Microsoft’s patches in June took on some unexpected twists. Windows 7 owners with older, 2002-era Pentium III machines got their patching privileges revoked without warning or explanation (and a documentation cover-up to boot), but thereâ€s littl … [Read more...]
What's in the latest Firefox update? Faster page loads, 'warmer' tabs
Mozilla on Tuesday delivered Firefox 61 for Windows, macOS and Linux, claiming that the browser’s page-painting speed has been improved and that switching tabs is faster than before. The developer’s engineers also patched 18 vulnerabilities in … [Read more...]
Want a more digital workplace? You’ll have to overcome resistance to tech
With more employees turning to collaboration and mobility tools to do their jobs away from the office, the way companies work is clearly changing. The range of technologies available to support an increasingly fragmented workforce, from team chat tools … [Read more...]
Mingis on Tech: BlackBerry's Key2 phone is for 'masters of the universe'
In an era when just about every high-end smartphone looks a lot like those from rival manufacturers – even Android devices now sport iPhone X-like notches – BlackBerry still manages to stand out. BlackBerry The keyboard on the BlackBerry Key … [Read more...]
MacOS Mojave beta first look: Stable, powerful and about you
First impressions count, and thatâ€s why all the preview posts start with macOS 10.14 Mojaveâ€s Dark Mode. But beyond that eye candy, the message inside Appleâ€s latest OS stays true to the core of the companyâ€s belief: Itâ€s all about you. … [Read more...]
How (not) to speed up the system
Electronic components manufacturer’s shipping system is having problems, but the original programmer is long gone, so this pilot fish is asked to take a look. “It’s a pretty simple application to use,” says fish. “The … [Read more...]
Why Microsoft’s big bet on deep learning could go bad
When Microsoft looks into the near and far future, it sees artificial intelligence, particularly the hottest branch of it, called deep learning. The company has spent billions on A.I., including a spate of acquisitions such as the deep-learning startup … [Read more...]
Microsoft takes first whack at browser ad blocking with Edge on Android, iOS
Microsoft in the past week updated its Edge browsers for Android and iOS, adding a built-in web advertisement blocker – a first for the Redmond, Wash. company. The browser, Windows 10’s default but since October available on the two mobile … [Read more...]
The always-connected Chromebook: What's different this time
‘Twas a time, not long ago, that Google’s Chrome OS platform was laughed off by pundits as being a glorified “browser in a box” environment â€â€� a limited-use, destined-for-failure setup that’d be practical for practicall … [Read more...]
Apple's iOS 12 Public Beta is available now: First thoughts
Just weeks since announcing iOS 12, Apple has already shipped its first public beta of the operating system. Any iPhone user can sign up for the beta. I thought Iâ€d drop a few first impressions. An upgrade older iPhones will thank you for iOS 12 is loo … [Read more...]
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