Windows 10 tip: Keep your laptop from waking up in your travel bag
Everyone who owns a laptop knows the feeling of reaching into a travel bag to discover that your PC woke up unexpectedly at some point, chewing through your battery without your knowledge. Here’s how to prevent that from happening. Read More
Microsoft just won this giant support deal with the US Department of Defense
$927m megadeal covers support, consulting and access to source code. Read More
GE Digital, SMP3 sign MOU for Predix platform
GE Digital and South Korean Industrial Internet firm SMP3 have signed an MOU to develop new digital solutions for the US company’s Predix platform. Read More
ATO systems still not fully functional
Over a week since the tax office suffered its ‘worst’ unplanned system outage, the ATO’s services are now available, but with reduced functionality. Read More
Happy Holidays: Linux Mint get a major upgrade
The best Linux desktop just got even better. Read More
Tech Ticker: EFF launches anti-Trump initiative; Tim Cook promises "great desktops" on Apple’s roadmap
The Electronic Frontier Foundation comes out swinging with a new “in defense of users” campaign aimed at convincing tech companies to oppose Trump. Also, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells employees on a private message board that new Mac desktops are in the pipeline. Read More
Over configuring — and how to fix it
Over configuration of IT resources — both real and virtual — is a massive waste of money. But until CEOs and CFOs decide to fix it, IT and users will happily keep wasting tens of billions every year. We can do better! Read More
Facebook provided "misleading information" about WhatsApp takeover, claims European Commission
But the social media giant said it acted in good faith during the acquisition. Read More
Locky ransomware: How this malware menace evolved in just 12 months
Malware gets multiple updates as it tries to evade detection by security companies. Read More
Tech Ticker: Mac stagnant? Tim Cook promises "great desktops in our roadmap"
In an exchange with employees on a private message board, Apple CEO Time Cook scoffs at the idea that the Mac desktop is dead. Read More