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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.
Microsoft issues green light for Windows 10 2004. (But what's the point?)
The company has signaled to commercial customers that Windows 10 2004, the the May 2020 feature upgrade, is reliable enough to widely deploy.
Ahead of Patch Tuesday, a cautionary tale
As always, the second Tuesday of the month is a big day for Microsoft updates and patches. But even for versions of Windows 10 the company says are business-ready, issues can crop up.
Microsoft pushes 'in cloud' settings collection to simplify PC management
The company is offering corporate customers a new set of configuration settings designed to ease management of PCs for a wide swaths of users, including remote workers and students who need little more than a browser and a few...
How to rent a virtual M1 Mac mini for 12 cents an hour
Enterprises, developers and consumer users can now access M1 Mac minis online, thanks to a new service.
Desktop 2025
The desktop is undergoing change, but what will it look like in five years? Here’s what I see in my somewhat cracked crystal ball.
The Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra vs. NvidiaShield TV: The emerging cloud client
This week I make an admittedly odd comparison between a cloud-connected TV settop box and modular design that can be altered rather than replaced when it comes time to pivot to the cloud. The Shield is similar to the...
Cameyo: Fixing the Chromebook app critical path problem
If you’ve been struggling with converting to a more aggressively cloud-based alternative to your current desktop deployment, this young company appears to have a solution.
Time-Machine Tuesday: But it was only one missing part
They have to save money somewhere, right?
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Excel 2016 and 2019 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most popular commands on the Ribbon in Excel 2016 and 2019 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.
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Outlook 2016 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in Outlook 2016 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.
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PowerPoint 2016 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.
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Best Places to Work in IT archives, 1994 to 2018
See 25 years of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT lists in an easy-to-sort spreadsheet.
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Download the 2018 Best Places to Work in IT special report
Our 25th annual report highlights 100 top organizations across the country that attract skilled tech professionals by offering robust salaries, stellar benefits, and flexible, fast-paced work environments.
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Windows 10 cheat sheet: Handy gestures and shortcuts
Learn these useful touchpad gestures, keyboard shortcuts and touchscreen gestures for getting around Windows 10.
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Best of Shark Tank
Take a look back at some of the timeless tales that caught Sharky’s attention over the past year.
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Word 2016 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in Word 2016 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.
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How to manage mobile app madness
Enterprise demand for mobile apps is outstripping IT's ability to keep up. Here are several strategies for coping.
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