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| | Apple Responds to Privacy Concerns Over Mac Software Security Process | The Verge | Last week, a number of Mac users had trouble opening apps — a problem that seemed to be caused by an Apple security protocol responsible for checking that software comes from trusted sources. The slow-down prompted some to criticize Apple for collecting too much information about users’ activities; criticism which the company has now responded to with promises that it will change how these security protocols work in future. | The IT Handbook to Choosing the Right SaaS App (eBook) | BetterCloud | Choosing a new SaaS tool means combing through lists of dozens (dozens!) of similar apps. It can be hard to tell which is the right one for your organization. There’s a lot more to consider than just “Does this get the job done?” We'll walk you through a step-by-step process for evaluating SaaS applications. | Microsoft Expands Teams With Meetings Apps and Low-Code Tools | VentureBeat | Microsoft today announced the general availability of Teams apps for meetings. For those who prefer a low-code approach, Power Apps for Teams, the Power Automate app, the Power Virtual Agents app, and Dataverse have also hit general availability. These announcements come on the heels of Teams passing 115 million daily active users (DAUs) last month. | The Old Way of Handing Out Corporate Hardware Doesn’t Work Anymore | Ars Technica | Some companies are now giving employees an allowance to upgrade their home office to something more suitable for longterm habitation. And we've already gone over the network security and architecture challenges that come into play as well. But as we push closer to a full year of full- or part-time home work with no end in sight, the old model for what is considered "mobile worker" support on the hardware front is starting to show some serious gaps. |
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| 7 Easy Windows 10 Tweaks That'll Make Your PC Feel Like Home | MakeUseOf | Do you need some simple Windows 10 tweaks to enhance productivity? Are you sick of limited customization options? Want to make it look amazing? By using built-in functions and third-party tools, you can make Windows 10 look truly unique, while taking nothing away from your productivity. | How to Calculate the Sum of Cells in Excel | How-To Geek | Microsoft Excel may be known for complex calculations and formulas, but it’s no slouch at simple arithmetic. There are a number of ways to find solutions to simple math problems, like finding the sum of numbers in multiple cells. |
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