Satya Nadella’s keynote centered the speed of digital transformation and the role of developers in the process, but he also dropped a hint about the biggest update to Windows “in over a decade.”
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These new Microsoft tools make it much easier to manage Windows 10 PCs
The combination of the Microsoft Graph and Windows Update for Business gives IT managers granular control over updates to users’ devices — on-site and at home.
How to use free templates in Windows 10 Power Automate
Power Automate makes low-code programming in Windows 10 easy. But using its free templates makes it even simpler. Here’s how.
Apple Exec Calls Mac Malware Levels Unacceptable Under Oath

Ireland’s ransomware crisis continues, a Russian scammer gets sentenced, and more of the week’s top security news.
Apple’s Latest iPad Pro Is Overburdened With Power
The 12.9-inch tablet has some small upgrades and a phenomenal display, but it needs a robust software update to bring out its true potential.
How to Avoid Those Infuriating Cookie Pop-Ups

Cookie consent notices are everywhere, and opting out of tracking is a pain. It doesn’t have to be this way.
How to Back Up Your Digital Life
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your digital bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on even when your PC doesn’t.
Android’s Getting Brighter and Bubblier, and We Can’t Wait
This week, we recap the news out of Google IO, including Android’s new look and Project Starline’s holographic video booth.
Apple’s Colorful New iMac Pairs Beauty With Brawn
This new M1-powered all-in-one desktop PC is costly once you add all the necessary upgrades, but its simplicity is hard to beat.
Snap Made AR Glasses—but You Won’t Be Buying Them
The company formerly known as Snapchat is all in on augmented reality. But its new wearable Spectacles aren’t for sale; they’re just a way to get developers on board.