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Gartner: These 4 trends are shaping the future of the public cloud
			
						Four main trends are helping the public cloud industry grow rapidly, with 21.7% growth expected between 2021 and 2022. Find out what those trends are and how they’ll affect your organization.
iPhone, iPad and Mac users: How to access the same SharePoint collaboration and communication capabilities as Windows users
			
						SharePoint’s collaboration and communications features aren’t just for Windows users–learn how users with Apple hardware can also take advantage of those benefits.
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Virtual Fandom – Exclusive Excerpt
			
						Fans + Community // AUGUST 9, 2021 Amid a global crisis, Star Wars fans came together online to celebrate the saga safely. The sweeping COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 led to plans for conventions and social gatherings across the globe to be abandoned, but the determined Star Wars community wouldn’t be denied. Inside this exclusive excerpt […]
11 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear
			
						This fall, your kid will probably still need a face mask for school or play. These are the ones that my little guys will tolerate.
Apple users: Get to know these Microsoft 365 solutions to improve collaboration, productivity and more
			
						Microsoft 365 apps and services aren’t just for Windows users. Apple users can wield the same potent tools using web-based interfaces and even a variety of Mac, iPad and iPhone apps. Here’s how.
Warby Parker Revamps Its Eye Exam App—and Bets on Telehealth
			
						The eyewear company’s new app for vision prescription renewals illuminates the promises and potential pitfalls of the growing interest in remote health care.
Windows 365 is the long-awaited Microsoft Cloud PC service
			
						Simpler setup, simpler management and simpler pricing than the Azure Virtual Desktop service, plus full integration with existing device management tools but not (yet) a consumer option.
Cuba’s Social Media Blackout Reflects an Alarming New Normal
			
						
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide.
How to Take a Post-Pandemic Road Trip
			
						Not ready for an all-out island vacation just yet? Hit the road instead.