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Microsoft preps enterprises for 8-week 'Extended Stable' version of Edge

16-08-2021 23:18

Microsoft has begun prepping enterprises that may want to switch to an optional slower release cadence for the company's Edge browser.Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that Edge, which relies on the same core Chromium technologies as Google's Chrome, would follow that rival in shortening the interval between releases to four weeks. (Prior to the announcement, Chrome and Edge updated every six to eight weeks.)The first in the four-week cycle will be version 94 of both Chrome and Edge. Googl

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11 questions for Windows users

16-08-2021 18:58

I want to get a feel for what you think about the current state of Windows — as well as its future — so it’s time for my very unscientific SurveyMonkey poll. (This survey is generally aimed at individual users; I’ll do a second one for IT pros in a few weeks and report back on the results.) No matter what type of computer user you are, I’d like your feedback based on your computing needs.[ Related: What enterprise needs to know about Windows 11 ]
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How to control your Android phone with your eyes

16-08-2021 18:16

Well, I'll be: Just when we thought we'd uncovered all there is to know about Google's almost-ready-for-prime-time Android 12 update, a futuristic new feature has snuck its way into the mix.As spotted over the weekend, the latest Android 12 beta release includes an intriguing new capability that quite literally lets you control your phone with your eyes. A glance to the left, for instance, could take the place of the typical system-level Back gesture. A glance upward could open your notificatio

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How to use iCloud Keychain to audit your passwords

16-08-2021 17:57

Reports of a massive 100 million account data leak at T-Mobile should encourage any Apple user to double-check password and account security. Here's how to do that using Keychain.iCloud Keychain to the rescue
Apple’s built-in password manager is called iCloud Keychain. It securely stores your saved account information such as account names and passwords across all your signed-in devices. It will automatically enter this information for you when you access an app or service.To read th

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Google Docs cheat sheet: How to get started

16-08-2021 12:00

Google Docs is a powerful word processor that you use through your web browser. It’s integrated with Google Drive to store your documents in the cloud. Anyone with a Google account can use Google Docs for free. It’s also available with Google Workspace — Google’s subscription-based online collection of office apps that also includes Gmail, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and more. There are Google Docs mobile apps for Android and iOS, too.Share your documentTo read this art

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