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How to support a remote workforce without losing your mind
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to support a remote workforce without losing your mind

Embracing remote work with sanity intact: Lenovo's guide to managing virtual teams effectively beckons a strategic tech approach.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns
Microsoft

Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns

87% of IT professionals have Windows 10 concerns, including application compatibility, need for user training, and manual migration effort.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Security, cloud spurring Windows 10 deployments; creating fastest OS adoption
Microsoft Windows

Security, cloud spurring Windows 10 deployments; creating fastest OS adoption

Security improvements and cloud capabilities are spurring Windows 10 deployments in enterprises, leading to the fastest OS upgrades seen says Gartner.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Zero day distributing FINSPY espionage malware and LATENTBOT malware
Malware

Zero day distributing FINSPY espionage malware and LATENTBOT malware

FireEye recently identified a vulnerability – CVE-2017-0199 – that allows a malicious actor to download and execute a Visual Basic script.

By Ben Read and Jonathan Leathery • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.
Malware

It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.

On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Is your mobile strategy healthy? Get ahead, know your anatomy
Lenovo

Is your mobile strategy healthy? Get ahead, know your anatomy

Revitalise your business's mobile pulse with Lenovo's 'Anatomy of a Healthy Mobile Strategy' guide, ensuring comprehensive vitality.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Windows rolls out new update - good news for creatives and gamers
Gaming

Windows rolls out new update - good news for creatives and gamers

Microsoft recently announced the next major update to Windows 10, known as the 'Creators Update', in an attempt to usurp Apple in creative circles.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape
Data Analytics

The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape

Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Malware

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
HP showcases new PC lineup
Microsoft Windows

HP showcases new PC lineup

HP introduces new line of premium PCs at CES 2017, aiming to change the way people interact with their computers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Microsoft Windows

What is Boomerang? Instagram explains

Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Encryption

Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption

Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure
Malware

Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.

By Lisa Myers • 7 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Virtualisation

Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac

Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Microsoft

From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10

Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Microsoft

Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible

In the past, I've been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Windows stories

Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Malware

Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says

In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'
Microsoft

Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'

Microsoft's Surface family has now grown even bigger, with three new products and an additional update to the Windows 10 Creators programme.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016