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Driven by pandemic, the US enters the world of Apple Pay
Use of mobile wallets is rapidly catching up with cash payments in the US; cash transactions worldwide have declined 42% since 2019.
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 Insider Preview Build 21322 for the Dev Channel, released on Feb. 24, 2021.
Amazon switches on macOS Big Sur for AWS
Amazon’s decision to introduce Mac support via AWS illustrates Apple’s growing importance in enterprise IT,
Two big buts about Samsung's Android security update announcement
Samsung's plan to provide security patches to its Android phones for a full four years is fantastic news, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.
Microsoft slashes Windows 10 long-term support by half
Windows 10 LTSC, the version once pitched to enterprises as the OS that didn't need constant updating, will only get five years of support now.
Something new, something old in Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro upgrade
The refreshed MacBook Pro laptops expected later this year will only be available with an M-series chip, offer no Touch Bar, add an SD-card reader and may support 8K displays.
Apple tramples on security in the name of convenience
Apple's upcoming iOS 14.5 and WatchOS 7.4 OSes will allow masked enterprise employees to access their iPhone if they happen to be wearing an Apple Watch that is unlocked. If companies don't stop workers from using this convenience, it...
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The .NET patch failure that wasn’t
This month’s patch updates from Microsoft have caused few problems, and though there were some issues related to .NET, even those have been scattered.
6 secret settings for smarter sharing in Chrome on Android
Ready to uncover a fresh set of hidden options for your humble phone browser?
Apple publishes in-depth M1, Mac, and iOS security guide
Apple Platform Security Guide 2021 reveals all the latest security changes introduced in A14 chips and new M1 Macs.
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If you liked the M1 Macs, you'll love the M1X
Fresh speculation suggests Apple's next wave of M-powered Macs will deliver screaming+ performance.
Is Windows 10 a secret Slack slayer?
Slack is already going after Microsoft in Europe, hoping to put a dent in the latter's success with Teams. But Windows could be what really puts Slack in the rear view mirror.
Microsoft bucks history, pegs Windows 10 21H1 as 'minor' upgrade
The coming spring update for Windows 10 won't offer any major new features, making it more likely the fall upgrade will have more to offer users.
6 secret settings for better browsing in Chrome on Android
Supercharge your smartphone browsing experience with these powerful yet completely concealed options for Google's Chrome Android app.
Back to the future: Microsoft moves to push Windows 10 users to the cloud
Like the idea of Desktop-as-a-Service rather than trying to manage thousands of users desktops at home? Microsoft has some advice for you.
How to password protect PDFs on Macs (for free)
Here's how you can use your Mac's built-in tools to create password-protected PDFs to secure data while working remotely.
For February, a 'bumpy' Patch Tuesday ride
A few issues have already cropped up with this month's collection of patches from Microsoft. So, for now, pause updates if you can.
