2022-09-06 13:08
When Windows updating goes bad — the case of the problematic patch
Every month, Windows users and administrators receive updates from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday (or Wednesday, depending on where you're located). And each month, most users all apply the same updates.
2022-09-02 13:55
Apple wasn’t fooling when it said it wanted to make Macs more secure
When Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering last year said, “We have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable,” he apparently really meant it. And Apple seems to be doing about some
2022-09-02 13:51
Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC
Global shipments of PCs and tablets are in steep decline, but will pick up again in 2024, according to a new study by IDC.
2022-09-02 01:46
Apple pushes out emergency updates to address zero-day exploits
Apple this week released urgent security updates to address zero-day vulnerabilities on older model iPhones, iPads, and iPods.
2022-09-01 21:27
Podcast: Far Out up close — previewing Apple's big iPhone event
Join Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis as they look ahead to Apple's big Sept. 7 iPhone event.
2022-09-01 20:04
Will Apple make the App Store (more) business-friendly?
With hundreds of thousands of available apps, Apple’s App Store is the core dispensary for software applications across all its computing platforms. The store already has multiple ways in which it can support enterprise users, but there i
2022-09-01 13:31
How to build a ‘citizen developer’ workforce
With a tech talent gap that's expected to worsen in the next few years, organizations and business users are increasingly looking to low-code and no-code app development to fill digital transformation needs.
2022-09-01 12:06
Blockchain, AI, and the metaverse — tools for better decision-making?
Last week, I was on a panel for the World Talent Economy Forum to talk about building consensus in the metaverse. While this virtual world has potential, it’s nowhere near ready to replace tools like Zoom or in-person meetings. In fact, i
2022-08-31 17:55
Addigy enables IT to automate Apple device configuration policies
There's yet more news from the ever-effervescent Apple-in-the-enterprise space, as Apple device management company Addigy has introduced a new tool called Flex Policies.
2022-08-31 12:00
Got a Google Pixel? Flip this secret Android 13 switch
Friends, Android-appreciators, fellow Pixel-persons — listen up, for what I'm about to tell you may very well change how you think about getting around your favorite Googley phone: