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Jamf is buying Zero Trust Network Access firm Wandera as it moves to enhance what it can offer Apple enterprise customers. Netskope Apple enterprise management company Jamf has announced its pending $400 million acquisition of zero trust cloud-based security company, Wandera. Apple security with zero trust Security remains of critical concern to the many enterprises deploying Apple equipment during the time of COVID-19, and as the mobile device management (MDM) services industry becomes more competitive, many providers are attempting to bolster […]

Recently disclosed data concerning one Apple platform attack proves how sophisticated hackers are becoming. You must harden device security. Apple The XcodeGhost malware attack that allegedly affected 128 million iOS users is an excellent illustration of the kind of sophisticated attack all users should get ready to defend against as platforms become inherently more secure. Designer label malware XcodeGhost was an intelligent exploit that presented itself as a malware-infested copy of Xcode made available via websites targeting Chinese developers. Developers in the […]

The automated attackers who are out there ready and willing to get you don’t care how small your business is. I recently wrote about using passwords correctly, and a reader replied: “I’ve been getting told this for years, but who’s ever going to attack my 12-employee business?” This isn’t the first time I’ve heard remarks like that. The answer is: “Who won’t attack you!?” Hackers don’t care whether your annual revenue is in five figures or nine. They will target […]

Windows 10 21H1 is a minor update, but it’s still wise to opt out of beta testing it. Here’s how to keep the upcoming release off your system for now. By Susan Bradley Contributing Writer, Computerworld | Thinkstock / hudiemm / Getty Images It’s that semi-annual time again when a new Windows 10 feature update is imminent — and when you need to decide whether or not you want to participate in its unpaid beta testing process. Microsoft makes it […]

Edge users in IT-managed environments will continue to get all updates via established IT-directed channels. Meanwhile, Mozilla is rolling out a new background update process for its browser. By Gregg Keizer Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Getty Images Microsoft and Mozilla have spelled out steps they plan to take to streamline the upgrade process for their browsers, Edge and Firefox, respectively. In March, Microsoft announced it would change how the company updatsd Edge, noting that the current method, which relied on […]

A university study found that a frequently-heralded smartphone claim by both companies is non-existent. This raises a serious question: Don’t they have to prove something works before shouting it from the highest virtual rooftop? Doesn’t the FTC have anything to say about this? Bose Shocked I am, shocked beyond words. A new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) found that a highly-touted smartphone capability claim from both Apple and Google is indeed complete nonsense. The feature, in this case, is […]

You can use Rules in Mail to automate tasks and help you focus on getting more work done. moodboard/Thinkstock Apple gave its Mail app a small facelift in 2020, but it remains quite limited in comparison with other available email rivals. But you can get a little more from Mail with a little perseverance thanks to Rules. Here’s how to get Mail to deliver more. What are Rules in Apple Mail? Mail supports Rules that are automatically applied to incoming […]

As May’s Patch Tuesday rolls around, it’s time to take things slow. Here’s how to get Windows 10 do just that. RA2Studio / Getty Images It’s time again: with Patch Tuesday in sight, I always recommend pausing or delaying updates, and this month is no different. But the second Tuesday of May also brings to an end support for Windows 10 1909. If you want to receive updates for Windows 10 after May 11, you’ll need to make sure you’re […]

Creating a digital work environment for employees, regardless of where they are physically, involves much more than handing out laptops, turning to cloud apps, and using a VPN. Here’s what companies need to keep in mind as they plan ahead. By Samira Sarraf Senior Writer, Computerworld | Nadla / Getty Images Because a secure remote-work strategy has become essential for business resilience, IT organizations are increasingly thinking now about creating digital workplaces. But doing so means much more than enabling […]

Can you imagine life without the internet? Yet, in 1998 when Apple introduced the iMac…. Apple Can you imagine life without the internet? Yet, 23 years ago when Apple introduced the iMac, internet access was expensive and unreliable. Even so, then-CEO Steve Jobs was among the first to see that connectivity should be baked inside the product that you got. This is the story of Earthlink and Apple. The trends of change Back in ’98 when Apple’s returnee-interim CEO launched […]

At Dell Technologies World, some of the more interesting discussions involve topics far removed from company tech. This week, the big conversation was about management skills and styles, and how to be successful. Baona / Getty Images Disclosure: Dell is a client of the author. One of the things that makes Dell Technologies World, which took place this weerk, unlike other vendor events is the amount of non-vendor content. One year, the company had former President Bill Clinton talk about […]

How do you avoid burning out your remote staff? Don’t merely tell them what to do—tell them what not to do. Deborah Golden, who leads the U.S Cyber & Strategic Risk practice at Deloitte has a rule that any staff videoconferences held on a Friday must proceed with cameras off. Giving people permission not to apply makeup or put on a dress shirt is one small way of taking pressure off her remote workforce. “I’ve worked to find as many […]

A growing army of Mac users needs to learn how to get work done in Microsoft Teams. SolStock / Getty Images No one can deny that Zoom has been ascendant for collaboration in this video-centric world, but Microsoft Teams continues to be a go-to tool for many enterprises, which means a growing army of Mac users may need to learn how to get more done using it. These tips should help users gets more from Teams. Define an Urgent message When […]

Android widgets can do way more than you realize — if you know how to unleash their hidden potential. Google/JR Raphael, IDG Android Intelligence Advice 3 wacky ways to make Android widgets… Give yourself an Android productivity… 4 new hidden Chrome features you should… 5 hidden Pixel features for smarter… A smart new screenshot sharing system… How to add powerful voice commands into… 12 advanced voice commands for Chrome… Love Chrome shortcuts? Wait 'til you… 3 Android 12 features you […]

As the company now pegs the number of paid Workplace users at 7 million, an analyst sees Facebook’s growing focus on integration as important to continued enterprise uptake. By Matthew Finnegan Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Facebook Workplace Facebook this week announced a handful of updates to its Workplace enterprise social network, including new video features and improved integrations with third-party applications. Among the features unveiled Tuesday are updates to a Live Q&A feature rolled out last year.  A presenter can now […]

Claris Connect is a powerful new student information system that enables powerful digital workflows for educators. Thinkstock Just as digital transformation accelerated in the enterprise, the implementation and deployment of tech in the education sector has also accelerated, prompting Apple’s Claris subsidiary to introduce its own powerful student information system (SIS), which it calls Claris Connect for Apple School Manager. Digital tools as learning goes remote “Schools across the U.S. constantly face challenges around getting the most meaningful information out […]

Microsoft has launched a public preview of the APIs IT admins can use to control Windows Update for Business Deployment Service — part of the company’s efforts to push commercial customers toward cloud-only servicing for Windows 10. By Gregg Keizer Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Traitov / Getty Images Microsoft last week launched a public preview of the APIs (application programming interfaces) that IT admins can call on to control Windows Update for Business Deployment Service, the company’s latest effort to […]

Apple’s internal emails are perhaps the only interesting thing to emerge from Epic’s assault against the App Store. Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey Other than Apple’s case note slideshow, its internal emails are perhaps the only interesting thing to emerge from Epic’s assault against the App Store. They provide a glimpse into how company execs think. Android v Apple As you might expect, there’s plenty of information concerning how Apple works to differentiate iOS from Android, and a little insight into how […]

Ever wish your Chromebook desktop could do more? This crafty hack is just the productivity-boosting upgrade you need. Google/JR Raphael, IDG Chrome OS A clever way to bring widgets into… 2 colossal Chrome OS changes to keep an… The hidden significance of a simple… 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 […]

Sick of changing passwords every 90 days from one eight-character string of meaningless letters and numbers to another? There are better ways to manage your security and passwords. Chances are you’ve never heard of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-63, Appendix A. But you’ve been using its contents from your first online account and password until today. That’s because, within it, you’ll find the first password rules such as requiring a combination of a lowercase […]

Knock down distressing Docs issues in no time with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions. By JR Raphael Contributing Editor, Computerworld | Google/MGalloway, modified by IDG Comm (CC BY-SA 3.0) Table of Contents Google Docs problem No. 1: Edit regret Google Docs problem No. 2: Case craziness Google Docs problem No. 3: Auto-format frustration Google Docs problem No. 4: Grammar police overreach Google Docs problem No. 5: Bullet point blues Show More Once upon a time, a word processor was little more […]

Sometimes Windows updates just don’t work, and a Microsoft-recommended “sfc /scannow” or DISM command won’t help. So what’s a prudent Windows user to do? Microsoft / IDG It’s that semi-annual time of the year we in AskWoody land call “squirrel away time” — time to make sure you have a copy of the ISO currently installed on your computer in case you need to reinstall it. There are a number of ways to get older versions of Windows by using […]

The augmented enterprise is the focal point for Apple and AR. Kentaro Iemoto (CC BY-SA 2.0) As the possible 2022 launch of Apple’s AR glasses draws nearer, enterprises continue to explore real-world uses for augmented reality, evolving new deployments at a relatively swift pace. The in-flight Apple enterprise Delta Airlines this week dropped the biggest hint of this when it announced deployment of 19,000 iPhone 12s for its in-flight staff. The airline shared some of the ways in which it expects […]

Though videoconferencing platforms have grown and improved a lot over the last year, the devil is in the details when it comes to getting the most from them. Cisco Disclosure: Cisco is a client of the author. Cisco these days offers up a regular cadence for updates to the company’s WebEx platform, and did so again this week. It is incredible how quickly these kinds of video platforms are advancing, especially since these tools have historically been more defined by […]

Doing nothing is not an option. Respond quickly and appropriately, and you can expand your base of loyal customers. Customer reviews have become so ubiquitous that we no longer notice how dependent we’ve become upon them, but for many businesses and product categories, they’re a make-or-break proposition. A 2020 survey by BrightLocal found that 87% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses, and nearly half say they won’t engage with a business whose rating is less than four-star. In […]

You can accomplish a surprising amount without moving your hands off the keyboard in the Microsoft Word app for Windows or macOS. By Preston Gralla Contributing Editor, Computerworld | Microsoft Word’s Ribbon interface is great for finding everything you might ever want to do in the word processor — particularly things you don’t do frequently, like inserting footnotes or doing a mail merge. But if you’re looking to do common tasks fast, you’ll find keyboard shortcuts far more useful. Why […]

“It would seem that work from home and the productivity of working from home will remain very critical,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple Apple CEO Tim Cook believes many of his company’s enterprise customers will continue to support hybrid workforces once the threat of COVID-19 recedes. Work from home ‘very critical’ Cook’s comments came as he was discussing his company’s record-breaking Q2 21 results. “It seems like many companies will be operating in a hybrid kind of mode,” he said […]

The Android malware monster is back — and this time, he’s coming for all of your deepest, darkest secrets. (Uh, maybe.) Tumisu/JR Raphael, IDG (CC0) Android Security A highly sarcastic Android security… Android security checkup: 16 steps to a… 5 smart questions that'll smother most… The 5 true takeaways from Android's… Behind the scenes: The anatomy of an… Android P in depth: An up-close look at… BlackBerry's Android upgrade track… Which Android phones get regular… Before you panic: 6 things […]

Workplace management platform Jira is no longer just for software developers; Jira Work Management now supports all enterprise business teams. By Charlotte Trueman Staff Writer, Computerworld | Atlassian Atlassian has launched a new platform, Jira Work Management, bringing Jira capabilities to all enterprise business teams and enabling departments like marketing, HR, finance, and design to easily connect their work with that of their technical counterparts. Over the past year, organizations have had to compress multi-year digital transformation plans into weeks […]

Now that Apple has made its privacy protections more robust, it’s inevitable it will begin to enforce them. Building private alternatives Facebook and others have complained that Apple’s move to protect user privacy will put them out of business, given that surveillance is their industry. “What some companies call ‘personalized experiences’ are often veiled attempts to gather as much data as possible about individuals, build extensive profiles on them, and then monetize those profiles,” Apple has said. There have also been complaints […]