Operating Systems

Linux smartphones took a serious step back in 2015

After a disappointing year, where do we stand with Linux smartphones?

6 ways to cut the cost and pain of a Windows 10 migration

User Environment Management (UEM) tech will streamline your adoption and solve your migration problem for good

Apple releases iPhone 6s battery case for $99

Apple yesterday quietly released a brand new iPhone 6s battery case.

Peering into inodes

Microsoft releases major System Center update to the world

New release shows off a future with more frequent updates

Chrome for Android blocks access to malware and scam websites

Google extends its Safe Browsing blacklisting technology to Android

PC shipment decline in 2015 sets bleak record

Down more than 10% year over year, says IDC; contraction will last at least through '16

Google patches critical media processing and rooting vulnerabilities in Android

The flaws can be exploited remotely through emails, Web pages, MMS and rogue apps

Microsoft sets stage for massive Windows 10 upgrade strategy

Uses updates to enable -- and re-enable -- Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs for next move: auto-downloads of Windows 10 upgrade bits

Why Windows 10 Mobile matters for business

Microsoft’s first Windows 10 phones are shipping, even though Windows 10 isn’t quite finished. These flagship devices may be priced too high for general business use, but they have some intriguing new features that may have significant business advan