Microsoft releases Windows 10 21H1 as another minor OS refresh

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 21H1 as another minor OS refresh The year's first feature upgrade for Windows 10 arrived this week with little fanfare, largely because it offers little new functionality because Microsoft has abandoned its major-minor release cadence. Read more ▶

With smart canvas, Google looks to better connect Workspace apps Google this week unveiled a range of new ways to connect its productivity and collaboration apps, including the rollout of its smart canvas. But is it enough to keep up with innovative startups?

Otter.ai launches Otter Assistant to help Zoom-fatigued workers Otter.ai this week unveiled a new tool for Zoom: a virtual assistant that can automatically join Zoom meetings, takes notes, and share them with meeting participants.

Firefox previews site-isolation tech in move to catch up to Chrome 'Project Fission' is part of a long-term effort by Mozilla to harden Firefox's defenses by isolating malicious sites and components.

There are two kinds of desktops: Yours and someone else's On one side, you have corporate-controlled desktops from Microsoft, Apple, and Google. On the other, you have desktops you control: Linux.

6 lessons Apple retail taught the industry in 2001 Apple became one of the world's most successful retailers soon after opening its first retail store in 2001. Why?

For Windows users, tips on fighting ransomware attacks The ransomware attack that shut down a major pipeline in the US offers some lessons for Windows users looking to keep themselves safe.

Cloud-based thin-client Macs become a reality Teradici and MacStadium will offer Mac-as-a-service for high-performance tasks.

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