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Office 365: A guide to the updates

Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Office 365/Microsoft 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2302 (Build 16130.20332), released on March 20, 2023.

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Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.2670 (KB5022906) for the Release Preview Channel, released on March 16, 2023.

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7 highly useful PowerShell tools

Microsoft’s mighty Windows administration framework gets even better with the help of these resources. Most are free, and the three for-fee tools are well worth the cost.

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Q&A: Univ. of Phoenix CIO says chatbots could threaten innovation

CIO Jamie Smith's engineering team is building out a skills inference model using generative AI technology. But he's also concerned that if chatbots are allowed to replace IT workers, originality will die.

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How to train your chatbot through prompt engineering

While most large language models like OpenAI's GPT-4 are pre-filled with massive amounts of information, 'prompt engineering' allows generative AI to be tailored for specific industry or even organizational use.

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Frontline worker apps on the rise

Employees who don’t sit at a desk all day vastly outnumber office workers. The tech world is finally focusing on these deskless workers with an array of mobile apps that assist in scheduling, time tracking, communications, engagement,...

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Apple's Clean Energy Charging is the future of electronics

Clean Energy Charging is not a conspiracy to reduce the speed or efficiency of charging when you plug your iPhone in. It is how most future electronics will consume power — frugally where possible, and off-peak when available.

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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5022913 Preview, released on Feb. 28, 2023.

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With ChromeOS in 2023, Google's got its eye on the enterprise

Google gives us a glimpse at the next steps for its ChromeOS platform and how Chromebooks are gearing up to get down to business.

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Q&A: Schneider Electric CIO talks IT staffing, sustainability, and digital transformation

Bobby Cain recently took over as Schneider Electric's CIO and immediately faced many of the same issues other tech firms routinely address. To address them, he says, the role of a CIO must change.

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What is generative AI? The evolution of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is already designing microchips and sending us spam, so what's next? Here's how generative AI really works and what to expect now that it's here.

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ChatGPT on Apple Watch? There’s an app for that…

Apple’s recent internal AI presentation allegedly didn’t have an answer to OpenAI, but app developers are bringing it to its platforms all the same.

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Q&A: Allstate HR exec on the rise of remote work: 'The world is changing….'

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Allstate sent 40,000 workers home. Even now, it hasn't required them to return to the office. In fact, it took a new tack to creating company culture and workforce efficiency.

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Jamf VP explains enterprise security threats — and how to mitigate them

Jamf has published its annual security trends report; I spoke with Michael Covington, the company's vice president of portfolio strategy to gain insights into what Jamf turned up.

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Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business projector

There’s a business projector for every room, purpose, and budget. Here are the major categories, technologies, and specs you need to know, along with buying advice for different business needs.

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Apple's supply chain is accelerating the move to India

The process of uncoupling the Apple supply chain and China is moving ahead, but there are still many problems to solve.

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Q&A: ChatGPT isn't sentient, it’s a next-word prediction engine

Consulting firm Ernst & Young is already educating clients on how to create business models around generative AI engines like ChatGPT. But the heavy hype is creating unrealistic expectations, says Dan Diasio, EY's global artificial...

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Skills-based hiring continues to rise as degree requirements fade

A growing number of organizations are dropping traditional college degree requirements in favor of skills gained through alternative methods — and soft skills that are more innate than learned.

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