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25 great uses for an old Android device

We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 25 clever ways to put your old Android phone or tablet to good use.

By JR Raphael

May 1, 202626 mins

AndroidSmall and Medium BusinessSmartphones

Articles

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Here's what those enrolled in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program need to know about each monthly security update. Now updated for KB5082200, released on April 14, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 14, 2026 44 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

The French government eyes alternatives to Windows

The country's digitalization agency is switching from Windows to Linux on its employees' computers.

By Mikael Markander

Apr 13, 2026 1 min

GovernmentMarketsOperating Systems

Microsoft adds hidden feature flags to Windows Insider builds

Users looking for an easier way to turn experimental features on or off will still have to wait for an official announcement.

By Maxwell Cooter

Apr 10, 2026 2 mins

System AdministrationWindowsWindows 11

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

This is how Android's dark mode should have worked since the start. Ready for an overdue injection of extra intelligence?

By JR Raphael

Apr 8, 2026 9 mins

AndroidGoogleSmartphones

Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

By Microsoft

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

Think Windows 11 can’t give you a productivity boost? Think again. Try these tips to get more accomplished in less time.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 6, 2026 18 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindowsWindows 11

Microsoft 365 explained: Office 365, rebranded and expanded

With the integration of Copilot and autonomous agents, Microsoft 365 is no longer just a productivity suite: it’s an AI-driven service. Here’s everything you need to know, from pricing to add-ons to new features.

By Matthew Finnegan and Dan Muse

Apr 3, 2026 23 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeUnified Endpoint Management

Why the axios supply chain attack should have Apple worried

Critical digital infrastructure is increasingly maintained by under‑resourced individuals, yet exploits have economic and national security consequences — even for Apple.

By Jonny Evans

Mar 31, 2026 4 mins

AppleEndpoint ProtectionWindows Security

A critical Windows security fix puts legacy hardware on borrowed time

New Windows policies will block unvetted kernel drivers, forcing enterprises to confront hidden dependencies on legacy systems.

By Taryn Plumb

Mar 27, 2026 6 mins

DriversMicrosoftPersonal Software

Hexnode CEO: MacBook Neo forces IT to rethink its budget laptop strategy

Windows 10 end‑of‑life pressure and modern management realities are colliding with Apple’s new price point, says Hexnode chief Apu Pavithran.

By Jonny Evans

Mar 26, 2026 5 mins

AppleMacMacOS

A Slack Android upgrade worth finding

The Slack Android app is in the midst of getting an overdue improvement — and it's up to you to notice and start putting its presence to use.

By JR Raphael

Mar 25, 2026 5 mins

AndroidMessaging AppsSlack

Microsoft maps Windows 11 quality overhaul after acknowledging gaps

Months after admitting shortcomings, the company details a roadmap to fix core system layers, but analysts say structural complexity may limit how far the improvements go.

By Nidhi Singal

Mar 24, 2026 4 mins

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

Caught in the Iranian War crossfire: Big Tech, Microsoft and Windows

Closing the Strait of Hormuz has hit the oil industry hard. But Iran is also attacking Persian Gulf countries that have been big investors in the current AI boom, which could seriously hurt companies like Microsoft.

By Preston Gralla

Mar 24, 2026 5 mins

Disaster RecoveryGovernmentTechnology Industry