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ProtonMail Amends Its Policy After Giving Up Activist’s Data


The email service says it was unable to appeal a Swiss court’s demand to log the IP address of a French climate advocate.
What Apple Can Do Next to Fight Child Sexual Abuse


The fallout from the company’s recent proposal has created a new opportunity to fix how it roots out abusive material across its devices.
Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans


A sustained backlash against a new system to look for child sexual abuse materials on user devices has led the company to hit pause.
The Best Gear to Learn Music Like a Pro

Want to play guitar, piano, or your old clarinet? From mics to metronomes, here’s a list of our favorite tools for learning a musical instrument.
LinkedIn’s 15 most popular courses for 2021

Free courses through Oct. 15 are offered in DEI and allyship, communication and confidence, essential hard skills and essential soft skills.
Windows 11: Microsoft marches toward open platforms

With Windows 11, Microsoft seems to be doubling down on its strategy to become a more open platform. How can this new open strategy help your company?
Windows 11 drops Oct. 5: Mark your calendars

The free upgrade becomes available to eligible Windows 10 PCs and preloaded Windows 11 PCs in just over a month, Microsoft says.
Microsoft 365’s new security model: How to use phishing simulations and security mailboxes

Microsoft 365’s “secure by default” stance removes some tools used by security teams. Here’s how to work around the new restrictions.
Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks off Your List

Digital tools are not always superior. We love good old-fashioned pen and paper for keeping on track.