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Kandji unveils Prism managed device reporting service
IT can monitor their entire Apple fleet in one Kandji MDM window to oversee policy compliance, manage security, and investigate incidents.
The do-it-yourself approach to MDM
For mobile management, open-source tools can serve as a real option to commercial and managed service provider alternatives.
Android's Circle to Search is déjà vu all over again
When it comes to Google, a little déjà vu can occasionally be a good thing. But hopefully that feeling won't stretch too far this time.
5 dark mode upgrades for your Windows 10 or 11 PC
Microsoft is slowly making dark mode better on Windows, but these tips will give your dark mode a big upgrade today.
How to make a Windows 10 or 11 image backup
Making a full system image backup preserves not only your files, but Windows and all its settings as well. Here are the best free Windows backup and recovery tools with step-by-step instructions.
Tim Cook brings Apple's GenAI plans into the light
'Without getting into more details and getting out in front of myself, in terms of generative AI..., we have a lot of work going on internally,' said Apple's CEO.
Vision Pro’s killer feature? It’s a wearable Mac
Unlike other mixed-reality hardware, the Vision Pro isn’t confined to entertainment. In fact, compared to others in the field, productivity is the device’s killer app.
3 Android camera shortcuts that make iPhones look amusingly antiquated
Dedicated camera button? We don't need no stinkin' dedicated camera button.
Key features of Windows 11 Enterprise
From security to productivity to management and more, the Enterprise edition of Windows 11 packs a powerful business punch.
Apple accuses UK gov't of ‘unprecedented overreach’ on privacy
Apple warns that proposed UK laws are a “serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy.”
GenAI is moving to your smartphone, PC and car — here’s why
Generative AI tools, apps and services that use the processing power on edge devices can access data locally, return faster results, and they're more secure.
Fleet adds Windows support to its Apple-first MDM software
The multi-platform upgrade comes as many continue to manage their way through the effects of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
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Russia hacks Microsoft: It’s worse than you think
This time, hackers attacked corporate execs, not customers. That might finally push the US government to focus on long-ignored security concerns.
As Apple opens the App Store (a little) in EU, winners and losers emerge
Apple has revealed its complex plans to support app sideloading in the European Union, and opened the door for cloud gaming services and contactless payments beyond Apple Pay.
14 advanced Android 14 tips
Send your productivity soaring with these handy hidden hacks for Google's Android 14 software.
How to access Google's Circle to Search smartness on any Android phone today
Google's latest Android innovation is packed with efficiency-enhancing potential — and you don't have to wait for it to show up on your favorite phone.
Apple’s second-user smartphone business is booming
Apple and Samsung dominate the second-user smartphone market, says IDC. Here's how this might influence IT purchasing decisions and guide new opportunities for Apple.
7 ways to use Microsoft Copilot right
The free version of Microsoft’s generative AI chatbot is available in Windows and on the web. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Yes, you can officially run Windows on Apple Silicon Macs
Parallels Desktop for Mac now runs on Arm versions of Windows 11 on the newest Apple M3 Macs — and lots of developers are taking advantage of the option.
