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Mozilla previews Firefox VPN, will charge for service at some point
The company's Firefox Private Network is an extension that encrypts traffic between Firefox and websites to better secure user data and privacy.
Gartner: Get ready for more AI in the workplace
At the firm’s Digital Workplace Summit in London, analysts said they expect artificial intelligence to be common in the office by 2025; they already see ‘huge pent-up demand.’
Heads up: Microsoft is back to snooping with this month’s Win7 and 8.1 'security-only' patches
If you thought you could install Microsoft’s 'security-only' patches and just, you know, get security fixes, think again. This month’s KB 4516033 (Win7) and KB 4516064 (Win8.1) install and activate full telemetry.
Microsoft confirms yet another Search bug in the latest Win10 1903 patch
Last month we saw Microsoft slowly admit there were Search bugs in the second monthly cumulative update for Win10 version 1903. Although this month’s first 1903 cumulative update, KB 4515384, was supposed to fix the bugs, we now have...
Zoho One gets new workflow management app, telephony features
Hoping to attract more mid-size and enterprise customers, Zoho is adding a number of features to its software suite, including a blockchain time-stamp feature in Zoho Sign.
Windows 10 1909: What's in it for enterprises?
This fall's update for Windows 10 may not include a raft of new features, but it does offer something even more important to enterprise IT: extended support that should make future upgrades easier to manage.
Apple's iPhone 11 launch: What analysts are saying
Analysts were generally Luke-warm to cool to Apple's announcements this week. The new iPhones are seen as solid, albeit modest, upgrades, while Apple's content strategy continues to garner new attention.
Will Apple's next iPhone include reverse wireless charging? (Signs say yes.)
Apple is expected to unveil its newest iPhone on Tuesday, and while speculation has centered on new processors and the camera, reverse-wireless charging appears to be in the mix of new features.
It's Patch Tuesday — time to block Windows automatic update
After the disaster that was August patching, we’re all hoping for some respite this month. But given the specter of patches past, it would be good to get out of the mainstream for now and wait for the howls of pain to subside. Here’s...
What we know so far about the unusual Windows 10 1909
The way Microsoft plans to roll out the next version of Windows 10 this fall is almost certainly a precursor for future autumn upgrades.
Heads up: A free, working exploit for BlueKeep just hit
If you haven’t yet installed the May Windows patches (yes, May), your machine just inherited a giant “Kick me” sign.
Apple exec confirms cryptocurrency is on company radar
After indications earlier this year that Apple might be interested in cryptocurrency, a company exec this week confirmed the company is indeed interested in digital money, as it has "interesting long-term potential."
Time to install the August Windows patches — but watch out for the bugs
We’re still smarting from a deluge of Win10 version 1903 patch bugs, but with Patch Tuesday coming, now’s a good time to get your updates updated. Most of the problems have workarounds, so if you’re cognizant and cautious, you should...
Atlassian adds free tiers for Jira and Confluence
The Australian software firm is also adding premium tiers for Jira and Confluence users, part of its plan to entice more customers onto its cloud services.
Patching behavior in Win10 1903 changes dramatically – for the better
Patching in Windows 10 version 1903 has turned the old “Check for updates” turkey shoot into something manageable, according to a new report by Ed Bott. If true, this will be the second significant reason to upgrade to 1903 (if...
Windows by the numbers: Windows 10 user share surges as loafers heed impending deadline
Windows 10's share of all PCs jumped 2.1 percentage points in August as a January end-of-support deadline for Windows 7 draws closer.
Why hybrid blockchains will dominate ecommerce
By combining a permissioned blockchain with a public blockchain, companies can secure background transactions with business partners while also sharing product information with consumers on an open ledger.
Top web browsers 2019: Edge edges up
The Microsoft browser has gained some ground during the last six months, but remains in the dust behind Google Chrome.
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