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3 pandemic-related trends for 2021
With an ongoing focus on remote work, companies will be looking to make work-from-home as easy and secure as sitting in the office. The tech industry has a role to play in what’s coming.
Deciphering (and understanding) Microsoft’s patch management options
The pandemic this year forced admins to scramble to keep their Windows systems up and running (and properly patched) at a distance. So it's important to understand what options are available and which work best in different situations....
Why you need an integrated data lifecycle solution
Data may be the new oil, but do you know how to drill for it? There are many stages in a data lifecycle, which is why you need a way to deal with the entire lifecycle – from drilling to production.
Microsoft, it's time deliver these four Windows wishes
When is a "major" OS upgrade not really a big deal? And just what would constitute big changes in Windows 10? Herewith, a few thoughts and wishes.
Why Verizon and Apple think iPhones are good for business
Verizon and Apple will showcase how iPhones and 5G networks can boost enterprise IT at a special event Thursday. What might they say?
Apple silicon Macs: 9 considerations for IT
Apple’s shift to customized ARM processors in its newest Mac models gives IT several things to consider when planning Mac purchases.
Browser updates are back for Update Tuesday; testing may be needed for Windows patches
Microsoft this week released 112 updates to its Windows, browser, development and Office platforms. But there were no zero-days or reports of publicly exploited vulnerabilities for November.
In praise of IBM’s efforts to support its military veteran employees
The company's efforts to bolster and support workers who served in the military goes back decades. Other companies should take note.
The November Patch Tuesday aftermath
There were a few surprises in this month's updates released on Tuesday, including Office 2010 updates, some Intel Microcode updates you can probably skip and fixes for Outlook memory issues.
Apple makes a compelling argument for Apple Silicon
Enterprises, developers and consumers can expect applications to fully exploit the performance of the new Macs.
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For Patch Tuesday, it's time to pause those Windows 10 updates
After introducing herself, Susan Bradley offers advice on dealing with Patch Tuesday and on picking the right version of Windows 10.
On a personal note...
Woody Leonhard looks back a bit, looks ahead to retirement — and shares good news about who's picking up the Windows patching torch.
Mass-market Windows on the cloud will be here in the spring
Here comes Windows as a Desktop-as-a-Service: Microsoft Cloud PC.
How Webex Legislate could boost government productivity, herald online voting
A big effort by Cisco to bring technology into government could help wary decision-makers get more comfortable with what tech can do.
Microsoft’s Cloud PC plan for Apple Silicon and iOS
As Apple’s major Mac event looms, more information about Microsoft’s cunning plan that lets Apple devices run Windows leaks….
Why just about everyone is wrong about 5G
The next generation of mobile broadband will neither solve all our problems nor cause new ones.
Microsoft’s 'Productivity Score' — filling a multi-decade-old critical need
Microsoft this week moved to address an age-old problem: figuring out how to measure productivity boosts. Enter the company's new Microsoft 365-based Productivity Score.
Should IT buy the new iPhone 12 Pro? Almost certainly not
When it comes to whether enterprise IT should seriously consider this purchase — for those operations where BYOD hasn't yet alleviated the need to buy phones ever again — it doesn't make sense for most.
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