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Tips for new tech devices
Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.
Jamf Protect adds powerful telemetry to protect Mac enterprise
Jamf Protect (first introduced in 2019) now offers rich endpoint telemetry data collection, along with a new offline deployment mode.
7 hidden tricks for your Chromebook trackpad
You'd never know it, but your Chromebook's trackpad holds some of the finest time-saving shortcuts ChromeOS has to offer.
Fred Brooks is gone, but his IT management lessons will live forever
The author of the classic software management book, "The Mythical Man-Month," passed away recently. To honor his memory, we should finally start applying his lessons.
Maybe you need a workstation instead of a PC
For most people, most of the time, a mainstream Windows PC delivers all the performance you need. But for high-end users (and gamers) the devil is in the details.
Apple finally adds encryption to iCloud backups
Apple has rolled out a number of security features that will now offer end-to-end encryption to protect data, including backups, contacts, notes, photos, and wallet passes. The company also announced hardware Security Keys for Apple...
US Congress rolls back proposal to restrict use of Chinese chips
After business groups argued that proposed legislation to curb use of Chinese-made semiconductors would hurt national security, lawmakers amended it—but a final vote and the president's approval of the proposed National Defense...
A new Chromebook productivity feature worth finding
Give yourself the gift of efficiency with this 20-second ChromeOS upgrade.
Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business laptops
Business-ready notebooks come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Here’s how to pick the best laptops for all your users, whether you’re leasing or buying outright.
3 quick tricks for smarter Android sharing
This just in: Moving stuff between your Android phone and computer doesn't have to be a hassle — no matter what desktop platform you're using.
HP to cut up to 6,000 staff in plan to mitigate PC market softness
Posting an 11.2% decline in quarterly revenue as the PC market continues to experience a downturn, HP said it would cut staff, joining other manufacturers that are resorting to job cuts to navigate the financial challenges this year.
Is ChromeOS right for you? A 4-question quiz to find out
Chromebooks aren't like regular computers — so are they right for your needs? These four questions will help you find the answer.
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 Build 19045.2301 for the Release Preview Channel, released on Nov. 10, 2022.
Apple: COVID-19 will hit iPhone supplies
"We now expect lower iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments than we previously anticipated," the company said in a rare Sunday statement.
Apple must take another brick from its wall, says EU
The European Union wants to break down the wall surrounding Apple’s proverbial garden as new laws target Big Tech.
Your company brand may soon be held hostage to Adobe, Pantone (u)
If your company brand assets were created in Adobe Creative Suite using Pantone colors you may now need to pay a fee to use them, even if they are many years old.
Global monthly semiconductor sales drop as chip market takes another hit
Chip sales are in decline as the market faces major economic headwinds, most notably in mainland China.
