Gregg Keizer
Senior Reporter
Gregg Keizer covers Windows, Office, Apple/enterprise, web browsers and web apps for Computerworld.
What's in the latest Firefox upgrade? Nothing notable (again)
Firefox 80 is the fourth upgrade in a row that lacks compelling new features – even as the browser is struggling to attract new users.
Is it EOL for IE11? (Not yet.)
Microsoft's Internet Explorer, which has been around since 1994 and once owned 90% of the browser market, appears to be on its way out for good.
Google to trial drastically truncated URLs in Chrome in anti-phishing move
The goal is to make it harder for phishing attacks to succeed by hiding much of a site's URL. The change will roll out to some users in October in Chrome 86, but doesn't affect enterprise-enrolled devices.
Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support. Here are all the dates you need to know about.
Microsoft sets new support deadlines for IE11 and Edge
With the Chromium-based version of Edge now in place, Microsoft is looking to move on from its older browsers – IE11 and the original Edge.
Microsoft offers Office 365-loaded browser homepage to enterprises that use Bing
The new 'Bing enterprise homepage' marries the company's online search tool with internal document discovery for companies.
Google delays Chrome web apps drop-dead date until mid-2022
The Chrome-specific apps let developers write one app that would run on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS, and were to have been retired the summer.
Mozilla lays off 250, says pandemic 'significantly impacted revenue'
'Our pre-COVID plan is no longer workable,' argues Mozilla CEO Mitchell Baker; she outlined plans to reorganize the company behind the Firefox browser.
Apple finally releases first macOS 'Big Sur' public beta
Though Apple had said it would deliver the public beta of its upcoming OS in July, that month came and went without a release.
Microsoft pegs savings from Edge, Office 365 search as high as $43M
Microsoft says its Bing-powered search platform can boost worker productivity and save corporate money by making access to internal documents and data easier.
Firefox gets next-gen anti-tracking defense, stymies 'bounce' trackers
Mozilla is rolling out a new defense against advanced tracking tactics in Firefox 79; users should get it during the next few weeks.
Microsoft points to October end-of-support for older Office apps accessing 365 services
As of Oct. 13 the company will stop supporting older versions of Office applications connecting to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 services.
Microsoft previews new enterprise-only telemetry option for Windows 10
The company has launched a preview of a new enterprise-focused option that blocks Windows' telemetry from reaching Microsoft's servers.
Here's how Microsoft may slow down to only one Windows 10 upgrade a year
If Microsoft dumps its major/minor release cadence for Windows 10, opting for a lone feature update every year, the result could be chaotic for some users.
Microsoft will pitch virtualized Windows-as-a-subscription service, update and maintain VMs for customers
A recent job posting by Microsoft indicates the company may be crafting a new device-as-a-service subscription offer for Microsoft 365 customers that won't actually include the device.
Mozilla launches its first revenue-generating service, VPN for Firefox
The virtual private network is being rolled out in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and three other countries for Windows and Android. It's part of Mozilla's strategy to expand revenue options for its Firefox browser.
Apple refreshes macOS Catalina with final non-security update
If Apple hews to its macOS development timing of the last three years, it will release Big Sur on Sept. 27.
Apple ARM Macs: What you need to know now
Apple is moving ahead with its big processor switch – leaving Intel behind and bringing major changes to the company's hardware and software. Here's what that means.
Microsoft to auto upgrade some business and education PCs to Chromium Edge in August
Coming soon to a Windows 10 PC near you: the new Chromium-based version of Microsoft's Edge browser.
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