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January 14, 2020

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Seven high points of Windows 7

What a long ride it's been for Microsoft's popular OS. Support for Windows 7 ends today, making this a good time to look at the highs and lows of its lifetime. Read more ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Saying goodbye to Windows 7 isn’t easy, but you must

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Google promises to support Chrome on Windows 7 until July 2021

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Microsoft targets frontline workers with Teams walkie-talkie feature

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Woody Leonhard: With Patch Tuesday arriving, get Windows Automatic Update under control

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Jonny Evans: Apple’s App Store generates a billion dollars a week

Miscellaneous: Druva

Osterman Research: Why you need third party backup for Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 is the top productivity tool for today’s modern workforce. But did you know that Office 365 native capabilities may not be enough to protect your organization from accidental and malicious data loss -- as well as meet strict data compliance and regulatory requirements? Read more ▶

Image: Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Saying goodbye to Windows 7 isn’t easy, but you must

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Saying goodbye to Windows 7 isn’t easy, but you must

One in five Windows users is still using Windows 7. That’s one too many. It’s time to move on. Read more ▶

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This $387 Azure certification prep bundle is currently on sale for $29

Set yourself up to pass Azure certification exams with these 4 courses. Read more ▶

Image: Google promises to support Chrome on Windows 7 until July 2021

Google promises to support Chrome on Windows 7 until July 2021

Although Microsoft support for the aging OS ends this week, Google plans to continue updating its popular browser for Windows 7 until July 2021. Read more ▶

 
 
Image: Microsoft targets frontline workers with Teams walkie-talkie feature

Microsoft targets frontline workers with Teams walkie-talkie feature

A push-to-talk option will be integrated with Samsung’s new Galaxy XCover Pro ruggedized handset. Read more ▶

Image: Woody Leonhard: With Patch Tuesday arriving, get Windows Automatic Update under control

Woody Leonhard: With Patch Tuesday arriving, get Windows Automatic Update under control

If you’re running Win7, 8.1, or Win10 1903 or 1909, putting on a temporary patching pause is quick and easy. Other versions, not so much. Here’s how to run to the sidelines, so you can watch while the pioneers engage in unpaid Windows update beta-testing. Read more ▶

Image: Jonny Evans: Apple’s App Store generates a billion dollars a week

Jonny Evans: Apple’s App Store generates a billion dollars a week

We’re more willing than ever to buy digital products, and that’s good for Apple Read more ▶

Miscellaneous: Druva

Protect your workforce productivity: What's your Office 365 backup strategy?

As users of Office 365, your organization has a Shared Responsibility Model with Microsoft. Microsoft ensures that the SaaS infrastructure is up-and-running while your organization is responsible for Office 365 data backup, retention, security and governance. Therefore your organization is responsible for protecting user data from insider threats, outside attacks, and data compliance - such as GDPR, CCPA, and legal holds. Read more ▶

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