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Citrix’s XenApp gets a cloud boost from Azure

Microsoft’s Azure and Citrix’s XenApp have done a lot to move virtualization services into the mainstream over the years. So, with the announcement that the two companies will work together to combine their platforms into a new cloud-based application delivery system, it’s understandable why there is so much excitement within the industry. Let’s dig deeper… Continue reading Citrix’s XenApp gets a cloud boost from Azure

Citrix virtualized applications get a boost

Virtualization has taken the IT world by storm, and if you’re not up to speed on exactly what that means, it’s time to change that. The service is no longer a paragon reserved for enterprise-level businesses, and with Microsoft and Citrix’s most recent announcement, it will soon be more accessible than ever. Whether you’re already… Continue reading Citrix virtualized applications get a boost

Linux bug infecting Android users

Bugs have come a long way, and they’re not just creepy-crawlies anymore. So we have to worry not only about the bugs that we contract and make us physically ill, but also the bugs that threaten the security of our beloved smartphones. Most people overlook bugs since they’re so tiny, but what they lack in… Continue reading Linux bug infecting Android users

Linux bug threatens Android users

Despite great efforts to prevent broken hearts and to enhance mobile security, there’ll always be the one that gets away. It’s not uncommon for us to overlook things small in size; we rationalize this by assuring ourselves that no substantial harm can come from things so tiny. But with mobile security it’s the little guys… Continue reading Linux bug threatens Android users

Android users threatened by Linux bug

In the Trojan War, a wooden horse wheeled into the city of Troy. Once night fell, the Greek army crept out of the hollow stallion and opened the city’s gates. Having breached the mighty fortress, the entire regiment eventually sealed their victory against the Trojans and won the war. The moral of the story is… Continue reading Android users threatened by Linux bug

iPhone Office apps receive useful updates

For a long stretch of time, the relationship between Apple’s iPhone and Microsoft’s Office suite wasn’t great. The screen was too cramped for efficient document-creation and the processors were too slow to support the multitude of functions. Fast forward to present day, and those grievances have mostly been taken care of. What iPhone owners are… Continue reading iPhone Office apps receive useful updates

New features for iPhone’s Microsoft apps

The breakneck pace at which Apple and Microsoft release software updates may be difficult to stay ahead of. The average user often doesn’t have time to truly absorb the minutiae of every new feature, and most of them end up falling through the cracks. However, we felt a couple of the most recent updates were… Continue reading New features for iPhone’s Microsoft apps

Office and OneDrive get iPhone updates

When most people think of the iPhone, an Excel spreadsheet isn’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind. Whether it was the smartphone’s form factor or a general aversion to working from a mobile device, most of us had no reason to search out iOS versions of Microsoft’s legendary productivity software. Nowadays, screens have… Continue reading Office and OneDrive get iPhone updates

Sync Windows 10 with Android notifications

Technology addicts and workaholics have one thing in common: a constant quest to reduce barriers between themselves and their technology. If being interrupted by a buzzing phone is the bane of your desk-based existence, the Windows 10’s anniversary update contains an exciting feature that just might put a smile on your face. By simply installing… Continue reading Sync Windows 10 with Android notifications

How to see Android notifications on your PC

As subversive as smartphones may be, we’ll likely never be able to completely get away from desktop computing. And when you’re stuck hammering away on the keyboard, how do you mitigate the stream of texts and notifications coming in on your phone? In a win for PC computing, you can now receive and respond to… Continue reading How to see Android notifications on your PC