Andy Patrizio is a freelance technology writer based in Orange County, California. He's written for a variety of publications, ranging from Tom's Guide to Wired to Dr. Dobbs Journal, and has been on staff at IT publications like InternetNews, PC Week and InformationWeek.
Microsoft is soon releasing new enterprise-focused features for Windows 10, including Microsoft Passport, Enterprise Data Protection, and Windows Store for Business.
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Microsoft is not providing details on Windows 10 updates and security patches, a move that could have a big impact on enterprise IT.
Following the recent massive advertising malware attack on Yahoo, one security expert says those running Adblock Plus ad-blocking software could have been protected.
A few recent reports claim Windows 10 continues to spy on users by sending data on their activity to Microsoft even after they've adjusted the Windows 10 privacy settings.
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HTC, the smartphone-only manufacturer that has struggled to compete in the Android market or get its Windows Phone line off the ground, was recently declared effectively worthless, and is expected to cut jobs shortly.
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Microsoft's end user service agreement for Windows 10 violates privacy in a way that puts the NSA to shame.
After surviving a slightly bumpy release, Microsoft is already preparing the first update for Windows 10.
Private drones reportedly interfered with efforts to battle a California wildfire, which ultimately set multiple cars on fire. Now, lawmakers are looking to increase the punishment for this offense.
For some reason, Microsoft's Skype translator is inserting unintended expletives into its Chinese translations.
Once Windows 10 Home users agree to that EULA, they are committed to automatic updates.
Following the controversial resignation of interim CEO Ellen Pao, Reddit's new management under CEO Steve Huffman is determined to make Redditors act like adults. That's a tall order.
Microsoft appears to have finished development on Windows 10, for now, and has approved it for release to manufacturer (RTM) status.
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The recent ouster of Reddit CEO Ellen Pao is the latest example of the real-world implications of internet outrage.
Microsoft's now-abandoned Nokia acquisition was a poorly thought-out idea when it was first conceived. Now it's costing Microsoft billions.
A recent test shows that Microsoft Security Essentials, the free security tool offered in Windows, is basically useless at detecting malware.
Here's what Microsoft announced regarding Windows 10, Office 2016, and Skype just before the July 4th weekend.
With this announcement, it looks like Microsoft plans to release Windows 10, dev tools, and .NET framework all within two weeks.
Citrix sees the impending release of Microsoft's Windows 10 as a big opportunity for desktop virtualization.
The giants team to create a new binary web format for making complex web apps.
After a number of strategic acquisitions, VMware looks to simplify identity management, challenging Microsoft in the process.
On the spur of the moment, I installed the Windows 10 preview. After many trials and tribulations, I eventually went back to Windows 7.
An enterprise version of Windows 10 designed for secure deployments will not come with Microsoft's Edge browser in order to avoid the browser serving as a attack vector.
Lycos' wristband and ring are designed around NFC communication and secure passwords for Android smartphones.
Microsoft recently discussed how it will use Windows 10 and Azure to target the Internet of Things market.
Microsoft rolled out several new features for beta testers of Office 2016. Here's what you need to know.
With Microsoft's Windows 10 launch approaching fast, here's what you can expect in terms of new features and old features that won't make it to the new OS.
The first social network for pets uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to find your lost dog and monitor its stress levels.
A Microsoft memo leaked on Twitter hints at a new email client that aims to provide instant messenger-like functionality, separate from what Skype, Outlook, and Yammer already do.
Russian smartphone maker Yota announced through an Indiegogo campaign launched this week that it will bring the dual-screen YotaPhone 2 to the U.S. Pre-orders are available now.
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Oracle's long-running development of Java 9 appears to be coming to an end.
iPad apps developed for medical use jointly by Apple and IBM are being repurposed to provide support for Japan's elderly population.
Microsoft is opening up the Windows Store to Android apps, but first it had to assemble a team to make sure the malware found in the Google Play store doesn't come with them.
Salesforce is rumored to be the target of an acquisition, but if Microsoft or Oracle or anybody else is considering buying the company, they'd better take a look at its financials first.
Not discussed much in the acquisition was Nokia's massive worldwide retail presence, which Microsoft is planning to use to launch Windows 10 in India.
Thanks to several recent developments, including the appointment of Satya Nadella to CEO, Microsoft has improved its image and topped a survey meant to find the company where most IT professionals want to work.
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The replacement for Lync has arrived. What new features are available, and how long will users have to migrate?
Microsoft, Trend Micro, and Kaspersky Labs banded together to take down the SIMDA botnet, which is believed to have infected more than 700,000 machines.
An HTC executive confirmed that the company is working on a new Windows 10 smartphone. Will it abandon this one too?
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