Docker–and the concept of containers–is hot right now, and still gaining momentum. The ability to run virtualized apps in modular containers independent of the operating system enables organizations to be much more agile and efficient. Microsoft wants to incorporate that […]
Microsoft is bringing native support for Docker to Windows Server Read More »
It isn’t a problem so much with the faster broadband speeds these days, but I remember how frustrating it used to be to receive a 3MB or 4MB file attachment on an email over dial-up. Yikes! Even at broadband speed,
Microsoft streamlines sharing files with OWA and OneDrive for Business Read More »
Dune is my favorite book of all time. I have read the original Dune trilogy more than once, and I have read many of the subsequent and peripheral titles related to the epic Dune saga. I used to own and
A closer look at the Sandworm cyber espionage threat Read More »
A new cyber espionage threat dubbed “Sandworm” was revealed today. It exploits a zero day flaw that exists in all supported versions of the Windows operating system, and has apparently been active since 2009. That was FIVE years ago. That’s
You still need to start with the security best practices Read More »
Just because someone posts millions of username and password combinations online and claims they’re from a breach of the Dropbox cloud storage service doesn’t mean it’s true. In fact, even if some of the username and password combinations actually work
Dropbox denies claim that it was breached Read More »
It would be much more convenient if you could just walk into your house, or get into your car without having to first unlock the door. It would be more convenient if you could just walk from the front of
Choose security over convenience for authentication Read More »
Thanks to Star Walk, I have an answer to questions like, “Hey, Dad. What is that star there just to the right of the moon?” Granted, nine times out of ten it ends up being a nearby planet rather than
Star Walk 2: Easily the best $3 app you can buy Read More »
I hear frequently about how Apple products are allegedly overpriced–the dreaded “Apple tax”. I used to support and defend that theory–ardently–until I started buying and using Apple products. Now, when I look at the options available I find that the
Reality doesn’t support the ‘Apple tax’ myth Read More »
I’d like to imagine that if I were a fish I would be smart enough to avoid the worm dangling from a hook attacked to a string that goes up out of the water, but maybe not. A worm wriggling
Learn to identify and avoid phishing scams Read More »
The marketing of the Surface Pro line has been shaky since the launch of the original Microsoft tablet. I don’t feel like Microsoft has done a very good job framing it–first and foremost–as a fully functional Windows PC. Combine that
Microsoft assures business customers the Surface Pro 3 is here to stay Read More »
