Microsoft files patent to monitor employees and score video meetings; Productivity Score: Microsoft limits features of new tool following 'workplace surveillance' concerns
Subscription | Read Online | Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Today's Top Story

What is Microsoft doing with Linux? Everything you need to know about its plans for open source

Microsoft is following the customers and the ecosystem, but pragmatic investment in Linux doesn't diminish the company's commitment to Windows.

More from TechRepublic

Microsoft files patent to monitor employees and score video meetings

Productivity Score: Microsoft limits features of new tool following 'workplace surveillance' concerns

Windows 10 PowerToys: A cheat sheet

How to set up a Zoom meeting from Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft launches its latest soft-wear: Windows-themed ugly Christmas jumpers

Xbox Series X restock: Where and how to buy the next-gen gaming system

Featured download

Windows 10 20H2 update: What you need to know (free PDF)

Check out the newest additions to Windows 10 (20H2) as they pertain to IT pros in this free PDF download from TechRepublic. These updates can help you make the most of the latest release to Microsoft’s flagship OS.

The latest from ZDNet

Kotlin language maker JetBrains: Windows 10 and M1 macOS get Android Jetpack Compose

Programming languages: Microsoft TypeScript leaps ahead of C#, PHP and C++ on GitHub

Microsoft buys eSports platform vendor Smash.gg

Windows 10's open-source PowerToys: Video meeting mute tool hit by pandemic, says Microsoft

SMEs and security: How to avoid a rock and the hard place nightmare (paid content)

Multimedia spotlight

The 4 most hated programming languages (free PDF)

Each month, software quality assurance company, TIOBE, releases its roundup of the top programming languages. In the latest rankings, C topped the list followed by Java, Python, and C++. Read on in this free PDF download from TechRepublic.

Today's recommended downloads

Sample file: How to add hyperlinks to a Word document

(TechRepublic)

CXO Insider: How the COVID-19 pandemic helped Land O' Lakes better connect rural America

(TechRepublic Premium)

10 commands Linux admins need to know

(TechRepublic Premium)

Black Hat 2020: Cybersecurity trends, tools, and threats (free PDF)

(TechRepublic)

5 successful smart city projects (free PDF)

(TechRepublic)

A special feature from ZDNet and TechRepublic

Managing the multicloud

A multicloud approach has been talked about for years within enterprises, but few companies have gone that direction. Now it's easier to go multicloud and AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform all share customers. Here's a look at managing multiple cloud providers, how to play them off each other, and what vendors and tools can help you manage multiple clouds.

Connect with TechRepublic

Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications.

Unsubscribe | FAQ | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

© 2020 ZDNet, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved.

ZDNet

235 Second Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

U.S.A.