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Posted on Thursday November 23, 2017 | windows, outlook, office, microsoft, mac, desktop, apple
Microsoft is redesigning Outlook for Mac and Windows to reduce clutter and improve user experience. The design changes will be patterned after the iOS version of the app, which is much easier to use and more modern-looking than its desktop counterpart. If you use Outlook on a desktop, check out these new changes.
Posted on Friday October 06, 2017 | zero day exploits, windows, shadowbrokers, ransomware, national security agency, eternalblue, cybersecurity
The WannaCry ransomware strain was created by amateurs who copied and pasted security vulnerabilities from a famous hacker group. It's no longer a threat if you have updated your computer, but as evidenced by a recent announcement, the hacker group will continue to release dangerous security exploits for anyone to use.
Posted on Wednesday September 06, 2017 | windows, vmware, virtualization, parallels, microsoft, macos, containers, apple
A common reason for running the Windows operating system (OS) on a Mac computer is to bypass compatibility issues. Virtualization is the only way to efficiently install OS-specific software on any machine, so let's go over some of the ways this solution creates synergy between the two platforms.
Posted on Friday August 25, 2017 | work, windows, web, smb, microsoft, internet, edge, browser, access
People prefer one web browser over another for all kinds of reasons, including ease of use, applications, security and of course, performance. If you've recently downloaded Windows 10, there's a new browser on the block: Microsoft Edge. Here are some nifty features you may find useful.
Posted on Thursday August 24, 2017 | windows, pc, old computers, macos, linux, ios, android
When smartphones first outsold PCs in 2010, people no longer have to put up with slow and bulky computers to do business. This comes as no surprise why many stashed their aged PCs away. But there are ways to breathe new life into your ancient laptop and computer, so if you haven't trashed them, it's time to plug them in.
Posted on Tuesday May 23, 2017 | windows, wannacry, software update, security, external hard drive, cloud backup, business continuity, antivirus
Both businesses and individuals across dozens of countries are scrambling to fix their computer systems after a ransomware, named WannaCry, caused major disruptions earlier this month. Like most ransomware, WannaCry encrypts files and demands a Bitcoin payment for their release. What's worse, more WannaCry variants will likely be developed in the near future, according to security researchers. Fortunately, there are some common strategies you can use to mitigate the damage of the ransomware.