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iPhone to Android: The ultimate switching guide
Ready to make the move from iOS to Android? Here's everything you need to successfully switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or any other Android device.
What is Contact Key Verification and how is it used?
Apple’s iMessage will soon offer a new secure identity verification system enterprise professionals might want to use: Contact Key Verification.
How to think about Apple Silicon
Back in 2010, when the company shifted to its first Apple Silicon chips, R&D spending stood at $1.8 billion. That figure is now $30 billion.
Got a Google Pixel? Check out these awesome Android 14 gems
Android 14 may not look like much at first glance, but it's packing some spectacular new possibilities for Google Pixel owners.
Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new preview builds for Windows 10 22H2 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Build 19045.3757 for the Release Preview Channel, released on Nov. 20, 2023.
Nothing proves Apple’s arguments against the EU’s DMA
Nothing justified Apple's privacy and security arguments against opening up iMessage even as the iPhone maker filed an appeal against the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer
Moving files between your Android device and a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook doesn't have to be difficult — or dependent on any cloud services.
Critical zero-day flaws in Windows, Office mean it's time to patch
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release for November delivers 63 updates, with three zero-day flaws affecting Windows and Office. That makes quick patching a must.
Nothing announces iMessage support for Android
Apple has said nothing as Nothing brings iMessage support to Android — but is the system really safe?
14 handy hidden tricks for Google Calendar on Android
Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.
How to use the secret software installer on your Windows PC
Your PC has a big secret: The ultimate upgrade for installing and updating Windows applications.
Is this how Apple will support app sideloading in Europe?
Apple is currently beta testing a Managed App Distribution (MAD) system that could conceivably be used to support third-party app stores on iPhones.
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The evolution of Apple's iPhone
As the iPhone ages, let's look at how the now-iconic device has matured since its arrival in 2007.
Open source is coming to the Apple enterprise with Fleet
Fleet, an open-source endpoint security company, recently extended its offerings with osquery script execution of managed devices. CEO Mike McNeil talked about what this means.
13 ways to speed up Windows 11
Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC.
How to manually update Microsoft Defender
It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender.
17 ways to speed up Windows 10
If you want to optimize Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips to speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance and system issues.
Apple gets ready for app sideloading in Europe
Apple is preparing to open up for sideloading from third-party app stores in Europe, new statements buried within its most recent financial filing show.
The regulators are coming for Apple Pay
Apple Pay is next on the regulatory hit list as the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) moves to put large tech firms with digital payment platforms under stricter scrutiny.
