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• April 14, 2019 14 Apr'19

  MCT1903 Misnomer Not Available

  Though some enterprising Windows-head found a file named MediaCreationTool1903.exe, it's a MCT1903 Misnomer not available to the public just yet, as a bit of DISM inspection shows. It will be ready ...

• April 11, 2019 11 Apr'19

  New HP business workstations have more memory, processing cores

  The new HP business workstations, models Z6 and Z8, have more memory and processing cores to improve data access, graphics and power supply. They also provide remote workstation access.

• April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19

  MS Backs Off Forcing Updates

  In a surprising but welcome move, MS Corporate VP for Windows Mike Fortin announces that, starting with the next feature upgrade, MS backs off forcing updates on users. All I can say is: "Hooray!"

• April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19

  Windows Defender ATP coming to Mac OS with new name and features

  Windows Defender is coming to Mac OS along with a new name. The new Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection is also getting new threat vulnerability management features.

• March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19

  Windows 10 security breach highlights third-party vulnerabilities

  The recent Windows 10 PC security breach brought on by third-party software from a Chinese tech company raises concern about the security strength of third-party providers.

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• March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19

  Win10 1809 Designated for Broad Deployment

  About one month before the next feature upgrade would typically appear, MS finally proclaims Win10 1809 designated for broad deployment. 'Bout time!

• March 27, 2019 27 Mar'19

  AdDuplex Tells Interesting 1809 Story

  In publishing its latest release distribution numbers, Latvian software company AdDuplex tells interesting 1809 story -- namely, that for every 1809 user, there are 2.5+ users running 1803 or some ...

• March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19

  Ivanti Cloud offers device info, real-time data analytics

  Ivanti Cloud hopes to break down IT siloes by combining IT operations and security teams. The platform includes key features like device prescription and real-time updates.

• March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19

  Enterprises are adopting UEM technology -- but slowly

  The bigger the company, the more challenging it will be to migrate to a UEM system. But, according to Gartner's Chris Silva, the move is a necessary one.

• February 20, 2019 20 Feb'19

  New MyOffice App Makes Office Ubiquitous

  Starting 2/20/2019, a new MyOffice app makes Office ubiquitous. Works with local and remote executables, across multiple platforms and OSes.

• February 17, 2019 17 Feb'19

  Another Free Win7 Life Extension

  In announcing a preview of its Microsoft Virtual Desktop Azure-based technology, MS sneakily offers another free Win7 life extension. Very interesting!

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  New Zoho office application software includes AI feature Zia

  Zoho's next generation office application software seeks to integrate business groups to contextualize the workplace with AI, according to the company.

• January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19

  Samsung Notebook 9 Pro 2-in-1 impresses with specs and looks

  Other business laptops look downright drab next to the newly redesigned Samsung Notebook 9 Pro 2-in-1, which also has the specs to compete with those Windows 10 workhorses.

• January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19

  Microsoft Windows Sandbox not a fit for all enterprise playgrounds

  Windows Sandbox integrates directly into Windows 10, which makes it easy for IT and users to work with, but could spell trouble for organizations.

• January 21, 2019 21 Jan'19

  Government shutdown raises end-user security risks

  The government shutdown could be a boon for hackers, as end-user resources are a prime attack vector. An expert explains what IT should be on the lookout for.