This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Vulnerability risk management has re-introduced itself as a top challenge – and priority – for […]
10 surprising facts about Microsoft
With the release of Windows 10 coming almost exactly 20 years after Microsoft introduced Windows 95, now is as good a time as ever to look at Microsoft’s broad impact on the tech industry, particularly the lesser-known facts. 40 years […]
Why you should be (very) wary of Windows 10 if you own an older PC
Despite Microsoft’s massive Windows 10 advertising blitz, many older PCs do not support the new OS, and it can be absurdly difficult to determine if your system is supported. I love my Windows 7 laptop, but I’ve had it for […]
The best web browser of 2015: Firefox, Chrome, Edge, IE, and Opera compared
We put the screws to all five modern browsers, testing them in all manner of scenarios. If you’re looking for a fast, efficient, convenient browser, we’ve found two that we think you’ll like. The best browsers go beyond benchmarks, racing […]
Intel’s latest IoT move heats up the race for low-power networks
While Intel bets on a form of LTE for things, Ingenu says it will build a specialized network across the US While mobile operators often claim bragging rights to the fastest smartphone connections, another rivalry is heating up around networks […]
13 cool Chrome extensions for Gmail
We scoured the hundreds of Chrome extensions designed for Gmail — whether they modify the UI of the webmail service, or add new features to it — and picked the best ones. Emphasis was placed on extensions that are free, […]
5 IT experts reveal their Windows 10 upgrade strategies
Security, usability and support costs are just a few of the factors IT leaders need to consider when determining their upgrade path to Microsoft’s new OS. You wouldn’t think there’d be much of a debate about something that’s free. This […]