it.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirms plan to lay off 10,000 workers
The chief executive chalked up the massive layoff to efforts to align Microsoft's cost and revenue structure while investing in areas that the company predicts will show long-term growth.
Apple now offers Wi-Fi 6E in Macs; what does it do?
Apple introduced Wi-Fi 6E to iPads in late 2022 and this week unveiled the first Macs to support the standard. What difference might it make?