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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 2012 (Build 13530.20376), released on Jan. 12, 2021. By Preston Gralla Contributing Editor, Computerworld | see these release notes. What IT needs to know: Because this is a security update, it should be applied relatively soon. Over the next few weeks, check for reports about problematic issues, and if all seems well, […]

Apple has announced major investments in education, developer-focused business support, and more to boost diversity in tech for communities of color. January 13, 2021 What is the Propel Center? The Propel Center is an innovation and learning hub for the HBCU community. Apple is working alongside stakeholders and the Southern Company to support the launch of the center, making a $25 million contribution to help it begin its work. The company will help develop curricula and also intends to provide mentors, […]

Here’s what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it’s released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4598242, released Jan. 12, 2021. By Preston Gralla Contributing Editor, Computerworld | Microsoft Security Update Guide. There are two known issues in this update, including one in which system and user certificates might be lost when updating a device from Windows 10, version 1809. What IT needs to know: Because this is a security update, it […]

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Apple seems much closer to actually introducing the near-mythical AirTags. IDG Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Apple seems to be closer to actually introducing the near-mythical AirTags, which you’ll no doubt use to track hardware, devices, and the vehicles that make up your transit fleet. What we think we know This is a long-running story. We first began to anticipate introduction of these products after WWDC 2019. Later, we thought […]

Got a Chromebook? These advanced, mostly out-of-sight options will grant your computer new powers and change the way you work (for real!). Videoplasty.com / Google / JR Raphael (CC BY-SA 4.0) Chrome OS 5 new Chrome OS features you should… Google just quietly set the stage for a… Hands on: What it's actually like to… 6 useful Chrome OS features you… 22 worthwhile ways to use Google… The Chromebook's new secret weapon Google's Chrome OS pivot matters more… The 20-minute […]

With many companies eyeing “hybrid” workplace strategies this year, Facebook is looking to bolster its Workplace platform to make collaboration easier. Workplace executive Ujjwal Singh explained what’s coming and why. By Matthew Finnegan Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Facebook Facebook hopes to make it easier to get work done within Workplace via new productivity features — some natively built, others from third parties — and other changes it has in mind this year for Workplace, its enterprise social network.  The Workplace […]

EDB hosted its first virtual conference for the European market, Postgres Build 2020, on December 8-9. In this post, we’ve recapped highlights from the event. By CW Editor on behalf of EDB Computerworld | EDB The conference was a two-day virtual event, with talks from EDB customers, partners, and PostgreSQL community leads—including 1300+ attendees and 35+ speakers from all over the world. Topics covered included real life PostgreSQL applications and use cases in the fields of Finance and Energy. Agenda […]

A variant of the consumer-aimed Surface Pro 7, the Surface Pro 7+ is a new device that will be sold only to commercial and educational customers. By Gregg Keizer Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Microsoft Microsoft today unveiled the Surface Pro 7+, a new device in its 2-in-1 PC line, that will be sold only to commercial and educational customers. A variant of the consumer-aimed Surface Pro 7, the new model sports the same 12.3-in. display, a choice between three Intel […]

Apple’s decision to abandon Ping now looks like a smart move. Gerd Altmann (CC0) The lens of history shows Apple’s most heavily criticized decisions often become justified over time, whether that’s abandoning headphone ports, focusing on on-device AI, or letting the Ping social network disappear. Apple’s social media failure now looks like success Introduced in 2010, Apple marketing touted Ping as a “social network for music.” The company had hoped to work with Facebook on the service, but CEO Steve Jobs […]

Though most users should be ok with the latest round of patches from Microsoft, it’s still prudent to delay installing them for a bit to make sure there are no problems. Putilich / Getty Images It’s Patch Tuesday time — that exciting second Tuesday of each month when we turn towards Redmond, WA, hoping for quality updates — and my advice is to not install updates tomorrow. To be fair, the vast majority of Microsoft users should be fine with […]

As IT leaders meet the challenges of the COVID era, only one thing is assured – more change is coming sooner than you think. By Eric Knorr Editor in Chief, CIO | Gremlin / Getty Images The new normal isn’t new anymore. It’s just normal. In today’s off-kilter, work-from-home world, the No. 1 management lesson has been to relearn what we should have known already: One size does not fit all. The first responsibility of IT leaders during the pandemic […]

User support, the relationship with HR, and front-office technologies will require a rethink as distributed digital work becomes the new reality. By Galen Gruman Executive Editor for Global Content, Computerworld | Morsa Images / Getty Images In spring 2020, tens of millions of people worldwide were suddenly thrust into remote work as the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns came into force. IT and users alike adapted quickly, and companies were able to keep doing business relatively easily given the scope of the […]

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show will offer content focused on the new work-from-home normal, what works and where we’re going. Gremlin / Getty Images The 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which runs Jan. 11-14, will be interesting this year both as a showcase for how large-scale tech conferences are done and for the content focused on the new work-from-home normal. Some of the sessions next week could be useful for those either building products for this pandemic present or working […]

Offering faster networking with very little congestion, the now-available Wi-FI 6E standard is mandatory for faster connections and IoT. Thinkstock Apple will introduce a faster form of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, into iPhones starting with the iPhone 13 series, according to the analysts at Barclays. What is this? Why does it matter? And what might this mean for your enterprise? A year in eight days Given that most Apple users haven’t yet installed Wi-Fi 6 routers in their homes and […]

Dankzij de coronapandemie verliep 2020 voor veel bedrijven stormachtiger dan verwacht, maar weinig bedrijven voeren zo op de toppen van de golven als Zoom. Ondanks de nodige heikele momenten ging Zoom echter niet kopje onder. We spraken met Magnus Falk, CIO Advisor. By David van Dantzig Editor, CIO | Zoom Zoom Vanaf het moment dat de maatschappij zich genoodzaakt zag over te schakelen naar werken en studeren op afstand, mocht Zoom zich in ongekende belangstelling verheugen. Hoewel er de nodige […]

Need to share a Windows 10 PC among employees or temporary workers at the office, or with family members at home? No problem — here’s how to do it. By Preston Gralla Contributing Editor, Computerworld | IDG Windows 10 tips Windows 10 cheat sheet 14 ways to speed up Windows 10 5 ways to make Windows 10 act like… Windows 10 quick tips: Get the most out… How to protect your privacy in Windows… How to choose the right Windows […]

The one-app-for-all Outlook will run within a browser as a replacement for the Windows, Mac, iOS and Android editions of the company’s popular email app. By Gregg Keizer Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Microsoft Microsoft plans to produce a one-app-for-all Outlook that runs within the browser as a replacement for the various Windows, Mac, iOS and Android editions of the company’s premier email application, according to reports. Code named “Monarch” and part of an already-announced project dubbed “One Outlook,” the web-based […]

Apple is pressing forward with even more big plans for 2021; here’s the current speculation about what’s coming. Yeshi Kangrang (CC0) Just as it did last year, Apple is pressing forward with even more big plans for 2021. Here’s what we think you can expect from the company this year. Macs and Apple Silicon Apple has really accomplished something with its move to Apple Silicon inside Macs. These machines have generated incredibly positive reviews, and the company will inevitably address […]

A whole new side of Google is taking shape right in front of our eyes, but you really have to step back and look carefully to see it. Google/JR Raphael, IDG Android Intelligence Analysis Galaxy reality check: 4 big reasons to… The game-changing Google trend to watch… The bit of Googley brilliance Android… The (subtle) second coming of Google+ Why Android apps on Windows will be an… The Pixel purchasing puzzle of 2020 Why Google making its own Pixel chips… […]

Apple just announced its third straight year of record App Store sales. Businesses attempting to survive the current environment must consider what this might mean. Apple Apple just announced its third straight year of record App Store sales. Enterprises attempting to survive the current environment must now think deeply on what this might mean for their business. Keep your distance Apple’s statistics reflect the socially distanced global business environment. This is also reflected in the company’s Mobility Trends report, which […]

These simple bits of maintenance will clean up your phone and give you a maximally efficient, secure foundation for the new year. Google/JR Raphael, IDG Android Intelligence Advice 6 smart steps to get your Android phone… How to create your own custom Chrome… Android's secret voice control… 11 Android settings that'll strengthen… The Android app that's single-handedly… How to give Chrome a super-simple… A phenomenal Android privacy feature… How to add practically anything into… An indispensable note-taking tool for… 10 […]

A well-crafted resume will attract recruiters, HR pros and hiring managers, but getting it just right is a daunting task. To jump start the process, Insider Pro has assembled this collection of real resumes revamped by professional resume writers. (Watch this space for new templates.) By Insider Pro staff | panom73 / Getty Images Log in or subscribe to Insider Pro to download our resume templates.  Getting your resume just right in order to attract the attention of recruiters, HR […]

The arrival of 2021 means the departure of Adobe Flash Player from PCs. By Gregg Keizer Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Adobe Although Adobe stopped serving updates for its Flash Player last month — and will disable the plug-in on Jan. 12 — Microsoft will be in charge of uninstalling the software from Windows PCs. (Adobe has recommended that users remove Flash from their personal computers to “help secure your system since Adobe does not intend to issue Flash Player updates […]

The recent SolarWinds attack raised serious questions about how safe companies (and government agencies) are when OS or software updates roll out. Since Microsoft was also hit, it’s important to understand what happened. recently announced that its Windows source code had been viewed by the SolarWinds attackers. (Normally, only key government customers and trusted partners would have this level of access to the “stuff” of which Windows is made.) The attackers were able to read – but not change – […]

For Slack users, 2021 seems to be picking up where 2020 left off. The popular team chat service was sidelined for a while today — just as workers got back to business after the holiday break. A sign of things to come? Kutyaev / Getty Images It was perhaps inevitable that the services we all rely on would creak as much of the world returned to work today. And a glance at DownDetector confirms that with millions working from home […]

For five years now, Microsoft has been messing around with Windows 10 feature releases and updates and support deadlines. It’s time to end the madness. By Gregg Keizer Senior Reporter, Computerworld | MatDesign24 Microsoft’s been jacking around Windows 10 since the moment it released the OS. In those five years, the Redmond, WA company has changed the intervals at which it refreshes Windows 10 — doing so, in fact, multiple times — changed how long it will support Windows 10, […]

Note-takers, take note: Whether you want gobs of features or uber-simplicity, these are the best apps for collecting and managing info on Android. By JR Raphael Contributing Editor, Computerworld | Thinkstock Table of Contents The best Android note-taking app for most people The best fully-featured Android note-taking app The best no-frills Android note-taking app An up-and-comer worth watching Show More Taking notes is serious business, and having the right note-taking app for your Android device can make a world of […]

What tools can your teams use to collaborate remotely to develop complex ideas? These will help. PeopleImages / Getty Images The new normal involves increased use of collaboration and remote working tools such as Trello, Slack, Notion, WebEx, and Zoom. But what other tools can your teams use to collaborate remotely on complex ideas? Perhaps these digital whiteboard apps can help. While many of these solutions are aimed at educational professionals, they should be useful to any knowledge worker attempting […]

The pandemic continues, and changes it brought to the workplace — the wholesale move to remote work — appear to be here to stay. So how will videoconferencing firms respond over the next 12 months? By Charlotte Trueman Staff Writer, Computerworld | MarsYu / Getty Images Through most of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, technology served as a lifeline for many businesses, keeping teams connected and working as offices shut down and employees set up offices at home. No technology […]

This short collection of tips for Word on a Mac should help you get things done more effectively. Thinkstock Use Microsoft Word on your Intel or Apple Silicon Mac? You might need one of these tips, many of which work with other Office applications, to get more from Word. Tell Me will guide you Have you really explored the Tell Me item at the top application ribbon, just beside View? I was impressed by Tell Me when I first got […]