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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a32627ff-cfb0-40bc-8a4f-bb6bb026bcbd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Visualization of an IT server specialist looking at user interface icons\" data-image-filename=\"istock-1159763172.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F10\u002F07\" data-image-crop=\"1365x767+0+0\" data-image-width=\"1365\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fslack-tailors-new-collaboration-tools-for-the-digital-hq\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESlack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is my go-to collaboration platform. I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-a-to-do-list-to-slack\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse Slack daily\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to stay on top of various assignments and communicate with editors and others who require my content for their publications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"74707990-57f6-4e5d-a495-38e9dfadca2e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F74707990-57f6-4e5d-a495-38e9dfadca2e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-organize-your-google-drive-with-these-5-tips\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Drive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E integration is one addition I've had to make for some workspaces. Because I depend on Google Drive daily for productivity, this integration makes perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this integration, you'll find a more simplified workflow as well as notifications for file requests and other commands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, thankfully, the integration of Google Drive into Slack is incredibly simple. For anyone who depends on both of these platforms, combining them in this way is about as no-brainer as you can get.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-integrate-google-calendar-with-slack\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to integrate Google Calendar with Slack\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me show you how it's done. I'll be demonstrating it on the Slack desktop app. However, you can also handle this process through the Slack web interface in the same way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIntegrating Google Drive and Slack\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Open Slack\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing you must do is open Slack and then navigate to a workspace in which you have permission to install apps. If you don't have permission to install apps on your workspace, you can either request your admin to take care of it or request permission from your Slack admin.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d52cbfc-600d-46b3-b57d-35165a1bd4f8\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The Apps section of the Slack left sidebar is where it all starts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Apps listing in Slack.\" data-image-filename=\"slackdrive1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"269\" data-image-height=\"194\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Add the Google Drive app\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Slack desktop application, navigate to the workspace in question and then scroll down to the Apps section in the left sidebar (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick Add apps, and you should see Google Drive listed (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). If not, type Google Drive in the Search field near the top of the window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e877aa6c-57d9-4ed0-8c6b-c2119441ab49\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe Google Drive app listed in the Slack app market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Google Drive app listing in Slack.\" data-image-filename=\"slackdrive2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"956\" data-image-height=\"682\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the Google Drive button and then click App Homepage. This will take you to the Google Drive app page in your default browser. On that page, click \"Authenticate your Google Drive account\" (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7219bd40-f0bf-4ec2-b5d9-f4c61d39f0f9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: You must authenticate your Google Drive account before it can be added to Slack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"Authenticating a Google Drive account for Slack.\" data-image-filename=\"slackdrive3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1019\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpon clicking to authenticate your Google Drive account, you'll be prompted to select the Google account to be used and to allow the required permissions for the app. As soon as you've authenticated your account, you'll receive an alert from Slack that you've added Google Drive to the workspace.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUsing Google Drive in Slack\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo use Google Drive in Slack, click the plus icon in any message field in the workspace. If you type Google in the resulting search field, you'll see the available options (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2346e58f-929f-4486-acb3-c019e41c04a8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Interacting with the Google Drive Slack integration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Add file popup menu in Slack with Google Drive integrated.\" data-image-filename=\"slackdrive4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"683\" data-image-height=\"406\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom that menu, you can create a new document, spreadsheet, or presentation within Google Drive or add a file from your Google Drive account. Click the entry you want and configure it how you want, and Slack will automatically open your default web browser to the new document you want to create in Google Drive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you opt to upload a previously created file from Google Drive, a pop-up window will appear (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E), allowing you to navigate Google Drive and upload the file you require.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b8d198e7-4efc-4c33-aefb-870c782a8734\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Uploading a file from Google Drive to Slack has never been easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Google Drive file picker from Slack.\" data-image-filename=\"slackdrive5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"596\" data-image-height=\"693\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's all there is to adding Google Drive integration to Slack. If you depend on both of these services, do yourself a favor and integrate them immediately to make your daily workflow a bit more efficient.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1d11a65c-977c-4f6a-82e0-a6abcfd960ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1d11a65c-977c-4f6a-82e0-a6abcfd960ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-11 20:43:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Jack Wallen shows you how to add Google Drive support directly into your Slack workspace for easy file uploads.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"005bb910-33f4-442f-a4fb-74cbcecf6781",image:{id:"01ea06a0-2ed4-4e7b-911a-57584aec51b1",filename:"gettyimages-1084167628.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-01 14:09:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The Apps listing in Slack.",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe Apps section of the Slack left sidebar is where it all starts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F01\u002F01ea06a0-2ed4-4e7b-911a-57584aec51b1\u002Fgettyimages-1084167628.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1415,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Collaboration",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-integrate-google-drive-into-slack",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to integrate Google Drive into Slack",topic:{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"58370431-bcbd-4e10-9267-c31f6110d9e0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInstalling LibreOffice on MacOS is as simple as dragging an icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The LibreOffice MacOS installer.\" data-image-filename=\"lomac2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1128\" data-image-height=\"1054\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe office suite has been one of the most important tools for businesses and consumers for some time. Over the years, however, the traditional client-based app has been replaced by more cloud-centric options (such as Google Docs and Office 365), but that doesn't mean the standard application has gone the way of the dinosaur.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a79e7679-c6c7-4a8a-b132-d9c5800e2976\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa79e7679-c6c7-4a8a-b132-d9c5800e2976\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce upon a time, the only office suite I used was LibreOffice, which is a free, open-source application that can be installed on multiple operating systems (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinus-torvalds-talks-rust-on-linux-his-work-schedule-and-life-with-his-m2-macbook-air\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, MacOS, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-microsoft-cracking-down-on-windows-11-updates-for-unsupported-hardware\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-prevent-spotlight-from-searching-certain-directories-to-improve-privacy-in-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to limit spotlight search to improve privacy in MacOS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past few years have seen me relying more on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-google-docs-version-history\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Docs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E than anything, but that doesn't mean I've abandoned LibreOffice. In fact, there are still tasks that I depend on LibreOffice for (such as formatting manuscripts before they are sent to my publisher). Even if only for that task, LibreOffice is still a crucial part of my workflow.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's new in LibreOffice 7.4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Document Foundation recently released LibreOffice 7.4 (which happens to be the latest version you can install on MacOS) and one of the biggest improvements is much more accurate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-microsoft-office-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMS Office\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compatibility. As well, there's now support for WebP images as well as EMZ\u002FWMZ files. You'll also find help pages for ScriptForge (the LibreOffice scripting library), and a new search field for the LibreOffice Extension Manager. And, of course, there are plenty of bug fixes to help improve performance and reliability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy you should switch to LibreOffice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst off, as I said, it's free. It's also open-source, which means bug fixes and new features come often. One of the features I like most about LibreOffice (besides its outstanding compatibility with MS Office documents) is the ability to customize the user interface. If you prefer a traditional menu-type interface, you can have that. Prefer a more compact UI and LibreOffice has you covered. In fact, you can select from the following UI variants:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStandard Toolbar.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETabbed.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESingle Toolbar.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESidebar.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETabbed Compact.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGroupedbar Compact.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContextual Single.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, LibreOffice has a UI that will fit your needs. Even better, you can apply different UI layouts to different tools. For example, you could use the Sidebar layout (my favorite) for Writer and a Standard Toolbar for Calc.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-true-window-snapping-in-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get real window snapping in MacOS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that you have an understanding of what LibreOffice is, let's find out how you can install it on MacOS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two ways to install LibreOffice on MacOS. The first method is free and I explained it here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-the-free-ms-office-alternative-libreoffice-on-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to install LibreOffice on MacOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The second method is easier, and I'll walk you through it now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to Install LibreOffice on MacOS from the App Store\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Document Foundation (the organization behind LibreOffice) has recently made it possible to more easily install LibreOffice on MacOS devices from within the Apple Store. The one caveat to this is that it's not free. To install LibreOffice via this method, the cost is $8.99, but the profit does go to help fund The Document Foundation (which is a very good thing).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to install LibreOffice from the App Store.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dd178aa3-30fe-4d31-bfd5-b07bda63032c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom either your Dock or Launchpad, look for the App Store icon and launch it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open the App Store\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8a9cfd9-2c0e-458c-8cd3-8d6fcf94db95\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWithin the App Store, search for LibreOffice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Search for LibreOffice\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ad5f268f-8b00-466b-9cfc-caa10b09a92c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELibreOffice can be installed from within the Apple App Store.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"LibreOffice in the Apple App Store.\" data-image-filename=\"lomac3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2382\" data-image-height=\"1470\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce installed, you'll find the LibreOffice launcher in Launchpad. Unlike in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-desktops-for-pros\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E version of LibreOffice, you cannot open the individual components separately. That means that instead of opening Writer, Calc, Draw, Base, Impress, or Math separately, you must open the main LibreOffice app and then open the component you want from there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89e3591e-dd36-4d69-92ab-69118f82c04a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELibreOffice is ready for you to get productive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The LibreOffice main window in MacOS.\" data-image-filename=\"lomac4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2336\" data-image-height=\"1482\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor years, LibreOffice has been my go-to client-based office suite and I don't see that changing anytime soon. If you use MacOS and are looking for a free alternative to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-collaborate-with-an-apple-pages-document-via-icloud\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPages\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Google Docs, or Office365, LibreOffice is, hands down, your best option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-23 12:00:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An introduction for new users to LibreOffice and a new way to install it on MacOS.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b31fed2e-064d-4d50-9190-5de35a49d0bf",image:{id:"58370431-bcbd-4e10-9267-c31f6110d9e0",filename:"lomac2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-09-22 17:13:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The LibreOffice macOS installer.",credits:"Image: Jack Wallen",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EInstalling LibreOffice on macOS is as simple as dragging an icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F22\u002F58370431-bcbd-4e10-9267-c31f6110d9e0\u002Flomac2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1128,height:1054,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Open Source",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"whats-new-in-libreoffice-and-how-do-you-install-it-on-macos",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What's new in LibreOffice and how do you install it on MacOS?",topic:{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bc862949-884e-4b7d-8fd8-c1157c82f32f",slug:"computing",name:"Computing",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"d0aee31d-965e-4a8b-97f0-5c7c1b8bf7f1",slug:"mac-os",name:"Mac OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b310bb6-4624-4420-830a-4dc2b5d9878b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Edge logo\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-edge-logo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F08\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"578\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Edge has developed into a robust and effective browser since its debut back in 2015. And that's especially true since it moved to Chromium a couple of years ago. But any browser can use a helping hand to be even more useful. And one way to achieve that is through the right extensions, aka add-ons. Though the Chromium version of Edge can handle any extension from Google's Chrome Web Store, Microsoft also offers a healthy array of add-ons for Edge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you'd like to check out Microsoft's add-ons for Edge, open the Edge browser and surf to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002FMicrosoft-Edge-Extensions-Home?hl=en-US\"\u003EEdge Add-ons page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Here, you can browse and search for specific add-ons by name or category. When you spot an add-on you want to try, select it and click the Get button. Click the button for \"Add extension,\" and the add-on is installed (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14982770-b853-4b09-97b9-d5d9f36b04f6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Adding the Office extension.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Install an addon in Microsoft Edge\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1178\" data-image-height=\"616\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo view or work with the add-on from the Edge toolbar, click the Extensions icon (the one that looks like a puzzle piece). Click the eye icon next to the extension to show it on the toolbar. Depending on the add-on, you should be able to use or access it from its toolbar icon. To manage the add-on, click the Extensions icon and select \"Manage extensions.\" From the Extensions page in Edge, you can view details about the add-on, turn it off temporarily, or remove it entirely (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f70e66bb-0b43-4c67-81de-94540491a765\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Managing your installed extensions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Installed extensions page\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1175\" data-image-height=\"573\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, here are some of my favorite Edge add-ons.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOffice Online\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"53a25cb1-d9fc-4fed-9aec-1ac99a8a365c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"left\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Office addon\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Foffice\u002Fgggmmkjegpiggikcnhidnjjhmicpibll\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1395\" data-image-height=\"537\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHere's a handy add-on for those of you who use Microsoft Office, either the paid version or the free web-based flavor. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Foffice\u002Fgggmmkjegpiggikcnhidnjjhmicpibll\"\u003EOffice add-on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E provides access to your Office applications and documents directly from Edge. After installing this extension, click on its toolbar icon and sign in to your Microsoft account. Click the icon again and you now can access the online editions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive. The screen also displays a few recent documents for you to open. And you can access even more documents and upload files to your online space.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMicrosoft Editor\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aab8bc04-8ecf-428f-8484-611edd1662c6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Editor addon correcting a typo\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fmicrosoft-editor-spellin\u002Fhokifickgkhplphjiodbggjmoafhignh\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1337\" data-image-height=\"440\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're composing an email online or a tweet on Twitter, sometimes you could use a good spelling and grammar checker to flag errors. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fmicrosoft-editor-spellin\u002Fhokifickgkhplphjiodbggjmoafhignh\"\u003EMicrosoft Editor add-on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E does just that. With this one, you can opt to check spelling, grammar, or both, and in any one of several different languages. Compose an email in Gmail, Yahoo, or another online email program; write a post on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or any other site; and the Microsoft Editor will underline any potential typos or mistakes. Click the underlined word, and the add-on suggests alternative words or lets you ignore the flagged word. You can also turn off the checker for specific websites.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBookmark Sidebar\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"47676541-307f-4628-a3c7-08270a2fa3ba\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bookmark Sidebar addon\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fbookmark-sidebar\u002Flmjefbghkfeppnpofmbfmhgodpclipbl?hl=en-US\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1285\" data-image-height=\"699\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant a quick way to view and open your bookmarks in Edge? The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fbookmark-sidebar\u002Flmjefbghkfeppnpofmbfmhgodpclipbl?hl=en-US\"\u003EBookmark Sidebar add-on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can help. With this one, your bookmarks will appear in a sidebar so they're easily accessible. You can choose between a left and right sidebar location and toggle the style between light and dark. You then decide how you want to trigger the sidebar -- left click, right click, mouseover, or clicking on an icon. After you trigger the sidebar, just click a bookmark to launch the page. You can sort the list of bookmarks alphabetically, by most used, by recently used, or by recently added. And you can add or remove folders and bookmarks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInfinity New Tab\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"53eb15e2-85d7-471f-9a00-91cbf45afe7b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Infinity New Tab addon with a misty forest background\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Finfinity-new-tab\u002Faadnmeanpbokjjahcnikajejglihibpd?hl=en-US\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1515\" data-image-height=\"767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, opening a new tab in Edge takes you to a Microsoft page that may or may not be useful. If you want a more effective new tab page, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Finfinity-new-tab\u002Faadnmeanpbokjjahcnikajejglihibpd?hl=en-US\"\u003EInfinity New Tab add-on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will supply it. When you install this add-on, your new tab page gets icons that display the weather, show your to-list, display your notes, retrieve your bookmarks and browsing history, take you to the add-ons page, and more. You can create multiple screens for the new tab page and scroll from one to the next. You can also customize each page by editing, adding, and removing individual icons.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPrint Friendly & PDF\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e50abe4a-247e-43cf-8f4d-723df3f771f6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Print Friendly & PDF addon adjusting font size\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fprint-friendly-pdf\u002Fnhiebejbpolmpkikgbijamagibifhjib?hl=en-US\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1445\" data-image-height=\"895\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrinting a webpage is often problematic, as most pages just aren't designed to be printed. Rather than struggle to print an uncooperative page, turn to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fprint-friendly-pdf\u002Fnhiebejbpolmpkikgbijamagibifhjib?hl=en-US\"\u003EPrint Friendly & PDF add-on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This one will generate a print-friendly version of your current page. From there, you can directly print the page or save it as a PDF. If you don't like the format, simply adjust the font, size, alignment, and line height, and turn images on or off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGhostery\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5207ad7b-17a9-4142-9aef-70e13780eb32\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ghostery addon showing what's blocked\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fghostery-%E2%80%93-privacy-ad-blo\u002Ffclbdkbhjlgkbpfldjodgjncejkkjcme?hl=en-US\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1271\" data-image-height=\"749\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll find lots of ad blockers in the Edge Add-On store. One that I've always liked is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fghostery-%E2%80%93-privacy-ad-blo\u002Ffclbdkbhjlgkbpfldjodgjncejkkjcme?hl=en-US\"\u003EGhostery\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The free version of Ghostery will remove ads from any webpage and block website trackers, thereby protecting your privacy and potentially speeding up your web browsing. To see Ghostery in action, browse to a site where you're likely to be served ads and tracked. Click the Ghostery icon on the toolbar, and it will tell you how many trackers were stopped. A detailed view reveals the specific ads and trackers that were blocked. You can turn certain features on and off and tell the add-on to trust your current site so that it won't block any ads or trackers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7c8c69f5-850f-4845-9483-f0348fe498f6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials addon showing a B plus privacy grade for GoDaddy.com\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fduckduckgo-privacy-essent\u002Fcaoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk?hl=en-US\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-my-favorite-add-ons-for-microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1153\" data-image-height=\"655\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother solid privacy extension, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoftedge.microsoft.com\u002Faddons\u002Fdetail\u002Fduckduckgo-privacy-essent\u002Fcaoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk?hl=en-US\"\u003EDuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials add-on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offers a lot of useful features. DuckDuckGo will block hidden third-party trackers, stop email trackers that try to trace your email address to your browsing activity, force unencrypted websites to use an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, change your search engine to DuckDuckGo Search, and tap into \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fglobalprivacycontrol.org\u002F\"\u003EGlobal Privacy Control\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (GPC) to tell websites not to sell or share your personal data. To see it work, browse to a website and click the DuckDuckGo icon on the toolbar. The add-on tells you how many trackers were blocked and gives the site a privacy grade. Click the window to see why it received a certain grade and the names of the specific trackers that were blocked.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-10 18:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can boost the usefulness of Microsoft's browser with the right add-ons. Here are some good ones.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c31bcdbd-c22b-4c35-8a27-e5a3fbb6534e",image:{id:"6b310bb6-4624-4420-830a-4dc2b5d9878b",filename:"microsoft-edge-logo.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-08-19 11:14:35",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F19\u002F6b310bb6-4624-4420-830a-4dc2b5d9878b\u002Fmicrosoft-edge-logo.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:578,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"beef-up-microsoft-edge-with-my-favorite-add-ons",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Beef up Microsoft Edge with my favorite add-ons",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d0d1b92-5e01-4132-a7ac-379a383738af\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"sjvn\" data-image-alt-text=\"Linux Mint 21\" data-image-filename=\"linux-mint-21.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"2560\" data-image-height=\"1440\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as I'm concerned, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxmint.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Mint\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the best desktop around. Note, I didn't say best Linux desktop, I said desktop, and I mean it. Why? Because its Cinnamon interface is easy to learn and use. It runs quickly on PCs that would choke on Windows 11. And it's fast, secure, and works well. However, upgrading from one major release to another? That's not so easy. But you can do it if you follow these step-by-step instructions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me give you a word of warning first. This upgrade is not for you if you've never used a Linux terminal. While you can just click your way to upgrading from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.linuxmint.com\u002F?p=4216\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMint 20.x to a newer version of Mint 20.x\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, that's not the case here. This is, as Mint's chief Clement \"Clem\" Lefebvre said, a \"major update,\" which \"can take several hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaterials needed: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EUSB Pen Drive\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEstimated time\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:1 Hour.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUpdate and backup\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a79e7679-c6c7-4a8a-b132-d9c5800e2976\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa79e7679-c6c7-4a8a-b132-d9c5800e2976\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, run Update Manager to get your system up to date. Since I have mine set to run every two hours, that's not a problem for me. But if you aren't in the habit of running it automatically, you may have a few minutes of upgrading to go through before moving on to the next step.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, before upgrading anything, make a backup of your system and files with the Backup Tool. Usually, when I back up my Mint PC, I just make a backup of my personal files. Most of us do it that way. But since you're updating the entire system, including your applications, this time, you should also back up your software selections. That way, if something goes seriously wrong, you'll be able to get back to where you started.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io\u002Fen\u002Flatest\u002Ftimeshift.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETimeshift\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to make a system image. With this, you can recover your system from less drastic problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDownload and burn\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow download the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxmint.com\u002Fdownload.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elive Linux Mint 21 ISO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and burn it to a USB stick with at least 4GBs of storage. If your computer doesn't boot properly with Mint 21, you can boot from this USB stick. Then, once your computer is back up and running, you can launch Boot Repair to fix your boot sequence. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that doesn't work, reboot from the stick, and launch Timeshift. The Timeshift program will then scan your drives for your system images from the live session. Once you find the image you just made, you can restore your computer using the snapshot image. This way, you'll be back to your earlier version of Mint. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOK, enough of the worrisome stuff. I believe it's better to be safe than sorry, but I've done many Mint upgrades, and I've yet to run into any show-stopping problems. Let's get started on the actual upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGet set up for the installation\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour first step is to bring your terminal up. Yes, we need to use a few shell commands. Don't sweat it. There's nothing to it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust enter the following commands:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$ apt update\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$ apt install mintupgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first command ensures your computer will use the most recent files for your upgrade. The second command installs the program that will manage the update itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen you get the show on the road by running:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$ sudo mintupgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's it for all the shell commands. Linux is hard, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUpgrade to Linux Mint\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dd56a49e-de28-494e-a99c-182ca2cbc48f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"sjvn\" data-image-alt-text=\"Upgrade to Linux Mint 21\" data-image-filename=\"upgrade-mint-21.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1107\" data-image-height=\"939\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Upgrade Tool itself is a simple graphical program. In the best case, you'll just hit buttons a couple of times, and you'll be done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may take a while. Mint warns it could take several hours. I did much better than that. On my 2020 Dell Precision 3451 with its Intel 8-core 3GHz i7-9700 CPU, 16GBs of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an AT&T Gigabit internet connection, it took me approximately 45 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it wasn't a smooth process. While checking over my system, the upgrade program found several \"orphan\" programs. These actually weren't orphans. They were programs that I'd installed from outside the Debian\u002FUbuntu\u002FMint repositories.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWatch out for orphan program trouble\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b011e82-217c-4b89-9655-f088bb63bf16\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"sjvn\" data-image-alt-text=\"Linux Mint 21 Orphan Packages\" data-image-filename=\"orphan-packages.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"600\" data-image-height=\"613\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, I had installed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.insynchq.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInsync\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a program that syncs Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox with the Linux desktop;  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprotonvpn.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProtonVPN\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a high-quality Virtual Private Network (VPN) client; \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qnap.com\u002Fen-us\u002Futilities\u002Fessentials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQFinder Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a QNAP network attached storage (NAS) utility;  and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fzoom.us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZoom\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the video conferencing program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"01299940-3aff-4809-8275-897a113cd9f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"sjvn\" data-image-alt-text=\"ProtonVPN Packages\" data-image-filename=\"protonvpn-packages.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"600\" data-image-height=\"613\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI need all of these programs. The Mint Upgrade program wanted to know, though, what it should do with them since it doesn't know these programs. OK, I can buy that. But I had to manually enter the name of every orphan package I wanted to keep in Preferences. I couldn't select them from the orphan packages list, nor could I copy and paste them. I had to go back and forth to get the name right and then type them in one by one. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was annoying. I finally made a screenshot of each program's packages to save time as I typed each in. ProtonVPN, for example, had five different packages.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI understand the need for this. As Lefebvre explained, when someone asked if he could just skip the check, \"No, it's a hard requirement. It's the No. 1 cause of failures in package upgrades.\" I just wish the user interface was cleaner. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce that was done. I had no problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EReady to run\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWas it worth it? I think so. Mint 21 is notably cleaner and faster than 20.3. I'll have more to say about that in my upcoming review of Mint 21. I can already say it's a step up from the last version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFAQs: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"99933af3-1a20-4e34-a6bf-93c7c65c9949\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESimple. &nbsp;It gives you a safe, secure desktop operating system that home users and companies can use at no cost and which is as efficient, easy to use, and elegant as possible. Oh, and did I mention it's free?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why use Linux Mint?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b907e07e-2bea-4635-b194-189157b5d7a6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll Linux distros have their advantages and disadvantages. I prefer Mint because it's easy to use, and it's simple to pick up for people who already know Windows, which is most everyone. The one major exception is for companies that must maintain a large fleet of desktops. In that case, I recommend \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Fstore\u002Fred-hat-enterprise-linux-workstation" target="_blank"\u003ERed Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.suse.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fdesktop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fpricing\u002Finfra" target="_blank"\u003EUbuntu Advantage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That's because these all come with corporate support.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why use Mint and not Arch? Debian? Ubuntu?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinux-mint-21-arrives-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003ELinux Mint 21 arrives. Here's what's new\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-the-top-linux-mint-20-3-stays-the-best-linux-desktop\u002F\"\u003EStill the top: Linux Mint 20.3 is the best Linux desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-ubuntu-linux\u002F\"\u003EHow to install Ubuntu Linux (It's easy!)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-11 16:31:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's not too hard to move from Linux Mint 20.3 to the long-term support of Linux Mint 21. But it's not a walk in the park, either.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ce9d1e12-e8ac-4926-83a7-b2013743eb00",image:{id:"5d0d1b92-5e01-4132-a7ac-379a383738af",filename:"linux-mint-21.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-09 22:04:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F09\u002F5d0d1b92-5e01-4132-a7ac-379a383738af\u002Flinux-mint-21.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2560,height:1440,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-update-linux-mint-to-mint-21",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to update Linux Mint to Mint 21",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"912d2a84-cf3a-4b97-89e1-5cf5360464ef\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding a phone showing the Slack logo, in front of a larger Slack logo\" data-image-filename=\"slack.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESlack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the go-to collaboration tool for the majority of teams across the globe. One reason for that is the sheer number of features the platform has to offer. Included with every Slack account is a handy tool called Slackbot, which is a built-in digital assistant that hangs out in Slack, waiting for commands to help you find or create something you need. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can even build your own customized Slackbots (without any coding knowledge) for things like autoreplies, notifications, and slash commands. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"e8641405-80dd-488e-b73d-fff4a35c9241\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fe8641405-80dd-488e-b73d-fff4a35c9241\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, the built-in Slackbot already has a good set of features you can take advantage of without having to build anything. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne such feature is reminders. With the help of Slackbot, you can stay on top of your tasks without having to also check a calendar. Using Slackbot in such a way can help to remind you of events, meetings, and deadlines during the course of your workweek. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make this even more appealing, it's a pretty simple feature to use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me walk you through the process of creating reminders on Slack with Slackbot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll you'll need to add reminders to Slack are a Slack account (and a functioning Slack workspace) and either the desktop or mobile Slack app. I'll be demonstrating on the desktop app, but the process is the same regardless of what device you are using.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECreate your first reminder\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReminders are created using slash commands. These are simple commands that start with a \u002F slash character. The syntax for the reminder command looks like this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3JlbWluZCBbbWUgLyBAc29tZW9uZSAvICNjaGFubmVsXSBbd2hhdF0gW3doZW5d\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's break that down. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u002Fremind: The slash command for the reminder feature.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eme \u002F @someone: Either remind yourself (type \"me\") or someone else (replace @someone with the person's username in your workspace).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E#channel: Sends a reminder to an entire channel.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewhat: What the reminder is for.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewhen: When the reminder is for.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you set a reminder for an @user, the reminder will be sent to that person as a DM, rather than to a channel. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Create a nonrecurring reminder to yourself\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOkay, let's create a reminder. Let's say you need to have the description of Project X sent in at 11:45 am today. For that, you could set the reminder like so:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3JlbWluZCBtZSAiU2VuZCBpbiBkZXNjcmlwdGlvbiBvZiBQcm9qZWN0IFgiIGF0IDExOjQ1YW0=\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpon creating the reminder, Slackbot will display a message informing you the reminder has been set (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"124bb9de-0c5a-41d9-8192-5fbddea5631a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: We've created our first Slack reminder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"Slack's notification after creating a reminder.\" data-image-filename=\"slackreminder1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"679\" data-image-height=\"116\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Create a nonrecurring reminder to someone else\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat if you need to create a reminder for another team member (let's say Olivia) to get their description of Project X in at 11:45 am? That reminder would look like this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3JlbWluZCBAT2xpdmlhICJTZW5kIGluIGRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIG9mIFByb2plY3QgWCIgYXQgMTE6NDVhbQ==\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Create a recurring reminder for yourself\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you need a recurring reminder to attend a daily 1:00 pm meeting. That slash command would look something like this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3JlbWluZCBtZSAiUHJvamVjdCBYIE1lZXRpbmciIGF0IDE6MDBwbSBldmVyeSBkYXk=\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Create a recurring reminder for a channel\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat if you need to set up a recurring reminder for an entire channel? Say that channel is called DEVX, and they need to be reminded of the daily Project X meeting. That slash command might look something like this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3JlbWluZCAjREVWWCAiRGFpbHkgUHJvamVjdCBYIE1lZXRpbmcgaXMgTm93ISIgYXQgMTowMHBtIGV2ZXJ5IGRheQ==\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. How to view your reminders\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you need to view the reminders you've set up, issue the slash command:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3JlbWluZCBsaXN0\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe output of the command makes it easy to delete any reminder, simply by clicking the associated delete link (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4065a14b-3c26-45dc-997a-d9235f614e49\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The output of the \u002Fremind list command gives you access to even more options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"A list of reminders from Slackbot\" data-image-filename=\"slackreminder2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"651\" data-image-height=\"129\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that, my Slack-using friends, is all there is to setting up reminders with the help of Slackbot. With this handy feature, you can keep up-to-date without having to depend on yet another application or service.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-11 19:16:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Here's how to stay on top of your tasks in Slack with reminders.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"dfc03bbb-68da-4bdb-a3b4-f3f262d04e37",image:{id:"4036856c-d4c6-47bd-a1e2-a465ea6c9a24",filename:"istock-12669177811.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-08-25 14:19:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Slack's notification after creating a reminder.",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EWe've created our first Slack reminder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F25\u002F4036856c-d4c6-47bd-a1e2-a465ea6c9a24\u002Fistock-12669177811.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:514,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-set-a-reminder-in-slack-with-the-help-of-slackbot",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to set a reminder in Slack with the help of Slackbot",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a063959-4387-46a4-a023-157ba4701911\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman using Laptop with email icon\" data-image-filename=\"istock-woman-using-email.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F03\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1415\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recently penned an introductory piece about ONLYOFFICE, where I described how the platform could be a nice \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fonlyoffice-is-the-google-workspace-for-your-home-office\u002F\"\u003Einternal replacement for Google Workspaces\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The one thing the deployment of ONLYOFFICE misses out of the box is a pre-configured email account. Fortunately, the developers have made it fairly simple to add an email account to ONLYOFFICE so that you can bring just about all of your productivity needs into one place.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow I will walk you through how to add an email account to your ONLYOFFICE deployment. First you'll need an instance of ONLYOFFICE running (which I demonstrated in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fonlyoffice-is-the-google-workspace-for-your-home-office\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epreviously-mentioned article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and the details for the email account you wish to use. ONLYOFFICE supports both IMAP and POP protocols (which means you can also add your Gmail Account, as long as you have IMAP support turned on and an app password created).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's walk through adding an email account to ONLYOFFICE.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAccess the email account add wizard\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Log in to ONLYOFFICE\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen ONLYOFFICE in your web browser with a user account that needs to have the email account added (you don't have to be the admin user to do this). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Open the mail account wizard\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've logged in, click the email icon near the top right of the window (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"48a62a1a-4c8e-4edb-8c0e-556419ee0fe1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe email icon is the third from the right in the main toolbar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ONLYOFFICE main toolbar.\" data-image-filename=\"oomail1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"373\" data-image-height=\"47\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will bring up the email account wizard tool (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6dec8144-1700-4085-8fa4-1f93ad312655\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe email account wizard explains some of the features found in ONLYOFFICE email.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ONLYOFFICE email account add wizard.\" data-image-filename=\"oomail2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"782\" data-image-height=\"469\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Configure your email account\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick Add New Account and, in the resulting window (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E), click Advanced.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72e7f77e-c954-43ce-98da-7d091aef6e9e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe basic email account tool probably won't be enough (unless your account supports autodiscovery).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ONLYOFFICE basic email address add window.\" data-image-filename=\"oomail3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"521\" data-image-height=\"320\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can try to just type your email address and password to see if your email account works with autodiscovery. If so, type your credentials and click Add Account. If it doesn't work, you'll have to open the Advanced window (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E) and add all of the necessary information for the account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dce19da3-597b-483f-8d8a-ae9b28bfac68\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EHere's where you configure your email account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ONLYOFFICE advanced email add window.\" data-image-filename=\"oomail4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"551\" data-image-height=\"594\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter filling out the details for your email account, click Add Account, and ONLYOFFICE will connect with your mail server and popup to let you know the account has been added (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3a7b642b-f711-4e1f-9487-e9b09603d760\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMy email account has been successfully added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ONLYOFFICE email application.\" data-image-filename=\"oomail5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1677\" data-image-height=\"834\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick OK, and you'll be directed to the ONLYOFFICE email app, where you can start working with your email. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFor Gmail accounts\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those who want to add a Gmail account, you'll need to first enable IMAP in Gmail > Settings > See all settings > Forwarding and POP\u002FIMAP > IMAP access. Once you've taken care of that, here are the settings you need to use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIncoming email\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eimap.gmail.com\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPort: 993\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAuthentication type: Simple password\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELogin: Gmail address\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassword: Your Gmail password. If you have 2FA enabled for Gmail, you'll have to use an App Password (create one in your Google Account under Security > Signing into Google > App Passwords).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEncryption for IMAP Server: SSL\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutgoing email\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esmtp.gmail.com\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPort: 465\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAuthentication type: Simple Password\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELogin: Your Gmail address\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassword: Your Gmail password. If you have 2FA enabled for Gmail, you'll have to use an App Password (create one in your Google Account under Security > Signing into Google > App Passwords).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEncryption for IMAP Server: SSL\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick OK, and your account is ready.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations, you've just added an email account to ONLYOFFICE, so now you're closer to having a drop-in replacement for Google Workspaces on your local network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-09 14:49:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"To bring ONLYOFFICE more in line with Google Workspaces, you should add an email account to the platform. 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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvivaldi.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaldi\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a web browser. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVivaldi is also a calendar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"74707990-57f6-4e5d-a495-38e9dfadca2e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F74707990-57f6-4e5d-a495-38e9dfadca2e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also an RSS feed reader.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd now, it's also an email client.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's right, the developers of the Vivaldi web browser have integrated a full-blown email client, so you don't have to either deal with web-based clients or work with yet another application window on your desktop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs to the Vivaldi Mail features, it includes such things as:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIMAP, POP3, Gmail, iCloud, and Outlook support\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELabels, filters, and a powerful search tool\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnseen\u002Funread counters\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustom keyboard shortcuts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegrated Feed reader\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShow\u002Fhide read email, mailing lists, custom folders, feed, junk, and trash\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESave searches\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMessage queuing and batch sending\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInvite management with Vivaldi Calendar integration\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Jon von Tetzchner, CEO of Vivaldi, \"Vivaldi Mail is an ode to the original, simple, and reliable form of communication.\" Tetzchner adds, \"Email can at times be chaotic and messy, but Vivaldi Mail is the partner you need to get the job done – keeping your mail organized and easy to navigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new email client resides in the Vivaldi left sidebar (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E) and opens in a browser tab when needed. When you don't need it, simply close the tab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f62bb128-e15a-4b2e-95d0-a7e87f9d0f97\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe Vivaldi email client launcher is in the sidebar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"Vivaldi Mail access from the left sidebar.\" data-image-filename=\"vivaldimail1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"194\" data-image-height=\"253\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough my version of the email client is still listed as Beta (I was privileged to get early access), what you will install is, in fact, version 1.0. Once you open the email client, it should look very familiar to anyone who's ever used an email client (whether a web-based or standard application -- \u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"852a5d90-3b2a-48c0-985a-a4d98ee49428\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe Vivaldi email client is as easy to use as any email application or service.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Vivaldi Mail Client main window.\" data-image-filename=\"vivaldimail2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1720\" data-image-height=\"1216\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to get the Vivaldi email client\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new version of Vivaldi (with the built-in email client) will be released today (June 9, 2022) at 3PM EST. So all you have to do is either upgrade your existing installation or download a fresh installer (from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvivaldi.com\u002Fdownload\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaldi download page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and install the browser. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've installed the latest version, you'll then need to configure your mail server. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to configure your mail server in Vivaldi Mail\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter installing Vivaldi, open the browser and then click the Vivaldi icon in the upper left corner of the browser window. From the popup, click Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the Settings window (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E), click Mail.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"65552865-0d53-43a3-94ac-4b51e96c1d10\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe Vivaldi Settings window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Vivaldi Mail configuration window.\" data-image-filename=\"vivaldimail3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"973\" data-image-height=\"832\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the resulting window, click + at the bottom left corner of the MAIL ACCOUNTS section (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"904f329e-418e-42ae-b5b2-ab0409784d52\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe Mail configuration window in Vivaldi.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Vivaldi Mail configuration window.\" data-image-filename=\"vivaldimail4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"973\" data-image-height=\"832\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next window, click Manual Setup (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E) to expand the account creation options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1168b6fe-67ad-4267-ac83-60e7a254442e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYou'll probably need to access the Manual Setup unless your mail server is set up for autodetection of settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The basic Vivaldi Mail configuration window.\" data-image-filename=\"vivaldimail5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"973\" data-image-height=\"832\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the Mail Setup window (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E), fill out all the necessary information for your email account and click Add Account at the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"42e6af8b-68e1-466d-9dc1-8221e80afe79\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAdding a new account to Vivaldi Mail.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Vivaldi Mail manual configuration window.\" data-image-filename=\"vivaldimail6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"973\" data-image-height=\"832\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've added the account, you can then configure Vivaldi Mail to look and behave exactly as you need.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow Vivaldi Mail performs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be quite honest, I do prefer my email to be handled by a separate email application. That being said, Vivaldi Mail is one of the best web browser-based mail clients I've used in a long time. The one caveat to Vivaldi Mail is that it cannot be opened in its own window, which means it is tied to the browser so that you can open it as a standalone tool. That's fine because Vivaldi makes it easy to open and close the Mail client right from the left sidebar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther than that one oversight, I've found the Vivaldi Mail client to be very well designed, easy to use, and reliable. The one glaring feature missing from Vivaldi Mail (for me, at least) is encryption. But there are plenty of other options, such as a powerful filtering tool, mailing list management, and the ability to customize the interface and other options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking to bring even more of your work into a browser window, the latest version of Vivaldi has your back with Mail.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-09 19:14:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Vivaldi web browser now comes with a built-in email client that can connect to your IMAP or POP3 accounts. Jack Wallen has the details on how to use it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7e7f9980-6b0a-4360-852f-0ae07cddd5c6",image:{id:"9a1d83e3-c37b-4600-a7c0-b99ff35e9f26",filename:"gettyimages-1158404943.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-16 14:18:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Vivaldi Mail access from the left sidebar.",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe Vivaldi email client launcher is in the sidebar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F16\u002F9a1d83e3-c37b-4600-a7c0-b99ff35e9f26\u002Fgettyimages-1158404943.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:6000,height:4000,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"vivaldi-now-offers-a-built-in-mail-client-thats-pretty-fabulous",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Vivaldi now offers a built-in Mail client that's pretty fabulous",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b809c697-b45d-4fdb-b9b2-abc0c94914a3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Apple\" data-image-alt-text=\"An iPhone taking a picture of a flowering plant\" data-image-filename=\"iphone-13.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're like me, you've probably snapped thousands of photos on your \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8778e16a-b1ab-47e5-a22a-5b1a1a8c67ea\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fiphone\u002Fbuy\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iPhone\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E over the years. But now you want to copy them onto your computer for editing or just for safekeeping. No problem; there are a number of ways to do this. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can simply plug your iPhone into your PC via a USB cable and access the photos from your phone. You can use the Windows Photos app to import the photos from your phone to a specific folder. If you take advantage of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-do-i-get-onedrive-under-control-ask-zdnet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOneDrive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can automatically upload new photos that you snap on your iPhone to the OneDrive Pictures folder. And you can always sync your photos with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-back-up-iphone-with-icloud-or-mac\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiCloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-i-took-control-of-my-iphones-photos-app-and-freed-up-gigabytes-of-space\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow I took control of my iPhone's photos and freed up gigabytes\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's explore each method so you can find out which one works best for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Plug your phone into your PC \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe simplest way to transfer photos is to just plug your iPhone into your computer via USB.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7610e33e-ff80-4eee-aae9-f1fad8deba1a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7610e33e-ff80-4eee-aae9-f1fad8deba1a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour phone should appear as a device in File Explorer. Double-click the icon for your iPhone and drill down through the Internal Storage and DCIM folders.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should see one or more subfolders, each named with a number indicating the year and month the photos it contains were taken.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen the folder with the photos you want to access. From there, open another window in File Explorer pointing to the folder to which you want to copy the photos. Select the photos to transfer and then drag and drop or copy and paste them into the folder on your PC (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"686e7b23-bffc-4bc4-b025-4a821c968b6a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Select your photos.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPhone photo selected using File Explorer\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1199\" data-image-height=\"657\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough this seems like the easiest way to transfer photos, it doesn't always work reliably. Sometimes the DCIM folder doesn't appear. Other times, your latest photos may not be visible. In these cases, disconnecting and then reconnecting your phone to your PC may resolve this hiccup. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhow-to-photoshop-on-iphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Photoshop on your iPhone\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Use the Photos app in Windows \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother option is to import the photos to your PC using Microsoft's Photos app. To do this, connect your iPhone to your computer via USB. Open the Windows Photos app. Click the Import icon in the upper right corner and select the option \"From a connected device\" (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0d810530-0701-48d5-a19e-085afb44bf09\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Importing from a connected device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Transfer photos using Windows Photos app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1459\" data-image-height=\"819\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe app should detect your connected iPhone and display the photos stored on it. By default, the photos will be imported to the Pictures folder under your user account, but you can change this by clicking the link for \"Change destination\" and selecting a different folder. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the drop-down menu for Select and choose whether you want to import all folders or only those since the last import.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also select all photos for a certain month and year or manually select individual photos. Further, you can opt to delete all the photos on your phone after they've been imported. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've configured the import, click the button for \"Import [x number] of [x] items\" and the photos will be transferred to the chosen destination folder on your PC. If you opted to delete the photos from your phone, you'll be asked to confirm the deletion as the final step (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c5d53248-749f-4312-990b-ed128de74138\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Import items.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Importing 68 of 68 photos\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1459\" data-image-height=\"819\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Use OneDrive \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already use OneDrive to back up and sync your files, then you can enlist it to back up and sync photos from your iPhone to your PC. To set this up, download and install the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fmicrosoft-onedrive\u002Fid477537958\"\u003EOneDrive iOS app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on your phone if you aren't already using it. Open the app and tap the Photos icon on the bottom. Tap the Turn On button for Camera Upload.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can opt to upload selected photos, allow access to all photos, or or not to allow access. You'll want to choose the option to allow access to all photos. Your photos are then uploaded and visible on the Photos screen of the OneDrive app (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"589649ef-a4cf-4a3b-9155-73307ecdf36a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E OneDrive requesting access to photos.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshots\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Transfer photos using OneDrive\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"708\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn your PC, open the OneDrive folder, select Photos, and then select Camera Roll. In Camera Roll you'll see subfolders for year and then month. Open one of the month folders to see the photos inside. You can either leave the photos in OneDrive accessible on your PC or copy them to a local folder (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ea7c9f9b-0e56-454e-bbc3-77fdca6e0d56\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Photos in OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"View photos on OneDrive\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1117\" data-image-height=\"469\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Use iCloud Photos \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother option for copying your iPhone photos to your Windows PC is to use iCloud Photos. This provides access to your photos not only on your computer but on any other Apple device syncing with iCloud. On your iPhone, go to Settings and select your name at the top of the screen. Tap the setting for iCloud, select Photos, and then toggle on \"Sync this iPhone.\" You can also flick on the switch for Shared Albums if you want to share or access shared albums with other people (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0946d626-5a78-4b26-a257-16c6d52eda8a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Enable iCloud Photos syncing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshots\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enable iCloud Photos\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"708\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll need to download the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.microsoft.com\u002Fstore\u002Fdetail\u002Ficloud\u002F9PKTQ5699M62?hl=en-us&gl=US\"\u003EiCloud for Windows app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from the Microsoft Store. Open the app after installation and click the Options button for Photos. Check the options for iCloud Photos and Shared Albums if not already checked. Click Done and then click Apply \u003Cstrong\u003E(Figure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3001ce4c-2ef4-4efc-b6bc-f9412ef67b01\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Enable iCloud Photos.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set up iCloud for Windows\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"772\" data-image-height=\"619\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen File Explorer and click the entry for iCloud Photos. You should now see all your synced photos (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2d36d6a5-88ff-4d2e-b4b3-fd4b87593632\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Your iCloud photos on Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot\u002FLance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"View your photos from iCloud Photos\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1144\" data-image-height=\"518\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe iCloud for Windows app is a handy option for a Windows PC, but it is saddled with a couple of major drawbacks. The app dumps all your photos into one flat folder structure, so they're not organized according to any folders or albums you may have created on your iPhone or in iCloud. Also, the app doesn't support true two-way syncing, so if you delete a photo in the iCloud folder on your Windows PC, it does not get deleted in iCloud or on your other devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Best options \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, I think Windows Photos is your best bet for manually transferring photos from your iPhone to your Windows PC, and OneDrive is the best method for automatically transferring them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-01 20:40:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Need a quick and reliable way to copy photos from your iPhone to your PC? Here are a few options.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"43c19100-826d-4c58-9106-33931eeec6a5",image:{id:"b809c697-b45d-4fdb-b9b2-abc0c94914a3",filename:"iphone-13.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-11 15:21:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"iphone-13",credits:"iPhone 13",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F11\u002Fb809c697-b45d-4fdb-b9b2-abc0c94914a3\u002Fiphone-13.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Smartphones^iPhone",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-iphone-to-your-windows-pc",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to transfer photos from your iPhone to your Windows PC",topic:{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published in October 2014. It has been updated every year or so since then to reflect new tools and workflows.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember the old productivity and office suites we all used to use? I don't know about you, but my mix of productivity tools has certainly changed over the years. What I use today is vastly different from my daily productivity \"suite\" of years past.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foffice-365-vs-g-suite-which-productivity-suite-is-best-for-your-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOffice 365 vs Google Workspace: Which productivity suite is best\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I take you through both the tools and my \"process,\" let me point out that this stuff is different for everyone. My work these days consists far more of educating and communicating, and far less time spent living in spreadsheets than back in the days when I ran startups. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ac4ad187-9d85-4737-96a8-6caf951dcecf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fac4ad187-9d85-4737-96a8-6caf951dcecf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, I coordinate with teams, rather than manage them. I have students rather than employees. I research projects rather than launch products. My daily productivity flow reflects the changes in career as I've evolved from founder to advisor, manager to professor, and publisher to columnist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use a tremendous number of tools for my projects, and they often change from project to project. But what I'm going to discuss here are the tools I use on a daily basis to manage my \"flow\". \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat do I mean by my flow? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI divide my work day into two main chunks of time: Communications and knowledge gathering time, and project time. Every day has pretty much the same communications and knowledge gathering activities, which follows a relatively consistent pattern that has proven to be highly productive for me. These are the daily productivity activities I've been talking about. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my case, morning to mid-afternoon is that daily productivity time. That's when I connect with and follow-up with all my constituents, students, editors, producers, etc., when I do my daily reading to keep up with both news and new technology, and when I manage my schedule, schedule my tasks, make calls, and write and respond to email. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-a-smart-office-make-your-team-more-productive-too\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan a smart office make your team more productive too?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat whole process is my flow. Over my many various iterations, I've managed to optimize this process so I'm able to get a tremendous amount done in a relatively short amount of time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other half of my day is project time. This is when I work on everything from academic papers to the presentations, white papers, and webcasts I do for ZDNet to developing code to most of the projects I write about for DIY-IT. I tend to work on projects in the late afternoon and the late evening, with a break in the early evening for family time and lunch or dinner. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChanges due to the pandemic\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last time I updated this guide was in early 2019. Obviously, a few things have happened since then. In terms of my daily productivity, I go out a lot less than I used to. Back then, I was often running from place to place and had to build up an everyday carry (EDC) that could allow me to dive into any project or work with any team no matter where I was. I had EDC kits for a coffee shop programming run and EDC kits for week long conference work. I even built an EDC for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Froad-tech-how-i-left-florida-to-escape-irma-and-never-went-back\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemergency evacuation of an indeterminate time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-inside-gewirtzs-home-office-20-years-of-refinement-and-evolution\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat's inside Gewirtz's home office? 20 years of refinement and evolution\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-inside-gewirtzs-home-office-20-years-of-refinement-and-evolution\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emostly I'm home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If I'm out, it's a dedicated out-and-back with a specific purpose. There is no meandering, browsing, or schmoozing. Yes, I know other people may feel comfortable going back to the pre-pandemic normal, but I have reasons for playing it a bit more safe than most might.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any case, what that means is that instead of my escalating ranking of phones, tablets, Chromebooks and laptops, I just carry my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdont-buy-that-expensive-new-iphone-13-how-used-iphones-can-deliver-huge-savings\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone 12 Pro Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It will keep me up to speed until I get back home and can pick up where I left off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETools for my daily flow\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that you understand how my working environment has changed and how I structure my work day, let's discuss the tools I use in my daily flow. It all starts with Gmail... \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFirst morning Gmail\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been quite a while since \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"33872aff-1ed9-11e4-8c7f-00505685119a\" data-slug=\"why-i-bit-the-bullet-and-finally-switched-from-outlook-to-gmail\" data-link-text=\"I made the switch from Outlook to Gmail\"\u003EI made the switch from Outlook to Gmail\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and I have to tell you, my productivity has improved tremendously, and after more than half a decade of use, I don't regret the move one bit. Having the exact same email interface on all my machines, with tight integration into my iPhone, iPad, and computers, has made all the difference. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI no longer have thousands of unruly items filling my inbox. In fact, that's a big part of what this daily productivity process is all about. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhelp-i-have-100000-unread-messages-in-my-gmail-inbox-where-do-i-even-start-ask-zdnet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHelp! I have 100,000 unread messages in my Gmail inbox. How do I get to Inbox Zero?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy day starts with my alarm going off. From under the covers, I usually reach over to my phone, painfully crack one eye open, tap the Gmail app, and scan to see if there's anything on fire. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EActually, scratch that. I no longer take my iPhone to bed with me. Instead, I wear my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-apple-fitness-and-how-to-use-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Watch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When I wake up, I can still glance at my notifications, but by leaving the tiny computers outside of the bedroom, I'm not tempted to check on work, read my mail, or play Wordle when I should be sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0f1152c8-9dbd-4342-aff1-4026e55272df\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe boy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-4712.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"thumbnail-img-6788.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1280\" data-image-height=\"752\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe way I have Gmail set up, only the most important messages show up on my watch. Same with Slack notifications. Basically, unless there's something urgent from one of my editors, I can start my day in peace. If there's nothing urgent, I hit the snooze button. After repeating this ritual two or three times, I get up, do my morning necessaries, and zombie-walk to the coffee maker. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd0d6e607-0e26-4d83-9863-a20084f953f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce I have coffee in hand, I navigate \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"f952355c-34cd-11e4-9e6a-00505685119a\" data-slug=\"how-i-crowdsourced-my-puppys-name\" data-link-text=\"the puppy's\"\u003Ethe puppy's\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E tower defense strategy for the morning, trying not to get my toes bit, spill my coffee, or step on one of his well-chewed stuffed animal friends. Eventually, I reach the couch, flip on my couch-side monitor, and once again check my email. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, I tend to take note of what's in my inbox, but I neither process it, nor respond to it. I want to let the coffee take hold. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also take a quick look at my calendar and my to-do list to make sure I know what's on deck for the day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDaily must-reads with Pocket\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext up, I hit my daily most-reads. Of course, this starts with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNet\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, then usually \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.drudgereport.com\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDrudge\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.techmeme.com\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETechmeme\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I do a quick headline scan and anything that seems worth reading, I right-click and save to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fgetpocket.com\u002F\"\u003EPocket\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"91b0c8c8-826d-4236-8774-ca813d9493ff\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESome of my reads for later today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"pocket-2022-05-09-06-11-17.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"pocket-2022-05-09-06-11-17.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1171\" data-image-height=\"838\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I used Pocket, I used to open all the interesting headlines as new tabs. My browser was often overwhelmed with browser tabs, sometimes to the point of crashing. If I switched computers, I had to try to figure out what tabs I had open, and otherwise somehow coordinate 10-50 open tabs. It was a mess. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, I just save everything into Pocket, for later review. I actually do this in two phases. I use \u003Cem\u003EZDNet\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EDrudge\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003ETechmeme\u003C\u002Fem\u003E as a quick way to find out what the big news of the day is. Later in the morning, I'll open up \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ffeedly.com\u002F\"\u003EFeedly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and tackle as many sites as I feel I have time for, from my big list of feeds. Or, I might dig into a story that's interesting and trending, and look for more content, which I'll also save into Pocket. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe nice part about this is I can easily do this while drinking coffee. I can get a feel for the day from the headlines, but I don't need to have all my brain cells online quite so early. Then I go and make my oatmeal. I now eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. Why didn't I do this when I was younger. It's \u003Cem\u003Eso\u003C\u002Fem\u003E good for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy this point, I'm somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes into my day, I've had one or two cups of coffee, and I have a pretty solid feel for both what's going on in my own various domains as well as what's going on in the rest of the world. It's a very good, very quick way to come up to speed while waking up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the importance and urgency of the messages in my Gmail inbox, I'll either go straight into my morning email cycle or begin my morning reading. I prefer to do morning reading before email, so I'll discuss that next. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Pocket-read-post-archive cycle\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI read. A lot. I need to keep up to date on a tremendous amount of information, both breaking news related and deep technical or academic information. As a result, a good percentage of my morning is spent reading. I also watch a lot of YouTube videos. I'm almost always learning about new stuff, and many YouTube videos provide great introductions to both how those things work and what they do. Without YouTube, I never would have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhands-on-building-the-next-generation-x-carve-cnc-build-log\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egotten my CNC up and running\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and done \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-first-big-cnc-project-a-parts-organizer-rack\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy first successful build\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause I've already selected the articles from my top sources, I can open up Pocket and start reading. I like this a lot, because I now have all my content in one location. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's particularly nice about Pocket is that it runs on not only my couch-side web browser and on Chrome, but there are versions of Pocket for iOS and Android. As a result, I can read articles anywhere -- even in the \u003Cem\u003Enecessarium\u003C\u002Fem\u003E or when I'm out and about. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of my morning flow is posting to the social networks. Unfortunately, this has changed. It used to be that whenever I found an article that was interesting in my Pocket collection, I tapped the Share icon in Pocket and then selected \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fbufferapp.com\"\u003EBuffer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Buffer then took the article, scheduled it, and posted it to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Two clicks and I used to be able shared something interesting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Facebook broke that. Facebook no longer allows tools like Buffer and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhootsuite.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHootsuite\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to to post to personal Facebook pages. I've spent years building up my personal Facebook page following and don't want to start a corporate page (or orphan all my followers), so when Facebook broke auto-posting, it hurt. Now, I hand post to Twitter and then do it again on Facebook. LinkedIn gets a lot less attention, and, frankly, I post less frequently. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother aspect of my morning reading that's changed is I no longer save articles to Evernote. I used to save off articles that would serve me for either projects I'm working on or general research resources. While I use \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fevernote.com\"\u003EEvernote\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to write articles, I no longer use Evernote as my hub of everything. Pocket handles archived articles just fine. And Notion (more on that later) handles notes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERinse, wash, repeat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm relatively holistic about my morning reading process. I do it until I'm bored or hungry, or feel like switching gears and moving on to managing my email and schedule. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key point to all of this is that ever since I moved to this Pocket-read-post-archive cycle for my daily reading, my productivity and flexibility has gone up tremendously. I'm getting more done, and the quality of the process is far more pleasant. I'm no longer tied to my desktop browser, because all of these tools work on all my devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EConnecting and scheduling\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssuming there's nothing on fire that I've had to handle first thing, at some point during the morning, I'll switch from reading to communicating. I'll switch out of Pocket and into Gmail and work my way through my email. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGmail does a great job of filtering out spam, but I'll go through the Updates and Promotions tabs and delete or mark-as-spam anything that's not necessary. This is usually a pretty fast cleanup. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, there's something in my Updates section that indicates there's an action item. For example, if one of my websites has pushed out a security warning, depending on the severity I'll either go right to work fixing the problem or sending the email to Todoist as a to-do item. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is where the integration of \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b3e6f6a4-3113-48a0-a580-47cdd28301c7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftodoist.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Todoist\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and Gmail is so nice. All I need to do is tap the Todoist icon, and I can turn the email message into a to-do item, complete with a link back to the original email message. Once I've scheduled it as a to-do item (either for that day or a later date), I can then archive the message and it's out of my inbox. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-the-best-list-manager-app-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft To Do vs Google Tasks: The best list manager app for you\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use the same process for the rest of my email. If I can reply immediately to a query from someone mailing me, I do. If not (for example, if it will require additional research or it's really an action item disguised as an email message), I'll send it over to Todoist as a to-do item and clear it out of my inbox. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI do the same with calendar-related items. For example, I'm on the Information Systems and Management Certificate Advisory Board at the UC Berkeley extension, and when I get an email that there's a scheduled meeting, I can right-click on the date right in the middle of the email message and schedule it to the calendar. Once again, the original email is available as a link, so I can remove it from my inbox and archive it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this way, I can power through my inbox, responding, assigning to to-do items, or to calendar. Within a very short time, I have my inbox cleared. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, to be fair, I have a slight email fetish, so I do check back in to my inbox, once or twice (or 20 or 30 times) a day. But now that my inbox is generally clean and empty, that practice doesn't have much to grab onto, and it's only a waste of a second or two. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, now that I have email notifications integrated into my watch, I'm finding I'm actually breaking myself of the habit, because unless I hear the notification tone, I don't have any important emails coming in. I have actually gone a few hours without checking my email inbox, which is something of a record for me. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EManaging my daily teaching opportunities\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs it turns out, supporting users is a lot like teaching online students.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome years ago, I adopted a bunch of WordPress plugins as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-i-code-how-to-think-about-side-projects\u002F\"\u003Ea side-project that helps me keep my coding skills sharp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. One of the (unexpected) side-effects of that is that I now have users to support. Yep, even free plugins require some amount of support time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe way I manage this is I've added a support ticketing system to my lab notes website. I use a cloud service called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helpscout.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHelp Scout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Users post their questions and I get an email notification. All the details for each users' situation is kept in one thread on the site, so when I go back to the conversation days or weeks later, I can see what previously transpired, all in one place. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0c40097b-2bec-4619-8e73-f7aba6cdd27e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHelp Scout also has great team features, but I'm a programming army of one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"help-scout-2022-05-09-06-12-35.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"help-scout-2022-05-09-06-12-35.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1403\" data-image-height=\"519\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI just think of those users like more of my students. If any questions show up in my inbox, I go into the ticketing system and answer questions. I'm not assigning users letter grades, but otherwise the process is pretty much the same. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy the way, this is also a great way to think about users, which I initially was a bit unhappy about adding to my daily workload. But the reframe is this: I'm an educator and these are more people in need of assistance while they're learning to use these plugins. So, rather than thinking about providing user support as an added workload, I think of the users as more of my students and their questions as simply more teaching opportunities. It's also a great way to keep up on what people are doing out there, and gives me a much more \"on the street\" dialog with users, which is invaluable as a tech journalist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's another little trick I use: I get a lot of feature requests (which I call \"cool feature ideas\") from the plugin users. The go into \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnotion-app-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe bug tracking system I manage in Notion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETo-doing my to-do list\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy this point, I'm usually most of the way through the morning. My email has been processed and actions have been moved to my to-do list and schedule items to my calendar. I've done a considerable amount of reading, and I'm up to speed on the various issues I'm responsible for following. I've graded students and supported users (and added any bugs or key follow-up items to my to-do list). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, it's time to tackle the to-do items. Like Pocket and Gmail, Todoist runs on my phone, my tablets, and on my desktop in a browser window. It even runs on my Apple Watch. So I can organize and manage my to-do items from anywhere. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe very first thing I do is go down the list and move items around. Some items are no longer a today priority, while some have increased in priority. I have some repeating tasks (like grading students for each of my sections) that pop up when they need to. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I go on to the rest of my day, which is doing my to-do tasks and slowly migrating into project time, I'll tell you my newest secret weapon for managing to-do items: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnotion.so\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENotion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I used to use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftrello.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrello\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to do this, but hit a couple of walls. Notion, which is a bit new and a bit weird, has a whole pile of possibilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnotion-app-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENotion app review: Why (and how) I rely on this powerful productivity tool\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotion solves a classic to-do list problem: Too many items on the to-do lists. We all suffer from this practice, where anything that might have to be done, even someday items and \"I'll get to it when I can\" items, future project ideas, and all the rest all wind up on the to-do list as low-priority items that fill the list to the brim. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome days are spent merely taking all those items that were previously scheduled for the, say, 15th of next month, and moving them to the following month once again. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI gave this problem a lot of thought and realized there are items I need to do, that are actionable in the near term, and items that just need to be on a list somewhere, that have no specific priority. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"33290891-6956-44b9-bc64-4a2c95fe85d3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EManaging projects in Notion\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"rvzdnet-projects-2022-04-29-03-26-25.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"rvzdnet-projects-2022-04-29-03-26-25.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1066\" data-image-height=\"397\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotion is a combination whiteboard, list manager, project manager, app engine, and database. It's actually quite odd and quite wonderful. It takes a while to get your arms around all it can do, but once you do, it's incredibly helpful. Unfortunately, it's got a silly name, a relatively uninspiring icon and marketing site, so I worry about its survivability. That said, it does have some serious funding behind it, so I'm hoping for the best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can create boards of certain categories, and inside those boards, you can make lists. Each list item is a card on a board, and you can write notes and interact with other members of a team on the back of each card. It sounds complex, but it's amazingly intuitive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotion is also available on Android and iOS as well as web platforms, so once again, I can work on my work from anywhere. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've set up a bunch of Notion pages and all the items that \"should be on the list\" but aren't actionable this week or next go onto a Notion. I regularly dig into those pages, particularly when I'm working on a corresponding project, and pull items from the page and assign them to Todoist -- but only if I intend to work on them right away, that week. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat, by the way, is the entire key to keeping your to-do list under control. If you actually intend to do an item within a reasonably short period of time, put it on your to-do list. If you expect to do it someday, it's not a to-do list item, not an actionable item, and you should write them on another list somewhere. I use Trello for that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4b046cbe-2721-4b5d-abb2-b3102604f9bd\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4b046cbe-2721-4b5d-abb2-b3102604f9bd\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've also set up Notion pages for each 3D printer, and for managing and tracking my reviews and video projects. It's great as a catch-all for lots of details, but unlike previous catch-alls like Evernote, Notion allows you to assign some structure and layout to the stuff you're working with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBlocking out time for my projects\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use Notion for managing the details of my projects, but I visualize them using Google Calendar. I have three special calendars I set up: DG Planner, Planner Tentative, and Project Due.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"937f5b56-b15b-45b2-8f2d-3968645539be\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI turned off my regular appointments so you can see how I block out chunks of time. This is a busy month.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-calendar-february-2022-2022-05-09-06-15-01.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"google-calendar-february-2022-2022-05-09-06-15-01.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1180\" data-image-height=\"771\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI start with Project Due. Each deadline is placed on the calendar in a full-day appointment. Those deadlines are displayed in red, so I can't miss them. These calendar items represent the day I need to turn in a deliverable of one kind or another.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext is DG Planner. I use this to block out a set of days for everything that has a Project Due entry. If a project will take me four days, I use four full-day appointments. If three days, I use three, and so on. This way, I can see how busy I'll get, and I can make sure I don't double or triple-book any of my busiest production times.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, there's Planner Tentative. This is where I block out the approximate time a project I may or may not be working on will probably take. That way, if I'm taking with my team about a bunch of projects, I can block out some tentative time and see how my month is shaping up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this system, I rarely lose track of projects and also rarely overbook myself. It's worked quite well for a bunch of years now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERethinking your flow\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery few years, I rethink my productivity flow, usually when I find myself getting too far behind, or getting that \u003Cem\u003Ebaaaad\u003C\u002Fem\u003E feeling that I'm letting things slip through the cracks. This latest optimization, where I added Notion, has been working for a few months now, and so far it's the most effective flow I've used. Most of the elements, particularly how I use Gmail and Pocket, have been productive processes for years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned earlier, your flow will be different, but I strongly recommend you think about your work processes and optimize your daily activities. You'll find you're more effective and also that your days are more pleasant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's pretty much a nice win-win, isn't it? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EP.S. Surprisingly enough, there's no Microsoft software in my daily tools, still. Used to be, I lived in Outlook. I still use PowerPoint heavily for presentations, but my daily productivity is now completely non-Microsoft. That wasn't a political decision or statement. I rather like Microsoft. I just looked for and found the best tools for doing my job. If I were at Microsoft, I'd think long and hard about that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-09 14:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Do you have too many items on your todo list or in your email inbox? If so, you might want to learn some of the insider techniques and tools our own David Gewirtz has put into practice to keep his very busy schedule under control.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2d6c1b6b-5829-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",image:{id:"51ecc831-060e-4c74-b556-cd3375635893",filename:"andrew-neel-308138-unsplash.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-01-18 16:13:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"my-top-productivity-tools-and-tricks-for-managing-my-daily-workflow.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F18\u002F51ecc831-060e-4c74-b556-cd3375635893\u002Fandrew-neel-308138-unsplash.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1067,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Cloud",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"my-top-productivity-tools-and-tricks-for-managing-my-daily-workflow",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"My top productivity tools and tricks for managing my daily workflow (2022 edition)",topic:{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"114a15be-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smb",name:"SMB",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ERecently, I showed you how easy it is to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fneed-a-free-slack-alternative-how-to-quickly-deploy-rocket-chat\u002F\"\u003Edeploy the free, open-source Slack alternative Rocket.Chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This platform is powerful enough to serve as your internal collaboration\u002Fcommunication service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you have that server up and running, you'll find it does a great job of helping your teams work together. But what if I told you that you could easily make it even more powerful? That's right, with the installation of third-party apps, you can extend the feature set to include the likes of reminders, anonymizers, auto image moderation, custom emojis, polls, out-of-office responders, content filters, and tons of third-party integrations (such as Jira, BitBucket, ClamAV, Confluence, Bitbucket, Botpress, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me show you how this is done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo extend the features of Rocket.Chat, you'll obviously need an instance of Rocket.Chat up and running and an admin user you can log in with. That's it; let's make this happen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to install a third-party app on Rocket.Chat\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Log in as the admin user\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing you must do is point your web browser to http:\u002F\u002FSERVER:3000 (Where SERVER is either the IP address or domain of the hosting server). Once you've logged in as the admin user, click your user profile icon in the top left corner and select Administration from the popup menu (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"785da3f9-f129-45f6-b647-0727ff90fb0b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAccessing the Administration section of Rocket.Chat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Rocket.Chat user profile menu.\" data-image-filename=\"rocketchatapps-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1133\" data-image-height=\"501\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Access the Market Place\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the left navigation, click Apps (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7a4e2e10-f340-4dd6-83f5-b2d987f089f9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe apps listing in the Administration menu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Rocket.Chat administration menu.\" data-image-filename=\"rocketchatapps-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1059\" data-image-height=\"408\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Locate and install an app\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's time to now scroll through the list of applications (there are around 67 to choose from, many of which are free, but some do have an associated cost) and find one you want to install. Once you've located the app to be installed, hover your cursor over the entry and click the revealed Install button (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"774aaa2b-5efa-445c-a405-549781bf7ea8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EInstalling the Poll Plus app in Rocket.Chat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"A sample third-party app listing in Rocket.Chat.\" data-image-filename=\"rocketchatapps-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1382\" data-image-height=\"71\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new popup will appear (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"946ce3f5-d43b-4eb3-aadd-d89f00068387\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EOK the installation to continue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Polls Plus application installation window.\" data-image-filename=\"rocketchatapps-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"639\" data-image-height=\"355\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the check box to agree to the terms and click Get. Finally, agree to the permissions by clicking Agree when prompted (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3621dcda-f823-4a48-86e3-78baf0a89bd6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe final step of the installation is but a click away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The permissions listing for the Polls Plus app in Rocket.Chat.\" data-image-filename=\"rocketchatapps-5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"634\" data-image-height=\"465\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAllow the installation to complete, and you're ready to use the new app in Rocket.Chat. Depending on the app you installed, the process for using it will vary. Close out of the Administration menu, and you're ready to go.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's all there is to extend the feature set of Rocket.Chat. With the addition of a few apps, you can seriously empower your teams (or your family) to get more done with more efficiency and ease.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-08 14:00:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to add even more functionality to Rocket.Chat with the addition of third-party applications.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9cb6dfcf-6321-4977-ad8b-e90a8c15176c",image:{id:"01ea06a0-2ed4-4e7b-911a-57584aec51b1",filename:"gettyimages-1084167628.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-01 14:09:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The Rocket.Chat user profile menu.",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAccessing the Administration section of Rocket.Chat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F01\u002F01ea06a0-2ed4-4e7b-911a-57584aec51b1\u002Fgettyimages-1084167628.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1415,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Collaboration",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-extend-the-features-of-rocket-chat-with-apps",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to extend the features of Rocket.Chat with apps",topic:{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f3e14b60-8561-4e19-80b6-0d6211aabe8e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"iStockphoto\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman typing on a laptop in an office by windows\" data-image-filename=\"woman-at-laptop.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F10\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.libreoffice.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELibreOffice\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has been my office suite of choice for a very long time. I've always found it works as well as any other solution and is flexible enough to be exactly what I need. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, to be honest, I do prefer the default file formats used by the open-source office suite. Those file formats (such as ODT for text documents) follow the Open Document Format, which means they are widely accepted for many common applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, that doesn't mean the default file formats are the best option for some users. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you primarily collaborate with (or have to send files to) people who use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fkeep-your-microsoft-office-skills-up-to-date-forever-for-just-30\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMS Office\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you might well have run into instances where those users either cannot open LibreOffice files or don't know exactly what to do with them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-new-in-libreoffice-and-how-do-you-install-it-on-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat's new in LibreOffice and how to install it on MacOS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, because LibreOffice is very flexible, you can set the file formats such that they default to the MS Office types of DOCX, XLSX, etc. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough MS Office can open the LibreOffice file formats, they aren't nearly as widely accepted. And even though the LibreOffice formats better conform to open standards, it's sometimes a losing battle to get others to accept the open formats. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of trying to win that fight, it's often just easier to make the MS defaults your LibreOffice defaults. This makes it easier to share files, and it's also simply more familiar to most people.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to configure the LibreOffice to default to MS Office file format\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's get those default formats changed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only thing you'll need for this is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-the-free-ms-office-alternative-libreoffice-on-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELibreOffice installed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can install it on Linux, MacOS, and Windows. That's it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"28bd8a6e-965b-4cc9-8b7d-82eaa82a21bb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first to do is open LibreOffice. I would recommend opening LibreOffice Writer for this, as it's very easy to access the menu structure from that application. Once it's opened, click Tools &gt; Options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open LibreOffice Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"84431ff0-987e-48e8-8f90-df0103227397\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the Options window, expand the Load\u002FSave entry and click on General.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll see three different drop-downs under Default File Format and ODF Settings. The first thing to do is select Text document from the Document Type drop-down. Then select Word 2007-365 (*.docs) from the Always Save As drop-down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick Apply to save the change. Once you've saved that, select Spreadsheet from the Document Type drop-down and then select Excel 2007-365 (*.xlsx). Click Apply to save the change. Do the same thing for Presentations and HTML documents, making sure to click Apply after each. With all of the file types taken care of, click OK and you're done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Change the default file format\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6166f0c2-6d38-4163-bfa2-0bed37b76942\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChanging the default file formats in LibreOffice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The LibreOffice Options window.\" data-image-filename=\"lodefaults1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"944\" data-image-height=\"679\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-microsoft-office-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get Microsoft Office for free\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"88707d75-bc9f-45f3-a368-f53fee552336\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow, whenever you go to save a LibreOffice document, it will default to the MS Office file type. That doesn't, of course, mean you cannot save in the Open Document Formats. For that, you can go Save As and then select the Open Document Format suitable for that file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. To save in the Open Document Formats, go to Save As\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"418b892c-dc0f-4c4b-9203-17884462e16e\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESaving a file in LibreOffice as a non-default format.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The LibreOffice format dropdown.\" data-image-filename=\"lodefaults2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"562\" data-image-height=\"504\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there you have it, you've just made LibreOffice slightly easier to use when you have to share those files with people who only use MS Office. Although I would recommend sticking with the Open Document Formats (simply because ODF is better at adhering to open standards), there are too many occasions when the MS Office file formats are the only acceptable option (such as when you have to upload a file to a service). Now, you have the ability to make that happen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-20 20:38:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Here's how to configure LibreOffice so you can more easily collaborate with others.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"adcd414a-4024-48b7-8a7a-741ea9a16b96",image:{id:"38684886-fbcf-41c1-aaf0-c90b851181b4",filename:"libreoffice-7.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-08-05 19:35:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The LibreOffice Options window.",credits:"The Document Foundation",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EChanging the default file formats in LibreOffice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F05\u002F38684886-fbcf-41c1-aaf0-c90b851181b4\u002Flibreoffice-7.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:620,height:591,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-configure-libreoffice-to-default-to-ms-office-file-formats",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to configure LibreOffice to default to MS Office file formats",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b8b32604-5ea0-47d5-a794-64527832e93e",username:"elizabethmauder",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Elizabeth",lastName:"Mauder",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a38d9d9c-965d-4e33-8918-2bbca23d145f",filename:"beth-mauder.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:48:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fa38d9d9c-965d-4e33-8918-2bbca23d145f\u002Fbeth-mauder.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Elizabeth (Beth) Mauder is an associate video producer at Red Ventures. She graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication with focuses in Mass Media and Journalism, and a Nonprofit Leadership minor. At Indiana State, Beth served as on-air talent and intern for ESPN3 and spent a semester interning with the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.",profile:c,title:"Video Producer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"05caa8f9-e2cd-49be-bbda-6bf198e55420\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fcoronavirus-business-and-technology-in-a-pandemic\u002F\"\u003ECOVID-19\u003C\u002Fa\u003E continues to wreak havoc across the world, many of us are continuing to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fhome-office-tours\u002F\"\u003Ework from home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in 2021, and after almost a year of trial and error, we're only now getting used to this \"new normal,\" which includes how we communicate. Slack, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsalesforce-acquires-slack-for-27-7-billion-in-its-largest-acquisition-ever\u002F\"\u003Ea Salesforce acquisition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, has become the new breakroom for many -- with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002F\"\u003Eover 750,000 companies currently using it.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"74707990-57f6-4e5d-a495-38e9dfadca2e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F74707990-57f6-4e5d-a495-38e9dfadca2e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help those of you who are new to the app, as well as those who have been fumbling with it \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fslack-hits-user-milestone-amid-remote-work-boom\u002F\"\u003Esince the start of the pandemic\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EZDNet\u003C\u002Fem\u003E has gathered helpful Slack tips, tricks, and hacks, with the goal of increasing your productivity in the new year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ECross-platform app\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking remotely has demanded a need to be connected across all your devices. Slack can run on Mac, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fslack-updates-ios-and-android-apps-with-new-navigation-features\u002F\"\u003EiOS, Android,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Windows, and Linux, making it a breeze to stay connected, no matter where you are or what platform you prefer. (But don't worry: Slack makes it easy to disconnect, as well). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ESlackbot\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESlackbot serves as a personal assistant. You can ask it to remind yourself about meetings or appointments, and you can choose specific dates and times for it to send reminder messages. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo create a reminder: Type the command \"\u002Fremind\". \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave an important message from your boss about an upcoming event you want to be reminded about next week? Click the three horizontal dots (More actions icon), then hover over \"Remind me about this,\" and choose when you'd like Slackbot to remind you about the message. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EPause notifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes you really need to be disconnected so you can put your head down and work without being interrupted. Obviously, you can close the app on your laptop to keep the notifications from coming through, but you might like for your team to know you're busy and will get back to them shortly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe solution? Go to the top-right corner of Slack (where your icon is), then click on \"pause notifications,\" and select or set the amount of time you need. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's nice about this feature is your team still has the ability to push through a notification if they want. This way, if your boss is trying to reach you, they can choose to send the message with a notification, keeping you in the loop. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9a55e169-22cf-403e-ab45-bb41f0cee514\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"left\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"mute-gif.gif\" data-image-filename=\"mute-gif.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"270\" data-image-height=\"480\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"true\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EMute specific channels\u002FDMs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've all experienced it: That one coworker who has 15 stories to tell about their weekend, so they send you tons of messages right in the middle of a meeting or deadline crunch. To keep the distracting notifications away, without missing important messages anywhere else in your app, you can mute specific channels or DMs without that individual knowing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect the channel\u002FDM you want to mute and type the command \"\u002Fmute.\" You can unmute by typing the same command again. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EPin important messages\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEver get a message that you frequently need to revisit? Slack makes this easy, by allowing users to pin messages. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo pin a Slack message, hover over the message you want pinned, then click on the three vertical dots (More actions icon) in the toolbar in the top-right corner of the highlighted message, and select \"pin to this conversation.\" You'll see a pushpin icon under the name of the person you're direct messaging now. Click this icon to access everything you've pinned. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EDo not disturb scheduling\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo not disturb has become especially handy for teams that span across various time zones and individuals who are prioritizing separating their work time versus their personal time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo schedule Do not disturb, click your profile icon in the top-right corner and then choose a time duration or create a custom schedule. You can also achieve the same thing by typing the command \"\u002Fdnd\" followed by your desired time period into the Slack chat field.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9c3a2157-3446-4fce-8d01-dfb755929eba\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9c3a2157-3446-4fce-8d01-dfb755929eba\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ESet a status\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor individuals working on large teams, it isn't always practical to send an email or message to every single team member to let them know you're taking a vacation or out sick for the day. An easy way to keep everyone in the loop is to set a status for yourself in Slack. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGo to your profile in the top-right corner and select \"update your status.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EKeyboard shortcuts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of ways to utilize shortcuts in Slack. You can quickly edit a message you've sent, bounce from previous DMs quickly, and so much more. In fact, there are so many, instead of listing them all for you, Slack can show you every available option. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo view all the shortcuts, in a chat, press command + \u002F on a Mac. On a Windows PC, press ctrl + \u002F. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ESync your calendars\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESlack prides itself on the ability to integrate with a number of third-party apps. An easy way to keep your teammates in the know of your schedule is to sync your calendar to Slack. This feature works with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002Fapp-pages\u002Fgoogle-calendar\"\u003EGoogle Calendar app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002Fapp-pages\u002Foutlook-calendar\"\u003EOutlook Calendar app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, you'll need to install one of those two apps to your workspace and connect your accounts (you may need administrator permission). Next, open the downloaded app inside of Slack and then send it any message to get started. Then, select \"Connect to the app,\" and follow the steps to link your Slack and Outlook accounts together. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce your account is linked, click the \"turn on\" button to start syncing your Slack status with your calendar. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"654b7636-d6c0-43b0-9bd0-e3e054134d3e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Slack)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"calendar-slack.png\" data-image-filename=\"calendar-slack.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EGiphy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast but not least, you can send gifs to your teammates when you feel like words don't quite get your point across. If your administrator hasn't already, you can install Giphy \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002Fintl\u002Fen-gb\u002Fhelp\u002Farticles\u002F204714258-Giphy-for-Slack\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo search through gifs to send the right one, go to a chat, type \"\u002Fgiphy,\" and look through the different options, and click send on your favorite. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you use Slack and have other tips, tricks, or hacks that others should know? Leave us a comment below, so we can try them out, too! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9lbWJlZC1wb2RjYXN0L2VwaXNvZGUvNUpXVGYzc29tTHZMa3hPVjBmcDZTOCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMjMyIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3d0cmFuc3BhcmVuY3k9InRydWUiIGFsbG93PSJlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWEiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f57a2b52-cf18-48eb-944f-3fb88793139b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff57a2b52-cf18-48eb-944f-3fb88793139b\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-01-27 19:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Are you working from home and want to be more productive? These 10 tips and tricks will help you get the most out of Slack this year.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ff77e22f-a089-4436-9472-32873b5ea82c",image:{id:"f0b92320-03d6-4473-a5fb-cdf4ae8698b2",filename:"istock-1214087270.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-01-27 19:02:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Back view of Asian business woman talking to her colleagues about plan in video conference. Multiethnic business team using computer for a online meeting in video call. Group of people smart working from home.",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EBack view of Asian business woman talking to her colleagues about plan in video conference. Multiethnic business team using computer for a online meeting in video call. Group of people smart working from home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F27\u002Ff0b92320-03d6-4473-a5fb-cdf4ae8698b2\u002Fistock-1214087270.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"slack-tips-and-tricks-how-to-use-slack-to-increase-productivity",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Slack tips and tricks: How to use Slack to increase productivity",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3810be5b-2bbb-4884-9e2c-659446ca42e3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"CNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Firefox logo on an open laptop.\" data-image-filename=\"mozilla-firefox.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a perfect world, you would never allow a web browser to save your passwords. Why? Because \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fno-browser-is-perfect-whats-a-user-to-do\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eweb browsers aren't exactly the most secure pieces of software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on your desktop. To complicate matters, most modern browsers allow you to sync your passwords with an account, so they are available to any browser associated with that account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's not exactly safe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"56171094-1e7b-4b42-86b1-ef2adb50bdc5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F56171094-1e7b-4b42-86b1-ef2adb50bdc5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't believe me? If you use the Firefox web browser (which is far more secure than, say, Chrome), open the browser and then go to Settings > Privacy & Security, and click Saved Logins. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat you will see might surprise you. You can scroll through the entire list and view any saved password just by clicking the eye icon associated with the entry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou're not prompted for a password or anything… you just get unfettered access to all the sights Firefox has to show you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffacebook-users-warned-you-may-have-downloaded-these-password-stealing-android-and-ios-apps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacebook users warned: You may have downloaded these password-stealing apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's not good. Worse, you could wind up with your accounts being accessed by someone other than yourself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do you do?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, if you absolutely must have Firefox save your passwords, you need to protect them with a Primary Password. Once you've enabled the Primary Password (formerly called Master Password), you'll be prompted to type that password every time you open Firefox, and any time you want to view a saved password.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, this is easy to do. The one thing you have to keep in mind is that if you forget that Primary Password, you're in for a challenging ride. In order to reset that password, you have to open Firefox, point it to chrome:\u002F\u002Fpippki\u002Fcontent\u002Fresetpassword.xhtml, and then click Reset. However, when you do that, everything you've saved will be lost. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you want to keep those saved credentials intact, it's in your best interest to not lose that password. To that end, you should consider using a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-password-manager\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epassword manager\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and creating a very \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdont-use-these-passwords-these-are-the-most-popular-log-in-details-found-for-sale-online\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estrong and unique password\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as your Firefox Primary Password.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to protect your Firefox saved passwords with a Primary Password\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAre you ready to set up this option? Let's do so.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only thing you'll need for this is an updated version of Firefox. I do recommend you always keep your web browsers updated to the latest versions to avoid software vulnerabilities. That's all you need. Let's set that Primary Password.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"39f6d5b8-5fa7-498a-897e-afcc8a645f0f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen Firefox and then click the menu button (three horizontal lines) at the top right of the window. From the drop-down menu, click Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8d5f520f-70f6-44a3-84ba-eb18f3b14111\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccess to Firefox Settings is found within this drop-down menu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Firefox menu.\" data-image-filename=\"firefoxpass2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"310\" data-image-height=\"132\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3908cee3-ba22-4691-bb9a-9e10678c6ffc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Settings window, click Privacy &amp; Security in the left pane, and then locate Logins and Passwords.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Navigate to Logins and Passwords\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8155f9c9-6e3d-4133-b09d-1f39c95fd09c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESaved passwords are found within the Privacy &amp; Security section of Firefox Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Privacy & Security section of Firefox Settings.\" data-image-filename=\"firefoxpass3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"906\" data-image-height=\"348\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-past-time-you-started-using-a-password-manager-whether-you-like-it-or-not\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIt's past time you started using a password manager (whether you like it or not)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"911a6753-5ddf-4a0f-ab76-a7716823bd60\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the check box for Use a Primary Password. A pop-up window will appear, where you enter and verify the Primary Password. You'll also see a very clear warning about remembering the Primary Password. Take heed of this warning and take note of your Primary Password (preferably in a password manager).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Enable Primary Password\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"51c06b69-044b-476b-87b4-634569aac280\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAdding a Primary Password to Firefox.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Firefox Primary Password creation window.\" data-image-filename=\"firefoxpass4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"637\" data-image-height=\"516\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"156412ea-c3fb-492a-a610-a7db6410391b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick OK and your Primary Password is set. Now, any time you start Firefox or attempt to view a password in Settings &gt; Privacy &amp; Security, you'll be prompted for that password.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Click OK to set your Primary Password\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations, you've added a much-needed layer of security to Firefox. Now, the only person who can view your saved passwords is you. Even with this added protection, you should consider not allowing your web browser to save your passwords and, instead, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-protect-and-secure-your-password-manager\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse a password manager\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-07 20:51:21",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"For better security, don't rely on browser syncing to manage your passwords. Here's a better way.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2d81df49-0f37-4e6e-9b04-3a18cb570f6e",image:{id:"3810be5b-2bbb-4884-9e2c-659446ca42e3",filename:"mozilla-firefox.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-09-06 14:00:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The Firefox menu.",credits:"CNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAccess to Firefox Settings is found within this drop-down menu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F06\u002F3810be5b-2bbb-4884-9e2c-659446ca42e3\u002Fmozilla-firefox.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-protect-your-firefox-saved-passwords-with-a-primary-password",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to protect your Firefox saved passwords with a Primary Password",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2f73224c-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Larry Dignan",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Larry",lastName:"Dignan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"eb462fe7-e39e-43ba-abbd-c4ca2442306e",filename:"larry-dignan-eic.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2017-04-26 18:17:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2017\u002F04\u002F26\u002Feb462fe7-e39e-43ba-abbd-c4ca2442306e\u002Flarry-dignan-eic.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Larry Dignan is the former Editor in Chief of ZDNET. He was most recently Executive Editor of News and Blogs at ZDNET. Prior to that, he was executive news editor at eWeek and news editor at Baseline. He also served as the East Coast news editor and finance editor at CNET News.com. Larry has covered the technology and financial services industry since 1995, publishing articles in WallStreetWeek.com, Inter@ctive Week, The New York Times, and Financial Planning magazine. He's a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism and the University of Delaware.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4294ad8e-2004-4012-9482-0f3f6f50aa6b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"(Image: Shutterstock)\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Black individual works on a computer program at a desk in a dim room.\" data-image-filename=\"shutterstock-1687431796.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFiguring out the best programming language for you to learn can be complicated. Each programming language varies by complexity, efficiency, portability, and flexibility. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's take a closer look at the most in-demand programming languages so you can decide which is right for you. The top programming languages used by tech professionals include general purpose, object-oriented, and multi-paradigm languages.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETop 10 programming languages to boost your career: Our picks\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 10 programming languages here vary in difficulty level and applicability to different roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo identify the best programming languages to learn, we considered two main factors. We evaluated programming languages that modern software professionals are expected to know when applying for roles, as well as expectations of their increased usage in the tech sector. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can learn and practice many of these languages through a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-computer-programming-degree\u002F\"\u003Eprogramming degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fwhat-are-coding-bootcamps-how-do-i-choose-coding-bootcamp\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or websites for practicing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fpractice-coding-problems\u002F\"\u003Eprogramming problems\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELanguages are presented in alphabetical order.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"59a0a77b-db1b-4d07-b311-7708f8010804\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F59a0a77b-db1b-4d07-b311-7708f8010804\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"997ba111-fb6f-47c8-b1f5-bc3eb8fcb118\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Intermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeveloped as a high-level language by Microsoft in 2001, C# is used in developing web, desktop, and mobile apps. A programming language within the C family, C# has a similar syntax to C, C++, and Java.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EC# is general-purpose, multi-paradigm, and object-oriented. It runs on the .Net framework. Its origins mean it is a go-to programming language for integration with Microsoft. C#'s speed and efficiency make it a favorite among game developers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECourses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fspecializations\u002Fprogramming-unity-game-development" target="_blank"\u003EC# Programming for Unity Game Development via University of Colorado System\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=[subid_value]&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fcsharp-tutorial-for-beginners\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EC# Basics for Beginners\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=[subid_value]&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fcomplete-csharp-masterclass\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EComplete C# Masterclass\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"C#\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b69b2ff6-63d0-4147-987a-bed84c47da12\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Beginner\u002Fintermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EC++ is an intermediary between low- and high-level languages. It began as an extension of the C programming language during the late 1970s. It took its current moniker during the mid-1980s and has continued to expand in versatility.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeneral-purpose and object-oriented, C++ is used across platforms, allows for control over system resources and memory, and is widely used to develop games and systems used in appliances, cars, and other devices. Web browsers, machine learning tools, and augmented and virtual reality tools and applications are often built using C++.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECourses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPluralsight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?subId1=[subid_value]&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pluralsight.com\u002Fpaths\u002Fc-plus-plus" target="_blank"\u003EC++ track\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EedX:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edx.org\u002Fcourse\u002Fintroduction-to-c-3" target="_blank"\u003EIntroduction to C++ via Microsoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"C++\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"c-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1444141427.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","imageData":{"id":"3d6e8269-ad8f-4451-945c-16ab087fbb15","title":"c++ programming language","filename":"shutterstock-1444141427.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F04\u002F3d6e8269-ad8f-4451-945c-16ab087fbb15\u002Fshutterstock-1444141427.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":942640,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:48:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-07-22 20:37:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","alt":"c-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1444141427.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"3d6e8269-ad8f-4451-945c-16ab087fbb15","imageAltText":"c-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1444141427.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"(Image: Shutterstock)","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shutterstock-1444141427.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F05\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"(Image: Shutterstock)\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3e816b2-7e7f-44aa-a5ab-7bdba1c44deb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Beginner\u002FIntermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGo, an open-source programming language, was designed at Google in the late 2000s. Its syntax is similar to C's. More concise and readable than C, Go is general-purpose and is often used in cloud-based and server-side applications. Its flexibility makes it useful for big data, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-machine-learning-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F"\u003Emachine learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and replacing existing infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes called Golang, Go is considered a higher-level language due to its abstractions. It's more user-friendly than its C counterparts but can be slower.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECourses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fgo-the-complete-developers-guide\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGo: The Complete Developer's Guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECodecademy: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.codecademy.com\u002Flearn\u002Flearn-go" target="_blank"\u003ELearn Go\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Go\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A Black person works at a desk with multiple computer monitors.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Shutterstock","imageData":{"id":"8d7d0acf-85fa-4fc4-8e79-445c5eceede4","title":"black computer programmer programming","filename":"rust-programming-language-a-long-road-ahead-for-the-linux-kernal.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F15\u002F8d7d0acf-85fa-4fc4-8e79-445c5eceede4\u002Frust-programming-language-a-long-road-ahead-for-the-linux-kernal.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1328462,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-07-15 16:56:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-05-25 21:44:25","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Shutterstock","alt":"A Black person works at a desk with multiple computer monitors.","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8d7d0acf-85fa-4fc4-8e79-445c5eceede4","imageAltText":"A Black person works at a desk with multiple computer monitors.","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Shutterstock","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"rust-programming-language-a-long-road-ahead-for-the-linux-kernal.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F07\u002F15","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Shutterstock\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"593b0ed4-9e1e-4d6b-8e46-e818d10aec12\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Beginner\u002FIntermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJava is a high-level language used to build web and desktop applications. Developed during the 1990s, Java was intentionally crafted to be simple and object-oriented, secure, and portable. You can master it in weeks or months with the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-java-bootcamps\u002F"\u003Ebest Java bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJava but has a wide and comprehensive application programming interface. Java finds use in developing mobile applications, especially for Android. Netflix, Google, and even NASA use Java.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECourses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fspecializations\u002Fjava-programming" target="_blank"\u003EJava Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals via Duke University\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdacity:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fimp.i115008.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F786224\u002F11298?subId1=[subid_value]&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udacity.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fjava-developer-nanodegree--nd035" target="_blank"\u003ENanodegree: Become a Java Web Developer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPluralsight:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pluralsight.com\u002Fpaths\u002Fjava-language-fundamentals" target="_blank"\u003EJava Language Fundamentals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Java\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"java-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1852227901.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"36669838-765f-47cd-9050-ce7fffb19064","title":"java-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1852227901","filename":"shutterstock-1852227901.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F04\u002F36669838-765f-47cd-9050-ce7fffb19064\u002Fshutterstock-1852227901.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":714858,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:47:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:47:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","alt":"java-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1852227901.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"36669838-765f-47cd-9050-ce7fffb19064","imageAltText":"java-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1852227901.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shutterstock-1852227901.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F05\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"21535b6c-6123-47b2-866c-0ef0b5ab0045\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F21535b6c-6123-47b2-866c-0ef0b5ab0045\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f290fd7f-449f-45b4-8ee5-0b96eeda12ad\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Beginner\u002FIntermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPredominantly used on the client-side of websites, JavaScript can be used on the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ffront-end-vs-back-end-development\u002F"\u003Efront-end or back-end\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fhow-to-become-a-web-developer\u002F"\u003Eweb development\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. JavaScript is used to add interactive elements to websites, create mobile and web apps, and build web servers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJavaScript, HTML, and CSS are the core languages of the internet. JavaScript is high-level, flexible, and essential to network-centric applications. Created alongside the development of web browsers themselves, JavaScript found widespread use by the end of the 1990s.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECourses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fprojects\u002Fintro-to-javascript-the-basics" target="_blank"\u003EIntroduction to JavaScript: The Basics\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Flearn\u002Fhtml-css-javascript-for-web-developers?" target="_blank"\u003EJohns Hopkins: HTML, CSS and JavaScript for Web Developers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=zd-__COM_CLICK_ID__-dtp&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fthe-complete-javascript-course\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMultiple courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;focused on beginners,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=zd-__COM_CLICK_ID__-dtp&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fadvanced-javascript-concepts\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eadvanced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=zd-__COM_CLICK_ID__-dtp&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Funderstand-javascript\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eweird parts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Courses are priced to be value plays.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Javascript\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"javascript-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1361674454.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","imageData":{"id":"1af8113a-6efa-4fa0-8146-69a8eb8fb0b4","title":"javascript-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1361674454","filename":"shutterstock-1361674454.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F04\u002F1af8113a-6efa-4fa0-8146-69a8eb8fb0b4\u002Fshutterstock-1361674454.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":728848,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:45:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:46:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","alt":"javascript-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1361674454.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1af8113a-6efa-4fa0-8146-69a8eb8fb0b4","imageAltText":"javascript-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1361674454.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"(Image: Shutterstock)","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shutterstock-1361674454.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F05\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"(Image: Shutterstock)\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"84b8839b-b0d1-4313-b600-616822f4f1d9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F84b8839b-b0d1-4313-b600-616822f4f1d9\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2aa672fb-12a7-40df-a8f3-89595d5e8624\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Intermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPHP is used to manage dynamic content on webpages as a server-side scripting language. PHP was created in 1994, is general-purpose and open-source, and was one of the first languages that could be embedded into HTML.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPHP remains widely used due to its simple syntax and command functions. Fast, secure, and versatile, PHP is also platform independent and contains a lot of legacy code, adding stability to the language.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fspecializations\u002Fpython" target="_blank"\u003EUniversity of Michigan Python for Everybody Specialization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPluralsight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?subId1=[subid_value]&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pluralsight.com\u002Fpaths\u002Fcore-python" target="_blank"\u003ECore Python path\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EeDX:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=6798&amp;awinaffid=423585&amp;clickref=[subid_value]&amp;ued=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edx.org\u002Fcourse\u002Fprogramming-for-everybody-getting-started-with-pyt" target="_blank"\u003EGetting Started with Python\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdacity:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fimp.i115008.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F786224\u002F11298?subId1=[subid_value]&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udacity.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fprogramming-for-data-science-nanodegree--nd104" target="_blank"\u003EProgramming for Data Science with Python\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fspecializations\u002Fdata-science-fundamentals-python-sql" target="_blank"\u003EIBM Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL Specialization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Python\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fwhat-is-stack-overflow\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Stack Overflow?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"39d30e5b-d90c-422e-b360-aaf6ca4c522d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Intermediate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPHP is used to manage dynamic content on webpages as a server-side scripting language. PHP was created in 1994, is general-purpose and open-source, and was one of the first languages that could be embedded into HTML.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPHP remains widely used due to its simple syntax and command functions. Fast, secure, and versatile, PHP is also platform independent and contains a lot of legacy code, adding stability to the language.Courses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=[subid_value]&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fthe-complete-php-full-stack-web-developer-bootcamp\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe Complete 2021 PHP Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&amp;mid=39197&amp;u1=[subid_value]&amp;murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udemy.com\u002Fcourse\u002Fphp-mvc-from-scratch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EA few best-sellers on PHP\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPluralsight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?subId1=[subid_value]&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pluralsight.com\u002Fcourses\u002Fphp-7-whats-new" target="_blank"\u003EWhat's new in PHP 7\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"PHP\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"php-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-444102625.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"05ad8f4c-3dab-4622-8bdc-4aa166e006e1","title":"php-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-444102625","filename":"shutterstock-444102625.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F04\u002F05ad8f4c-3dab-4622-8bdc-4aa166e006e1\u002Fshutterstock-444102625.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1046559,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:47:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:48:15","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","alt":"php-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-444102625.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"05ad8f4c-3dab-4622-8bdc-4aa166e006e1","imageAltText":"php-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-444102625.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shutterstock-444102625.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F05\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3cce1914-101f-428d-ab9f-cc524bc13d32\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDifficulty:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Beginner\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntroduced during the mid-1990s, Ruby was designed to be user-friendly and make programming fun. 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Introduced during the 1970s, SQL features five main language elements: clauses, expressions, predicates, queries, and statements.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESQL retrieves, removes, and updates data on regional database management systems like Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL. It is also used on the back end of websites supported by a database. This includes e-commerce and online ticket systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECourses to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoursera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fspecializations\u002Flearn-sql-basics-data-science" target="_blank"\u003ELearn SQL Basics for Data Science via UC Davis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUdemy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fimp.i115008.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F786224\u002F11298?subId1=[subid_value]&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.udacity.com\u002Fcourse\u002Flearn-sql--nd072" target="_blank"\u003ELearn SQL\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EedX:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edx.org\u002Fmicrobachelors\u002Fsnhux-data-management-with-python-and-sql" target="_blank"\u003EData Management with Python and SQL via SNHU\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"SQL\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sql-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1897996366.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"bda6e316-9e9e-42da-91a1-fc72bf49fb85","title":"sql-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1897996366","filename":"shutterstock-1897996366.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fbda6e316-9e9e-42da-91a1-fc72bf49fb85\u002Fshutterstock-1897996366.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":739888,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:49:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-05-04 13:50:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"(Image: Shutterstock)","alt":"sql-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1897996366.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"bda6e316-9e9e-42da-91a1-fc72bf49fb85","imageAltText":"sql-best-programming-languages-shutterstock-1897996366.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shutterstock-1897996366.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F05\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3b25ac7b-9689-431f-9eab-8e593e738e3b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3b25ac7b-9689-431f-9eab-8e593e738e3b\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-25 19:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Looking to upskill? 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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7c9f7e22-af7b-47f8-b063-07280e512b7f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lenovo\" data-image-alt-text=\"Lenovo Chromebook open on a kitchen counter\" data-image-filename=\"chromebook-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022-07-27 16:04:54.000000\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOut of the box, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-chromebook-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromeOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of the most efficient operating systems on the market. Part of that is due to the simplicity of the OS. Another reason is that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-reasons-chromebooks-are-the-perfect-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromeOS was designed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- from the ground up -- to be as easy as possible to use. To that end, the developers have built in plenty of features that make navigating the UI far easier than you might believe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"99a9cd9f-54bf-4f53-ac7f-f1c5243e66da\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F99a9cd9f-54bf-4f53-ac7f-f1c5243e66da\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to offer up five easy tips that can help you navigate the ChromeOS platform much faster and easier. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-two-smart-devices-i-will-never-install-in-my-house\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe two smart devices I will never install in my house\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of these tips take advantage of features baked into the system, so there's nothing to install and only a minimal amount of configuration to take care of. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll you need to do is know how this particular magic works. And I'm going to show you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5 ChromeOS tips for faster navigation and a more efficient experience\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Requirements \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll only need a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2a1fcd79-4457-472a-81e1-8afae914e0f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fcomputing\u002Fchromebooks\u002Fall-chromebooks\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Chromebook\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with an updated version of ChromeOS for this. I'll demonstrate with ChromeOS Version 106.0.5249.12, but these features should work flawlessly on older releases of the OS. Even so, you should make sure to keep \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-how-we-unearthed-a-critical-flaw-in-chromeos-and-how-google-fixed-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromeOS updated regularly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (for both security and new features). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith that said, let's get to the tips. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f17ffab6-5cdd-4a50-ab62-68707de6f4fc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOut of the box, you might find the touchpad doesn't have tap-to-click enabled. This might seem trivial, but having to exert pressure on the touchpad wastes time and effort. Thankfully, it's very easy to enable tap to click. Here's how: Open the Settings app (either from the desktop menu or from the gear icon in the system tray pop-up) and go to Device &gt; Touchpad. From that window, tap the on\u002Foff slider for "Enable tap-to-click" and you're good to go. Close the Settings window and enjoy that more efficient tapping method.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Enable Tap to Click\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e7bf2fcf-069f-4ac8-8990-e44eeb88735b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEnabling tap-to-click in ChromeOS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ChromeOS Settings app.\" data-image-filename=\"chrometips1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1911\" data-image-height=\"513\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0a6469af-76bd-455f-826a-528cadf54edb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a few very handy touchpad gestures to make use of. These include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThree-finger swipe up to see all open windows.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThree-finger swipe down to close the overview (showing all open windows).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETwo-finger swipe left or right to go either to the previous or next page (or screen).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMove your mouse cursor to the tab bar and three-finger-swipe to switch between tabs.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlace the mouse cursor on the shelf and swipe up.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFour-finger swipe left or right to move between workspaces.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Use touchpad gestures\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d24b541-c1fb-4955-b45e-9fe25c09babe\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can easily change the resolution of the display (making things bigger or smaller) with these three keyboard shortcuts:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECTRL-Shift-Plus [+] increases the size of everything on your desktop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECTRL-Shift-Minus [-] decreases the size of everything on your desktop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECTRL-Shift-0 resets the resolution to the default.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Zooming\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"68c28c53-1e69-4a0a-afe6-7bfcd7391b98\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI frequently depend on my OS clipboard. Even more so, I depend on the ability to use previously copied content from the clipboard. Believe it or not, ChromeOS has this feature built right into the OS. To view the contents of your clipboard, click and hold the Search (or Everything) button on your keyboard and then click V. You should see a new pop-up window appear. Click on any one of those entries and you can then paste the contents with the usual CTRL-V keyboard shortcut.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. View recent clipboard items\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2c543771-e40a-4570-b5cf-8a9a35f32116\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccessing recently copied items to the ChromeOS clipboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ChromeOS clipboard popup.\" data-image-filename=\"chrometips2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"607\" data-image-height=\"675\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1306a172-7ea1-42b1-999b-13f357f60596\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you have frequent apps (or web apps) that you open, why not pin them to the shelf, so you no longer have to open the desktop launcher to find them? To pin an app to the shelf, locate the app in the desktop launcher, right-click its icon, and select Pin to shelf. The app launcher can now be accessed directly from the shelf for more efficient launching.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Pin apps to the shelf\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dfb63a71-f8f7-43ca-b74f-9855cf9b127e\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EPinning an app to the ChromeOS shelf.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-image-alt-text=\"The right click menu from the ChromeOS application launcher.\" data-image-filename=\"chrometips3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"793\" data-image-height=\"455\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-chromeos-103-update-will-satisfy-chromebook-android-users-apple-envy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew ChromeOS 103 update will satisfy Chromebook users' Apple envy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChromeOS is already a fantastically simple platform but these five tips should go a long way to helping make your ChromeOS experience far more efficient.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1d11a65c-977c-4f6a-82e0-a6abcfd960ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1d11a65c-977c-4f6a-82e0-a6abcfd960ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-08 18:36:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Jack Wallen shows you how to navigate ChromeOS with more efficiency and ease to enhance your Chromebook experience.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"db983135-dbd6-4aed-adcd-6541a7ff1076",image:{id:"7c9f7e22-af7b-47f8-b063-07280e512b7f",filename:"chromebook-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-27 16:04:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Lenovo Chromebook open on a kitchen counter",credits:"Lenovo",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F27\u002F7c9f7e22-af7b-47f8-b063-07280e512b7f\u002Fchromebook-3.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"5-chromeos-tips-for-faster-navigation-and-a-more-efficient-experience",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"5 ChromeOS tips for faster navigation and a more efficient experience",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (scheduled for publication in 2022).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1d04fa8e-61b0-417a-9d9f-6e0fa119ba87\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 11\" data-image-filename=\"windows-11-desktop.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"576\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow do you test \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-hands-on-microsofts-biggest-minor-upgrade-ever-is-all-about-new-hardware\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for compatibility with essential apps without \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-fixes-amd-cpu-performance-issue-with-new-windows-11-test-build\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eputting your work at risk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Simple: Use the built-in Hyper-V platform on your Windows 10 PC to create a virtual machine and install Windows 11. You can run your existing apps and services in that virtual machine without risking the integrity or stability of your \"real\" PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"63af5ece-e4b6-45cf-8d82-edce9c1f53bc\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F63af5ece-e4b6-45cf-8d82-edce9c1f53bc\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a new virtual PC is easy, assuming your PC satisfies the requirements. You must be running a 64-bit business edition of Windows Pro or Enterprise edition; the Home edition does not include Hyper-V support. In addition, your CPU and associated hardware must meet specific requirements. (For this walkthrough, I assume you are running Windows on a PC with a supported Intel or AMD CPU; the rules for Arm-based CPUs are different.) Most modern CPUs pass this test with ease. (For full details, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-tip-find-out-if-your-pc-can-run-hyper-v\u002F\"\u003E\"Windows 10 tip: Find out if your PC can run Hyper-V.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also need enough physical hardware resources to devote to your virtual machine. I recommend at least 8 GB of memory, along with enough unused local storage to hold a full installation of Windows, apps, and checkpoints (32 GB should be sufficient).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you need a copy of the Windows 11 installation files in ISO format. You can get that file from Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsoftware-download\u002Fwindows11\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page by choosing the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith those preliminaries out of the way, you're ready to get started. Note that all of the steps below work exactly the same on Windows 10 and Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1. Click Start and type Hyper-V in the search box\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E If Hyper-V is already enabled, open the Hyper-V Manager utility and skip to the next step. If you see the Turn Windows features on or off option, click to open the Windows Features dialog box, choose the Hyper-V option, and restart your PC to continue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2. In Hyper-V Manager, make sure your PC's name is selected in the center pane and then, in the Actions pane on the right, click New > Virtual Machine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3. In the New Virtual Machine wizard, use the following settings:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecify Name and Location\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Enter a descriptive name here. This name will appear in the Hyper-V Manager window.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecify Generation\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Choose Generation 2 here. (You won't be able to install Windows 11 on a Generation 1 VM, which is strictly for legacy operating systems.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssign Memory\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – You can use the default settings here. If you have at least 16 GB of RAM on the host PC, I recommend entering 4096 MB in the Startup Memory box.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"10ad2cf8-0043-4dd5-9bc1-c5cd1302abc5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe default Dynamic Memory option keeps RAM usage to a minimum, expanding as needed&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-memory.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-memory.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"704\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConfigure Networking\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Choose Default Switch from the drop-down menu.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnect Virtual Hard Disk\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Use the default option, Create A Virtual Hard Disk. You can safely leave its size at 127 GB. Hyper-V creates a dynamically expanding virtual hard disk that uses only a fraction of that space.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d360a294-a4c2-4ad8-882f-ad2d47169c6c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese default settings create a dynamically expanding 127 GB virtual hard disk that uses only a small amount of actual disk space\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-disk.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-disk.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"704\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstallation Options \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E– Choose the second option, as shown here; then click Browse and choose the Windows 11 ISO from your Downloads folder.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8fb5692c-c543-4ff5-8f15-f5b43d97445b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESpecify the location of the Windows 11 installation file to automatically mount your ISO as a virtual DVD drive&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-iso.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-iso.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"704\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4. Click Finish to create the virtual machine, but don't connect to the VM just yet. Instead, from Hyper-V Manager, right-click the VM you just created, click Settings, and make the following tweaks to avoid having Windows 11 complain later that your VM doesn't meet its hardware requirements:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the Hardware pane on the left, select Security. Then, in the pane on the right, click Enable Trusted Platform Module.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6a701921-9406-4c90-83d6-eebfcc146f66\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect this checkbox to enable the virtual TPM required for a Windows 11 VM.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-virtual-tpm.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-virtual-tpm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"722\" data-image-height=\"687\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect Processor in the Hardware pane and change the setting for Number Of Virtual Processors to 2.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e50139f4-4bb1-42bb-88b5-1d915762def7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMake this tweak as well to avoid seeing an error message when installing Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-processor-cores.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-processor-cores.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"722\" data-image-height=\"687\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick OK to save your changes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5. Double-click the VM and click Start to connect to the virtual machine. Be prepared to click in the Virtual Machine Connection and tap any key to boot from the virtual DVD you created using your Windows 11 ISO. That should open the Windows Setup screen shown here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"24b87546-2493-4454-b764-f5f608f3562f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf everything's configured correctly, you can start here to do a clean install of Windows 11 on your new VM&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-setup-from-virtual-dvd.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-setup-from-virtual-dvd.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6. Click next to begin the installation. When you're asked to enter a product key, click the small \"I don't have a product key\" link at the bottom of the dialog box, and then select Windows 11 Pro from the list of available editions. Follow the prompts to complete setup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you configured Windows to use a Microsoft account, you'll need to do one last tweak before you can sign on in an enhanced session and use your VM in full-screen mode: Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options and turn the Require Windows Hello Sign-in For Microsoft Accounts switch to the Off position.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8d18eeb-7a1e-423a-990c-57c8a3ae86c5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need to turn this setting off to sign in to a Windows 11 VM using a Microsoft account in an enhanced session\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-enhanced-session-tweak.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-enhanced-session-tweak.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you forget to make this adjustment and try to sign in using an enhanced session, you'll find yourself stuck at the Windows sign-in screen with only the background image visible. The fix is simple: From the Virtual Machine Connection window, choose View, then click Enhanced Session to clear the checkbox and switch to a basic session.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESign in and make the change to your account settings and then use the View menu to switch back to an enhanced session.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-10-17 23:33:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to try Windows 11 risk-free? Use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine where you can test the new operating system without losing access to your \"real\" PC. I've got step-by-step instructions here.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7c6486b8-f135-4722-a019-a9bbc8173dfc",image:{id:"7fe3fab7-1723-4cce-be60-c18684d82e13",filename:"shutterstock-2013850121.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-10-17 23:29:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Swirly Fabric 3d rendrered wallpaper in 4K Windows 11 style",credits:"dgtl.escapism shutterstcl",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F17\u002F7fe3fab7-1723-4cce-be60-c18684d82e13\u002Fshutterstock-2013850121.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-create-the-perfect-windows-11-virtual-machine",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to create the perfect Windows 11 virtual machine",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11d72d67-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"virtualization",name:"Virtualization",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (scheduled for publication in 2022).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"86a35928-203b-4900-8667-7b36b2b1f011\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you think you understand Microsoft's strategy for Windows feature updates, it's time for a reset. With Windows 10, Microsoft experimented with feature updates during the chaotic first year or two, even assigning marketing names to each big feature release: Anniversary Update, Creators Update, and so on. Eventually, they settled on a predictable schedule for feature updates, with major releases every six months, typically in March\u002FApril and September\u002FOctober.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7f352fd9-d446-4c63-b025-2a99e6a5aeb7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7f352fd9-d446-4c63-b025-2a99e6a5aeb7\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose feature updates were designed to be delivered through Windows Update and are, for all intents and purposes, full Windows version upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft dialed back that schedule with the launch of Windows 11, committing to delivering these sometimes-disruptive feature updates only once each year, in the second half of the year. (That decision was also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwith-rollout-of-21h2-microsoft-moves-windows-10-to-annual-updates\u002F\"\u003Eapplied retroactively to Windows 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReasonable people might have assumed that the schedule change meant Microsoft was thereby committing to not delivering any new features outside of those annual end-of-year feature updates. LOL, as the kids like to say.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows boss Panos Panay rattled off a laundry list of \"new experiences\" (that's Microsoft-speak for features) at the end of February in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindowsexperience\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F15\u002Fbringing-you-closer-to-what-you-love-with-new-experiences-in-windows-11\u002F\"\u003Elengthy blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of those changes will arrive this week as part of the March Patch Tuesday update. That's right on schedule for what would previously have been a semi-annual feature update. It also raises a bunch of questions, starting with the obvious one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dc87ede7-3bbb-4eae-927b-032c0a9c2263\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWell, no.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new features rolling out in the March updates were previewed in the February 2022 non-security update (the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Ftopic\u002Ffebruary-15-2022-kb5010414-os-build-22000-527-preview-73e259d0-45ca-45ef-960f-426035104e73"\u003E2022-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems [KB5010414]\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Other new features will arrive as app updates from the Microsoft Store and through what Microsoft refers to as "servicing."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat might seem like enough to qualify as a feature update, but there's a crucial difference. This update checks in at a relatively lightweight 230MB on x64 systems. That's about one-tenth of the size of what a Windows 10 feature update used to clock in at.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first official Windows 11 feature update is due in late 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is this a Windows feature update?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2f64f241-d5da-4c60-b6f1-f404f0576167\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere's now a Weather icon at the far left side of the taskbar (where the Start button used to be), which shows the current temperature and a brief forecast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows-11-new-features.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows-11-new-features.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1366\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0a574137-b293-4fb9-8ff7-3c031855a16c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe new feature Microsoft has chosen to highlight is the Windows Subsystem for Android, which allows Windows 11 users to download and install a "curated" (that means small) selection of Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. This feature isn't installed automatically, and it doesn't require the latest Windows 11 cumulative updates -- more on that in a minute.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother group of new features are focused on the Windows 11 taskbar. There's now a Weather icon at the far left side of the taskbar (where the Windows 10 Start button used to be), which shows the current temperature and a brief forecast. Clicking that icon opens the Widgets pane. If you don't want either one, you can hide the Weather icon by turning off the Widgets option in Taskbar Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 now displays a clock on the second display on multi-monitor setups. Some Windows watchers might argue that this is not a new feature but a bug fix, and it's hard to argue with that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor audio calls using Microsoft Teams with a work or school account, the microphone button on the taskbar now allows you to mute and unmute your audio with a single click. Likewise, buttons at the bottom of every app window allow you to share that window (and only that window) with the current Teams call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo "redesigned" apps with very familiar names, Media Player and Notepad, are also available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are these new Windows 11 features?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8ae1aad8-b1ec-4bb9-8151-368c727cafb6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has a rich history of attaching confusing names to new products, but they've really outdone themselves this time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running Windows 11, at some point soon, you will find that the Microsoft Store has automatically installed a new app called Media Player on your PC. This app is, in fact, the replacement to the ill-fated Groove Music, which in turn had followed the even more ill-fated Zune Music, which…\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, you get the idea.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyway, the best part of the story is that the absolutely ancient Windows Media Player program (Wmplayer.exe) still exists on Windows 11, with its Windows Vista-era theme intact. It still allows you to rip CDs and can still sync with your 20-year-old MP3 player if you insist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, the new Media Player is a rebranded version of the Groove Music app that's just as good-looking as its predecessor and equally irrelevant for any music fan who doesn't own a 20-year-old MP3 player.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does the new Media Player app do?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14af02fd-1474-4733-a643-181f472d8798\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter years of being mostly ignored, Notepad finally gets a refresh in Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"new-windows-notepad.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"new-windows-notepad.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"919\" data-image-height=\"608\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"04803cd0-e280-4816-8e04-61906eb6aad5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you were to look for the most anodyne of all Windows utilities, the extremely basic Notepad text editor would certainly be on the list of finalists. After years of being mostly ignored, it finally gets a refresh in Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest change in the new Notepad is that it's a so-called modern app, installed and serviced via the Microsoft Store. Other than that, the list of new and changed features is pretty slim:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt now supports dark themes, so you don't have to deal with the blinding white background when editing a text document in a dark room.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMulti-level Undo (Ctrl+Z) is supported, along with a Redo feature that isn't on the menus but works with the Windows-standard Ctrl+Y shortcut.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe menus have been simplified slightly.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's not really a lot in the way of new features, and most people who want a full-featured text editor will choose a third-party app like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fnotepad-plus-plus.org\u002Fdownloads\u002F"\u003ENotepad++\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fatom.io\u002F"\u003EAtom\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. More than anything, the Windows Notepad app update says less about the app and more about how Microsoft is concentrating its development resources on Store apps rather than traditional Win32 programs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's in the new Notepad app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba17be1c-4619-4e04-9c39-a6d2a8bcb50a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI looked at the Windows Subsystem for Android last month and was, to put it charitably, underwhelmed. Limiting the selection of apps to a subset of those in the Amazon Appstore means very few apps deliver any meaningful value on a full-sized, touch-enabled Windows laptop. The one exception is Amazon's own Kindle app running on a Surface tablet like the Surface Pro X or the smaller Surface Go 3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe aware also that the Android subsystem demands some fairly hefty resources. For full details, including installation instructions, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fandroid-on-windows-11-is-it-worth-the-effort\u002F"\u003E"Android on Windows 11: Is it worth the effort?"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the deal with Android on Windows 11?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"98bcbba5-d506-4a29-9631-37edf3459aeb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has already embraced Android on its own mobile devices, including the Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2. They've also&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-to-add-more-integration-with-microsofts-office-apps-windows-10-on-galaxy-note-20-devices\u002F"\u003Epartnered with Samsung\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;on some Android-specific integrations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut integrating Google's store into the Windows platform is probably a bridge too far for Microsoft, which isn't keen on the prospect of allowing Google to sink its hooks into Windows. On the unlikely chance that the Windows Subsystem for Android becomes a surprise hit, those negotiations might heat up. But don't hold your breath.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will Android apps from the Google Play Store work on Windows 11?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cd898805-8b71-4157-961f-24659b2be623\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot exactly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you read the support document announcing the changes in this release of Windows 11, you'll see multiple references to "Internet Explorer mode," including one new feature: the ability to share cookies between Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode and Microsoft Edge. That feature allows Windows 10 users to open older sites that were originally written for Internet Explorer in a sandboxed Microsoft Edge tab that supports old features (like ActiveX controls and Browser Helper Objects) that are no longer supported in Edge. This feature is a big deal for enterprise customers with legacy line-of-business apps, but it's not something consumers and small businesses are likely to use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Did Microsoft bring Internet Explorer back?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"66464c74-be08-4046-a7d9-4711d63864af\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F66464c74-be08-4046-a7d9-4711d63864af\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d32015d-9558-4023-964e-12492322f3f5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAny changes to the Windows shell are specific to Windows 11, so don't expect to see them on the older OS. Likewise, the Windows Subsystem for Android is a Windows 11-only feature. To run Android apps on Windows 10, you'll need a third-party solution like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bluestacks.com\u002F"\u003EBluestacks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Media Player is also MIA for Windows 10. Curiously, its listing in the Windows 11 Store shows the old name, Groove Music, with an updated version number of 11. The listing for the same app displays as version 10 on Windows 10. Besides the name, it's hard to spot any substantive differences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for the new Windows Notepad, no, you can't install it on current versions of Windows 10. Its Store listing notes that the minimum requirements for this product include Windows 10 version 19541 or later. That version is currently available only as an Insider Preview. Check again at the end of the year, after Windows 10 22H2 is released.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does any of this stuff work on Windows 10?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"047d8225-b4c5-4443-b205-4f7b2f4bd6c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWell, yes. In that February blog post, Panay says the company plans to release new features more frequently.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs today's release shows, we're committed to delivering experiences into Windows 11 that enrich and inspire people's lives. Over time, you'll see us release new features into Windows 11 for end users more frequently in addition to our annual update. We will leverage the variety of update mechanisms we have in place including servicing and Microsoft Store updates. Our goal is to deliver continuous innovation, providing you with the best experiences year-round.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is that the big disruptive feature updates, which can take 30 minutes or more to install, will only arrive once a year. And with a 24-month support window for Windows Home and Pro editions, you can even move to an every-other-year schedule for PCs you manage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you want a Windows version whose feature set is frozen and won't change from month to month, maybe you're best off sticking with Windows 10 for now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are these surprise feature dumps going to be a regular thing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-08 11:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Six months after it launched Windows 11, Microsoft is delivering an assortment of new features for its flagship operating system. But don't call this a feature update. Confused? I've got the details.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e11572aa-d7f7-41b2-bd75-ab8092079cc2",image:{id:"39ab7e6d-f4ba-41b2-abf6-0238580982a1",filename:"gettyimages-1238265331-windows-11-and-windows-10-operating-system-logos-are-displayed-on-laptop-screens.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-08 00:56:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F08\u002F39ab7e6d-f4ba-41b2-abf6-0238580982a1\u002Fgettyimages-1238265331-windows-11-and-windows-10-operating-system-logos-are-displayed-on-laptop-screens.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"windows-11-latest-updates-bring-a-wave-of-new-features",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Windows 11: Latest updates bring a wave of new features",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4b7f5e2a-32b7-482d-95ef-4d4cbfce5a8e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Gorgaiphotography\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"colorkeyboardgettyimages-498528113\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1599973349.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's your most valuable online account, the one most deserving of protection? If you have a personal Microsoft account, that account should be among those you guard most jealously. That's especially true if you use that account and its associated email address to sign in to one or more Windows PCs or to create and save documents using the Office apps in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-365-formerly-office-365-everything-you-need-to-know\"\u003EMicrosoft 365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-take-advantage-of-microsoft-onedrive-in-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's OneDrive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E cloud storage service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this post, I list seven steps you can take to help you lock that account down so it's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fonline-security-101-how-to-protect-your-privacy-from-hackers-spies-and-the-government\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esafe from online attacks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Your goal is to prevent an unauthorized person from stealing your account credentials and using them to access your private information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, there's a balancing act between convenience and security, so I've divided the steps into three groups, based on how tightly you want to lock down your Microsoft account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-simple-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by\u002F\"\u003E6 simple cybersecurity rules to live by\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd here's an important note right up front: This article is about the free consumer Microsoft accounts used with Microsoft 365 Family and Personal editions and the personal OneDrive service. These accounts are typically associated with an email address using the @outlook.com domain, although older accounts might also use @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com. Security settings for \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bc4545c1-7e93-457a-95fd-82d52c8e90a8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fbusiness\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"business and enterprise Microsoft 365 accounts,\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E which use the OneDrive for Business cloud service, are managed by domain administrators through Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory), using a completely different set of tools.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much security do you need?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBaseline: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe baseline level of security (steps 1-3) is perfectly acceptable for most casual users of Microsoft services, especially those who don't use their Microsoft email address as a primary factor for signing in to other sites. If you're helping a friend or relative who's technically unsophisticated and intimidated by passwords, these options will do a lot of good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first step is to create a strong password for your Microsoft account, one that's not used by any other account. Next, you'll turn on two-step verification (Microsoft's term for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbetter-than-the-best-password-how-to-use-2fa-to-improve-your-security\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emulti-factor authentication\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) to protect yourself from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-phishing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-scam-emails-and-more\"\u003Ephishing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and other forms of password theft. Enabling that feature requires you to supply additional proof of your identity when you sign in for the first time on a new device or when you perform a high-risk activity, such as changing your password or adding a credit card to your account. The additional verification typically consists of a code sent in an SMS text message to a trusted device or in an email message to a registered alternate account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you'll save a recovery code that allows you to access your account if you forget that password and don't have access to any other authentication methods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBetter: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThose baseline precautions are adequate, but you can tighten security significantly with the actions outlined in steps 4 and 5.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fuser-forgetfulness-drives-preference-for-biometrics-over-passwords\u002F\"\u003EUser forgetfulness drives preference for biometrics over passwords\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone (it's available for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fmicrosoft-authenticator\u002Fid983156458\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.azure.authenticator&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E devices) and set it up for use as a sign-in and verification option. Then add a secure email address as a backup factor to verify your identity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaximum: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe final two steps provide the most extreme security, adding at least one \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-security-key\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ephysical hardware key\u003C\u002Fa\u003E along with the Microsoft Authenticator app, and then removing SMS text messages as a backup verification factor. With that configuration, you can still use your mobile phone as an authentication factor, but a would-be attacker won't be able to break into your account by intercepting text messages or hijacking your mobile phone account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat configuration places significant roadblocks in the way of even the most determined attacker. It requires an extra investment in hardware and it definitely adds some friction to the sign-in process, but it's by far the most effective way to secure your Microsoft account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's get started.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHere's how to lock down your Microsoft account\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6caeb399-c34a-4ef9-b2e3-7acefefafd8f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFirst things first: You need a strong, unique password for your Microsoft account. Microsoft requires a minimum password length of eight characters, but security experts recommend that you make your password longer. A good length is 12-16 characters, using any random combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. You can also use a passphrase consisting of four or more randomly selected words, separated by a special character such as a hyphen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 1: Create a new, strong password\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"create-strong-password","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"8db9af02-f410-442f-9fcb-a2a54217930b","title":"create-strong-password","filename":"create-strong-password.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002F8db9af02-f410-442f-9fcb-a2a54217930b\u002Fcreate-strong-password.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":376705,"width":2318,"height":1452,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:39:41","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:40:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"create-strong-password","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8db9af02-f410-442f-9fcb-a2a54217930b","imageAltText":"create-strong-password","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"create-strong-password.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":2318,"imageHeight":1452,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to ensure that you've nailed this requirement is to use your password manager's tools to generate a brand-new, random password or passphrase. (No password manager? Try an online option like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"281909ca-36f2-46f3-a48c-a8652e3e6e5e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002F1password.com\u002Fpassword-generator\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"1Password Strong Password Generator\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ef7c1fe9-abbd-4c3d-89a1-f3dc32bf46c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbitwarden.com\u002Fpassword-generator\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Bitwarden Password Generator\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerating a new password ensures that your account credentials are not shared with any other account; it also guarantees that an older password that you might have inadvertently reused isn't part of a password breach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-password-manager\u002F\"\u003EThe best password managers to save you from login hassle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo change your password, go to the Microsoft Account Security Basics page at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Fsecurity\u002F\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Fsecurity\u002F\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Sign in, if necessary, then click Change Password. (But don't check the box that requires you to change your password every 72 days. That will surely annoy you, and it won't make your account appreciably more secure.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow the instructions to save the new password using your password manager. Feel free to write it down, if you prefer a physical backup. Just make sure to store the paper in a secure location, such as a locked file drawer or a safe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8eaf1794-39ff-4636-9dbd-fa1f47dabad7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDon't leave the Microsoft Account Security page just yet. Instead, scroll up to the Two-Step Verification section (under the Additional Security heading) and make sure this option is turned on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup process is a fairly straightforward wizard that confirms you are able to receive verification messages. If you're using a modern smartphone with an up-to-date version of iOS or Android, you can safely ignore the prompts to create an app password for the mail client on those phones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 2: Turn on two-step verification\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"set-up-two-step-verification","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c05fbeaf-fedf-4269-a5ff-6cfea4d9cc20","title":"set-up-two-step-verification","filename":"set-up-two-step-verification.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Fc05fbeaf-fedf-4269-a5ff-6cfea4d9cc20\u002Fset-up-two-step-verification.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":116144,"width":718,"height":452,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:54:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:55:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"set-up-two-step-verification","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c05fbeaf-fedf-4269-a5ff-6cfea4d9cc20","imageAltText":"set-up-two-step-verification","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"set-up-two-step-verification.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":718,"imageHeight":452,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b077c09c-71a8-4018-9867-0c6416001839\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe next step is to save a recovery code. If you're ever unable to sign in to your account because you've forgotten the password, having access to this code will save you from being permanently locked out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESetting up two-step verification, as you did in the previous step, automatically prompts you to create a recovery code. If you didn't keep a copy of that code, you'll need to create a new one. On the Microsoft Account Security Basics page, find the Advanced Security Options section and click Get Started. That takes you to the not-so-basic Microsoft Account Security page. (To go there directly, bookmark this address:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-can-improve-cybersecurity-by-harnessing-diversity-according-to-microsoft-securitys-vasu-jakkal\u002F"\u003EHow AI can improve cybersecurity by harnessing diversity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll to the bottom of the page and look for the Recovery Code section. Click Generate A New Code to display a dialog box like the one shown here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrint out that recovery code and file it away in the same locked file cabinet or safe where you put your password. (Microsoft allows you to generate only one code at a time for a Microsoft account. Generating a new code renders the old code invalid.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd now for some more advanced security options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 3: Create a recovery code and keep it in a safe place\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EPrint out a recovery code and store it in a safe place; you'll need it if you lose access to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a60a69eb-0451-4d6a-91a0-005b9f57f6da","title":"microsoft-account-recovery-code","filename":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F17\u002Fa60a69eb-0451-4d6a-91a0-005b9f57f6da\u002Fmicrosoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":22391,"width":422,"height":252,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-12-17 20:41:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-12-17 20:41:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a60a69eb-0451-4d6a-91a0-005b9f57f6da","imageAltText":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EPrint out a recovery code and store it in a safe place; you'll need it if you lose access to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F12\u002F17","imageWidth":422,"imageHeight":252,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EPrint out a recovery code and store it in a safe place; you'll need it if you lose access to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d0453c3-d585-43bd-a87c-82e323453733\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmartphone apps that generate Time-based One-time Password Algorithm (TOTP) codes are an increasingly popular form of multi-factor authentication, and I highly recommend their use for any service that supports them. (For more on these options, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprotect-yourself-how-to-choose-the-right-two-factor-authenticator-app\u002F"\u003E"Protect yourself: How to choose the right two-factor authenticator app."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you use another authenticator app for most services, I recommend using Microsoft Authenticator with your Microsoft account. In this configuration, any sign-in attempt that requires verification sends a push notification to your smartphone. Approve the request, and you're done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-easiest-thing-you-can-do-to-keep-your-phone-secure\u002F"\u003EThe easiest thing you can do to keep your phone secure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn added bonus is that the Microsoft Authenticator app can be used for passwordless sign-in as well as verification.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo set up Microsoft Authenticator with a Microsoft account, go to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and click Add A New Way To Sign In Or Verify. Choose the Use An App option and then, after installing the Microsoft Authenticator app, sign in using your account credentials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 4: Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6d17e674-7358-4a70-9596-fa43a2bd44a9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft recommends that you have at least two forms of verification available in addition to your password. If you need to reset your password, when two-step verification is enabled, you'll need to supply both of those forms of identification or you risk being permanently locked out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA free email address, such as a Gmail account, is acceptable if your security needs are minimal, but a business email address secured by a professional IT staff is a much better choice. If necessary, you can have a verification code sent to that email address.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGo to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and click Add A New Way To Sign In Or Verify.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose the Email A Code option, enter your email address, and then enter the code you receive to confirm that verification option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 5: Add a secure email address as a form of verification\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"email-a-code-to-verify","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f523a20a-d07f-47a2-a971-c02431060c9f","title":"email-a-code-to-verify","filename":"email-a-code-to-verify.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Ff523a20a-d07f-47a2-a971-c02431060c9f\u002Femail-a-code-to-verify.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":74546,"width":426,"height":544,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:11:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:11:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"email-a-code-to-verify","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f523a20a-d07f-47a2-a971-c02431060c9f","imageAltText":"email-a-code-to-verify","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"email-a-code-to-verify.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":426,"imageHeight":544,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"33b796e6-f238-442d-a042-85a1ff0891b5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBy this point, you should have more than enough secure ways to authenticate yourself and verify your identity. That means it's time to remove the weakest link in the chain: SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes SMS text messages so problematic from a security point of view is the reality that an attacker can hijack your mobile account. It&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsim-swap-horror-story-ive-lost-decades-of-data-and-google-wont-lift-a-finger\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ehappened to my ZDNET&nbsp;colleague Matthew Miller a few years ago\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and I wouldn't wish that nightmare on anyone. (For details and some additional security advice, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprotect-your-online-identity-now-fight-hackers-with-these-5-security-precautions\u002F"\u003E"Protect your online identity now: Fight hackers with these 5 security safeguards."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnewly-discovered-android-malware-has-infected-thousands-of-devices\u002F"\u003ENewly discovered Android malware has infected thousands of devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you change this setting, confirm that you have at least two alternative forms of verification (a secure email address and the Microsoft Authenticator app, ideally) and that you've saved a recovery code for the account. Then, from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, expand the Text A Code section.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick Remove to eliminate this option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 6: Remove SMS text messages as a form of verification\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"remove-sms-text-option","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e5fbf4a9-a5ce-4678-a2a2-eaf28e9eca40","title":"remove-sms-text-option","filename":"remove-sms-text-option.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Fe5fbf4a9-a5ce-4678-a2a2-eaf28e9eca40\u002Fremove-sms-text-option.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":28404,"width":698,"height":358,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:17:01","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:17:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"remove-sms-text-option","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"e5fbf4a9-a5ce-4678-a2a2-eaf28e9eca40","imageAltText":"remove-sms-text-option","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"remove-sms-text-option.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":698,"imageHeight":358,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3a6b5a34-1c4f-4dd0-b6d1-4d0f01418a6a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis step is the most advanced of all. It requires an investment in extra hardware, but the requirement to insert a device into a USB port or make a connection via Bluetooth or NFC adds the highest level of security.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor an overview of how this type of hardware works, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyubikey-hands-on-hardware-based-2fa-is-more-secure-but-watch-out-for-these-gotchas\u002F"\u003E"YubiKey hands-on: Hardware-based 2FA is more secure, but watch out for these gotchas."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-security-key\u002F"\u003EThe best security keys to protect yourself and your business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo configure a hardware key, go to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and click Add A New Way To Sign In Or Verify. Choose the Use A Security Key option and then follow the prompts. You'll need to enter the PIN for your hardware key, then touch to activate it. When that setup is complete, you've got a powerful way to sign in to any service powered by your Microsoft account without having to fuss with passwords.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned at the start of this article, most people don't need this level of advanced protection. But if your OneDrive account includes valuable documents like tax returns and bank statements, you'll want to lock it down as tightly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 7: Use a hardware security key for authentication\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"set-up-hardware-key","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"92cc3a8c-1562-4d5f-bd9b-4b066c47525d","title":"set-up-hardware-key","filename":"set-up-hardware-key.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002F92cc3a8c-1562-4d5f-bd9b-4b066c47525d\u002Fset-up-hardware-key.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":15592,"width":456,"height":274,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:25:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:26:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"set-up-hardware-key","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"92cc3a8c-1562-4d5f-bd9b-4b066c47525d","imageAltText":"set-up-hardware-key","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"set-up-hardware-key.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":456,"imageHeight":274,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-12 19:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can get a Microsoft account for free, but that doesn't begin to describe its value, especially if you use that account for crucial email and cloud storage. 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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ce582440-1c3b-4355-b0d3-c388ce345159\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tom Werner\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A woman using her laptop in a busy cafe.\" data-image-filename=\"getty-a-woman-working-from-her-laptop-in-a-busy-cafe.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESlack has become the de facto standard for business communication and collaboration. Teams use Slack to chat with one another, share files, comment on threads, and a host of other tasks. For the most part, you tend to communicate and collaborate with others in your organization -- your fellow project team members, managers, and other departments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"e8641405-80dd-488e-b73d-fff4a35c9241\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fe8641405-80dd-488e-b73d-fff4a35c9241\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what happens when you need to bring an outsider into your Slack workspace? Does your Slack admin let them in as a regular member? Probably not, as that could lead to privacy or security issues. Instead, you take advantage of a feature called Slack Connect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESlack Connect allows individuals or teams to work with people outside of your organization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose who are a part of Slack Connect can join channels and even DM users within the organization. You can connect up to 250 different organizations to the same Slack channel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-use-slacks-huddle-feature-and-why-you-should\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Slack's huddle feature (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Slack Connect, you create a channel and then invite other companies to join in. That feature requires a Slack Pro account. With a free Slack account, you can only start a direct message via Slack Connect. Regardless of which you use, those you invite will only have access to either the specific channel or the direct message. Once you've added people or organizations to Slack Connect, you will be able to interact with them as you would with anyone in your organization. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a few points to consider about Slack Connect:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach organization must have a paid Slack plan.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople can be added to other channels by other team members of your organization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople from different organizations can send DMs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Group DMs, everyone in the conversation must be in at least one channel together.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's an elegant solution to an annoying problem. Let me show you how to use Slack Connect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fremote-work-habits-are-changing-again-that-doesnt-mean-employees-are-less-engaged\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemote work habits are changing again\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is Slack Connect and how do you use it?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2aa8fecd-5c91-40c6-a62f-ac61934da9ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing you must do is log in to your Slack account. Once you've logged in, you should see Slack Connect listed in the left sidebar. Click that entry to reveal the Slack Connect window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to Slack\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a9c1e79-df36-47f7-b05f-22a253d9ea93\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESlack Connect is available for all plan tiers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Slack Connect entry in the Slack left sidebar.\" data-image-filename=\"slackconnect1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"264\" data-image-height=\"284\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8ecb28d3-358b-4c03-a5f1-c504d81e886a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Slack Connect window, click either Start a Direct Message or Create a Channel. I'll demonstrate with a Direct message.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Start a direct message or create a channel\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e4eba61d-76d4-4d15-b1d0-9decbf8cf9bd\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESlack Connect is quite simple to use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Slack Connect window.\" data-image-filename=\"slackconnect2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1415\" data-image-height=\"850\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8c99fc50-5880-4287-9975-78f08b6cd862\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick Start a Direct Message and a pop-up will appear where you must type an email address for the person you wish to invite. Click Send Invitation.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-collaboration-app\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best collaboration apps: Top team tools\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou will then have to wait for the recipient to open the email and accept the invitation. You will get a notification within Slack to indicate the invite was accepted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Send the invite\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eec2691c-411f-4567-b0fd-fed1d8c7df65\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EType the email address of the person to be invited and click Send Invitation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Slack Connect DM invite window.\" data-image-filename=\"slackconnect3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"540\" data-image-height=\"442\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ecabdff1-08f2-4c73-9fb2-ff05dc0efddb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you click Create a Channel, a pop-up window will appear where you must give the channel a name, and have the options of adding a description and setting the channel to private. Once you've created the channel, the user invite pop-up will appear. Type a name and click Add to send the recipient an invite to the channel. A final pop-up will appear asking what the user should be able to do. Select either Can Post &amp; Invite or Can Only Post. Click Next and then Send Invitation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Create a Slack Connect channel\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c04904d1-312b-41ca-8ba5-0d40f0e84e66\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECreating a Slack Connect channel is fast and easy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Slack Connect Create Channel window.\" data-image-filename=\"slackconnect4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"540\" data-image-height=\"538\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESlack Connect is much easier to use than it might seem. Just think of it as a way to connect outside organizations within your own, using a Slack channel or direct message. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-make-meetings-effective-and-useful-6-ways-to-get-actually-get-stuff-done\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make meetings effective and useful: 6 ways to actually get stuff done\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny company that needs to collaborate with outside organizations will find this feature a must-use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-15 18:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Slack includes a very handy feature for those who need to connect with people outside of your company. Find out what Slack Connect is and how it can be used to expand your collaborative reach.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fc878459-485b-420d-ad7a-4273afd51547",image:{id:"ce582440-1c3b-4355-b0d3-c388ce345159",filename:"getty-a-woman-working-from-her-laptop-in-a-busy-cafe.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-10 11:53:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A woman using her laptop in a busy cafe.",credits:"Image: Tom Werner\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F10\u002Fce582440-1c3b-4355-b0d3-c388ce345159\u002Fgetty-a-woman-working-from-her-laptop-in-a-busy-cafe.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Collaboration",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"what-is-slack-connect-and-how-do-you-use-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What is Slack Connect and how do you use it?",topic:{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"525e9572-5b7f-4c1f-9e11-96675026353c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Petter Lagson\u002FUnsplash\" data-image-alt-text=\"Best VPN for Android\" data-image-filename=\"best-vpn-for-android.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022-05-31 12:50:56.000000\" data-image-width=\"5130\" data-image-height=\"3420\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"15da4f44-1701-4a14-879e-d3588852a90c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F15da4f44-1701-4a14-879e-d3588852a90c\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-use-google-docs-version-history\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Docs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a great app to have on your Android device. With it, you can create and collaborate on new documents while on the go. It's simple to use and it makes working with documents very easy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut sometimes, you need to be able to venture beyond the default Google Docs file format. Although there are millions of users working with Google Docs, there are just as many who depend on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fmicrosoft-now-you-can-turn-a-word-doc-into-a-visual-powerpoint-presentation\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMS Word\u003C\u002Fa\u003E file format. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd even though Google Docs does a good job of converting Google Docs to MS Word (and vice versa), there are times you want a much simpler workflow for collaboration. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHoliday guide:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-android-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Android phones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's when you want to make sure your Android Google Docs app is configured to allow the creation of MS Word documents. That way you have the option to either create Google Docs files or MS Word files. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut how do you enable this feature? Let me show you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only thing you'll need for this is the Google Docs app installed on your Android device. That's it. Let's get to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Google Docs on Android to create MS Word files\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"55f60c0e-6d9b-4fd2-8ab9-70a83b57d99c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap the three-horizontal-line button near the top left corner and, from the resulting sidebar, tap Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the next page, toggle the on\u002Foff slider for Create Word Files to On.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Enable in Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b78337a-51ff-4b41-91ee-61c48a75863c\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccess the Settings window in Google Docs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Google Docs sidebar.\" data-image-filename=\"docsword1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a162b6d9-f8ef-4408-8e6a-faf27ccb8459\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEnable the creation of Word files in Google Docs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Google Docs Settings page in Android 13.\" data-image-filename=\"docsword2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"348\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ebbb3bf3-1ccb-4b2f-93d8-ce13f54bad72\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Google Docs main page, tap the + (plus sign) at the bottom right corner of the window. You should now see an additional entry in the pop-up menu, labeled New Word File. Tap that entry to open the Google Docs editor, where you'll be creating a new file in DOCX, the MS Word document format.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Create a Word doc\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"29236f7e-51ca-445a-ace1-2d3e8d88967d\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECreating a Word file is now simple in Google Docs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Google Docs create file menu.\" data-image-filename=\"docsword3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"708\" data-image-height=\"717\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's all there is to adding Word Document file support to the Android Google Docs app. Anyone who regularly collaborates with users who work with DOCX files should immediately enable this feature, so you can be sure to send those users the right file type. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-automatically-convert-google-drive-uploads-to-docs-format\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to automatically convert Google Drive uploads to Docs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you happen to have a Google Docs file, you can also export it as a Word document, even in the Android app. To do that, follow these steps:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to export a Word doc from Android\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the file in Google Docs.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap the three-dot menu button at the top right of the screen.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap Share & Export.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap Save As.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom the pop-up, tap Word (.docx).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap OK.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe file will automatically open in the DOCX format in Google Docs, where you can start editing it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy that newfound collaborative power.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-20 19:42:35",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you work with Google Docs on the go and collaborate with Microsoft Word users, you'll want to enable Word document creation in Android's Google Docs app.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5f382325-fd47-4ba9-bc03-1fe546ff8882",image:{id:"e1b780af-85ce-4ce4-a4ca-7e4d79f0d6b3",filename:"mobile-productivity.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-12-15 03:57:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The Google Docs sidebar.",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAccessing the Settings window in Google Docs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F12\u002F15\u002Fe1b780af-85ce-4ce4-a4ca-7e4d79f0d6b3\u002Fmobile-productivity.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:620,height:465,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Mobile OS^Android",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-use-google-docs-on-android-to-create-ms-word-files",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to use Google Docs on Android to create MS Word files",topic:{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8095c58-051f-416e-8367-e624d79a1b49\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ESB Professional\u002FShutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"A hand presses a button on a laptop, sending emails (represented as floating envelope logos).\" data-image-filename=\"email-adresses.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have, on occasion, needed to compose an email and send it at a more apropos time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen such an instance arises, if I'm using either Gmail or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-schedule-emails-in-macos-ventura\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Mail, sending later is very simple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if I'm using Thunderbird, that option isn't built into the app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince Thunderbird is the email client I use the most, having that functionality is pretty important.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-encrypt-email-in-thunderbird-and-why-you-should\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to encrypt email in Thunderbird (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a way to add it to Thunderbird, and I'm going to show you how.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to add Send Later functionality to Thunderbird\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo add a send later functionality to Thunderbird, you'll need an updated version of Thunderbird. It doesn't matter what operating system you're using, as the process is the same. I'll be demonstrating on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpop-os-might-have-a-complicated-name-but-it-makes-using-linux-so-easy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPop!_OS Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"adaba997-dee0-4f23-aa90-fe772216387a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing to do is open the Thunderbird email client on your desktop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open Thunderbird\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b34e7702-f459-4ede-9cf5-13bc7a61082c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the three horizontal lines button at the top right corner of the Thunderbird window and then select Add-ons and Themes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Open the Add-ons Manager\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0f14f351-5eac-4fa6-89ef-1267a9d8f019\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpening the Add-ons Manager in Thunderbird.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Thunderbird menu popup.\" data-image-filename=\"tbirdlater1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"430\" data-image-height=\"383\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a0aadc30-82be-462a-83a5-106a31e7b1a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick Extensions in the left pane of the Add-ons Manager and then click addons.thunderbird.net.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Open the Extensions page\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d2c43e79-336e-445d-ae9d-a1963f315458\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENew add-ons are found on addons.thunderbird.net.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Thunderbird Add-ons Manager.\" data-image-filename=\"tbirdlater2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1112\" data-image-height=\"367\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0a5c62e0-1b1e-4670-878d-08249177ca84\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the search field, type Send Later&nbsp;and select Send Later from the resulting popup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Search for Send Later\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e583e0fa-7944-440b-b043-b1f1ff584f20\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESend Later is found in the Add-ons site.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Send Later addon in the search results.\" data-image-filename=\"tbirdlater3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1018\" data-image-height=\"477\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dbae4eac-1afa-48cd-9ec4-e2d4a3535281\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick Add to Thunderbird to install the add-on.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-add-do-not-track-to-thunderbird-and-why-you-should\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to add Do Not Track to Thunderbird (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen prompted, click Add. When the installation completes, click OK, and then close the Send Later and the Add-ons Manager tabs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Add Send Later to Thunderbird\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1750aa0-5e75-4389-b921-dd510954381c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInstallation of Send Later is just a click away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Send Later entry in the Add-ons market.\" data-image-filename=\"tbirdlater4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1021\" data-image-height=\"394\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUsing Send Later\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing the newly added Send Later feature is simple. Begin to compose an email and you will now see the Send Later button in the top-right corner of the compose window. Once you've finished writing the email, click Send Later and a new pop-up window will appear, where you can set the exact time for the email to be sent, as well as set a recurrence (if needed). If you opt for a recurring email, you can set a general time frame for it to be delivered, as well as specific days of the week or a period of days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8b0101cf-9943-4baa-b788-663540b1ac42\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EConfiguring a time to be used for Send Later.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Send Later configuration popup.\" data-image-filename=\"tbirdlater5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"751\" data-image-height=\"498\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you configure the time, click the gray button associated with the exact time you've set, and the email will be saved and sent at the specified time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-create-message-filters-in-thunderbird-to-keep-your-inbox-organized\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to create message filters on Thunderbird to keep your inbox organized\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll also notice a few pre-configured Send Later buttons, which make it easy to send the missive now, 15 minutes from now, 30 minutes from now, or 2 hours from now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations, you've just added a new feature to Thunderbird that you'll probably use more often than you assumed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-21 20:48:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Most modern email clients have Send Later functionality already built into them. Find out how to add it to the open-source Thunderbird app.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e32d9443-775d-4333-860d-7d2856b2096e",image:{id:"f8095c58-051f-416e-8367-e624d79a1b49",filename:"email-adresses.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-09-28 18:52:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"The Thunderbird menu popup.",credits:"By ESB Professional -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EOpening the Add-ons Manager in Thunderbird.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F28\u002Ff8095c58-051f-416e-8367-e624d79a1b49\u002Femail-adresses.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Open Source",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-add-send-later-functionality-to-thunderbird",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to add Send Later functionality to Thunderbird email",topic:{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dbd02187-a918-4d76-9072-7df68edf5e78\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESimple Todo List is easy to use, handy to have, and simple to install. There are a couple of caveats.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"10'000 Hours\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow do you add a to-do list to Slack? I get asked this a lot, and it never fails to disappoint when I have to answer that the feature isn't built into the service. However, there are third-party apps that can be added to your Slack Workspaces to bring to-do lists into the picture. One such app, called \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"08d22eee-97c2-4059-ae4c-df4e6cd8f993\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgetsimpletodo.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Simple Todo List\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, is easy to use, handy to have, and simple to install.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are, of course, a couple of caveats to this. First, you must be authorized to add third-party apps to your Slack workspace. You'll have to ask your Slack admin to add the app if you're not authorized. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-use-slacks-saved-items-feature-and-why-you-should\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to use Slack's 'Saved items' feature (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond, this third-party app isn't free. However, it does offer a 14-day trial. Once that trial expires, you'll have to pay either $3.99\u002Fmonth or $39.99\u002Fyear for the app. Given what you get for this, it's a pretty sweet deal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith that said, let's install Simple Todo and see how it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to install Simple Todo List\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETo add this to-do list app to Slack, you'll need a valid Slack account, the Slack app installed, and a Workspace that allows you to install apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3145e7f0-f0c4-41d9-9e37-ee5397f3f098\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing you must do is log into your Slack Workspace. The easiest method for this is to log into the web-based version of Slack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log into your Slack Workspace\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3e6a1e4e-eaeb-4306-a416-5c8f17ff81a2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've logged in to your Slack Workspace, hover your cursor over Apps in the left navigation and click + when it appears.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-locate-entries-for-specific-dates-in-a-slack-thread\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EHow to locate entries for specific dates in a Slack thread\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the resulting window, type Simple Todo List in the search bar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Locate the app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"80512c24-69df-45d0-8c95-df78490268f3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELocating the Simple Todo List app in the Slack app market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Simple Todo List entry in the Slack market.\" data-image-filename=\"slacktodo1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1733\" data-image-height=\"794\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-schedule-slack-messages-and-why-you-might-want-to\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to schedule Slack messages (and why you might want to)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"75f897f5-39ee-4b70-a09a-9ef78e9f1790\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou should see an Add button associated with the app (I've already installed it, so in my example, the add button is missing). After clicking add, you'll be directed to the app page, where you'll need to click Add to Slack, which will then require you to click Allow to give the app permission to access your Workspace.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's it for the installation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Install the app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Simple Todo List\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing Simple Todo List is very easy. The one thing you must understand about this app is it doesn't allow you to create multiple to-do lists. You get one list and you can add as many items to it as you need.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Add an item to your to-do list\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you want to add \"Call Boss\" to your to-do list. For that, go to any Slack channel and type the following in the Message section:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3RvZG8gQ2FsbCBCb3Nz\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, let's add some more items with the slash commands:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3RvZG8gRmluaXNoIFByb2plY3QgWAovdG9kbyBCdXkgZ2lmdCBmb3IgT2xpdmlhCi90b2RvIEVtYWlsIGNvbnRyaWJ1dG9ycwovdG9kbyBEYW5jZSBpdCBvdXQ=\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. View your to-do list\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added items to your list, you can view it with the slash command:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"L3RvZG8=\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should see all of your to-do items (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2260901f-085e-4c26-9a8c-cb67b68d3d22\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EOur items have been added to the to-do list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A sample to-do list created by the Simple Todo List app.\" data-image-filename=\"slacktodo2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1458\" data-image-height=\"793\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Marking to-do items\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you click the … button associated with an item, you'll see that you can either mark that item as Complete or delete the task (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d4d17b6f-fc30-4b63-9e30-e6a8fb1c9855\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECompleting or deleting a task in Simple Todo List for Slack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Complete\u002Fdelete button for Simple Todo List.\" data-image-filename=\"slacktodo3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"883\" data-image-height=\"231\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that, my fellow Slackers, is how you can add a very simple-to-use to-do list to Slack. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fslacks-new-canvas-feature-may-help-bring-order-to-the-channel-chaos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESlack's new Canvas feature may help bring order to the channel chaos\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGive this app a try and see if you don't find it worth the purchase price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-06-19 20:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you've longed to have a simple to-do list in Slack, Jack Wallen has just the app for you.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"bfe65685-16cb-4f15-991a-41e29b6e04cb",image:{id:"995832a9-0de6-4f1b-810c-8f79a47f08c5",filename:"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-19 20:25:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1327779017",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F19\u002F995832a9-0de6-4f1b-810c-8f79a47f08c5\u002Fgettyimages-1327779017.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Collaboration",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-add-a-to-do-list-to-slack",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to add a to-do list to Slack",topic:{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"56f1c9d3-a4d6-4e55-b8b4-a6a6a32c88d8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMaintaining effective security shouldn't take an excessive amount of time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"d3sign\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows security abstract concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1339965930.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to digital security at home and in your small business, you're on your own. Large businesses typically have dedicated IT staff tasked with ensuring the security of a corporate network and preventing outsiders from stealing data or planting ransomware. You have ... yourself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe worst time to start thinking about security for the PCs on your network is after you've experienced a catastrophic incident. The best time is right now, which is why we've assembled this guide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the steps I lay out here should help you understand which security issues are most important and, based on that knowledge, establish a security baseline. This isn't a set-it-and-forget-it task, unfortunately. Online attackers are determined, and the threat landscape is constantly evolving. Maintaining effective security requires continued vigilance and ongoing effort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoes that sound overwhelming? Maintaining effective security shouldn't take an excessive amount of time. Spend a few minutes each week reviewing Windows Security to ensure that no red or yellow indicators have appeared, and do a more comprehensive review each month after the Patch Tuesday updates.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this guide, I cover more than just the Windows device itself, because many of the threats come from outside. To stay secure, you need to pay close attention to network traffic, email accounts, authentication mechanisms, and unsophisticated users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis article focuses primarily on the needs of PC owners managing Windows PCs in a home or small business environment, without full-time IT staff. For installations where you're required to connect to a business network, you'll need to coordinate your personal security configuration with corporate policies. In some cases, device management policies will prevent you from adjusting some settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-lock-down-your-microsoft-account-and-guard-it-from-attackers\u002F\"\u003EHow to lock down your Microsoft account and guard it from attackers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've also provided guidance to help you understand the differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as the different editions available for both operating systems (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education). We know there are still \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-you-still-get-a-windows-10-upgrade-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elots of PCs running Windows 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out there, many of which don't meet the system requirements to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-you-upgraded-yet-windows-11-usage-is-creeping-up\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupgrade to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you touch a single Windows setting, though, take some time for a threat assessment. In particular, be aware of your legal and regulatory responsibilities in the event of a data breach or other security-related event. Even small businesses can be subject to compliance requirements; if that applies to you, consider hiring a specialist who knows your industry and can ensure that your systems meet all applicable requirements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4a02d49e-8ea5-40d2-b924-492818915bd9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA yellow exclamation point or red checkmark means you need to resolve the security issue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows-security2\" data-image-filename=\"windows-security-issues-to-resolve.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1669\" data-image-height=\"991\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1975ef1f-c4e8-4eac-abb3-eb9ba5541b4d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 10, Microsoft introduced the Windows Security app, which consolidates security settings and status information into a single location. The Windows 11 version of this app follows the same basic design but adds some features specific to newer hardware. Regardless of which operating system is in use, this app should be a regular part of your security monitoring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom this starting point, you can inspect (and adjust) settings for antivirus and antimalware software, device security, firewall and network protection, and other crucial security options. Green checkmarks indicate there are no issues that need immediate attention. Yellow and red icons indicate security issues that need to be addressed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen visiting an app like this, the natural temptation is to click every category and turn on every option you see. Resist that urge, especially in the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EApp &amp; Browser Control &gt; Exploit Protection\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;section. Changes you make here can have unintended consequences in everyday activities, especially with older apps. The default settings should be adequate for most systems. If you choose to make changes here, do so gradually, and don't make any additional changes until you're certain that the previous adjustments worked as expected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Where can I get an overview of Windows security?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ce200567-90eb-4203-a930-2790e1c02d83\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe single most important security setting for any Windows PC is ensuring that updates are being installed on a regular, predictable schedule. That's true of every modern computing device, of course, but the "Windows as a service" model that Microsoft introduced with Windows 10 changes the way you manage updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the best way to keep Windows up to date?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you begin, though, it's important to understand the different types of Windows updates and how they work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQuality updates\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E are delivered monthly through Windows Update on the second Tuesday of each month. They address security and reliability issues and do not include new features. (These updates also include patches for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-alert-all-versions-get-new-intel-patches-for-spectre-foreshadow-bugs\u002F\"\u003Emicrocode flaws in Intel processors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.) For particularly severe security issues, Microsoft might choose to release an \u003Cem\u003Eout-of-band update\u003C\u002Fem\u003E that is not tied to the normal monthly schedule. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll quality updates are \u003Cem\u003Ecumulative\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, so you no longer have to download dozens or even hundreds of updates after performing a clean install of Windows. Instead, you can install the latest cumulative update and you will be completely up to date.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeature updates\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E are the equivalent of what used to be called version upgrades. They include new features and require a multi-gigabyte download and a full setup. Windows 10, which is rapidly nearing its end-of-support deadline, no longer receives feature updates. For Windows 11, Microsoft's current policy is to release one feature update per year, in the second half of the year. Feature updates are delivered through Windows Update and are not installed automatically unless the current version has reached the end of its support lifecycle.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F\"\u003EThe best all-in-one computers you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, modern Windows devices download and install quality updates as soon as they're available on Microsoft's update servers. Unless an administrator blocks this action, individual users can pause all updates for up to five weeks, one week at a time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with all security decisions, choosing when to install updates involves a trade-off. Installing updates immediately after they're released offers the best protection; deferring updates makes it possible to minimize unscheduled downtime associated with those updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn devices running Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, administrators can defer installation of quality updates by up to 30 days after their release. You can also delay feature updates on these editions by as much as 365 days. On devices running Windows Home edition, there's no supported way to specify exactly when these updates are installed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeferring quality updates by 7 to 15 days is a low-risk way of avoiding the possibility of installing a flawed update that can cause stability or compatibility problems. You can adjust Windows Update for Business settings on individual PCs by using the Local Group Policy Editor (Gpedit.msc); the settings you need are available under\u003Cstrong\u003E Local Computer Policy > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-essential-windows-tools-for-troubleshooting-and-how-to-use-them\u002F\"\u003E3 essential Windows tools for troubleshooting (and how to use them)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn larger organizations, administrators can apply Windows Update settings using Group Policy or mobile device management (MDM) software. You can also administer updates centrally by using a management tool such as System Center Configuration Manager or Windows Server Update Services.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, your software update strategy shouldn't stop at Windows itself. Make sure that updates for Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe applications, are installed automatically.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4a426ce9-2e5e-4f3c-8d24-5576da18483f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft sparked controversy with its decision to require a Microsoft account when setting up a PC with Windows 11 Home edition for the first time. I've also seen some online angst over the subsequent change in policy that extends that requirement to Windows 11 Pro machines set up for personal use. There are, of course, workarounds that allow you to bypass this restriction; for full details, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-setup-which-user-account-type-should-you-choose\u002F"\u003E"Windows 11 setup: Which user account type should you choose?"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I configure user accounts for maximum security?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already have a personal Microsoft account tied to services like Microsoft 365 Home or Family or an Xbox Live account, signing in with a Microsoft account makes it easy to access your Office apps and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-overhauls-onedrive-with-new-design-easier-file-views-and-ai-smarts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOneDrive storage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and online gaming.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you have no Microsoft services, however, there's a solid security benefit behind that design decision. Signing in with a Microsoft account on Windows 10 or Windows 11 automatically encrypts the contents of the system drive, and the recovery key is backed up to a secure location, accessible by signing in to that Microsoft account. That minimizes the risk that a forgotten password can lead to catastrophic data loss.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbeyond-passwords-4-key-security-steps-youre-probably-forgetting\u002F\"\u003EBeyond passwords: 4 key security steps you're probably forgetting\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't use Microsoft services, feel free to create a brand-new Microsoft account on the fly, as part of the setup process, and use that new account exclusively for signing in to Windows. You get the benefits of full system disk encryption, multi-factor authentication, and (if you choose to use it) 5 GB of OneDrive storage, at no extra cost. Just think of it as a local account whose username has @outlook.com on the end.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're still determined to use a local account, you can set up Windows using a throwaway Microsoft account first, and then make the switch to a local account. Just be aware that doing so means you'll also have to find a different encryption option, and you won't have any recovery mechanism if you forget your sign-in credentials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith all that out of the way, do the following as well:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESet up multi-factor authentication for your Microsoft account.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E (You'll find full instructions here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-lock-down-your-microsoft-account-and-keep-it-safe-from-outside-attackers\u002F\"\u003E\"How to lock down your Microsoft account and keep it safe from outside attackers.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreate standard accounts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E for other users (and even for yourself). Your primary account, by default, has administrator privileges. If other people (employees or family members) use the same PC, give them standard accounts that are unable to change system settings or install untrusted software without your approval. You can also give yourself a standard account for everyday use, but that's a needless precaution that will simply force you to type in a password instead of clicking OK to a User Account Control dialog box.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstall a password manager\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and make sure all your online accounts have strong, unique login credentials.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESet up multi-factor authentication for online accounts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E wherever it's available. (See \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmulti-factor-authentication-how-to-enable-2fa-and-boost-your-security\u002F\"\u003E\"Multi-factor authentication: How to enable 2FA to boost your security\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor PCs at home, set up children's access using standard accounts and consider \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esetting up the family safety features\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use those options to set authorized times for young people to be online and to help keep them from straying into unsavory corners of the internet. You'll find all the links you need in the Windows Security app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"eb4dce5d-99ac-485f-aedf-ff56fc22c204\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECheck the status of your TPM.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnsure that Secure Boot is enabled.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETurn on Windows Hello, using biometric authentication if it's available.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I keep Windows 11 hardware secure?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ecd1aea8-0609-4985-8d7e-d226ee7cb0df\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf the specification version says 2.0, the system meets the requirements for Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"security-processor-details\" data-image-filename=\"security-processor-details.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1008\" data-image-height=\"660\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's hardware compatibility rules for Windows 11 upped the security game for PCs, although not without controversy. Previously, the governing principle for every new Windows version involved maximum backward compatibility, with even 10-year-old PCs being eligible to install the new operating system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat all changed with Windows 11. For the first time ever, the official hardware specifications were (a) dramatically increased from the previous version and (b) applied not just to new hardware from PC makers but also to upgraders.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fobsessed-with-privacy-keep-tails-on-a-usb-drive-and-secure-most-any-computer\u002F\"\u003EObsessed with privacy? Keep Tails on a USB drive and secure most any computer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest change is the requirement for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0, along with the requirement to enable Secure Boot (a feature that uses cryptographic signatures to ensure that a device boots with an operating system that hasn't been tampered with). If you're willing to make a few registry edits, you can upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 at no charge on a PC with an older TPM version and an unsupported CPU. For details, see this Microsoft support document: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e\"\u003E\"Ways to install Windows 11.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Device Security page in the Windows Security app, you can check both of these settings. If you see entries for Security Processor and Secure Boot, you're good to go. If one or both of those entries are missing, you'll need to go into the device's firmware settings to re-enable the setting. Although there are advanced configurations in which you might need to disable Secure Boot for troubleshooting purposes, it's best to leave this setting alone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, set up a Windows Hello PIN and enable biometric authentication if your device has a fingerprint reader or an infrared camera that supports facial recognition.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"08b8eb2b-f36d-4f2c-be79-53e133877c03\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETurn on BitLocker encryption for all data drives.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBack up your encryption keys.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBack up data files to the cloud.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBack up critical data files to local storage.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReplacing a stolen laptop is inconvenient and expensive. Dealing with lost or stolen data is a nightmare. Physical security has its own challenges, but when it comes to keeping your data secure, you have two key goals:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEncrypt your data files.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf your computer or storage device is stolen, the thief can't access your files that are protected with robust encryption and a strong password.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBack up your data files.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWith a good backup plan, you can restore files that are lost or damaged (even if the cause is hardware failure) and get back to work with a minimum of downtime.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose precautions are especially important for files containing sensitive personal or financial information for customers or clients. If you work in a regulated industry or you're subject to data breach laws, the impact is even worse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the best way to protect data files?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe single most important configuration change you can make is to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-experts-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-about-bitlocker\u002F\"\u003Eenable BitLocker Device Encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on the system drive and on all secondary drives, including USB flash drives. (BitLocker is the brand name that Microsoft uses for the encryption tools available in business editions of Windows. BitLocker features are identical on Windows 10 and Windows 11.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-encrypt-your-email-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to encrypt your email (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith BitLocker enabled, every bit of data on the device is encrypted using the XTS-AES standard. BitLocker uses the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip to store the encryption keys.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe steps to turn on encryption features are different depending on which edition of Windows is installed:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows 10\u002F11 Home: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis edition supports strong device encryption, but only if you're signed in with a Microsoft account. It doesn't allow the management of a BitLocker device.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows 10\u002F11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThese business editions provide full access to BitLocker management tools. For full management capabilities, you'll need to set up BitLocker using an Active Directory account on a Windows domain or an Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) account. On an unmanaged device running a business edition of Windows, you can set up BitLocker using a local account or a Microsoft account, but you'll need to use the BitLocker Management tools to enable encryption on available drives.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is crucial that you backup the recovery key for a BitLocker-encrypted drive. In the event that you ever have to reinstall Windows or experience account problems, you'll need that 48-digit number to access the data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you sign in with a Microsoft account, the BitLocker recovery key is saved in OneDrive by default. You can access it by signing in at \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fonedrive.com\u002Frecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonedrive.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I recommend that you print a copy of that key and file it in a safe place, just in case.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a managed PC using a domain or Entra ID account, the recovery key is saved in a location that is available to the domain or Entra ID administrator. On a personal device, you can use the Manage BitLocker app to save or print a copy of that recovery key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdont-make-this-usb-mistake-protect-your-data-with-this-encrypted-gadget-instead\u002F\"\u003EDon't make this USB mistake, protect your data with this encrypted gadget instead\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't forget to encrypt portable storage devices. USB flash drives, MicroSD cards used as expansion storage, and portable hard drives are easily lost, but the data can be protected from prying eyes with the use of BitLocker To Go, which uses a password to decrypt the drive's contents. For details, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-tip-protect-removable-storage-devices-with-bitlocker-encryption\u002F\"\u003E\"Protect removable storage devices with BitLocker encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\")\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, make sure that crucial data files are backed up to the cloud and to local storage (on an encrypted drive, naturally). This precaution can be invaluable if you suffer a disk crash, and it's also excellent protection against \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ransomware-everything-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-reduce-your-risk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eransomware attacks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're concerned about putting sensitive files in the cloud, encrypt those files using third-party software such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.boxcryptor.com\u002F\"\u003EBoxcryptor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. OneDrive offers a Personal Vault feature that requires extra verification to access files stored there; Dropbox has a similar feature called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dropbox.com\u002Ffeatures\u002Fsecurity\u002Fvault\"\u003EDropbox Vault\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bcfbb3de-e8e3-49a2-9bd2-d62feab26125\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConfigure security software.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConfigure anti-spam protection.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManage which apps standard user accounts are allowed to run.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecurity software is one layer in a defensive strategy designed to keep threats from ever reaching a PC. It's no longer the most important layer, but it's still crucial to have up-to-date security software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery installation of Windows 10 and Windows 11 includes built-in antivirus, anti-malware software called Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which updates itself using the same mechanism as Windows Update. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is designed to be a set-it-and-forget-it feature and doesn't require any manual configuration. If you install a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-antivirus\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ethird-party security package\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Windows disables the built-in protection and allows that software to detect and remove potential threats.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F9-top-mobile-security-threats-and-how-you-can-avoid-them\u002F"\u003E9 top mobile security threats and how you can avoid them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo check the status of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, use the Virus &amp; Threat Protection page in the Windows Security app. (You'll find ransomware protection options under the Controlled Folder Access heading.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELarge organizations that use Windows Enterprise edition can deploy&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fsecurity\u002Fthreat-protection\u002Fmicrosoft-defender-atp\u002Fmicrosoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a security platform that monitors Windows 11 PCs and other managed devices using behavioral sensors. Using cloud-based analytics, these tools can identify suspicious behavior and alert administrators to potential threats.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor smaller businesses, the most important challenge is to prevent malicious code from reaching the PC in the first place. Microsoft's SmartScreen technology is another built-in feature that scans downloads and blocks the execution of those that are known to be malicious. The SmartScreen technology also blocks unrecognized programs but allows the user to override those settings if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftheres-been-a-big-rise-in-phishing-attacks-this-one-worked\u002F"\u003EThere's been a big rise in phishing attacks. This one worked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's worth noting that SmartScreen in Windows works independently of browser-based technology such as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-enhanced-safe-browsing-for-gmail-and-should-you-enable-it\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGoogle's Safe Browsing service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the SmartScreen Filter service in Microsoft Edge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn unmanaged PCs, SmartScreen is another feature that requires no manual configuration. You can adjust its configuration using the App &amp; Browser Control settings in the Windows Security app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother crucial vector for managing potentially malicious code is email, where seemingly innocuous file attachments and links to malicious websites can result in infection. Although \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-email-hosting\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eemail client software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can offer some protection in this regard, blocking these threats at the server level is the most effective way to prevent attacks on PCs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn effective approach for preventing users with standard accounts from running unwanted programs (including malicious code) is to configure a Windows PC so it's prevented from running any apps except those you specifically authorize. To adjust these settings on a single PC, go to&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESettings &gt; Apps &gt; Apps &amp; Features\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E; under the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose Where To Get Apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;heading, select&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Microsoft Store Only\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. This setting allows previously installed apps to run, but prevents installation of any downloaded programs from outside the Store. (Note that many traditional desktop programs, including consumer favorites like VLC Media Player and iTunes, are now available from the Microsoft Store.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I protect my Windows 11 PC from malicious software?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"21f7679f-7785-46c3-b7e8-5bb9d669bf6e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse a hardware firewall.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeave the Windows firewall turned on.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProtect your Wi-Fi account.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe gateway for your cable, fiber, DSL, or other wired internet connection should include a firewall feature that prevents outsiders from connecting to PCs that are on your internal network. Check the management interface for that device (access is typically through a web-based portal that connects to a private IP address like 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1). Make sure those security features are enabled, and consider changing the default administrative credentials (admin\u002Fpassword is common) to something more secure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery version of Windows shipped in the past two decades has included a stateful inspection firewall. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, this firewall is enabled by default and doesn't need any tweaking to be effective. The Windows firewall supports three different network configurations: Domain, Private, and Public. Apps that need access to network resources can generally configure themselves as part of the initial setup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-turn-on-the-microsoft-windows-10-firewall-and-modify-its-configuration-settings\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eadjust basic Windows firewall settings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, use the Firewall &amp; Network Protection tab in the Windows Security app. For a far more comprehensive, expert-only set of configuration tools, click&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvanced Settings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to open the legacy Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security console. On managed networks, these settings can be controlled through a combination of Group Policy and server-side settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-travel-vpn\u002F"\u003EThe best travel VPNs, tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a security standpoint, the biggest network-based threats to a Windows PC arise when connecting to wireless networks. Large organizations can significantly improve the security of wireless connections by adding&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002F1.ieee802.org\u002Fsecurity\u002F802-1x\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esupport for the 802.1x standard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which uses access controls instead of shared passwords as in WPA2 wireless networks. Windows 10 and Windows 11 will prompt for a username and password when attempting to connect to this type of network and will reject unauthorized connections. On networks that use a shared password, make sure that visitors connect to a separate guest network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor times when you must connect using an untrusted wireless network, the best alternative is to set up a virtual private network (VPN). Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 support the most popular VPN packages used on corporate networks; to configure this type of connection, go to \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E &gt; \u003Cstrong\u003ENetwork &amp; Internet\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E &gt; \u003Cstrong\u003EVPN\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Small businesses and individuals can choose from a variety of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWindows-compatible third-party VPN services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the best way to prevent attacks over the network?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"02e0bbff-86ed-4288-bee3-69282ce80f89\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F02e0bbff-86ed-4288-bee3-69282ce80f89\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-25 02:45:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The best time to start thinking about security for the PCs on your network is right now. With the help of our step-by-step guide, investing a few minutes each week will keep you well-defended.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"80448eb6-1060-427b-a961-f624253b581e",image:{id:"56f1c9d3-a4d6-4e55-b8b4-a6a6a32c88d8",filename:"gettyimages-1339965930.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-23 17:23:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Window security",credits:"d3sign\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F23\u002F56f1c9d3-a4d6-4e55-b8b4-a6a6a32c88d8\u002Fgettyimages-1339965930.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"windows-security-how-to-protect-your-home-and-small-business-pcs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Windows security: How to protect your home and small business PCs",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Christina Darby is an associate editor based in New York City with interests in lifestyle technology, fitness and health wearables, and smart home appliances. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ea39b2b1-d717-46ce-95ca-d6e2c165daab\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Witthaya Prasongsin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person sending with email open\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1336450615.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"2120\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've all felt the fear of sending an email too early, without the proper attachment, or to the completely wrong person, and then having to quickly craft an anxious email with a creative excuse -- or simply succumb to embarrassment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9bbaf691-f316-4277-87dd-972993f7244d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9bbaf691-f316-4277-87dd-972993f7244d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Outlook is one of the few email platforms that allows you to recall emails. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this feature, you won't have to feel as fearful of your Monday brain and can move on with your week mistake-free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to address a few feature requirements and caveats. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, for the recall and resend feature to work:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBoth you and your recipient must have Microsoft Outlook email addresses.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe email can only be recalled if it was not read or opened by the recipient.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe permanent recall feature is only available on a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-pc-is-back-again-but-for-how-long\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"74df2a82-0d9b-489a-970e-a9bbb73ac025\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-mac\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Mac\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E users will have to resort to the Undo toggle, which gives you up to a 10-second grace period to edit or rescind an email after sending it.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-encrypt-your-email-and-why-you-should\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to encrypt your email and why you should\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith that said, keeping in mind when you can use it, it's a great feature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to recall and resend an email in Outlook on a PC\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c8982f54-6e9d-4874-858c-84451d9caec2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBefore you send anything out, go to your inbox. At the very left side of the screen, click on the tab labeled "Sent Items." Then, select the email you want to recall. It should expand onto the right side of the window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Go to the "Sent Items" tab in your inbox\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"90949d69-df8e-4cf8-a00b-0d85d0ddf749\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Sent Items feature is located between the Inbox and Drafts.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Location of Sent Items in Outlook.\" data-image-filename=\"b865c616-e609-4185-86bb-7817595ec496-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"1326x745+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2738\" data-image-height=\"1684\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"600b910a-af3c-45f1-80b1-b0c6156e7a6d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the upper left corner of the Outlook app, select the "File" tab and a drop-down menu will appear. From there, select the "Info" option.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Select the File tab in the upper left-hand corner\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1fdb3cd1-5360-4dc3-8505-958dc237c75e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can find the Files tab in the upper left-hand corner.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Addison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Location of file tab in Outlook.\" data-image-filename=\"04943300-93ce-43aa-9c1d-c897dfb7a483-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"809x454+0+0\" data-image-width=\"1529\" data-image-height=\"966\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a1116820-0b45-4fca-ba8f-5f01698dd36b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Info menu will show a few options. Go toward the bottom of the list and select "Message Resend and Recall."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Select Message Resend and Recall\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e04c6d0e-06cc-41fd-aeeb-31d80306ce5b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo find the Message Resend and Recall options, go to the Info menu.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Addison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Info page showing Message Resend and Recall.\" data-image-filename=\"817ffedb-4a34-4631-a6e0-104fe2739bbe-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"971x772+0+0\" data-image-width=\"1546\" data-image-height=\"981\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"03a7c0de-a7ad-4474-a422-378b8573ead0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you click on the Message Resend and Recall option, choose whether you want to delete unread copies of the message (recall) or delete unread copies and replace the message with a new one (replace).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-an-email-signature-in-outlook\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to add an email signature in Outlook\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect the option that works best for your circumstances.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Choose whether you want to recall or replace\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9c2e556c-1933-461c-acaa-d811bfe91959\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Addison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Dialog box for Resend or recall feature in Outlook.\" data-image-filename=\"730148ec-0ecb-453c-b0bc-eaa697baebfc-4-5005-c.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"580x326+55+0\" data-image-width=\"726\" data-image-height=\"326\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a90f1cc1-49d8-4989-bbf3-47fd3c475cea\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned, there are a few caveats for the recall process, so it can be a coin toss as to if it's a success or not.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutlook will display a dialog pop-up, offering you the option to check the "Notify" box at the bottom to know if the recall succeeded or, unfortunately, failed.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck whichever box -- although, I'd personally opt to be notified -- and then click "OK."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you wanted to compose a new message, write your new copy and hit "Enter" when prompted.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Get notified if the recall was a success\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ec897b64-12c2-4547-8b41-86128ab3d0c7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOutlook will give you the option to check the "Tell me if the recall succeeds or fails for each recipient" box before continuing the recall. I'd personally have more peace of mind knowing whether my mistake had been retracted.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Addison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Recall This Message feature in Outlook.\" data-image-filename=\"5cde7ce6-659a-4711-b7c2-f4d2ab35b3e1-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"1029x671+0+0\" data-image-width=\"1543\" data-image-height=\"943\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA note about recall settings\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecalls are not guaranteed. A recall could fail depending on your recipient's settings in Outlook. For example, if the recipient has the \"Automatically process requests and responses to meeting requests and polls\" box checked under their tracking settings, the recipient will be informed that you, the sender, deleted a message from their inbox.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4d7ef5c7-3898-4ee3-a136-47f7a0425c59\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"New recall message in Outlook.\" data-image-filename=\"9bde9803-9ba5-421f-a391-7a0968841a16.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"685x426+0+0\" data-image-width=\"685\" data-image-height=\"561\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow long do you have to recall an email after you send it?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can recall a message up until the recipient has read it, so the sooner the better.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDoes the recipient know if an email is recalled?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat depends on their settings. It's possible the recipient could \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Foffice\u002Frecall-or-replace-an-email-message-that-you-sent-35027f88-d655-4554-b4f8-6c0729a723a0#ID0EFBD=Newer_versions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eget a notification that something from their inbox\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has been deleted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat happens if you resend an email in Outlook?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you choose to resend an email, a new copy of the message will open for you to make any necessary changes to the text. From there, you're free to send. The original message will be deleted from the recipient's inbox, replaced by the newest version. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-make-sure-people-see-your-important-emails\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make sure people see your important emails\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-03 21:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Have you ever sent an embarrassing email to your boss? Mixed up clients and emailed the wrong information? 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Shacklett is president of Transworld Data, a technology research and market development firm. Prior to founding the company, Mary was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Technology at TCCU, Inc., a financial services firm; Vice President of Product Research and Software Development for Summit Information Systems, a computer software company; and Vice President of Strategic Planning and Technology at FSI International, a multinational manufacturing company in the semiconductor industry. Mary is a keynote speaker and has more than 1,000 articles, research studies, and technology publications in print.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses of every size need an accounting system to track revenues and expenses, process invoices and send out bills, and track assets and liabilities. 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It has full integration with Microsoft 365, but has one drawback in that it only runs on the Windows operating system. Sage50 is a highly sophisticated accounting software with a full complement of financial tools and customization options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESage 50 Cloud offers bill paying, invoicing, financial reconciliation, inventory management, job costing, and budgeting. It can manage financials for multiple companies. It also has versions tailored to specific industries such as construction, manufacturing and distribution.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESage50 Cloud offers an accessible interface that conforms visually and behaviorally with the Microsoft Windows UI. It offers remote access, but it is fundamentally a desktop system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESage 50 can scale from small business to enterprise levels. The downside is that the software can be harder to master than others for non-accounting professionals. Entry-level Sage 50 Pro Accounting runs a little over $500\u002Fyear for a single-user license.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a good fit for small, mid-sized and enterprise-level businesses that seek robust financials and inventory management -- and that need their accounting system to grow with them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Sage 50cloud Pro Accounting is $567\u002Fyear. Premium Accounting is $850 per year for a single user license, and Quantum Accounting is $1,404\u002Fyear for one user. Businesses that wish to integrateSage50 with Microsoft 365 pay an additional $15 per user per month.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA robust accounting package that includes AR, AP, a chart of accounts, payroll, inventory and virtually every type of report you will ever need.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMulti-currency.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETraining and live support are available.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupports double entry accounting.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESetup can be complicated.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUser interface is somewhat dated.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoes not support quarterly taxes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Sage 50 Cloud\" data-superlative=\"Best for small, mid-sized, and enterprise-level businesses\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"48b7ae08-831f-4ac1-bb4a-05dc0d3bf350","title":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm","filename":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F06\u002F48b7ae08-831f-4ac1-bb4a-05dc0d3bf350\u002F2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":610495,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-04-06 20:23:52","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-04-06 20:23:55","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"48b7ae08-831f-4ac1-bb4a-05dc0d3bf350","imageAltText":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-17-pm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F04\u002F06","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Sage 50 Cloud","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsage.qumg.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F577463\u002F9554?subId1=[subid_value]&sharedId=zdnet&u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sage.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fproducts\u002Fsage-50cloud\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fsage.qumg.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F577463\u002F9554?subId1=[subid_value]&sharedId=zdnet&u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sage.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fproducts\u002Fsage-50cloud\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3c5216de-7917-465f-ac50-39b372dd8fd8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EXero is an excellent platform for small businesses. It features double entry accounting, sales, purchases, bills and expenses, inventory, and payroll. You can customize and create customer, supplier, employee, and item records, use the records in invoices, purchase orders, and quotes, and even manage your fixed assets. If you've been using another system, it is also very easy to transport records from other systems into Xero, which saves time and effort.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EXero's dashboard provides relatively easy setup. Its user interface is pleasing and its navigation intuitive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor users who have projects to track, Xero is set up for project and expense tracking.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAfter a 30-day free trial, you can subscribe to Xero Early ($9 per month), which limits monthly invoices and quotes to 20 invoices, and allows you to issue five bills. The next level up is Xero Growing ($30 per month), which allows unlimited billing and invoicing, quotes, and bills. At the premium level is Xero Established ($60 per month) which supports multi-currency.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolid dashboard.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProject and expense tracking.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEasy to set up.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComprehensive set of accounting tools.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFixed asset support.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInventory support.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEasy transport of records from other&nbsp; systems\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupport is primarily by email, so you may have to wait.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPayroll processing is only available for California and Texas.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoes not support quarterly taxes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELacks a large advisor network.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Xero\" data-superlative=\"Best for small, startup businesses\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-43-pm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"a7ddc4e7-cfab-4531-b06a-d5b9ba76e110","title":"xero","filename":"xero.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F01\u002Fa7ddc4e7-cfab-4531-b06a-d5b9ba76e110\u002Fxero.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":372819,"width":1311,"height":768,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-03-01 16:54:01","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-03-01 16:54:04","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"xero.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a7ddc4e7-cfab-4531-b06a-d5b9ba76e110","imageAltText":"2020-04-06-at-4-16-43-pm.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"xero.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F03\u002F01","imageWidth":1311,"imageHeight":768,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Xero","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xero.com\u002Fus\u002Ftry\u002Faccounting-software-b\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xero.com\u002Fus\u002Ftry\u002Faccounting-software-b\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9123c632-6854-4c1c-8d96-4f4af6525fc1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EZoho Books scales from basic accounting to full-featured software that is more customizable than most offerings. It integrates with Zoho project management and with Office 365, but its Achilles heel is that it doesn't offer payroll processing outside of California and Texas.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZoho Books includes Banking, Sales, Purchases, Time Tracking, Accounting, and Reports. This functionality can be used generically or customized. Zoho supports inventory management and workflow automation. Zoho's user interface is well designed, and the software can integrate with a variety of mobile and desktop devices. User support is solid.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBasic Plan pricing starts at $9 per month and includes invoices, expense tracking, projects, and timesheets. However, you're limited to 50 contacts, one user, one account and five automated workflows.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZoho's Standard Plan is $19 per month, and adds bills, vendor credits, reporting, and multi-level purchase. Meanwhile, professional level Zoho ($29 per month) gives businesses unlimited contacts and users, up to 10 automated workflows, and purchase orders, sales orders and inventory tracking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EZoho offers a 14-day free trial where you can "kick the tires" of the product. After that, the Basic Plan is $9 per organization per month. This plan gives you up to 50 contacts, one user plus an accountant, and five automated workflows. It includes invoices, expense tracking, projects, time sheets, and budgeting tools. There is a $19\u002Fmonth per organization Standard plan as well. The Standard Plan expands the limits of Basic, and also includes bills, vendor credits, multilevel purchase approvals and integration with Twilio, which allows you to automate SMS messages to customers. The Professional version of Zoho ($29 per organization per month) supports unlimited contacts and users and 10 automated workflows per module, in addition to purchase orders, sales orders, and inventory tracking.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZoho Books works for small businesses seeking fully featured, affordable accounting with a well-designed user interface and full support for mobile devices.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong user interface and robust mobile apps.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustomizable fields in record and transaction forms.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAutomated document management workflows.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong user support.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETime tracking must be tied to projects.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Zoho accountant partner network is limited.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPayroll processing is only available for California&nbsp; and Texas\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Zoho Books\" data-superlative=\"Best for small businesses\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"88e7c998-8c20-41f7-89b9-038c0c8ccdd0","title":"2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm","filename":"2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F06\u002F88e7c998-8c20-41f7-89b9-038c0c8ccdd0\u002F2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":333107,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-04-06 20:24:36","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-04-06 20:24:40","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"88e7c998-8c20-41f7-89b9-038c0c8ccdd0","imageAltText":"2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"2020-04-06-at-4-17-38-pm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F04\u002F06","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Zoho Books","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zoho.com\u002Fbooks\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zoho.com\u002Fbooks\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow we evaluated\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccounting software must be functional, affordable, scalable, usable, well supported by the vendor, and flexible in its integration options. One characteristic shared by all of the software packages that we evaluated was that pricing was based on use. This helps ensure that companies get the best value for their money since they only pay for what they consume.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond that, different accounting software offerings have different strengths.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll accounting software packages address the core functionality of accounting, such as income and expenses, receivables and payables, but some software is richer in functionality than others.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is accounting software that has an integrated payroll function, which is important for companies that must issue paychecks or direct deposits to employees. In other cases, the accounting software includes international capabilities, such as multi-currency processing, processing intelligence of other countries' accounting regulations, and the ability to accept and remit foreign payments.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ESome software offers customized versions for specific industry verticals and software that is designed for companies where project management is an integral part of their business. For organizations with in-house accounting expertise, there is also software that provides process automation for repetitive functions, such as invoice processing, and that feature \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"cmganchorsatellitelink\" data-link-text=\"artificial intelligence\" data-id=\"38c687e5-cde6-4a71-8481-c40b4242d2ea\" data-uuid=\"38c687e5-cde6-4a71-8481-c40b4242d2ea\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-machine-learning-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emachine learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThese accounting packages also have varying abilities to integrate with other in-house systems such as ERP, office management, inventory management, and project management. Some feature large libraries of application programming interfaces (APIs) and even the opportunity to custom develop interfaces to other software; while other packages are very basic and offer little integration -- but they can do the job for a sole proprietor or very small business at an attractive price point.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis broad spectrum of accounting functionality makes it important for companies to evaluate both their current and anticipated accounting needs upfront and to develop a written set of accounting software requirements before they go shopping for software.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EEqually important is software that has a short learning curve and is easy to use, especially for smaller organizations that lack internal accounting expertise.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EUsability considerations include an attractive user interface (UI), screen functions that are easy and intuitive to navigate, and also the ability to access the software from a plurality of devices that range from desktop computers to mobile smartphones and tablets.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWe also looked at vendor support for the software. Did the vendor offer 24\u002F7 service? Was online documentation helpful? Did users also have access to professional consulting services if they wanted them?\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ECollectively, these criteria identified certain software packages that were \"best fits\" for companies in different situations -- from sole proprietors and one-person shops to small- and mid-size companies that could scale up to enterprise-level organizations. What we found was that \"best fit\" software varied, depending upon the needs of the company procuring it, and in some cases, the industry the company was in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-03-01 16:57:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"We identify the accounting software best suited for companies in different situations -- from sole proprietors and one-person shops to small- and mid-size companies that could scale up to enterprise-level organizations.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3047a237-2f7a-4111-a263-2a5c3220aab1",image:{id:"b40ad828-e301-4345-9501-50b64eb3eb16",filename:"istock-950688440.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-04-06 20:13:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Close up of businessman or accountant hand holding pen working on laptop computer for calculate business data, accountancy document and calculator at office, business concept",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EClose up of businessman or accountant hand holding pen working on laptop computer for calculate business data, accountancy document and calculator at office, business concept\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F06\u002Fb40ad828-e301-4345-9501-50b64eb3eb16\u002Fistock-950688440.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1254,height:836,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best accounting software: Which is right for you?",section:b,slug:"best-accounting-software",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Best accounting software 2022: Which is right for you?",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2f73224c-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Larry Dignan",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Larry",lastName:"Dignan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"eb462fe7-e39e-43ba-abbd-c4ca2442306e",filename:"larry-dignan-eic.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2017-04-26 18:17:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2017\u002F04\u002F26\u002Feb462fe7-e39e-43ba-abbd-c4ca2442306e\u002Flarry-dignan-eic.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Larry Dignan is the former Editor in Chief of ZDNET. He was most recently Executive Editor of News and Blogs at ZDNET. Prior to that, he was executive news editor at eWeek and news editor at Baseline. He also served as the East Coast news editor and finance editor at CNET News.com. Larry has covered the technology and financial services industry since 1995, publishing articles in WallStreetWeek.com, Inter@ctive Week, The New York Times, and Financial Planning magazine. He's a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism and the University of Delaware.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ECOVID-19 vaccine management has become a hot space in enterprise software with vendors offering something new almost weekly. Enterprises have a lot to wade through. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"deb6d0dd-acb6-4570-88ff-2cb8ed8cc4d5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdeb6d0dd-acb6-4570-88ff-2cb8ed8cc4d5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe curated some of the efforts to speed up the homework. Here's a look at the best \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fcoronavirus-business-and-technology-in-a-pandemic\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECOVID-19\u003C\u002Fa\u003E vaccine management platforms so far. To decide on a vaccine management tool, enterprises need to consider a few variables. For instance:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs the path of least resistance tying vaccine management to a current system and\u002For function within the company?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWill vaccine management be more of an ongoing service, workflow tool?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECan you add on to an existing platform or do you require consultants and something custom?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnd does vaccine management represent an ongoing IT purchase beyond the pandemic?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPondering some of those questions may reveal a lot about what software vendor to choose. For instance, a Workday customer may see vaccine management as an extension of human capital management. ServiceNow customers may find it easier to add vaccine management as part of overall workflow processes. Salesforce's Vaccine Cloud will already have integration with existing systems that are used by healthcare and government entities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fcoronavirus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and News\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cem\u003EHealthline\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther vendors also have vaccine management platforms but may require consultants and additional services. Microsoft, IBM, and Zendesk are just a few of the companies that have vaccine management platforms that are more integrated with services. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a look at the key vaccine management software vendors and platforms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"74adf028-4140-4d8e-a06c-661ab5edd104\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen the COVID-19 forced enterprises to move to remote work models, Salesforce was among the first enterprise vendors to offer management tools for the new normal. In 2020, Salesforce launched Work.com and has been iterating ever since.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVaccine management was an extension of Work.com, but now \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsalesforce-launches-vaccine-cloud-targets-government-healthcare" target="_blank"\u003Ehas its own cloud that is designed for public sector customers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Vaccine Cloud is a configuration of core Salesforce apps (Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Digital Engagement), Platform (Lightning Platform), Tableau, and MuleSoft for governments and businesses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVaccine Cloud includes monitoring, inventory checks, analytics, and local and community data. Salesforce has also aggregated a playbook derived from customer experiences.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Salesforce Vaccine Cloud\" data-superlative=\"Graduating from Work.com\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"salesforce.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d5191836-0ee7-4e78-871a-895d6a889393","title":"salesforce","filename":"salesforce.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F16\u002Fd5191836-0ee7-4e78-871a-895d6a889393\u002Fsalesforce.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1366433,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-02-16 12:46:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-02-16 12:46:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"salesforce.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d5191836-0ee7-4e78-871a-895d6a889393","imageAltText":"salesforce.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"salesforce.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F02\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-linktext=\"Salesforce's Vaccine Cloud\" data-linkurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fvaccine-cloud\u002Foverview\u002F\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Salesforce","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fvaccine-cloud\u002Foverview\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a904ed9f-1bc1-4e8b-b5cf-3f1e83647c7e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EServiceNow's Vaccine Administration Management is a subscription add-on that aims to offer self-service to solve \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fservicenow-launches-covid-19-vaccine-management-software\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Efor the last mile of vaccine delivery\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. 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12:45:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-02-16 12:45:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"servicenow.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"395d57d5-9af0-4976-9f2b-4228a6a4eb3c","imageAltText":"servicenow.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"servicenow.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F02\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-linktext=\"ServiceNow's vaccine management in its app store\" data-linkurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.servicenow.com\u002Fsn_appstore_store.do#!\u002Fstore\u002Fapplication\u002F1ecf840d3b512010c24e870044efc419\u002F2.0.0\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"ServiceNow","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicenow.com\u002Fsolutions\u002Freopening-workplace.html","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"95d5e73b-a6d2-447d-aeaf-2ae4cba7c181\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWorkday has \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworkday-adds-vaccine-management-to-return-to-workplace-offering\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eadded vaccine management\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to its Return to Workplace offering.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkday has added a control center to analyze vaccine availability and status for workers based on location, region, and office space requirements.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Workday Return to Workplace\" data-superlative=\"These return-to-work applications see vaccine management as a core feature\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"workday.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"05cb196a-b1fc-434c-8eab-fe1e765d18cd","title":"workday","filename":"workday.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F16\u002F05cb196a-b1fc-434c-8eab-fe1e765d18cd\u002Fworkday.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1731388,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-02-16 12:45:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-02-16 12:45:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"workday.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"05cb196a-b1fc-434c-8eab-fe1e765d18cd","imageAltText":"workday.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"workday.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F02\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-linktext=\"Workday's return to work apps add vaccine management\" data-linkurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workday.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsolutions\u002Fneed\u002Fcovid-19\u002Freturn-to-work.html\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Workday","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workday.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"915c9909-59e0-4a28-915f-157ec2c481a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIBM has a series of offerings that play into vaccine management. For instance, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fibms-watson-health-launches-ibm-digital-health-pass-app\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EIBM's Digital Health Pass serves as a passport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for COVID-19 safety and vaccine management. IBM is also integrated with Salesforce's Work.com platform as well as Workday and ServiceNow. 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She previously covered politics for CBSNews.com, as well as the intersection of technology and politics for CNET. Stephanie graduated with a B.A. in communication from Stanford University.",profile:c,title:"Senior Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ECoursera on Wednesday began introducing LevelSets, a new collection of proficiency tests to help learners and their employers better understand how prepared they are for specific roles. Coursera is starting off by launching around 20 LevelSets for high-demand skills, including data analysis, cloud computing, machine learning, Python and SQL.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"057f61bb-3063-4adc-971a-6f969039a6ef\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F057f61bb-3063-4adc-971a-6f969039a6ef\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Digital transformation is creating a big sense of urgency at companies and universities to develop high-demand technical skills,\" Leah Belsky, Coursera's chief enterprise officer, said to \u003Cem\u003EZDNet\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \"Now in the context of the Great Resignation, it's even more important companies are able to assess the technical skills proficiency and to identify skill gaps within their workforces.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELevelSets start with a skills assessment test that takes just about 15 minutes. Based on the results, it offers the learner customized content recommendations. It allows learners to skip content they've already mastered, and it leaves out any content too advanced. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELevelSets were developed, Belsky said, to help organizations get a better sense of the skills that existed within their workforces and drive more accurate content recommendations. An unexpected benefit of the new tool is that it serves as a source of motivation, she said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a beta run with customers including Fidelity, Ikea and Pfizer, Coursera found that learners were 3x more likely to enroll in a recommended course within 24 hours after taking a LevelSet. Additionally, course completion rates improved 66%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, employers can use the Coursera dashboard to review the overall skills distribution in their workforce based on LevelSet results. \"It's a way for companies to have an objective assessment of employee skill levels, so they can drive internal mobility and upskill teams,\" Belsky said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELevelSets builds on the SkillSets Coursera introduced earlier this year -- job-based learning programs that help people develop skills for specific roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth LevelSets and SkillSets are targeted at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9c17e565-5ab7-457b-ad02-8bd6051beb62\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Fbrowse\u002Fbusiness?languages=en\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Coursera's business\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E customers within its enterprise segment. The enterprise segment serves three markets: businesses, educational institutions and governments.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past quarter has been a rocky one for online education companies, as individuals reconsider the value of their educational investments. However, Coursera's enterprise segment was a bright spot in its third quarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoursera's third-quarter results showed that the company narrowly beat market expectations with 33% year-over-year revenue growth. Enterprise revenue was up 75%. 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It recently made what it refers to as "\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesmate.io\u002Fblog\u002Fjuly-2021-updates\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esmall but valuable updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E" that aim to increase sales team efficiency. Customers can benefit from smoother ways to deal with both emails and chat. If you want to learn more about how to make the most of Salesmate CRM, you can also \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapp.livestorm.co\u002Fsalesmate\u002Fsalesmate-weekly-product-webinar?type=detailed" target="_blank"\u003Ejoin a weekly product webinar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESalesmate CRM offers strong features for sales pipeline and contact management. The Growth version of the software also includes some unique elements. 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The software giant offers versions of the tool for all manner of departments, from sales through to commerce and HR.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to CRM, Microsoft says Dynamics 365 can help sales and marketing teams to&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fhow-to\u002Fis-crm-essential-for-your-small-business-probably\u002F"\u003Ecreate seamless customer experiences\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;through marketing automation, shared data, and connected business processes. Microsoft says Dynamics 365 for CRM works as a customizable, flexible service. SMBs can choose a stand-alone application to meet the needs of a specific line of business, or use multiple CRM tools.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Dynamics 365 boasts some big-name customers and the tool is highly rated by market analysts, including Gartner, which positions Microsoft in the Leaders Quadrant of its CRM Magic Quadrant. Microsoft also understands how the world of work changed recently, and has made it possible for anyone in an organization to view and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcloudblogs.microsoft.com\u002Fdynamics365\u002Fbdm\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fbring-dynamics-365-into-the-flow-of-work-with-teams-at-no-additional-cost\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ecollaborate on Dynamics 365 records within the Teams platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft offers&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fus-partner-blog\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F29\u002Fgame-changing-productivity-with-microsoft-office-365-and-microsoft-dynamics-365-sales\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ea huge range of pricing options\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that vary according to business function and number of users. 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The&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-connect-zoho-docs-to-your-google-drive-account\u002F"\u003Ecloud-based CRM is maintained by Zoho\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, rather than being run on-premise. And instead of requiring many customizations, Zoho says SMBs can dive into its CRM software quickly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company says it boasts more than 50 million users for its products globally, with Zoho CRM used by a global network of more than 250,000 businesses in 180 countries. The company offers a 15-day trial and a free edition of its CRM product for up to three users. Standard pricing&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zoho.com\u002Fcrm\u002Fzohocrm-pricing.html"\u003Estarts at $14 per user per month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, if billed annually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENucleus Research has named Zoho as a leader in the CRM Technology space, recognizing its ability to drive long-term value for businesses. Gartner, meanwhile, has named Zoho CRM as a visionary for its robust solution, exceptional customer experience, and increased market presence.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFeatures include, Sales Force Automation, which allows staff to automate routine sales, marketing, and support functions, and SalesSignals, which sends customer-facing teams real-time notifications when a customer interacts with your company on social media. Zoho CRM works with other popular products, including G Suite, Office 365, MailChimp, and Dropbox.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Zoho\" data-superlative=\"Cloud-based CRM\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"zoho.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"ddcadd67-5bc5-4497-9b8b-c94a0094126b","title":"zoho-best-crm","filename":"zoho-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002Fddcadd67-5bc5-4497-9b8b-c94a0094126b\u002Fzoho-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":361062,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:04:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:04:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"zoho-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"ddcadd67-5bc5-4497-9b8b-c94a0094126b","imageAltText":"zoho.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"zoho-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Zoho","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zoho.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zoho.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bfeece9f-5766-4433-b197-81ce574d03dd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the key benefits of using Salesforce is that you're using a popular, well-known product.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fsolutions\u002Fsmall-business-solutions\u002Foverview\u002F"\u003EThe firm refers to researcher IDC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, who suggests Salesforce is the "world's most trusted solution and #1 CRM". Over 150,000 companies, both big and small, use Salesforce.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESalesforce's CRM platform gives users across all departments — including marketing, sales, commerce, and service — a single,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-salesforces-einstein-call-coaching-uses-ai-to-help-sales-reps-be-top-performers\u002F"\u003Eshared view of every customer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Salesforce&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fsolutions\u002Fsmall-business-solutions\u002Fpricing\u002F"\u003Eoffers a number of pricing options\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to SMBs. It's Essentials package, which is good for up to 10 users, is an all-in-one sales and support app that costs $25 per user per month, if billed annually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIts Sales Professional and Service Professional solutions both cost $75 per user per month, if billed annually. The top option -- Pardot Growth -- offers a suite of marketing automation tools for any size team. The cost here is $1,250 a month, billed annually, for up to 10,000 contacts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Salesforce\" data-superlative=\"Shared view of every customer\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"salesforce.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"df30a6b6-271b-431a-90bb-18388560cccf","title":"salesforce-best-crm","filename":"salesforce-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002Fdf30a6b6-271b-431a-90bb-18388560cccf\u002Fsalesforce-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":541171,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:04:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:04:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"salesforce-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"df30a6b6-271b-431a-90bb-18388560cccf","imageAltText":"salesforce.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"salesforce-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Salesforce","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fsolutions\u002Fsmall-business-solutions\u002Fresources\u002Fquickbooks-crm-business-accounting-software\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fsolutions\u002Fsmall-business-solutions\u002Fresources\u002Fquickbooks-crm-business-accounting-software\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7acec857-4c2c-4e35-9a8c-fff196891165\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAgile CRM says there are&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.agilecrm.com\u002F"\u003Ethree top reasons to use its product\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: it's all-in-one, next-generation, and affordable. The all-in-one nature of Agile CRM allows SMBs to manage sales, marketing, and service in one platform. One of the key benefits of Agile CRM is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.agilecrm.com\u002Fmarketing-automation-software"\u003Eits Marketing Automation capability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, allowing firms to run multiple campaigns in a timely manner.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002F10-ways-adopting-agile-can-improve-business-performance\u002F"\u003Enext-generation definition of Agile CRM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;comes from the fact it's a cloud-based service that the software firm says is "trusted" by more than 15,000 customers. As for the third main reason to choose Agile CRM -- affordability -- then&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.agilecrm.com\u002Fpricing"\u003Ethe tool is free for up to 10 users\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Development work continues: Agile CRM says it has added 20-plus applications to the service during the past few years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Free edition of Agile CRM, which is good for up to 10 users, can hold up to 50,000 contacts and includes email tracking. It's Starter product -- offering email campaigns, analytics, and marketing automation -- is $8.99 per user per month, so long as you sign up to a two-year deal. Monthly payment costs for Starter are $14.99. It's Regular (from $29.99 per month) and Enterprise products (from $47.99 per month) offer increasingly advanced features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Agile CRM\" data-superlative=\"Free for up to 10 users\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"agile.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"708c142d-45a1-4e16-84bf-24dc7a1623cf","title":"agile-best-crm","filename":"agile-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F708c142d-45a1-4e16-84bf-24dc7a1623cf\u002Fagile-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":346903,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:04:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:04:47","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"agile-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"708c142d-45a1-4e16-84bf-24dc7a1623cf","imageAltText":"agile.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"agile-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Agile CRM","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.agilecrm.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.agilecrm.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4e40e6ca-acf7-45c9-9dc5-341323edd001\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOne of&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.convergehub.com\u002Fabout-us"\u003EConvergeHub's core values as an organization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is helping small businesses grow -- so the company should be well-suited to the CRM software demands of SMBs. ConvergeHub's cloud-based tool allows SMBs to manage sales, marketing, service, and billing from one platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company draws attention to its&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcloud-computing-employed-at-one-third-of-small-and-medium-businesses-study\u002F"\u003Eenterprise-grade features\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including security. It's a scalable platform based on more tham 900,000 lines of code that includes advanced features, around sales pipeline management and workflow automation, that will help SMBs to keep track of deals in a secure manner.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECovergeHub Starter is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.convergehub.com\u002Fpricing"\u003Epriced at $9 per user per month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, if billed annually ($11 quarterly). The Pro edition is $29 per user per month, if billed annually ($35 quarterly), while Premium is $59 annually ($65 quarterly). 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As well as awards from major publications, SugarCRM suggests proof of its success is the fact&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002Fuk\u002F"\u003Eits Net Promotor Score ranks higher\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;than its major competitors. The company was also \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fsugarcrm-named-a-leader-in-2021-nucleus-research-crm-value-matrix\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Erecently named a leader\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the 2021 Nucleus Research CRM Value Matrix.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESugar CRM offers a range of plans for marketing, sales, and service teams. Professional&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002Fuk\u002Fpricing\u002F"\u003Estarts at $52 per user per month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is billed annually and for three users minimum. Sugar is designed to meet the needs of fast-growing small businesses. The firms' other plans range from $85 per user per month and include a range of additional features, such as advanced workflow, SQL reporting, and accelerated support services.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company says more than two million users in 120 countries are using SugarCRM to -- in the company's words -- "fuel extraordinary customer experiences". Those experiences are powered by&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fsugar-integrate-cloud-based-integration-platform\u002F"\u003Ethe firm's commitment to innovation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including the delivery of AI-based predictive insights, which is a feature that has been expanded during 2020 and 2021.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"SugarCRM\" data-superlative=\"Meaningful experiences\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sugarcrm.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"9663b8a1-fecd-4bbd-bcdd-1016cf9f6511","title":"sugarcrm-best-crm","filename":"sugarcrm-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F9663b8a1-fecd-4bbd-bcdd-1016cf9f6511\u002Fsugarcrm-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":413520,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"sugarcrm-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9663b8a1-fecd-4bbd-bcdd-1016cf9f6511","imageAltText":"sugarcrm.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"sugarcrm-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"SugarCRM","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"efbdb8a3-5271-46f1-899a-4c2b32deb1d3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPipedrive started in 2010 and claims to have created "the first CRM platform made for salespeople, by salespeople". Pipedrive's visual sales pipeline&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmodernizing-b2b-sales-heres-a-formula-for-winning-the-race\u002F"\u003Eprompts staff to take action\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Data-led reporting, meanwhile, gives a view of both scheduled and completed activities. With backing from Vista Equity Partners, the company continues to invest in product innovation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPipedrive says its CRM software is used by more than 95,000 companies in 179 countries around the world. Reference customers like the ability to customize data fields and workflow, and it's well-designed interface. The company also boasts 93% customer satisfaction rates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike other providers, Pipedrive offers a free trial. Prices start from $12.50 per user per month, billed annually, for Pipedrive Essentials. The Advanced plan starts at $24.90 per user per month, billed annually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Pipedrive\" data-superlative=\"For salespeople, by salespeople\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"pipeline.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"678d43b6-6808-4ce7-8dd9-5589f8f87c5f","title":"pipeline-best-crm","filename":"pipeline-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F678d43b6-6808-4ce7-8dd9-5589f8f87c5f\u002Fpipeline-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":408935,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"pipeline-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"678d43b6-6808-4ce7-8dd9-5589f8f87c5f","imageAltText":"pipeline.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pipeline-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Pipedrive","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pipedrive.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pipedrive.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b160fd83-e81c-4533-ab9a-20456850bbb4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFounders Girish Mathrubootham and Shan Krishnasamy begin work on creating&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffreshworks-aims-to-court-smbs-scale-and-deliver-consultant-free-saas\u002F"\u003Ea user-focused cloud-based customer service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;software in 2010. The company launched its Freshsales CRM product in 2016. Today's version - known as Freshworks CRM - allows sales teams to use AI-based lead scoring, phone, email, and activity capture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than 40,000 customers use Freshworks, from smaller to larger enterprises, including Dyson and Best Western. The company says&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freshworks.com\u002Fsecurity\u002F"\u003Erobust data-security and privacy practices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;form an integral part of its product-engineering and service-delivery principles.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFreshworks CRM comes in various flavors. For smaller teams, its Growth product starts from $29 per user per month, billed annually. The Pro product -- which offers multiple views on sales piplelines and aims to help sales teams boost their efficiency -- starts from $59 per user per month, billed annually. The company also offers a 21-day free trial.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Freshworks CRM\" data-superlative=\"Robust privacy practices\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"freshworks.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"21ccde89-2ada-4103-b668-06a885173b6d","title":"freshworks-best-crm","filename":"freshworks-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F21ccde89-2ada-4103-b668-06a885173b6d\u002Ffreshworks-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":313562,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"freshworks-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"21ccde89-2ada-4103-b668-06a885173b6d","imageAltText":"freshworks.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"freshworks-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Freshworks","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=18171&awinaffid=423585&clickref=[subid_value]&ued=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freshworks.com\u002Ffreshsales-crm\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=18171&awinaffid=423585&clickref=[subid_value]&ued=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freshworks.com\u002Ffreshsales-crm\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"268dca4d-1ec1-486d-8a90-fb0f8cfd03f1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to CRM software for SMBs, Vtiger offers something very different. 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Integration with key productivity apps, such as Google Calendar and Gmail, means your team can manage all their contacts, deals, and files from a single location.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter a free 14-day trial, paid-for packages start with Basic -- which is for up to three users -- and is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.copper.com\u002Fpricing"\u003Epriced at $25 per user\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;per month, billed annually ($29 monthly). Professional -- which offers more tracking, automation, and reporting functions for growing SMBs -- is priced at $59 per user per month, billed annually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs well as Google Workspace integration, Copper includes strong sales productivity features, such as lead, contact, and opportunity management.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Copper (Google-based)\" data-superlative=\"A CRM application for Google Workspace\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"copper-for-gmail-1.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4b4a3f5f-23a6-46cf-aee5-032bb85da506","title":"copper-for-gmail-best-crm","filename":"copper-for-gmail-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F4b4a3f5f-23a6-46cf-aee5-032bb85da506\u002Fcopper-for-gmail-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":253627,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:05:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"copper-for-gmail-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"4b4a3f5f-23a6-46cf-aee5-032bb85da506","imageAltText":"copper-for-gmail-1.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"copper-for-gmail-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Copper","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.copper.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.copper.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b14b920-c3fe-464c-b654-16834fb5fc55\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EReally Simple Systems says its CRM software is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcrm-reaches-the-heart-of-small-business-metaphorically-of-course\u002F"\u003Edesigned specifically for SMBs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and includes everything you need to manage business-to-business sales and marketing. Really Simple Systems boats 3,000-plus customers from a diverse range of sectors, from the British Red Cross to technology and engineering firms.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReally Simple Systems' Salesforce-automation feature gives SMBs visibility of its sales team's pipelines. All versions of Really Simple Systems CRM come with contact management and custom reports. The amount of storage available to your business varies depending on the package you select.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reallysimplesystems.com\u002Fcrm-pricing\u002F"\u003Ecompany says its Free tier\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;offers everything an SMB needs to get going with CRM -- although you're limited to two users. Growing SMBs can opt for the Starter package, which is priced at $14 per user per month, billed annually. Professional, which offers advanced features, comes in at $30 per user per month, billed annually. Key features include two-way email integration, custom settings, user permission levels, and quotations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Really Simple Systems CRM\" data-superlative=\"Salesforce-automation feature\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"reall-simple.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"898f3b28-c991-4cff-a172-cb4a2f852ffc","title":"reall-simple-best-crm","filename":"reall-simple-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F898f3b28-c991-4cff-a172-cb4a2f852ffc\u002Freall-simple-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":449078,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:06:15","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:06:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"reall-simple-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"898f3b28-c991-4cff-a172-cb4a2f852ffc","imageAltText":"reall-simple.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"reall-simple-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Really Simple Systems CRM","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reallysimplesystems.com\u002Fcrm-pricing\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reallysimplesystems.com\u002Fcrm-pricing\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2f769370-133f-4aa5-bdf3-58be71754599\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 1.5 million users globally, SMBs can use Insightly to create multi-step business processes with workflow automation. Built-in business intelligence allows users to create data visualizations and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finsightly-brings-back-social-media-integration\u002F"\u003Emonitor the sales pipeline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. New automation features, released in 2020, make it easier for businesses of all sizes to execute integrated and measurable marketing campaigns.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than 25,000 organizations use Insightly, from SMBs through to household names, such as Bloomberg, Sanofi, and Bosch. Like other CRM applications, Insightly offers a 'no-frills' plan where two users at a small business can manage sales and contacts for free.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.insightly.com\u002Fassets\u002Fdocuments\u002F191025-insightly-pricing-plans-comparison.pdf"\u003EInsightly Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which includes 100 custom email templates and 10GB file storage, starts at $29 per user per month, billed annually ($35 monthly). Insightly Professional, which offers more features for finding and managing leads and full access to the firm's business intelligence platform, is priced at $49 per user per month, billed annually ($59 monthly).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Insightly\" data-superlative=\"Built-in business intelligence\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"insightly.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"33bcbc57-5e14-45e7-ad4c-b95197868c27","title":"insightly-best-crm","filename":"insightly-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F33bcbc57-5e14-45e7-ad4c-b95197868c27\u002Finsightly-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":358004,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:06:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:06:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"insightly-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"33bcbc57-5e14-45e7-ad4c-b95197868c27","imageAltText":"insightly.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"insightly-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Insightly","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.insightly.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.insightly.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"230e9559-0f58-433d-b0f8-b81200fb1f6e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESage is one of the big players in the cloud software market, offering a range of applications for business functions.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsage-crm-joins-microsoft-salesforce-in-the-cloud\u002F"\u003ESage CRM is a platform for small businesses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to manage various elements of their customer relationships. SMBs can choose from fully integrated CRM or pick Sage Sales, Marketing, and Service modules to suit their business needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESage says the aim of its CRM software is to help SMBs make informed business decisions. It expects sales and marketing professionals to use its data-led cloud software to help identify leads and opportunities. SMBs can send email campaigns in MailChimp and track their success with Sage CRM.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's very little in terms of pricing on the Sage web site. The company says it's keen for interested SMBs to get in contact to find out more about its deals. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Sage CRM\" data-superlative=\"Data-led cloud software\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sage-crm.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"65c7fea3-f5d0-4cc8-b95e-79d58186c2f7","title":"sage-crm-best-crm","filename":"sage-crm-best-crm.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F65c7fea3-f5d0-4cc8-b95e-79d58186c2f7\u002Fsage-crm-best-crm.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":387133,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:06:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-03 16:07:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"sage-crm-best-crm.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"65c7fea3-f5d0-4cc8-b95e-79d58186c2f7","imageAltText":"sage-crm.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"sage-crm-best-crm.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F03","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Sage CRM","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsage.qumg.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F577463\u002F9554?u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sage.com\u002Fen-us\u002F&subid1=[subid_value]&sharedId=zdnet","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fsage.qumg.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F577463\u002F9554?u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sage.com\u002Fen-us\u002F&subid1=[subid_value]&sharedId=zdnet"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5b7ddbfc-e484-459c-9d02-45bfeaf1f70b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt's always tempting to stick with what you know. If you've got a strong partnership with a provider, and a good relationship with an account manager at that company, then it's easy and convenient to bolt on additional CRM services. This account manager might also be able to give you a good deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also worth noting that some of the world's biggest software firms are players in the CRM market, such as Microsoft and Salesfore, as well as a whole host of niche operators. But bigger doesn't necesarilly mean better. If you're making your first moves into CRM software, then it makes sense to tread carefully. As you can see above, the different providers offer a range of features with all kinds of integration options, so it makes sense to shop around.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"If I already use one of the above CRM suppliers for another area of software provision, should I use them for CRM, too?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"61d48e1f-0361-4f44-80d3-24579d9b8061\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe marketing hype around data analytics means it's easy to think of automation and AI as the most important features for a CRM product, or maybe any application full-stop. However, caution should be the watchword here. IT decision makers regularly moan that \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-will-take-construction-robotics-from-hype-to-reality\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eproviders are making the most of the hype around big data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with some suggestions that tools are often badged as AI and automation tools when – in reality – they're nowhere near as exciting. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe wary of the hype. Analyse the CRM products and ask for a deonstration of the data-led features. Get some of your end users to test these features, too - if it works for them, it's likely to work for your business and its customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Should I focus on the companies that offer the best automation and AI features?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4cc317ae-aa02-424b-aa27-083ea0a273f1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith competition intensifying and increased global uncertainty, Gartner suggests \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gartner.com\u002Fen\u002Fcustomer-service-support\u002Finsights\u002Fcrm-strategy-customer-experience" target="_blank"\u003Etreating customers well is more important than ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The analyst says CRM systems will play a crucial role in this process, so expect to see a big focus on technologies that allow companies to deliver personalized experiences based and a high level of customer insight. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearcher Forrester says \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgo.forrester.com\u002Fblogs\u002Ftop-crm-trends-for-2020\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EAI and automation will continue to improve CRM outcomes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. AI-fueled CRM guides agents through the right actions and provides them with insights to help customers. Forrester also expects big data to power hyper-personalization through CRM. Customers expect engagement, tailored to their history, preferences, context, and intent – and that's where future CRM services will use data to help companies succeed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Where's the CRM marketplace going next?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e85023b1-b7de-47d2-a1bd-779082343c1f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHaving searched the market for some of the key providers in the market, we've used our expert knowledge to find the CRM services that are best-suited to SMBs – and the features they include. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these CRM solutions?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"178ac177-ebee-4468-818e-34e7571c0622\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThink carefully about what features your business needs. 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Before you make the plunge, work out what your end users need and scope out the available services. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which CRM software is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-08-03 15:53:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you want to make the most of your sales pipeline, customer relationship management software allows your business to monitor customer interactions, track deal progress, and analyze financial performance.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"47b2a767-2089-4445-a650-df158aa546ca",image:{id:"68f596d7-582a-4e53-be17-989288d07958",filename:"capsule-best-crm.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-08-03 16:03:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"customer-relationships.png",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F03\u002F68f596d7-582a-4e53-be17-989288d07958\u002Fcapsule-best-crm.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best CRM software: Top solutions for SMBs",section:b,slug:"best-crm",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Best CRM software 2022: Top solutions for SMBs",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"114a15be-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smb",name:"SMB",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWhat a crazy couple of years! It seems like we've moved forward a decade in terms of online capabilities, but it's only been a year or so. While people all over have been impacted, one area that seems to be in the throes of existential transformation is education. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, traditional academic education, whether K-12 or higher ed, has been mostly about person-to-person in-classroom teaching. In fact, when I was studying for my Masters of Education, when I told the teachers' college that I taught only online, they found it hard to believe. Of course, that was a few years back, but prior to COVID-19, most teachers expected to look their students in the eye. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, however, schools are picking their way carefully through an ever-changing world. Schools, districts, and parents are all making their own decisions -- and that decision for many is to take education online and do so at a previously unheard of rapid pace. Other schools are opening back up. And many schools are trying to embrace a more flexible hybrid approach that lets them change up their programs at the drop of a CDC directive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe same is true for many businesses. While many workers have worked remotely, the need for enterprise-wide remote work has not only moved face-to-face training online, it has increased the need for training because it's less practical now to visit the next cubicle to get some help and instruction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the context of our new normal, we present our guide of 12 of the best learning management systems, each of which provides a different take on managing learning. We'll show you LMS solutions tailored to K-12 and higher education, LMS solutions aimed at the enterprise and SMBs, and even one that helps you sell your own courses (AbsorbLMS) and another that optimizes the ability to provide custom certifications (TalentLMS). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, without further ado, let's dive into our top learning management system providers. And good luck navigating our post-normal world! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"849d6879-b0dc-41ad-8d4e-39fc1e6f0b72\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you've spent any time in University, you've probably run into Blackboard at some point or another. Although open-source alternatives Moodle and Canvas \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Feliterate.us\u002Fcanvas-surpasses-blackboard-learn-in-us-market-share\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eare giving Blackboard a run\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the money, Blackboard is still holding its own. For those familiar with the Angel learning management system, you might be interested to learn \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.insidehighered.com\u002Fnews\u002F2009\u002F05\u002F07\u002Fblackboard-buys-angel" target="_blank"\u003EBlackboard acquired Angel back in 2009\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Then, in late 2021, EdTech vendor \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.blackboard.com\u002Fanthology" target="_blank"\u003EAnthology acquired Blackboard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlackboard is incredibly feature-rich, so if you have a specific way you want to operate your learning environment, the odds are you can do so in Blackboard. It's also got specific business-oriented implementations, allowing corporate training to be managed using roughly the same interface as university training.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlackboard's UI has historically been cumbersome and frustrating, but the company has put a new effort into streamlining the user interface, making it more accessible in year's past.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlready familiar to many students and educators\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegularly updated\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolid quiz and gradebook system\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECan be cumbersome to set up new courses\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChallenging learning curve for newbies\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Blackboard\" data-superlative=\"The reigning king of college learning management systems\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"blackboard.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Blackboard","imageData":{"id":"c15e31a8-edd0-47d6-a6b7-324aca2b8f53","title":"blackboard","filename":"blackboard.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002Fc15e31a8-edd0-47d6-a6b7-324aca2b8f53\u002Fblackboard.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":269830,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:44:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:44:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Blackboard","alt":"blackboard.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c15e31a8-edd0-47d6-a6b7-324aca2b8f53","imageAltText":"blackboard.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Blackboard","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"blackboard.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Blackboard\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Blackboard","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.blackboard.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.blackboard.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"453e1df2-a1ce-44ee-8b0a-19d12174674e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECanvas, originally named Instructure, was first introduced at a number of Utah colleges and universities, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instructure.com\u002Fabout\u002Four-story" target="_blank"\u003Eto replace Blackboard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. While Canvas itself is open source, its parent company retains the Instructure name and provides a variety of learning management and employee development offerings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my experience, Canvas is really good at giving educators tools for creating educational content for students. I spent a lot less time fighting with Canvas than I did with Blackboard when creating resources for my university students. In-app communication between students and teachers is solid as well, along with a well-thought-out grade book and overall grading management system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Canvas is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Finstructure\u002Fcanvas-lms" target="_blank"\u003Eopen source\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, most institutions license it from Instructure to avail themselves of all of Instructure's support resources.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen source version available\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENicely thought-out gradebook interface\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClass templates make new classes easy to setup\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInterface can get very cluttered\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESome reliability challenges, especially with self-hosted versions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Canvas\" data-superlative=\"The open-source LMS leader\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"canvas.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Instructure","imageData":{"id":"f57beca2-9cdc-4cbd-9f40-904c74ba7d94","title":"canvas","filename":"canvas.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002Ff57beca2-9cdc-4cbd-9f40-904c74ba7d94\u002Fcanvas.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":306311,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:45:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:45:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Instructure","alt":"canvas.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f57beca2-9cdc-4cbd-9f40-904c74ba7d94","imageAltText":"canvas.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Instructure","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"canvas.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Instructure\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Instructure","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instructure.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instructure.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"defc31a2-c339-4cc9-ab55-4aecf78e498b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMoodle, like Canvas, is open source. Unlike Canvas, Moodle doesn't have a managed services model. If you want to use Moodle, download it, install it, set it up, manage it, customize it, and manage whatever inevitable problems arise in the process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoodle (an acronym for modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment) is very powerful and flexible, as you might expect from a community-maintained product with very broad market penetration. It's also a bit fussy, and its mobile features aren't really keeping up with what modern students expect. It works on phones, but meh.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a cloud-based solution, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.educationdive.com\u002Fnews\u002Fmoodlecloud-launches-as-free-service\u002F401858\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMoodleCloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, launched in 2015. If you're interested in Moodle and don't mind paying a monthly fee so someone else maintains the installation, MoodleCloud might be for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen source\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustomize as much as you want\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELarge user support community\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESetup can be frustrating\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENot all features evolve evenly\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Moodle\" data-superlative=\"Open source LMS for those willing to maintain everything\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"moodle.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Moodle","imageData":{"id":"3aed6c68-eb17-4f77-8305-094bb2786159","title":"moodle","filename":"moodle.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F3aed6c68-eb17-4f77-8305-094bb2786159\u002Fmoodle.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":321057,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:46:54","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:47:01","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Moodle","alt":"moodle.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"3aed6c68-eb17-4f77-8305-094bb2786159","imageAltText":"moodle.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Moodle","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"moodle.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Moodle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Moodle","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fmoodle.org\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fmoodle.org\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"09e1876b-3848-44fd-8c0c-83fb37fcf199\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI kind of wish Google had acquired Moodle because "Google Moodle" would be so much fun to say. But no. Instead, Google has Google Classroom, which is a fine learning management system but not nearly as fun to say. That said, Google Classroom's standout feature is melding strong educational management capabilities with excellent communications tools allowing educators to communicate not only with students but their parents as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Classroom is relatively easy for educators to set up, and it provides a solid organization capability for curriculum and material. Unfortunately, some students have complained that the customization features aren't available to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, the big win is that Google Classroom is so tightly integrated with other Google apps, ranging from Google Calendar to Gmail, as well as Google Docs and Google Drive. If you're embedded in the Google ecosystem, Google Classroom is an ideal extension.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's Google\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlmost silly how easy it is to get started\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVery tightly integrated into Google Docs and Drive\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's Google\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's a Google product, so it could be killed at any time\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVery, very tied to the Google ecosystem\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Google Classroom\" data-superlative=\"Google's solution for learning management\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"googleclassroom.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Google","imageData":{"id":"924ca049-a998-4691-9f11-5b43c93afc46","title":"googleclassroom","filename":"googleclassroom.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F924ca049-a998-4691-9f11-5b43c93afc46\u002Fgoogleclassroom.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":159077,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:48:54","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:50:47","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Google","alt":"googleclassroom.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"924ca049-a998-4691-9f11-5b43c93afc46","imageAltText":"googleclassroom.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Google","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"googleclassroom.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Google\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Google","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fedu.google.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fclassroom\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fedu.google.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fclassroom\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"af81479c-c50d-4ce7-8d87-6243f434370f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESo, here's the thing: Learning audiences vary. There are, of course, schools, colleges, universities, and the like. There are also corporate training needs, where small groups or entire organizations need training. Then there are customers. Folks purchasing your company's products might also require training, and sometimes that's not something they can just pick up on YouTube.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes Litmos stand out is that it scales. We're not talking just one classroom to 20 We're talking scaling to millions of students. It deploys quickly, can be tuned for both abilities and roles, provides any-device access to personalized courses and content, and integrates with all of SAP's vaunted business management technology. If you're looking for the Cadillac of corporate learning, SAP Litmos LMS is your new best friend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGinormous scaleability\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESAP integration and support\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExcellent for corporate teaching\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENot all that well suited for K-12\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou better like SAP\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"SAP Litmos LMS\" data-superlative=\"Corporate training with the pedigree of SAP\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"saplitmos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"SAP","imageData":{"id":"8b61e0a8-462a-4bb3-b2ce-048054b5bee0","title":"saplitmos","filename":"saplitmos.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F8b61e0a8-462a-4bb3-b2ce-048054b5bee0\u002Fsaplitmos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":239758,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:53:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:53:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"SAP","alt":"saplitmos.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8b61e0a8-462a-4bb3-b2ce-048054b5bee0","imageAltText":"saplitmos.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"SAP","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"saplitmos.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"SAP\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"SAP","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.litmos.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.litmos.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bc1ce262-7996-4e57-9913-5849a791c851\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOK, so this is going to make your head hurt a little. Adobe provides both Adobe Captivate and Adobe Captivate Prime. They are two \u003Cem\u003Eentirely different\u003C\u002Fem\u003E products. Adobe Captivate is an authoring tool that allows you to create online and mobile-based courses. Adobe Captivate Prime \u003Cem\u003Eis not\u003C\u002Fem\u003E the premium version of Captivate. Instead, Adobe Captivate Prime is a learning management system that can use Captivate courses but is able to work with any course offerings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat brings us to Adobe Captivate Prime. Prime (not to be confused with Amazon Prime -- does your head hurt yet?) is aimed at corporate and organizational learning management. One of the more helpful features in Captivate Prime is a smart enroller capability that helps teachers easily assign roles and activities. Captivate Prime also has an excellent module and course organizational tools to help keep track of educational content.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the more interesting aspects of Captivate Prime is AI-based social learning, which transforms a traditional online activity into one that provides more value to students. 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Founded in 2009 with multiple rounds of investment from both VCs and angel investors, Schoology reports that it is installed in more than 60,000 schools (that's individual schools, not school systems, just to be clear).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf particular note is the partnership between Schoology and Capti, a platform designed to help struggling readers improve comprehension and fluency. Schoology also nicely integrates with Office 365 that allows teachers to create templates that students can interact with using traditional Office tools, encouraging not only knowledge creation on a specific educational domain but also skills development in apps students are likely to need later in life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolid K-12 solution\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGreat resource sharing tools\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegration with Microsoft and Google ecosystems\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECan be challenging for students to navigate\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELimited customization\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGroup discussion could be better\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Schoology\" data-superlative=\"A learning management system that excels at K-12\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"schoolology.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Schoology","imageData":{"id":"30003144-db60-418d-b180-892e8b1f2c3f","title":"schoolology","filename":"schoolology.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F30003144-db60-418d-b180-892e8b1f2c3f\u002Fschoolology.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":264248,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:56:31","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:56:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Schoolology","alt":"schoolology.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"30003144-db60-418d-b180-892e8b1f2c3f","imageAltText":"schoolology.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Schoology","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"schoolology.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Schoology\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Schoology","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.schoology.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.schoology.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"25967c6a-5519-4bb1-91ae-4d2127bdfdfb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDocebo (pronounced do-cheybo) is hard to categorize. When it was introduced back in 2005, it was an open-source learning management system released under the GPL. If you go to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.docebo.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDocebo's home page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E now, there is no mention of open source at all. Docebo's open source release is also not on Github. So it's probably best to treat Docebo as a SaaS app and nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a learning management system, Docebo is well-liked in the corporate world. It incorporates badges, awards, and rankings as involvement devices that give the learning experience a bit of gamification flair. Docebo does have a clear and powerful API, and I did find a number of Docebo-related projects on Github.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of Docebo's most popular features are the ability to design custom dashboards on an instructor-by-instructor level, the use of widgets to help managers see their teams' progress and skill gaps, as well as a tool that allows learners to share their experiences and learnings with other students.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESome nice gamification features\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClean user interface\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERelatively deep feature set\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat happened to open source?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENot designed for K-12 use\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESome users report reliability issues\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Docebo\" data-superlative=\"A former GPL open source LMS that's now a paid cloud service\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"docebo.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Docebo","imageData":{"id":"599fd328-114b-4833-a4ed-237c32ec9ccd","title":"docebo","filename":"docebo.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F599fd328-114b-4833-a4ed-237c32ec9ccd\u002Fdocebo.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":195578,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:57:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 22:58:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Docebo","alt":"docebo.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"599fd328-114b-4833-a4ed-237c32ec9ccd","imageAltText":"docebo.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Docebo","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"docebo.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Docebo\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Docebo","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.docebo.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.docebo.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ef009337-8e0c-4fe4-a357-bd5d8507594d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEdmodo pitches itself as CARES Act eligible. The CARES act is one of the resources the US government has put in place to help deal with the economic changes brought on by the novel coronavirus. Edmodo claims that Edmodo Enterprise aligns with CARES Act funding affordances, and has a dedicated team designed to help you get government help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEdmodo excels at group messaging and information exchange. Users and instructors can set up their own groups and exchange messages within a secure environment. Edmodo provides easy-to-use tools for organizing group work and managing homework. The product's online exam capability is also solid and provides real-time scoring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEdmodo does fall down a bit on the mobile client. It's clearly a work in progress. That said, it does work everywhere and can be used everywhere. A strong planner feature is provided for students, so they can keep track of their work. While the free tier is quite capable, the paid Enterprise tier adds video and whiteboarding, organization-wide groups, school and district pages, admin tools, analytics, bulk onboarding, and prioritized support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAttention to CARES Act eligibility\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolid group messaging features\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReal-time exam scoring\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMobile app needs work (but is getting better)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESome users complain about the equation editor\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFree programs may go away as the pandemic evolves\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Edmodo\" data-superlative=\"A cloud-based LMS with a capable free tier\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"edmodo.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Edmodo","imageData":{"id":"8f3e86df-7b0c-4d7d-ac9c-15ffc7191498","title":"edmodo","filename":"edmodo.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F8f3e86df-7b0c-4d7d-ac9c-15ffc7191498\u002Fedmodo.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":194445,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:00:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:00:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Edmodo","alt":"edmodo.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8f3e86df-7b0c-4d7d-ac9c-15ffc7191498","imageAltText":"edmodo.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Edmodo","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"edmodo.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Edmodo\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Edmodo","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fedmodo.com","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fedmodo.com"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7b0d816d-f19d-4fe8-b631-7fab4d240d65\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes Brightspace (originally named Desire2Learn) stand out is its deep commitment to accessibility. One of the most innovative features is an accessibility checker built right into the HTML content editor. The accessibility checker works very much like a spelling checker (and, in fact, the icon to launch it is right next to the spell check icon). Once you click the accessibility checker, it scans the document for images without alt tags and checks for screen contrast problems where people with diminished vision might not be able to clearly see page content.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company offers an Accessibility Interest Group as a forum on their Brightspace Community boards along with a mailing list for sharing accessibility-related information. They are also a member of the National Federation of the Blind's Strategic Nonvisual Access Partnership (SNAP) program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a traditional learning management system, Brightspace is comprehensive, with a mobile-first focus. Lessons can be set to drip out module-by-module, or as a complete class. It also interfaces with education textbook publishers Pearson and Cengage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEasy tools to help teachers focus on accessibility in courseware\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolid mobile platform integration\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupported by Pearson and Cengage\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGradebook setup could be more intuitive\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMultiple course interface is sometimes challenging for students\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECould use better documentation\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Brightspace\" data-superlative=\"Full-featured cloud-based LMS with a deep commitment to accessibility\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"brightspace.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"D2L","imageData":{"id":"ba02442e-4fe9-4079-9cec-6a2c0e3e8462","title":"brightspace","filename":"brightspace.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002Fba02442e-4fe9-4079-9cec-6a2c0e3e8462\u002Fbrightspace.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":283986,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:02:03","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:02:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"D2L","alt":"brightspace.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"ba02442e-4fe9-4079-9cec-6a2c0e3e8462","imageAltText":"brightspace.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"D2L","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"brightspace.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"D2L\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"D2L","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.d2l.com\u002Fhigher-education\u002Fproducts\u002Fcore\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.d2l.com\u002Fhigher-education\u002Fproducts\u002Fcore\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"87bfd00b-c437-407f-b528-2182c94090fe\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhat stands out about Absorb LMS is its deep integration with the Salesforce CRM environment. Absorb LMS delivers learning content within the Salesforce environment. It also provides companies the opportunity to deliver training to partner companies and employees within them.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother standout aspect of Absorb LMS is that provides a course selling platform, allowing you to create your own courses, distribute them, and collect payment from them, all within the Absorb platform. Absorb LMS integrates with over 70 payment gateways, with many available in multiple currencies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbsorb LMS also has quick integration with Zoom. Once a course is created, all you need to do is select Zoom as the venue, and Absorb and Zoom work together to set up your virtual meeting space.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're at a business that requires social learning, compliance training, employee development, sales training, mobile learning, partner or customer training, Absorb LMS is a solid solution. That said, if you're looking for a K-12 or college or university training system, there are better tools listed in this guide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESalesforce integration\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to sell your courses\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuick Zoom integration\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWeak on K-12 and university learning management\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMediocre system integrator support\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EManager\u002Femployee integration needs work\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Absorb LMS\" data-superlative=\"Business learning management with powerful SaaS integrations\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"absorb.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Absorb","imageData":{"id":"6dd911d5-4f54-4dc0-a3d8-f5e54e8c661e","title":"absorb","filename":"absorb.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F6dd911d5-4f54-4dc0-a3d8-f5e54e8c661e\u002Fabsorb.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":257328,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:03:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:03:54","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Absorb","alt":"absorb.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"6dd911d5-4f54-4dc0-a3d8-f5e54e8c661e","imageAltText":"absorb.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Absorb","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"absorb.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Absorb\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Absorb","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.absorblms.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.absorblms.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"89945966-e190-4112-a69a-b86345c12232\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETalentLMS offers a free tier for up to five educators and 10 courses. If you want to get started with training, this is a powerful way to go with no upfront investment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat we found interesting were the very capable assessments and survey systems. Assessments are critical for both knowledge retention and student engagement. A strong system that offers different types of questions, a variety of test types, and extensive reporting can be quite valuable in making sure that the "learnings" actually stick.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo other aspects make TalentLMS fit interestingly in the SMB training world. You can set up your own certifications and manage them (including validity periods). The ability to quickly create a certification that an employee or partner can display can help drive learning in areas where special attention is needed.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, gamification capability is another way to make the learning process pleasant, increase retention, and encourage engagement. TalentLMS allows you to enhance your courses with badges, points, Levels, rewards, and leaderboards.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVery capable free tier\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeep assessment system\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECertification management features\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERocky admin interface\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudent progress tracking could be improved\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELimited\u002Fchallenging customization\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"TalentLMS\" data-superlative=\"A strong free cloud LMS tier for SMB educators\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"talentlms.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Epignosis","imageData":{"id":"43db2082-523b-4d94-9383-0dad18a5dd20","title":"talentlms","filename":"talentlms.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F27\u002F43db2082-523b-4d94-9383-0dad18a5dd20\u002Ftalentlms.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":246168,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:05:03","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-08-27 23:05:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Epignosis","alt":"talentlms.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"43db2082-523b-4d94-9383-0dad18a5dd20","imageAltText":"talentlms.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Epignosis","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"talentlms.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F08\u002F27","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Epignosis\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Epignosis","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.talentlms.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.talentlms.com\u002F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d478a41b-4755-45da-8cee-2e98c359eb2c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce again, I started with LMS tools I'm personally familiar with. I then reached out to some of the chief learning officers, academic administrators, and teachers in my address book and asked them to recommend some of their favorites. What I found particularly interesting was how many recommendations there were for solutions that were either end-of-life or acquired by other companies. One key example was Angel, which was acquired more than a decade ago by Blackboard. Even though it's out of service, a number of my correspondents said they used "Angel," when they were actually using Blackboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, of course, I gathered opinions and looked into each offering to find the key aspects that make them stand out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these learning management systems?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bebf7f98-ef36-44f1-99f3-09a3660eab98\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELet's get the obvious out of the way first: Choosing an LMS for your entire school, district, or enterprise is a big deal, there may not be as much time as you want to make a decision, carefully staging deployments over the course of months or years. Life moves at a very different pace these days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most important thing you should look for is free trials. Look, you may not have time to find the perfect solution and introduce it in stages. Some of you will have to put an entire school district online in a matter of weeks.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm recommending you look for free trials because your best chance of succeeding once your review features and eventual pricing is to bring the system online and test and tinker with it. Try creating classes and resources. Get a few people to play teachers and students and watch how the system behaves. If it proves too annoying, jump to the next one and keep trying.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen working with a rapid deployment situation, pay particular attention to how data is exported and imported from each solution. You'll hopefully spin up your forever LMS, but if you're trying to get the semester online right now, you may find that you have to move to another solution next year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGood luck. Stay safe out there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which learning management system is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-26 14:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Are you charged with transforming your entire learning or training program in a matter of weeks? 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Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EBefore I started writing about technology, I was a Beltway Bandit. That is, I was an IT contractor working for NASA and the Department of Defense. In those days, my job skills were Unix and mainframe system administrator, database programming, e-mail, and network administration. I never lacked for a job. But that was in the 80s. Today, if you want a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-linux-foundation-introduces-cloud-engineer-bootcamp-for-cloud-job-seekers\u002F?fbclid=IwAR0YfasD0Ok-rIUKMvmxFLTVxdq7t0FSQCkHn6awr28zK34h6VTmtc0DWx4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejob, the skills you need are in the cloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And, what does the cloud use -- even Microsoft Azure? Linux and open-source. It's that simple. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, to land a job like that, you need to either learn or prove you have mad open-source developer skills or Linux sysadmin abilities that employers want. You must be able to prove that you can actually walk the walk and not just talk the talk. One way you can prove you've got what it takes is to take and pass well-regarded classes and get certified in these technologies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Linux Foundation is an IT certification pioneer, offering its first certification exams back in 2014 in a remote format. Before this, it was virtually unheard of to take an IT certification exam outside of a testing center. The Linux Foundation established verifiable, secure remote proctoring processes, which remain in place. This makes it much easier, especially in the days of the coronavirus pandemic for qualified individuals to obtain certifications without traveling. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of the best of the best of their class programs. I've focused on the ones leading to certifications because having a certification can always help. Many techies don't respect certifications, but to get a job in IT, you must first get by the human resources gatekeepers. And, if they don't see the certifications they're looking for, you'll never get a chance to show your prospective boss your technical chops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1ee9ea33-ad63-4f02-9b2f-ce6075483a00\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhat's that, you say? 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Eight-seven percent of hiring managers are having trouble finding open-source talent -- while hiring open-source talent is now a priority for 83% of employers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Linux Foundation's executive director, Jim Zemlin, has also said that open source technology talent is in \"high demand,\" especially as \"Linux and other open-source software dominates software development.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not just programming, though: DevOps, system administration, help desks -- you name the IT field. There's a demand for Linux and open-source savvy people. A recent\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-a-tech-job-that-pays-100k-a-year-brush-up-on-your-linux-skills\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Dice survey even found that Linux-smart sysadmins skilled are earning six-figure salaries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. With salaries like that, demand is still outracing people with the necessary skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many Linux and open-source classes out there you can take to develop or hone your skills. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Fservices\u002Ftraining\u002Fred-hat-enterprise-linux\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed Hat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=JVdH5Dwb5AM&mid=39197&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.udemy.com%2Ftopic%2Flinux%2F&u1=zd-99f631be5b74441c967ba0cb49449884--\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUdemy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=40328&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2F&u1=zd-99f631be5b74441c967ba0cb49449884--\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoursera\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxacademy.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Academy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.comptia.org\u002Fcertifications\u002Flinux\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECompTIA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E all offer excellent courses. But taking one from The Linux Foundation can be particularly advantageous. In tech circles, The Linux Foundation is a household name. Everyone knows them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndeed, by 2018, would-be IT staffers had taken a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linux.com\u002Fblog\u002F2018\u002F2\u002Flinux-foundation-training-surpasses-one-million-served\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emillion Linux and open-source \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linux.com\u002Fblog\u002F2018\u002F2\u002Flinux-foundation-training-surpasses-one-million-served\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esoftware classes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from the Linux Foundation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Linux Foundation has been able to reach so many students because of its partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinaffid=423585&awinmid=6798&clickref=zd-99f631be5b74441c967ba0cb49449884--&platform=dl&ued=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EedX\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. 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The course covers the fundamentals of SQL on the server-side, including entities, primary key and RDBMS. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's one option among Pluralsight's SQL Server-focussed courses that aim to help students improve their SQL skills.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA more substantial course can be found at Pluralsight's "\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pluralsight.com%2Fpaths%2Fdeveloping-sql-server-databases&amp;subId1=[subid_value]" target="_blank"\u003EDeveloping SQL Server Databases\u003C\u002Fa\u003E", which has an estimated 22 hours of learning time over 10 courses.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt looks at Microsoft SQL Server as a relational database management system (RDBMS). The main purpose is to store and retrieve data as needed by other software applications.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPluralsight's "path" courses are \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pluralsight.com%2Fpricing%2Fskills&amp;subId1=[subid_value]"\u003Eavailable on a monthly or yearly basis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The former offers the core course library, paths and skill assessments. The latter provides the core and expanded courses, exams, projects and tutorials.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a monthly basis. The standard course costs include a 10-day free trial and then costs $24,92 per month or can be billed annually at $299 US. There is a premium version of the course too, with more materials, certification practice exams, and more projects. It costs $37,42 US or can be billed annually at $449,00.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Team package has three levels on a per user per year basis, including Starter for $399, the Professional package for $579, and the Enterprise option for $779.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPluralsight's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?&amp;sharedId=zdnet&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pluralsight.com%2Fpaths%2Fdeveloping-sql-server-databases&amp;subId1=[subid_value]" target="_blank"\u003EDeveloping SQL Server Databases\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;costs $29 per month or can be paid annually $299. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Pluralsight - Introduction to SQL Server\" data-superlative=\"Don't forget SQL Server\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"mysql-server.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"77a56104-a71b-473e-9934-441a32a5f8fa","title":"mysql-server","filename":"mysql-server.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F26\u002F77a56104-a71b-473e-9934-441a32a5f8fa\u002Fmysql-server.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1112597,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-07-26 13:11:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-07-26 14:10:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Shutterstock","alt":"mysql-server.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"77a56104-a71b-473e-9934-441a32a5f8fa","imageAltText":"mysql-server.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"mysql-server.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F07\u002F26","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"An Introduction to SQL Server","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pluralsight.com%2Fcourses%2Fintro-sql-server&subId1=[subid_value]","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fpluralsight.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F424552\u002F7490?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pluralsight.com%2Fcourses%2Fintro-sql-server&subId1=[subid_value]"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f5991ebc-1174-48b4-899c-3d30b4220688\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EZDNet selected the online learning platforms that are the most popular with developers in general. We wanted to create a balance between beginner SQL online courses, SQL courses within specific domains such as data analysis and data science, and courses that focus on more advanced SQL skills.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe list is by no means exhaustive and should be treated as an entry point to learning about what SQL-related courses fit the user's learning intentions and circumstances.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How were these SQL courses selected?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ee322287-7159-4f87-b57c-52737a41995c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPeople interested in learning SQL databases come from a variety of backgrounds. They could be approaching the question from the perspective of a budding full-stack software engineer, a back-end specialist, a front-end web developer, or an SQL pro. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs above, these recommendations are meant to be an entry point into a variety of SQL courses from different platforms. Most of the courses have a free element available or are entirely free, with the exception of the certificate of completion. We would argue that the certificate of completion is important to have and can be acquired for a relatively little sum. After all, you'll need something to verify to your employer or future employer that you successfully completed the course. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I choose the right SQL course for me?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"173d559a-c6a0-4058-962c-e05b682eb30e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECodecademy is another widely recognized online tech education provider and has many SQL courses available, ranging from beginner to pro-level.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pjatr.com\u002Ft\u002F8-12462-212732-213588?website=318972&amp;sid=[subid_value]&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.codecademy.com%2Fcatalog%2Flanguage%2Fsql" target="_blank"\u003EFull-Stack Software Engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is tagged as 'beginner friendly' and offers training in front-end development with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, plus back-end development with Node.js, followed by a chance to build a web application and a custom API. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESQL is one component of the full-stack course and takes place later in the series from sections 27 through to 33. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe major advantage is that students get to learn SQL for backend development within the context of web app development using Javascript, HTML and Node.js, making a website responsive with different layouts and interactive with JavaScript, testing in development, and using Git and GitHub for version control.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther SQL database sections including learning how to work with database data stores for the web with PostgreSQL, designing relational databases implemented in PostgreSQL, database performance techniques, and building an e-commerce REST API using Node, Express and PostgreSQL. Users will also learn PostgreSQL to connect JavaScript and SQL in web apps and build a fully integrated app back-end.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECodecademy does offer a certificate of completion. There is a 7-day free trial period after which an annual membership costs $239.88 a year, charged at $19.99 per month. 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He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (scheduled for publication in 2022).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"dba6e7ff-780a-4823-975e-4aa2e021e4d1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdba6e7ff-780a-4823-975e-4aa2e021e4d1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a provable fact, backed by scientific research, that communication is more effective when you can see the person you're talking to. Seeing the other person's facial expressions, for example, makes it easy to tell a serious request from an offhand remark or a joke. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut as the business world has learned since the start of the pandemic, you don't have to brave airports and public spaces for an effective face-to-face meeting. Instead, video conferencing software and collaboration services have become the tool of choice for meetings and classes, with everyone from schoolkids to mortgage brokers to grandparents to international award show hosts learning (sometimes awkwardly) how to unmute themselves.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing the webcam on a Windows laptop, a Mac, or a mobile device, you can meet one-on-one or with a group, no matter how widely scattered the members of your class\u002Fteam\u002Ffamily are. We've assembled the leading conferencing software platforms, all capable of providing high-quality video and full-featured collaboration tools. While many of these video conferencing platforms also offer live streaming and webinar capabilities, our focus here is primarily on virtual meetings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that several vendors responded to initial \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"cmganchorsatellitelink\" data-link-text=\"coronavirus\" data-id=\"41258d69-8d83-4c9e-b185-f52720ab77c9\" data-uuid=\"41258d69-8d83-4c9e-b185-f52720ab77c9\"\u003Ecoronavirus\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E concerns with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fvideo-conferencing-deals-coronavirus-spurs-offers-from-webex-google-and-others\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efree video conferencing offers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Many of those offers have since expired, but plenty of free and discounted options still exist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d63f5280-eae4-40ca-8000-adf562a496fe\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a successful IPO in 2019, Zoom solidified its status as one of the leaders in the video conferencing industry, although \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fzoom-were-freezing-all-new-features-to-sort-out-security-and-privacy\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Erecent security and privacy concerns\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have tarnished that reputation somewhat. Its conferencing software allows simple one-to-one chat sessions that can escalate into group calls, training sessions and webinars for internal and external audiences, and global video meetings with up to 1,000 participants and as many as 49 HD videos on-screen simultaneously.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EZoom sessions can start from a web browser or in dedicated client apps for every desktop and mobile platform, with end-to-end encryption, role-based user security (including HIPAA compliance), and easy-to-use screen sharing and collaboration tools. Meeting invitations integrate smoothly with popular calendaring systems, and meetings can be recorded as local or cloud-based files, with searchable transcripts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe free tier allows unlimited 1:1 meetings but limits group sessions to 40 minutes and 100 participants. 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Verizon acquired the company in April 2020 and kept the quirky name, which comes from the founders' desire to make video conferencing software&nbsp; "as comfortable and casual as your pair of jeans. After the purchase closed, Verizon quickly lowered prices and added a slew of new features, including support for end-to-end AES-256 GCM encryption. The company plans to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbluejeans-announces-end-to-end-encryption-for-video-meetings\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E"deeply integrate" BlueJeans into its 5G product roadmap\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe meeting technology, powered by Dolby Voice, includes background noise cancellation and integrates with hardware-based conference room systems as well as enterprise applications like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Facebook Workplace. A full array of whiteboard and screen sharing tools add collaboration capabilities to any meeting. (For livestreams and large-scale web-based presentations, you'll need a separate product called BlueJeans Events.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter an initial free trial of the conferencing software, BlueJeans Meetings requires one of three plans, which can be billed monthly or annually, at a 20% discount. The Standard plan, designed for individuals and small businesses, costs $12.49 per meeting host per month; it supports up to 50 attendees and 5 hours of meeting recordings but doesn't integrate with messaging apps like Slack. The Pro plan, at $17.49 per host per month or $167.88 per year, supports up to 75 attendees and includes 25 hours of cloud recordings per host. 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Anyone can \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworking-from-home-stay-connected-using-microsoft-teams-for-free\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esign up for the free version of Microsoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E using a personal email address; that tier supports up to 300 meeting participants, with guest access, one-on-one and group video and audio calls, shared files (2GB per user and 10GB per team), screen sharing, and document collaboration using online Office web apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere Teams begins to deliver its full promise as a video conferencing solution is in an organization that runs on a Business or Enterprise version of Microsoft 365, where Teams is just another feature (and the successor to Lync and Skype for Business). In that environment, administrators have access to a full range of management, security, and compliance tools. Team members can share files (up to 1TB per user), schedule meetings directly from Outlook, record meetings, and collaborate on documents using the desktop Office programs and SharePoint Online. Those paid plans also support online training sessions and webinars.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft 365 plans start at $5 per user per month, and Redmond has been rolling out new features at a steady clip for the past year. For organizations that aren't deeply embedded in the Microsoft way of working, the Teams feature set can be baffling. 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A major update to the video conferencing software released in late 2019 includes a long list of new features and what LogMeIn calls "a completely reimagined product" that works in a web browser (no download required) or through desktop and mobile apps. After a 14-day free trial, you'll need to choose a paid plan; options include Professional ($12 per organizer per month, up to 150 participants) and Business ($16 per organizer per month for up to 250 participants). An Enterprise plan supports up to 3,000 participants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reworked user experience in LogMeIn's GoToMeeting conferencing solution is consistent across platforms and integrates with calendar solutions and platforms from Office 365, G Suite, Salesforce, Zoho, and Slack. For each call, you can take notes in real-time, which are then embedded and saved in the meeting transcript. 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Its flagship product is Zoho One, a web-based suite of services and mobile apps designed to tie together sales, marketing, accounting, HR, and operations. Zoho Meetings offers tools for webinars, training, and online meetings, with plans starting at $10 per host per month (or $8 per month if you pay for a full year). The price tag of this video conferencing solution includes support for up to 100 participants and storage for 10 recorded meetings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn PCs and Macs, Zoho Meetings is a completely browser-based conferencing solution, with no downloads required. For audio, participants can dial in over the phone (toll-free numbers are an extra-cost option), and in-session chat is available as well. Meetings can be recorded from any endpoint, including mobile devices. Zoho says the service is GDPR-compliant and is certified to the Privacy Shield Frameworks; more granular privacy tools include the ability for moderators to lock meetings and mute or eject participants. 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Audio meetings with screen sharing for up to three participants are free, with a unique interface that puts each participant's face in a bubble that bounces around the screen. Paid conferencing plans start with Lite ($10 per host per month, five meeting participants, no time limits), with no webcam streams but support for screen and window sharing. Upgrading to Pro ($20 per month) increases the number of meeting participants to 250 and adds 50GB of cloud storage plus recording options. 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Google Hangouts Meet is the business version, enabling video meetings for G Suite subscribers. External participants can also connect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, the service is designed to work in the Google Chrome browser (although limited support for Internet Explorer 11 is also available), with mobile apps available on iOS and Android. The exact feature set depends on your G Suite version; the number of participants, for example, is limited to 100 for G Suite Basic, 150 for Business, and 250 for Enterprise. For live streaming (up to 100,000 audience members) and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive, you'll need G Suite Enterprise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your business is standardized on Google's productivity and email tools, this video conferencing option should be on your shortlist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Google Hangouts Meet\" data-superlative=\"Designed to work in Chrome browser\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"google-hangout-tr.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"c42358c0-8adf-499a-a44e-ef0710d4bc6f","title":"google-hangout-tr","filename":"google-hangout-tr.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F03\u002Fc42358c0-8adf-499a-a44e-ef0710d4bc6f\u002Fgoogle-hangout-tr.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":359836,"width":1200,"height":901,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-02-03 20:37:37","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-02-03 20:37:39","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"google-hangout-tr.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c42358c0-8adf-499a-a44e-ef0710d4bc6f","imageAltText":"google-hangout-tr.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"google-hangout-tr.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F02\u002F03","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":901,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Google Hangouts Meet","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fredirect.viglink.com?key=298b435ee3d01bf48b93ee197bcd0f20&u=https:\u002F\u002Fgsuite.google.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fmeet&cuid=zdnet&opt=true","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fredirect.viglink.com?key=298b435ee3d01bf48b93ee197bcd0f20&u=https:\u002F\u002Fgsuite.google.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fmeet&cuid=zdnet&opt=true"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba009189-b172-4cd1-b711-618b2b72e611\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf your organization has a paid workspace that uses Slack's collaboration tools, you already have access to a handful of limited video calling options that might be good enough for basic meetings and team collaboration needs. Just be aware that video calls are available only on desktop platforms (Mac, Windows, and Linux); the iOS and Android apps are limited to voice calls only.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the full range of screen-sharing features, including options to stream presentations and draw on a shared screen, you'll need the Slack app. With Google Chrome (the only supported browser), you can view a teammate's screen, but you can't start a screen share. The company's support site warns Mac users to download the Slack app from its website for full access to screen sharing features, which are not available in the App Store version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Slack\" data-superlative=\"Video calls only on desktop platforms\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"slack.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"07002606-b6da-4549-81f4-67dba45f2495","title":"slack","filename":"slack.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F03\u002F07002606-b6da-4549-81f4-67dba45f2495\u002Fslack.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":498035,"width":1200,"height":901,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-02-03 20:38:08","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-02-03 20:38:10","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"slack.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"07002606-b6da-4549-81f4-67dba45f2495","imageAltText":"slack.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"slack.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F02\u002F03","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":901,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Slack","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fredirect.viglink.com?key=298b435ee3d01bf48b93ee197bcd0f20&u=https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002Fhelp\u002Farticles\u002F115003498363-Slack-Calls:-the-basics-&cuid=zdnet&opt=true","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fredirect.viglink.com?key=298b435ee3d01bf48b93ee197bcd0f20&u=https:\u002F\u002Fslack.com\u002Fhelp\u002Farticles\u002F115003498363-Slack-Calls:-the-basics-&cuid=zdnet&opt=true"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \tWhat to look for when evaluating video conferencing solutions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat should you look for when putting video communication software to the test? After a full year of empty offices and no-travel orders, most companies have realized that remote work and online meetings can be extremely effective and are likely to demand much more from these tools than the basic feature set that might have been sufficient in pre-pandemic times. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9c3a2157-3446-4fce-8d01-dfb755929eba\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9c3a2157-3446-4fce-8d01-dfb755929eba\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe narrowed down the list of contenders in this guide using the same criteria we recommend you take into account when you're in the market for one of these services. Think of our list as a starting point to help you organize your search: One or more of the products that didn't make our cut might well deserve to be on the shortlist for your business needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechRepublic: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-deploy-microsoft-teams-in-your-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to deploy Microsoft Teams in your business\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur most important criteria was reputation. Every product on this list has a solid track record in terms of performance and reliability. We were pleasantly surprised, in fact, to find some firms in this business that have been going strong for more than two decades. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn business terms, we know that our readers represent a broad swath of sizes, shapes, and cultures. So we went out of our way to find a mix of products that work for cash-conscious small businesses (three of them are free, in fact, for organizations with three people or fewer). For slightly larger organizations, including schools, we've tried to highlight commercial plans that are reasonably priced if you can live with their limits, such as the number of meeting participants and the length of each meeting. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOthers offer high-end options ideal for large companies that want control over livestreams and training sessions involving large audiences. The biggest differentiator here is the number of people you can have in the audience. That makes sense for organizations that do webcasts and presentations to large numbers of employees, customers, or members on a worldwide basis. Those plans are where you're much more likely to find support for advanced features like full recording options and the ability to generate a PDF from the slide deck that powered your online session. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf all you want is the ability to talk face to face, with the occasional bit of screen sharing and whiteboarding, you have plenty of choices. If you want to make those sessions available for replay online, you'll need to look carefully at the cloud file storage options associated with each plan. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you'll see from this list, you might already have access to effective tools because of subscriptions you're already paying for. We included three popular names from that group: Microsoft 365, Google's GSuite, and Intermedia's Office in the Cloud. (A fourth option, Slack, is excellent for messaging and 1:1 calls but doesn't have the feature set to compete with the other products on this list.) Shops that have standardized on one of those plans might find that the included conferencing and communication features are the ideal way to keep your company connected without extra deployment and training costs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, we considered the sorts of features that reduce friction in using this type of product. That list includes integration with other software you currently use, such as seamlessly connecting an online meeting to your calendar and your organization's directory. 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He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da4d042f-c315-44c2-abc3-dda8e637adc5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECelona co-founders, from left, Ravi Mulam, Mehmet Yavuz, Rajeev Shah, Vinay Anneboina. "People inside any of the deep ecosystems like telecom or enterprise or cloud who truly appreciate how big a transformation is happening, were probably the ones most interested in being part of this journey," said Shah, who is CEO.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Celona 2022\" data-image-alt-text=\"celona-founders-in-chairs-2022.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"celona-founders-in-chairs-2022.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1475\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe movement to use cellular frequencies as office broadband connections that behaves like wireless LANs is winning converts and money at a surprising clip.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECelona.io, the two-year-old enterprise 5G networking vendor \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fenterprise-5g-is-a-software-revolution-says-startup-celona\u002F\"\u003Eprofiled by \u003Cem\u003EZDNet \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ein November\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Monday \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celona.io\u002Fresources\u002Fcelona-series-c-funding-round\"\u003Eannounced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it had received $60 million in venture funding in a Series C round, bringing its total funding to date to $100 million.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new money comes with what appears to be momentum among some very large customers in the automotive and retail markets.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"dfa6b168-41c2-4e25-8f23-4d99f330037b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: iPhone 13 Pro Max -- Alpine green\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"screen-shot-2022-03-10-at-1-46-52-pm.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Apple","imageData":{"id":"083974e9-1dd2-4d97-b58a-3045f94876b6","filename":"screen-shot-2022-03-10-at-1-46-52-pm.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F10\u002F083974e9-1dd2-4d97-b58a-3045f94876b6\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-03-10-at-1-46-52-pm.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-10 18:47:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"083974e9-1dd2-4d97-b58a-3045f94876b6","imageFilename":"screen-shot-2022-03-10-at-1-46-52-pm.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F10"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Apple\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fiphone-13-pro\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"1099.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Apple\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We are getting some pretty specific validation points,\" Celona's CEO and co-founder, Rajeev Shah, told \u003Cem\u003EZDNet \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eregarding what he sees as his company's leadership in the still-young enterprise 5G market, speaking in an interview by phone.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose validation points include two of the largest retailers and a couple of the largest automotive companies in the world becoming customers, said Shah. He was not at liberty to disclose their names.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We had set a goal to say, the most innovative enterprise customers, when they make their design choice for their private networks, we want to be that choice,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe projects of those companies, said Shah, are \"significant automation initiatives.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In all of these scenarios, what's really happening is they're putting in big robotics and unmanned vehicle types of applications.\" That includes using 5G for things in the back office, in particular, said Shah, because there are fewer dependencies to hold up the rollout. \"But we're starting to see it even in retails and venues, where the experiences for the actual consumer is being shaped by some of this.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fenterprise-5g-is-a-software-revolution-says-startup-celona\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnterprise 5G is a software 'revolution,' says startup Celona\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne customer that runs venues is looking to 5G to cover an entire sports stadium \"to affect how you check-in, how you do your ticketing, how you pay for things, the security covering the entire facility using cameras.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technology is not being used as a replacement for Wi-Fi, said Shah. Rather, like the early days of Wi-Fi joining wired ethernet, for Celona's customers, \"it is almost like a shift left for them,\" he said. A shift left is a term offered by Celona board member Matt Howard of Norwest Venture Partners, where a new technology is additive to what stays in place. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This is like 3.0,\" explained Shah. \"Think of the 1990s as driving LAN and desktop computing together, and Wi-Fi plus mobile was the next major trend; we see 5G LAN as AI-driven automation as the next wave.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Every time you have one of these things emerge from the right, everything shifts to the left.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2696b43a-dff4-4df2-a0b1-011e9f515902\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2696b43a-dff4-4df2-a0b1-011e9f515902\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother \"validation point,\" said Shah, is having the round of funding led by DigitalBridge Ventures, the venture capital unit of DigitalBridge Group, a Boca Raton, Florida-based real estate investment trust that has focused on tech-related property investments such as cell towers and data centers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"DigitalBridge is quite an innovative financial firm,\" said Shah. \"They went from being a traditional REIT and investment fund to becoming a digital infrastructure firm.\" The fund sees everything from fiber to towers to co-lo as the infrastructure of 5G and edge and cloud, the \"macro trends,\" said Shah. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"One of their observations, internally, was that while they had a lot of exposure to those growth vectors, they did not really benefit from what was going to be a correlated increase in software and hardware.\" Investing in Celona, in other words, gives DigitalBridge a hand in that area of the payoff of 5G. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoining DigitalBridge are returning investors; Lightspeed Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, NTTVC, Qualcomm Ventures and Cervin Ventures. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mid-to late-stage growth market for startups was \"very hot\" in the fall, said Shah, leading to \"very competitive terms\" for the valuation and letting the company hit the high end of its valuation range in an oversubscribed round. He declined to disclose the post-money valuation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"People inside any of the deep ecosystems like telecom or enterprise or cloud who truly appreciate how big a transformation is happening were probably the ones most interested in being part of this journey,\" said Shah. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The more run-of-the-mill SaaS investor is not the one we got the same resonance with,\" he added. \"There's still a divide where the SaaS investor hasn't fully caught on to how big a wave is coming.\"   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA somewhat surprising aspect of the announcement is Verizon as a customer. The company's founders had experienced the intransigence of large carriers in the deployment of enterprise cellular in previous forms, a malaise they told \u003Cem\u003EZDNet \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ethey would be careful to avoid.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut collaborating with big carriers is also important for going to market with large enterprise customers. And 5G is different enough from prior cellular efforts it can change the carriers, indicated Shah. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The traditional experience with operators all of us have had is that they're very slow-moving,\" said Shah. \"But what has changed is the emergence of this new spectrum of CBRS,\" he said, referring to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FCitizens_Broadband_Radio_Service\"\u003ECitizens Broadband Radio System\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a part of the so-called S-Band of the spectrum below 6Ghtz that the FCC licenses for broad commercial use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECBRS is \"neutral to any operator,\" he said, meaning a shared resource among carriers rather than a fiefdom licensed to a single entity. The spectrum, therefore, \"I think creates a dynamic where innovative customers and service providers are going to be rewarded for thinking more holistically.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I'm excited that someone like Verizon has really embraced that way of thinking,\" said Shah. \"I think their enterprise team is viewing this as an opportunity to really differentiate themselves,\" he added. \"I wouldn't be surprised if that triggers a chain-reaction\" among fellow carriers.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPriories this year with the new funding are two-fold: to expand the company's march to the markets in the U.S. and globally and to continue product development investment.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This is still a technology area that is ripe for innovation, so we are not going to slow down,\" said Shah. \"We are going to continue to make wireless even more automated in its operations.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo follow-on financing is planned at this point. \"We have no shortage of interest in people wanting a piece of the pie,\" said Shah of investment interest. \"But we have no need to do anything for the next two to three years.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe talent market is certainly competitive, which will be a challenge for expanding the team. Celona was 85 people when ZDNet last interviewed them. He said that the company has \"reached the three-digit mark\" just recently. The plan is to \"effectively double as soon as we can hire,\" said Shah. \"Hiring another hundred people within the next few weeks and months is honestly one of our great initiatives.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think it's a good place to join, so I'm looking forward to the new team that gets expanded.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2b99294a-3fdf-44c1-bbd2-9c3f7d7596e0\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2b99294a-3fdf-44c1-bbd2-9c3f7d7596e0\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-29 16:12:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"There is a \"shift left\" as large customers in retail and automotive industries add enterprise 5G for deployments of robots, among other things, says CEO Rajeev Shah.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f0ec302a-0ff9-4e3a-afd7-226bce5645a5",image:{id:"da4d042f-c315-44c2-abc3-dda8e637adc5",filename:"celona-founders-in-chairs-2022.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-29 14:33:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"celona-founders-in-chairs-2022.jpg",credits:"Celona 2022",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECelona co-founders, from left, Ravi Mulam, Mehmet Yavuz, Rajeev Shah, Vinay Anneboina. \"People inside any of the deep ecosystems like telecom or enterprise or cloud who truly appreciate how big a transformation is happening, were probably the ones most interested in being part of this journey,\" said Shah, who is CEO. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F29\u002Fda4d042f-c315-44c2-abc3-dda8e637adc5\u002Fcelona-founders-in-chairs-2022.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1475,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Smartphones^5G",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"enterprise-5g-big-wave-advances-as-celona-nabs-60-million-series-c",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Enterprise 5G 'big wave' advances as Celona nabs $60 million Series C",topic:{id:"57d5b2de-e901-4dd9-af48-ece44becc366",slug:"5g",name:"5G",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57d5b2de-e901-4dd9-af48-ece44becc366",slug:"5g",name:"5G",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10e2a445-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"networking",name:"Networking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you manage a large network, nothing is worse than servers that fail. Well, that's not completely true. Nothing is worse than servers that fail -- and you don't know they've failed. Hmm... even that's not completely true. Nothing is worse than servers that fail, and once you find out they've failed, you can't figure out why. That's a formula for a very unpleasant day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince I'm not the only one who's woken up (or been woken up) to a deteriorating server farm, an entire industry of server and network monitoring tools exists out there. This category is called RMM (or remote monitoring and management). At their core, most tools will identify the devices on your network and provide status as to whether those devices are up or down. Some tools can trigger alerts. Some tools allow you to manage licenses. Other tools build up diagnostic and analytics data to dig into what's going on. And, more recently, some tools have added machine learning technologies to help augment IT professionals' skills in tracking down problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've selected a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FDozen#Baker's_dozen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebaker's dozen\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of such tools and present them to you here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3254c212-0cf7-4c57-a04e-2b069da0d523\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAtera takes the process of RMM (remote monitoring and management) and tunes it for MSPs (managed service providers). By combining remote management with customer service functions like ticketing and satisfaction surveys, Atera helps you stay on top of your network -- and your customer relationships.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAtera offers the normal RMM fare like network discover, real-time alerts, remote access, and mobile apps, and then adds contract and SLA (service level agreement) management, and billing and invoicing support (with integrations to QuickBooks, Xero, and Freshbooks). If you want to grow your MSP business, control costs, and present a professional image, Atera is a great beginning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Atera\" data-superlative=\"RMM for managed service providers\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"atera.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Atera","imageData":{"id":"d7499529-315f-42c2-a180-6fa20b3f5c0f","title":"atera","filename":"atera.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F05\u002F02\u002Fd7499529-315f-42c2-a180-6fa20b3f5c0f\u002Fatera.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":837635,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-05-02 18:46:28","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-05-02 18:46:35","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Atera","alt":"atera.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d7499529-315f-42c2-a180-6fa20b3f5c0f","imageAltText":"atera.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Atera","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"atera.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F05\u002F02","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Atera\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Atera","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.atera.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.atera.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5c929ad9-1afe-4135-ad21-41114935fb0a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EConnectWise Automate allows you to monitor and maintain your entire network from a single browser screen. The main interface allows you to see all your devices, group them by logical categories, and perform operations on them, either one-by-one or in a batch. It's also possible to get an at-a-glance feel for each group through clear icons and comprehensive filters that let you see both individual and overall machine status.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of ConnectWise Automate's key benefits is the ability to patch third-party applications as easily as operating system assets -- often without requiring any attention from a user or device owner. But it's the automation and scripting support that really takes ConnectWise Automate to the next level. 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Datadog boasts a tremendous list of cloud integrations that can report data to and work in context with Datadog's recording, reporting, and analytics engine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse Datadog to get a look inside applications and explore log data, monitor traffic flow and user experience, set alerts to let you know of potential failure points, and use Datadog's machine learning capability to surface issues you might not otherwise have been aware of. If you've got a network or application problem in need of troubleshooting, using Datadog in concert with other debugging tools to dig deep into performance history to locate and identify problems and fixes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Datadog\" data-superlative=\"Cloud monitoring as a service -- woof!\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"datadog.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Datadog","imageData":{"id":"f41046ad-a6ce-44d6-b683-775c06380c09","title":"datadog","filename":"datadog.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F05\u002F02\u002Ff41046ad-a6ce-44d6-b683-775c06380c09\u002Fdatadog.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":827570,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-05-02 18:47:23","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-05-02 18:47:43","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Datadog","alt":"datadog.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f41046ad-a6ce-44d6-b683-775c06380c09","imageAltText":"datadog.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Datadog","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"datadog.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F05\u002F02","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Datadog\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Datadog","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datadoghq.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datadoghq.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"672ad397-7b84-4ca4-9cce-22c07522c071\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe icing on Incinga's cake is that it's open source and free to use. 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Commercial offerings add full-stack capabilities for enterprise-level monitoring, anomaly detection, related entity detection, and machine learning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Zenoss Cloud\" data-superlative=\"Community and commercial cloud and on-prem monitoring\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"zenoss.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Zenoss","imageData":{"id":"c0736669-b691-4661-97c0-b8420f890864","title":"zenoss","filename":"zenoss.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F05\u002F02\u002Fc0736669-b691-4661-97c0-b8420f890864\u002Fzenoss.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":302500,"width":1200,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-05-02 18:53:23","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-05-02 18:53:29","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Zenoss","alt":"zenoss.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c0736669-b691-4661-97c0-b8420f890864","imageAltText":"zenoss.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Zenoss","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"zenoss.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F05\u002F02","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Zenoss\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Zenoss","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zenoss.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zenoss.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EOur process\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have personal experience with the open-source tools, and so those were easy for me to recommend. We also reached out to IT professionals and did a literature review of other reviews to determine the tools to recommend to you. We eliminated a few popular tools that haven't been updated in a few years and optimized for tools that would work in both an on-premises and cloud environment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll told, we found 14 tools we feel we can confidently recommend. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to choose\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile every IT environment has unique requirements, we recommend you initially examine these tools based on two key vectors: Price per node and depth of hybrid solution. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to costing out a solution, many of these tools charge based on how many devices you're monitoring and\u002For how many servers you're running to do the monitoring. As the number of devices grows (especially if you're also monitoring IoT devices), the cost-per-device can climb exorbitantly. So keep that in mind. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of these tools work best on-premises and others can query into the cloud. Some of them use existing protocols, while others require agents to shout back monitoring status information. Keep in mind that if you're running on a SaaS environment, many SaaS solutions won't allow the installation of outside agents, so you'll need to find tools that work specifically with your environment. Some of the tools we recommend have custom integrations with many of the popular the SaaS and IaaS cloud products out there, so keep an eye out as you're making your evaluation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy recommendation would be to optimize for solutions that let you try before you buy or that offer a money-back guarantee. 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Adrian has authored\u002Fco-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs. His most recent books include 'Build the Ultimate Custom PC', 'Beginning Programming' and 'The PC Doctor's Fix It Yourself Guide'. He has also written training manuals that have been used by a number of Fortune 500 companies.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"dba6e7ff-780a-4823-975e-4aa2e021e4d1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdba6e7ff-780a-4823-975e-4aa2e021e4d1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past couple of years, a lot of people have found themselves working from home. 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And these days trying to make do using email, the odd to-do list, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-video-conferencing\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evideo conferencing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E alone just doesn't cut it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntegration is key, and team members working remotely need the right online collaboration tools and project management tools that bring together features such as instant messaging, video calls, screen sharing, and time tracking to help them get the job done. Let's take a look at the best online collaboration tools currently on offer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"83382a25-0654-4bde-8433-0d8854194261\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGoogle needs no introduction when it comes to search, but there's a lot more to the company than web searches and the browser. 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Mary has been a technology writer for nearly two decades, covering everything from early versions of Windows and Office to the first smartphones, the arrival of the web and most things inbetween.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9819d8b5-1b01-4495-a9d4-2dcfa9b34ff7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Otter.ai\" data-image-alt-text=\"otter-assistant-for-teams-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"otter-assistant-for-teams-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Teams uses the speech-to-text transcription feature that's also available through Azure Cognitive Services to offer live captions or transcriptions of meeting recordings. However, it has to be a meeting scheduled through Outlook and the transcription has to be started manually from the desktop version of Teams.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETranscription has to be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Foffice\u002Fview-live-transcription-in-a-teams-meeting-dc1a8f23-2e20-4684-885e-2152e06a4a8b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eturned on by the organiser\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or someone else in the meeting who's in the same tenant, so if you're invited to a Teams meeting with a partner, supplier, customer or anyone else outside your own organisation, you can see live captions if someone else turns them on, but you can't turn on transcription and you can't see the transcript after the meeting. That's probably because the transcription is stored in the meeting organiser's Exchange Online account and they can delete it.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven those restrictions, a third-party transcription tool like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fotter.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOtter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E may actually be more useful. Rather than just running the Otter app on your phone (or in your web browser), if you have an Otter business account -- which costs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fotter.ai\u002Fpurchase\u002Fteam?code=OTTERBUSINESSTRIALZOOM&utm_source=blog_assistant_teams&utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$20 per user per month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- you can use the Otter Assistant to transcribe Teams meetings (or meetings in Zoom, Google Meet and Webex).  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bea1627b-7d18-4dbe-b7df-e9a8fbfb766f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can choose whether to share the Otter Assistant transcript in all meetings or just specific meetings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Mary Branscombe \u002F ZDNet \" data-image-alt-text=\"otter-assistant-for-teams-permissions.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"otter-assistant-for-teams-permissions.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"724\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike many Teams integrations, this isn't an app you install in Teams; instead, you set it up in your Otter account by connecting to your calendar (Outlook, Google or Zoom). Once Otter has synced your list of meetings, you can either have the Otter Assistant automatically join all your Teams meetings or choose the specific meetings you want to turn it on for. You can also set whether Otter should automatically post a link to the transcript in the meeting chat or send it to all attendees afterwards (which may not always be appropriate). If you choose to share transcriptions, you can set who can edit the transcript (to fix any mistakes) or add comments, and who can only view it (which includes adding highlights and exporting the text or audio).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgartner-releases-its-2021-emerging-tech-hype-cycle-heres-whats-in-and-headed-out\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgartner-releases-its-2021-emerging-tech-hype-cycle-heres-whats-in-and-headed-out\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Gartner%20releases%20its%202021%20emerging%20tech%20hype%20cycle:%20Here's%20what's%20in%20and%20headed%20out%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGartner releases its 2021 emerging tech hype cycle: Here's what's in and headed out\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll probably want to warn people that you're using the Otter Assistant -- not only because it's polite to let people know they're being recorded, but also because it will show up as another attendee and will join at the official start time. So if you're a minute late, someone may find themselves trying to talk to Mary's Otter AI and being confused that it doesn't reply.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf it's a meeting where attendees have to wait in the lobby until they're admitted, the transcript won't start until that happens. You'll get an email to warn you if that hasn't happened, with a button to click to re-invite them if the bot is no longer visible in the lobby.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the integrated transcription, Otter Assistant isn't restricted to scheduled meetings; if you jump into a quick meeting to sort something out, you can still use the assistant. Again, you'll have to do it from the Otter dashboard, and you need the URL of the Teams invite link, which includes any meeting password.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat won't always work for conference events hosted in Teams: for example, the Teams-based Q&A sessions at the recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyignite.microsoft.com\u002Fhome\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Ignite\u003C\u002Fa\u003E conference were set to open in the web version and not expose the meeting details in the URL (or show in our Teams calendar), so we couldn't even try to invite the Otter Assistant.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheoretically, recording the audio stream directly should give better quality than using a device speaker and microphone. In practice, this mostly produced a more accurate transcription -- for example, correctly getting '8 AM' as a time rather than the 'AM AM' we saw in the transcription of the same meeting done with Otter on an iPhone. But in some cases, the Otter assistant missed a couple of words at the beginning of some sentences that the phone transcript captured.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8dfee704-f462-410b-973a-cc6f54dedfb2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOtter Assistant for Teams didn't initially recognise speakers as well the iPhone Otter app we'd used for some time; the apps also made different mistakes in transcription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Mary Branscombe \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"otter-assistant-for-teams-vs-otter-on-iphone.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"otter-assistant-for-teams-vs-otter-on-iphone.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"327\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause we'd used the iPhone to transcribe previous conversations, speaker attribution was better there at first; Otter learns to recognise specific voices and remembers the names you give them, but that will be affected by the microphone and speaker combination on your devices. The Otter Assistant did recognise some voices straight away and that improved quickly as we used it for more transcriptions inside Teams. But it didn't always detect the transition from one speaker to another as well the phone app, or catch everything at the beginning or end of what someone said. Both versions of Otter get some words wrong ('currency' instead of 'concurrency'); Otter Assistant correctly recognised 'fuzzing', which the phone app mistook for 'buzzing' and 'placing', but the phone app recognised 'of course' correctly instead of suggesting 'at a cost'.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETranscription isn't perfect, and you'll probably still want to take outline notes with your own action items and any key decisions, because what you get in a transcript is a flood of text including every digression and back-and-forth discussion. 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This allows you to mix and match several different forms of media, including screen captures, images, text, Internet windows, and webcams. With Studio Mode, you can preview each individual scene before you begin to piece it all together. There is no limit to the number of scenes you can switch between, plus there is a special modular UI tool designed to rearrange the video until you find the perfect layout for your needs. Audio delivery is outstanding, thanks to an Intuitive audio mixer with included extras like noise suppression and VST plugin support -- perfect your video with the Streamlined Settings tool that allows you to polish the final product.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOBS Studio price:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Free\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFree to use\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGreat compatibility\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBroadcasting capabilities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESubject to lagging\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECumbersome setup&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt can be confusing to new users\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"OBS Studio\" data-superlative=\"Best free screen recording software\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"screenshot-2022-04-13-180030.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"OBS","imageData":{"id":"b07065c5-41e6-45fc-86bf-7760dabfdfe0","title":"OBS Studio Best Screen Recording Software","filename":"obs-studio-best-screen-recording-software.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F18\u002Fb07065c5-41e6-45fc-86bf-7760dabfdfe0\u002Fobs-studio-best-screen-recording-software.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":297237,"width":1910,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-18 13:39:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-05-18 13:39:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"OBS","alt":"OBS Studio Best Screen Recording Software","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b07065c5-41e6-45fc-86bf-7760dabfdfe0","imageAltText":"screenshot-2022-04-13-180030.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"OBS","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"obs-studio-best-screen-recording-software.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F18","imageWidth":1910,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"OBS\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"OBS","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fobsproject.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d48cff9-3cdc-4c29-868c-40c905c894fe\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best screen recording software is one that combines functionality with easy navigation. 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If you find yourself overwhelmed in your search for 2022's best screen recorder, these are our expert recommendations to help you find the right one for you.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this screen recording software...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECamtasia\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScreen capture with professional video editing\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELoom\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBasic tools with online sharing\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMovavi\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScreen capturing on Mac OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENvidia ShadowPlay\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo work on Windows with Nvidia\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOBS Studio\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA budget-friendly option\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right screen recording software for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2e017138-0ce1-422a-8658-47acf9f21e29\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen looking for the best screen recording software, there were a number of factors that we considered that could also be a help to you when shopping for the perfect software.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETools\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Whether it is a tool to help you with screen captures or one that perfects your audio, the kind of tools that a program offers is important in order to ensure that you can create the type of video you want.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEditing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Consider the kind of edits that you would like to make. While some programs allow you to simply edit video length, others may give the option to add music, subtitles, or special effects.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESharing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Once your project is complete, it is time to share. Some programs may allow you to share via an online link, while others may offer a broadcasting feature that lets you go live for your viewers.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompatibility:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Most programs work with a variety of different platforms, but not all do. While some only work with Windows, others may restrict their services to Mac. Be sure to check system requirements before choosing the best screen recording software for your needs.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBudget is a concern for most users, which is why we consider cost in our analysis. Some apps do not charge anything for their services, while others can cost $100 per year or more. &nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these screen recording software options?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c30ad37b-f6d9-44a9-9621-a3637cf933e7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EScreen recording software is a program that allows you to capture items on your screen. You can use editing tools to add text, rearrange clips, and add special effects to make the best video or presentation possible. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is screen recording software?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e169e10b-1721-4055-b010-987784284c3a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnline screen recorders operate very similarly to a desktop screen recorder, except that it requires an Internet connection to record. Desktop screen recorders do not require an Internet connection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the difference between a desktop screen recorder vs. online screen recorder?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fb98b53a-5928-4adf-a245-2cf283a6638c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn our search, we found many other options that may be worth your consideration. 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href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\"\u003Ebest computer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in 2022!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-01-20 04:21:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"We looked at tools, editing, sharing, compatibility, and cost to come up with the five best screen recording software and apps. Spare the stress and remember those important details with these screen recording options.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ef304824-4593-4e70-b6fb-575301d34905",image:{id:"446d46d0-dfb1-45f1-9844-6ed61d621c8f",filename:"loom-best-screen-recording-software.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-18 13:38:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EVideo editing. Professional editor adding special sound effects. Back view of young man watching graphs on monitors. 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Preimesberger has been researching, reporting and analyzing IT news and trends since 1995, when as editor of an international newsletter, Sun's Hottest, he published an article defining a new protocol called Java. He served at eWEEK from 2005 to 2021, the last 10 years as editor of feature content and editor-in-chief, and has published more than 5,000 articles on the site. Previously, he served as editorial director at the Open Source Technology Group for such publications as Linux.com, Newsforge and IT Manager's Journal. He also has served as managing editor at Software Development magazine and DevX.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWe've come to expect cloud services such as messaging, Instagram or Yelp to just be available when you need them. These apps don't follow us around, awaiting a call. Every app has to be somewhere, and those cloud services are all housed in a server\u002Fstorage installation in a physical data center somewhere in the world. Most of those services now are running in hyperconverged appliances -- powerful next-generation machines that combine computing, storage and networking into intensely busy pieces of IT ware. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHyperconverged infrastructure systems, including hardware and software, have been the hottest data center trend in all of IT in the last half-dozen years. HCI offers a non-trivial upfront investment but, over time, a cost-effective data center alternative for complex IT environments; enterprises that were early adopters of the technology have taken its business value to the bank, big time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t \tTop companies in this space \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVMware, Nutanix, Dell EMC, HPE, Cisco Systems, and Huawei dominate the space, with more than 20 key players in the market. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"cmganchorsatellitelink\" data-link-text=\"COVID-19 pandemic\" data-id=\"41258d69-8d83-4c9e-b185-f52720ab77c9\" data-uuid=\"41258d69-8d83-4c9e-b185-f52720ab77c9\"\u003ECOVID-19 pandemic\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E didn't slow the HCI market in 2020, which amounted to  $7.8 billion, up from $6 billion the previous year. According to data from market researcher IDC, the market is expected to grow to a whopping $27.1 billion by 2025.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is a listing of the top HCI vendors, listed according to market-share research by Statista: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d605d5a1-ec9f-4aa4-80d4-a5fb1c345c51\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EVMware owns about 39% of the HCI infrastructure market in mid-2021,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statista.com\u002Fstatistics\u002F869391\u002Fglobal-hyperconverged-systems-share-by-owner-of-hci-software\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eaccording to Statista\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. VMware dominates the world in this category.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fmy.vmware.com\u002Fen\u002Fweb\u002Fvmware\u002Fevalcenter?p=vsan-hol-gs-21&amp;src=ps_5ffd54f7b64be&amp;cid=7012H000001KUda&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786SG-YwBW0LfsiXJ-vpkZ26rqnZztd-ONHCf2YXUmqh5rVIDmW3IrWRoCqD8QAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"\u003EvSAN\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(virtual storage area network) is a true HCI package that enables users to choose a deployment that best meets their environment, performance and budgetary needs. VMware is fond of saying that with its vSAN, "an infrastructure grows along with the business." VMware vSAN uses object-based storage architecture in which each object represents a block of data within the underlying virtual machine (VM).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA vSphere cluster is the primary management unit for a VMware vSAN. Users can create a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.vmware.com\u002Fen\u002FVMware-vSphere\u002F7.0\u002Fcom.vmware.vsphere.resmgmt.doc\u002FGUID-487C09CE-8BE2-4B89-BA30-0E4F7E3C66F7.html" target="_blank"\u003EvSphere cluster\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;as either an all-flash cluster or hybrid vSAN. Using the company's vSAN Free version, an administrator can deploy a two-node cluster to present a highly available storage solution to hypervisors such as Hyper-V or ESXi at no cost.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;VMware is all about options, and choice is always good for the user. Customers can build their VMware deployments around their use cases, and that was never the case with other proprietary systems of years gone by. VMware's free versions are good onramps for larger future installations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Unless you buy the highest level of service -- or have someone on your IT staff who knows all the VMware tools and shortcuts -- users do not have accessibility to technical support, and these systems often need a great deal of technical support.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"VMware\" data-superlative=\"Build your VMware deployments around your use cases\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"vmware.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"f0d855e4-b54a-43db-96d0-673268c39e8f","title":"vmware","filename":"vmware.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002Ff0d855e4-b54a-43db-96d0-673268c39e8f\u002Fvmware.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":569297,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:37:09","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:37:11","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"vmware.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f0d855e4-b54a-43db-96d0-673268c39e8f","imageAltText":"vmware.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"vmware.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"VMware","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vmware.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fhyper-converged-infrastructure.html","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vmware.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fhyper-converged-infrastructure.html"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c67f1ad8-88a8-4f20-bf43-fb9d8c7504f1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENutanix owned 23.4% of the global HCI market in early 2021, Statista reported.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe youngest of the market leaders (founded in 2009) provides effective storage performance through a combination of caching hot data to RAM and then SSD as well as through data locality, where VMs running on nodes have their data on local drives, avoiding having to read\u002Fwrite through the 10Gb network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nutanix.com\u002Fone-platform" target="_blank"\u003ENutanix NX-Series\u003C\u002Fa\u003E appliances are certified by VMware for vSphere and included on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). Nutanix Enterprise Cloud-powered solutions are also certified by VMware and included on the VMware Storage Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for NFS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Nutanix is well known and regarded for its excellent performance and relatively easy installation and maintenance, not to mention the highly intuitive quality of its user interface. Like VMware, its most strategic partner, users can build their deployments around their own use cases. Having VMware backing is a huge selling point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: It can be a bit on the expensive side for the initial investment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Nutanix\" data-superlative=\"Well known and regarded for its excellent performance\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"nutanix.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"61ebddc0-7304-46f0-abf2-532a918f0098","title":"nutanix","filename":"nutanix.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002F61ebddc0-7304-46f0-abf2-532a918f0098\u002Fnutanix.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1779275,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:38:52","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:38:54","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"nutanix.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"61ebddc0-7304-46f0-abf2-532a918f0098","imageAltText":"nutanix.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"nutanix.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Nutanix","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nutanix.com\u002Fproducts\u002Facropolis","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nutanix.com\u002Fproducts\u002Facropolis"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d3d0b313-e09d-40e3-b105-b0c27069fa04\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EChina's Huawei has earned about 6.3% of the HCI global market (Q4, 2020) and is growing, passing Dell EMC and HPE two years ago in market share.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuawei calls its main HCI offering the FusionCube. It describes \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fe.huawei.com\u002Fen\u002Fsolutions\u002Fbusiness-needs\u002Fdata-center\u002Ffusioncube" target="_blank"\u003EFusionCube\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as "compute, storage, network, virtualization, and management into one tightly integrated package to achieve high performance, low latency, and rapid deployment." Those claims often are table stakes for most HCI providers, but Huawei has been winning new customers worldwide (mainly in Pacific Rim countries and in Europe) by doing what it says it will do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFusionCube has built-in distributed storage engines that enable deep convergence of computing and data storage that the company says eliminates performance bottlenecks while allowing for flexible capacity expansion. Huawei said that FusionCube supports all databases and virtualization software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Huawei is bound and determined to continue its growth -- especially in the US market -- and has been said to undercut competitors' pricing whenever possible substantially. Budget-conscious buyers will be attracted to FusionCube, at least for a professional checkup, for that reason.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Huawei has empowered a large force of professional service people, but their effectiveness (and cost-effectiveness) has yet to be proven over a period of years, which is what most CTOs want to see.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Huawei\" data-superlative=\"It has been said to undercut competitors' pricing\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"huawei-hq.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"a9b16407-57b7-40ed-8320-bc9e54f4a0bd","title":"huawei-hq","filename":"huawei-hq.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002Fa9b16407-57b7-40ed-8320-bc9e54f4a0bd\u002Fhuawei-hq.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1978939,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:41:17","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:41:19","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"huawei-hq.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a9b16407-57b7-40ed-8320-bc9e54f4a0bd","imageAltText":"huawei-hq.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"huawei-hq.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Huawei","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fe.huawei.com\u002Fen\u002Fsolutions\u002Fbusiness-needs\u002Fdata-center\u002Ffusioncube","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fe.huawei.com\u002Fen\u002Fsolutions\u002Fbusiness-needs\u002Fdata-center\u002Ffusioncube"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c002f1a0-e3eb-4ab3-93d1-18e2384ee79d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDell EMC owns 5.6% of the HCI market as of early 2021 and is growing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell EMC, having owned VMware since the Dell-EMC merger in 2016, has the best of both worlds: It has its Dell server and EMC storage franchises already well-embedded in the world's data-center culture, plus the forward-thinking software acumen of VMware, which has instances of its software in an estimated 95% of all data centers. These three power companies engineered their IP together to produce \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dellemc.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fconverged-infrastructure\u002Fvxrail\u002Findex.htm"\u003EVxRail\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a fully integrated, pre-configured and pre-tested hyperconverged infrastructure system that aligns compute, memory and storage resources to match the exact requirements of end-user workloads.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell EMC also has partners such as Eaton to create and maintain other implementations for various other verticals. For example, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eaton.com\u002Fus\u002Fen-us\u002Fcatalog\u002Fbackup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution\u002Featon-intelligent-power-manager.html"\u003EEaton Intelligent Power Manager\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (IPM) users of VxRail can now manage their IT applications, including power devices, as well as enhance the integrity of valuable data and business continuity by enabling automated and graceful shutdown of VxRail clusters experiencing unplanned power events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The most important advantage here is that at Dell EMC, customers have a one-stop-shop for just about anything they need to add to their hyperconverged system menu -- thanks to a continuing relationship the company will have with VMware -- even though VMware is planned to be spun off into an independent entity later this year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESystems at this shop are somewhat less expensive than competitors, but the final investment depends greatly on the use cases and professional services that are ultimately needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Dell EMC is well-known for offering service as personalized as possible, but this is a large company with many layers. So it can be a challenge to navigate through and around management (and its zillion partners) at times.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Dell EMC\" data-superlative=\"A one-stop-shop for just about anything\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"dell-emc.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"913170e0-5f23-4b48-956e-513681776fbd","title":"dell-emc","filename":"dell-emc.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002F913170e0-5f23-4b48-956e-513681776fbd\u002Fdell-emc.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1326643,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:42:03","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:42:05","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"dell-emc.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"913170e0-5f23-4b48-956e-513681776fbd","imageAltText":"dell-emc.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dell-emc.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Dell EMC","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.delltechnologies.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fconverged-infrastructure\u002Fhyper-converged-infrastructure.html","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.delltechnologies.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fconverged-infrastructure\u002Fhyper-converged-infrastructure.html"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cfb9f1d7-833c-4ad3-ba28-3080591cfdd6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) has 4.5% of the global HCI market in 2021. Its \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hpe.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fintegrated-systems\u002Fsimplivity.html" target="_blank"\u003ESimpliVity HCI package\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, using the predictive intelligence of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hpe.com\u002Fhpe\u002Finfosight" target="_blank"\u003EHPE InfoSight\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is capable of running the most demanding workloads, HPE claims.  Hyperconverged offerings are self-managing, self-optimizing and autonomic (self-healing); this is an AI-driven HCI that offers efficiency, an intuitive UI and scale for an entire enterprise environment, HPE said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Buying HPE, one of the oldest and most respected tech companies globally, is not unlike buying IBM; users know what they're getting, and they know they're likely to get reliable technical service as needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Pricing will be a bit higher than most of the competition, but what do you expect when you buy a major brand like this? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"HPE\" data-superlative=\"Reliable technical service as needed\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"hpe-hq.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d6ddc5c6-4769-4a2f-a5b8-7018c4b13d26","title":"hpe-hq","filename":"hpe-hq.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002Fd6ddc5c6-4769-4a2f-a5b8-7018c4b13d26\u002Fhpe-hq.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1336978,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:42:58","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:42:59","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"hpe-hq.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d6ddc5c6-4769-4a2f-a5b8-7018c4b13d26","imageAltText":"hpe-hq.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"hpe-hq.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"HPE","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hpe.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fintegrated-systems\u002Fhyper-converged.html","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hpe.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fintegrated-systems\u002Fhyper-converged.html"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f99038f6-48b4-4d3f-827e-b1e683984300\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECisco Systems has about 4.1% of the HCI market in 2021. This is remarkable, considering the company's short history in the sector. Hyperconverged data center equipment is not where Cisco made its reputation; it is by far the largest internet networking hardware and software manufacturer in the world and has been for three decades. Only recently has it been expanding its data center product lines. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECisco entered this highly competitive market with its HyperFlex system four years ago. Its networking processes are based on the company's well-established UCS Fabric interconnects. The storage component is called the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cisco.com\u002Fc\u002Fen\u002Fus\u002Fproducts\u002Fcollateral\u002Fhyperconverged-infrastructure\u002Fhyperflex-hx-series\u002Fwhite-paper-c11-736814.html" target="_blank"\u003ECisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, based on the Springpath technology it acquired. In HyperFlex systems, the data platform spans three or more HX-Series nodes to create a highly available cluster. The controllers communicate with each other over 10Gb Ethernet to present a single pool of storage that spans the nodes in the cluster.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Cisco's products in this space are next-generational. Its key HCI secret sauce is built with hybrid cloud deployments in mind, and that's exactly where the business is going in 2021 and beyond.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Cisco has few legacy HCI installations because it's only been in this business since 2017, when it \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fnewsroom.cisco.com\u002Fpress-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=1880969" target="_blank"\u003Eacquired Springpath\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for its HCI intellectual property. So it hasn't gathered a lot of client deployment information that can help others in the future.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Cisco Systems\" data-superlative=\"HCI secret sauce is built with hybrid cloud deployments in mind\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"cisco-sign.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"cf344a38-83a8-4965-a89d-e2ab3e7db290","title":"cisco-sign","filename":"cisco-sign.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002Fcf344a38-83a8-4965-a89d-e2ab3e7db290\u002Fcisco-sign.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1448185,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:44:26","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-09 14:44:27","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"cisco-sign.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf344a38-83a8-4965-a89d-e2ab3e7db290","imageAltText":"cisco-sign.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"cisco-sign.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Cisco Systems","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cisco.com\u002Fc\u002Fen\u002Fus\u002Fproducts\u002Fhyperconverged-infrastructure\u002Findex.html","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cisco.com\u002Fc\u002Fen\u002Fus\u002Fproducts\u002Fhyperconverged-infrastructure\u002Findex.html"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae4df6cc-8a0b-461b-bfd3-f0e876e71dd8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing is a brief list of benefits or advantages of using hyperconverged infrastructure for data workloads, according to generally accepted standards:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EData center consolidation:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Replaces hardware servers, storage arrays and network switches with a single easy-to-manage, highly scalable package.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlexibility:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Keeps up with the dynamic digital world by scaling and evolving along with demanding applications and complicated use cases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESimplicity:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Simplifies virtual NAS, SAN and S3 object storage provisioning and usage and effectively controls storage infrastructure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost-effectiveness:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Reduces data center footprint and the cost implications of acquiring and maintaining traditional hardware infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAgility: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EQuickly provisions storage, spins up workloads and accelerates the performance of mission-critical applications such as MySQL, NoSQL and other relational databases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECloud-friendly:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Integrates the cloud of your choice (Azure, Amazon, other clouds).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure systems?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aa7de437-d13b-4ab1-98c4-9f1af9bc73e3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E A hyperconverged system can be a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsearchconvergedinfrastructure.techtarget.com\u002Fdefinition\u002Fhyper-converged-appliance" target="_blank"\u003Efully integrated hardware appliance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or the standalone software can be deployed on standard x86 servers, though the performance usually doesn't approach that of hyperconverged appliances. Business owners can get the full features of hyperconverged technology from both types of solutions. The main differences -- and they're all equally important -- are the cost, speed of service and deployment options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Integrated hardware appliance or software running on x86 servers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"84f3b635-c0ec-49e9-89eb-fecd802888f9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the Statista research, 17% of the rest of the HCI market belongs to a splintered group of 14 or so other companies, including Pivot3, IBM Red Hat OpenStack, Oracle, Hypergrid, Stonefly, Datacore and Sangfor Technologies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What other vendors are providing HCI solutions?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-06-10 05:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Most cloud services now are running in hyperconverged data center appliances, mainly because they are more than fast enough to satisfy overwhelming 24\u002F7 demand by billions of users.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"170ddd21-248d-4884-81e8-39f1e42df36d",image:{id:"9a678cf1-16a0-46b5-b168-4a1cf67d1a6c",filename:"data-center.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-06-09 17:56:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F09\u002F9a678cf1-16a0-46b5-b168-4a1cf67d1a6c\u002Fdata-center.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Data Centers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best hyperconverged infrastructure systems vendors",section:b,slug:"best-hyperconverged-infrastructure-systems-vendor",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Best hyperconverged infrastructure systems vendor 2022",topic:{id:"10279ab0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-centers",name:"Data Centers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10279ab0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-centers",name:"Data Centers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EI get so, so tired of explaining that Linux isn't that hard. Indeed, if you're reading this on an Android phone or a Chromebook, congratulations! You're using Linux, and you very well might not have known it. But then there are the Linux distributions that do require expertise to make the most of.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy would you want to go to the trouble? Because you're a programmer, an engineer, or a system administrator who wants to get the most from Linux. Or, you're a power user, and you want to push your computer as far as you can take it. If that's you, then these are the distributions for you.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"39006865-eafa-420a-b592-b3065b16fc1e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Developer Portal and tools | Powered by newest Linux kernel | Integrated development environment\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou knew Fedora, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen" target="_blank"\u003ERed Hat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's community Linux distribution, would be the first on my list and our best overall pick. It's the mainstream distro that pushes Linux's limits. It comes powered by the newest Linux kernel and with the latest open-source software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, Fedora is the Linux of choice for programmers. No less a figure than Linus Torvalds uses Fedora for his development work. Need I say more?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, however, when you're running a leading-edge distro, you can cut yourself. There's a reason why Fedora's also known as a bleeding-edge Linux.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the other hand, Fedora is easy to install and set up. You don't need to be a Linux expert to get up and running with it. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor programmers, Fedora also boasts an excellent \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.fedoraproject.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDeveloper Portal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It features dedicated guides on developing command line, desktop, mobile, and web apps.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Fedora Developer Portal also comes with an excellent guide for developing hardware devices such as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-raspberry-pi-alternative\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EArduino and Raspberry Pi\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Last but not least, it comes with such development tools as the top-notch integrated development environment (IDE) \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eclipse.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEclipse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Java, C\u002FC++, and PHP and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vagrantup.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EVagrant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a tool for creating reproducible, portable container or virtual machine (VM)-based development environments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnless you're working on the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.debian.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDebian\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u002F\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E family programs, Fedora should be your first choice for a development operating system. For developers in that group, I recommend the newest version of Ubuntu.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Fedora\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distro for programming\u002Fprogrammers\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"listicle-template-example.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ZDNet","imageData":{"id":"b897f658-fe36-43a0-8d2f-729a4c099465","title":"fedora","filename":"fedora.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002Fb897f658-fe36-43a0-8d2f-729a4c099465\u002Ffedora.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":103220,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:32:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:33:03","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"fedora","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b897f658-fe36-43a0-8d2f-729a4c099465","imageAltText":"listicle-template-example.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"fedora.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ZDNet\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Fedora","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fgetfedora.org\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Easy to install and set up ~ Excellent Developer Portal with dedicated guides\" data-dislike=\"Updating to new release can be difficult \"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a3419c28-5718-48c5-b046-9b946ab05146\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESupports multiple kernels simultaneously | Comes in GNOME, KDE Plasma, and XFCE\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you want to set up a Linux desktop to work and look exactly the way you want it to? If that's you, then Arch Linux deserves your attention. With Arch, everything is under your control. That's both the good news and the bad news.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Arch's slogan is "Keep it simple," simple is in the eye of the user. As someone whose first "desktop" was the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsearchdatacenter.techtarget.com\u002Ftip\u002FA-look-at-the-main-differences-of-Bourne-shell-vs-Bash" target="_blank"\u003EBourne shell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it's not that hard. But, for those who didn't grow up with a command-line, it's another matter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, Arch only comes with a command shell. It's entirely up to you which desktop environment you'll use and exactly how it will be customized. With sweat and toil, you can get it to fit your exact requirements and needs. That's not easy. Even with the help of its excellent \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.archlinux.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EArchWiki documentation site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you're in for a lot of work. But, when you are done, you'll have a unique desktop to call your own.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr, if that sounds like too much work, you can use Manjaro Linux. This distro takes much of the blood, sweat, and tears out of installing and running Arch. It comes in three main desktop editions: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F"\u003EGNOME\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fkde.org\u002Fplasma-desktop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EKDE Plasma\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xfce.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EXFCE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, though, if you want to switch Linux kernels, Manjaro is one of the few distros that makes it easy to switch operating system gears. It supports multiple kernels simultaneously. You just re-boot your system, make your selection in the boot menu, and you're back to your desktop with a new kernel running underneath. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs this something most people will want to do? No. But, if you're serious about testing the Linux kernel, then Manjaro is for you.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Arch Linux\u002FManjaro Linux\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distro for programming for absolute control over your desktop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Manjaro Linux","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ZDNet","imageData":{"id":"bbc5bc41-104c-4c77-8372-cb762600cbcb","title":"arch-linux-manjaro-linux","filename":"arch-linux-manjaro-linux.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002Fbbc5bc41-104c-4c77-8372-cb762600cbcb\u002Farch-linux-manjaro-linux.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":78037,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:36:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:36:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"arch-linux-manjaro-linux","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"bbc5bc41-104c-4c77-8372-cb762600cbcb","imageAltText":"Manjaro Linux","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"arch-linux-manjaro-linux.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ZDNet\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Manjaro","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fmanjaro.org\u002F","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Arch Linux","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Farchlinux.org\u002Fdownload\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Completely customize your desktop ~ Easy to switch operating system gears\" data-dislike=\"Customization can be overwhelming for some\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ddc86b56-dd44-4302-a6bd-1803c405752c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECustomization | Lots of power | Uses source code\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you really, really want to get deep in the weeds with Linux? If so, then the source-code-based distro Gentoo is for you. For starters, there is no installation program for Gentoo. As its developers say, " You're the installer." That means, "you can apply all the customizations you desire" -- once that is, you've absorbed the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.gentoo.org\u002Fwiki\u002FHandbook:Main_Page" target="_blank"\u003EGentoo Handbook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Unless you're an expert Gentoo user, I urge you to keep a copy of the Handbook up and running on another computer. You're going to need all the help you can get to get Gentoo up and running.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you do, you'll also need to learn the ins and outs of the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.gentoo.org\u002Fwiki\u002FHandbook:AMD64\u002FFull\u002FPortage" target="_blank"\u003EPortage package system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Unlike almost all other Linux distributions, which use binary software packaging systems such as Red Hat's RPM and Debian's APT, Portage is source-code based. So, for example, if you want to install a program in Portage, you actually compile the application's source code on your machine. You can also "edit" the source by using&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.gentoo.org\u002Fwiki\u002FUSE_flag" target="_blank"\u003EUSE flags\u003C\u002Fa\u003E customizations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEasy to do? Heck no! But if you want absolute control over what's on your desktop, Gentoo is for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, say you want a lot of power but not quite so much work? Then, just like Arch and Manjaro, you can use Sabayon Linux with Gentoo. This distro's developers' goal is to deliver the best "'out of the box user' experience by providing the latest open-source technologies in an elegant format. In Sabayon everything should just work. We offer a bleeding edge operating system that is both stable and reliable."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEssentially, Sabayon makes most of the Gentoo setup decisions for you. You still get a lot of control, but you don't have to turn every knob and flip every switch to get a working system. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, Sabayon is rebranding as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mocaccino.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMocaccinoOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The main difference between this and Gentoo is it uses the new container-based packaging system, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fluet-lab.github.io\u002Fdocs\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELuet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This is still in beta, and I can only recommend this version for experienced developers and users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Gentoo\u002FSabayon Linux\" data-superlative=\"Best source-code-based Linux distro for programming \" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Gentoo Linux","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ZDNet","imageData":{"id":"478ee739-72ad-4f96-9487-2d89560527e3","title":"gentoo-sabayon-linux","filename":"gentoo-sabayon-linux.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002F478ee739-72ad-4f96-9487-2d89560527e3\u002Fgentoo-sabayon-linux.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":53610,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:39:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:39:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"gentoo-sabayon-linux","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"478ee739-72ad-4f96-9487-2d89560527e3","imageAltText":"Gentoo Linux","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"gentoo-sabayon-linux.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ZDNet\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Gentoo","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gentoo.org\u002F","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Sabayon Linux","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sabayon.org\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Complete control over your desktop\" data-dislike=\"Not easy to use\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3660ae5f-3b71-46ae-91c8-ee6708037626\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Designed for hacking | Built on Debian | Easy set up and install\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, now for something different. Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for penetration testing or -- yes -- hacking. Thanks to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.imdb.com\u002Ftitle\u002Ftt4158110\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMr. Robot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Kali Linux is the best known of the hacking distributions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKali Linux is the work of developers at the security firm \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.offensive-security.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EOffensive Security\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's built on Debian. Historically, it goes back to the Knoppix-based digital forensics and penetration testing distro \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hackread.com\u002Fbacktrack-to-be-reborn-as-kali-linux\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EBackTrack.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile installing and setting up Kali is as easy as setting up any Debian distribution, its default software packages are where things take a different course. For example, instead of LibreOffice for your default office suite or Thunderbird for your e-mail client, neither one is provided by default. Instead, it comes with such security programs as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fowasp.org\u002Fwww-project-zap\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EOWASP ZAP\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for beating on websites for security problems; \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsqlmap.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESQLMAP\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which automates detecting and exploiting \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsql-injection-attack-what-is-it-and-how-to-prevent-it\u002F"\u003ESQL injection\u003C\u002Fa\u003E vulnerabilities; and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fvanhauser-thc\u002Fthc-hydra" target="_blank"\u003ETHC Hydra\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a popular password cracker.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow Kali Linux can't turn you into a hacker or a security maven. To do that, you really must know what's what with computers, coding, and security. It just provides you with the tools and expert needs to get started.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you just want to pretend to be a hacker, start at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fhackertyper.net\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EHacker Typer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Enjoy!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Kali Linux\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distro for programming for security pros and their hacker enemies\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kali Linux","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kali Linux","imageData":{"id":"f6049fa7-25f3-43e0-9725-b2c38c088dfa","title":"kali-linux","filename":"kali-linux.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002Ff6049fa7-25f3-43e0-9725-b2c38c088dfa\u002Fkali-linux.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":119076,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:43:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:44:09","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kali Linux","alt":"kali-linux","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f6049fa7-25f3-43e0-9725-b2c38c088dfa","imageAltText":"Kali Linux","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kali Linux","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"kali-linux.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kali Linux\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Kali Linux","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kali.org\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Built from a security firm ~ Installing and setting up is easy\" data-dislike=\"Default software packages aren't great\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"44635a7f-a86d-4109-931b-1d7c0b7f0824\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Boot from a USB drive, DVD drive, or CD drive | GNU Parted, ddrescue, and rsync included | Reboots old and outdated computers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe flip side of breaking into systems, or checking to see if they can be broken into, is repairing already busted systems. The best of these repair Linux distros is SystemRescue. This operating system, also known as SystemRescueCD, which gives you an idea of how old it is, is designed to repair busted computers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the distribution I, and other Linux experts, need to help our Windows cousins when they run into failed Windows installations and corrupted hard drives. It is not meant as a permanent operating system. Instead, you boot it from a USB drive, DVD drive, or, yes, even now, a CD drive. Once up, you can use it to explore a semi-dead computer and attempt to bring it back to life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not simple to use. Like Kali, it gives you the tools you need to get the job done. In this case, it comes with programs such as \u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnu.org\u002Fsoftware\u002Fparted\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGNU Parted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for manipulating disk partitions and filesystems; \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnu.org\u002Fsoftware\u002Fddrescue\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eddrescue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is a data recovery tool that works by copying data at the block level from corrupted storage devices; and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fman7.org\u002Flinux\u002Fman-pages\u002Fman1\u002Frsync.1.html" target="_blank"\u003Ersync\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a program for cloning data from a failing drive across your local network to another, stable computer. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of these tools are easy. I cannot recommend enough that you read the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.system-rescue.org\u002Fmanual\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESystemRescue manual\u003C\u002Fa\u003E before trying to rescue a failing system. That said, once you know what you're doing, you can expect to hear from friends and families anytime their Windows PCs go seriously wonky.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"SystemRescue\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distro for programming for bringing dead PCs back to life\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"System Rescue Linux","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ZDNet","imageData":{"id":"fed828c0-ae80-4117-a895-ab7daea8f8ed","title":"systemrescue","filename":"systemrescue.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002Ffed828c0-ae80-4117-a895-ab7daea8f8ed\u002Fsystemrescue.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":130042,"width":1296,"height":729,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:46:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:46:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"systemrescue","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"fed828c0-ae80-4117-a895-ab7daea8f8ed","imageAltText":"System Rescue Linux","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"systemrescue.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":729,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ZDNet\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"System Rescue","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.system-rescue.org\u002F","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"SourceForge","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsourceforge.net\u002Fprojects\u002Fsystemrescuecd\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Designed to repair busted computers ~ Comes with helpful programs\" data-dislike=\"Not meant to be a permanent operating system ~ Not easy to use\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"30f86153-6e3d-422d-8fb7-4bdea8b1a404\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best Linux distro for programming is Fedora based on our expert analysis of features, tools, and usability. However, you might want\u002Fneed something different, so here are our top choices compared: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x3 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinux distro\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesigned for\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EComes with\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedora \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProgramming and programmers \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEclipse for Java, C\u002FC++, PHP, and Vagrant \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArch Linux\u002FManjaro Linux \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComplete customization of your desktop \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGNOME, KDE Plasma, and XFCE \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGentoo\u002FSabayon Linux \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EControl of your desktop \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EN\u002FA \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKali Linux \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecurity professionals \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOWASP ZAP, SQLMAP, and THC Hydra \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESystemRescue \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOld or dead computers&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGNU Parted, ddrescue, and rsync \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Linux distro for programming?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"81f902ff-fb27-4674-8512-510ad09d8ae8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWell, it really depends on your skill level, knowledge, and what you want out of your desktop. Consider these things and more when choosing which of these options.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedora \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArch Linux, Manjaro Linux \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EControl over your desktop \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGentoo\u002FSabayon Linux \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA source-code-based option \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKali Linux \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething designed for hacking \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESystemRescue \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo bring a dead PC back to life \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Linux distro is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ea03e2ea-f8c0-4440-b857-78b80ad381c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI've been running Linux for 29 years. Linux is 30 years old. I know this operating system every which way you can. Before that, I'd cut my teeth on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fs3.amazonaws.com\u002Fplan9-bell-labs\u002F7thEdMan\u002Findex.html" target="_blank"\u003EVersion 7 Unix.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E In other words, I have a clue about Linux. The opinions I give here are based on all that experience and the experience of the many Linux kernel developers and distribution programmers I've known over the years. That said, if there' are any mistakes, they're all mine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these desktop Linux options?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"503683fb-283c-4339-ba5d-dad70f2e208b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many ways to learn how to be a Linux user. One good way to get started is with the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxfoundation.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELinux Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's free online class \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftraining.linuxfoundation.org\u002Ftraining\u002Fintroduction-to-linux\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EIntroduction to Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. To be a Linux expert requires more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to make a living from Linux, I recommend getting a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftraining.linuxfoundation.org\u002Fcertification\u002Flinux-foundation-certified-sysadmin-lfcs\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELinux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCA)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E certification. Start toward this with the following classes:  \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftraining.linuxfoundation.org\u002Ftraining\u002Fessentials-of-linux-system-administration\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEssentials of Linux System Administration (LFS201)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftrainingportal.linuxfoundation.org\u002Fcourses\u002Flinux-networking-and-administration-lfs211" target="_blank"\u003ELinux Networking and Administration (LFS211)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr, if you're sure your future lies in \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Ftechnologies\u002Flinux-platforms\u002Fenterprise-linux" target="_blank"\u003ERed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, start with \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Fservices\u002Ftraining\u002Frh124-red-hat-system-administration-i" target="_blank"\u003ERed Hat System Administration I (RH124)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Fservices\u002Ftraining\u002Frh134-red-hat-system-administration-ii" target="_blank"\u003ERed Hat System Administration II (RH134)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Your goal here is to become a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Fservices\u002Fcertification\u002Frhcsa" target="_blank"\u003ERed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already know your way around Linux, you can also fast-track your way to an RHCSA with the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Fservices\u002Ftraining\u002Frh199-rhcsa-rapid-track-course" target="_blank"\u003ERHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy do this? To make a living from Linux, of course. According to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.payscale.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EPayscale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a Linux system administrator can make an average of $76,880 a year. That's not chicken feed. Certifications can go a long way towards making you stand out from other applicants. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How can I become a Linux pro?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ef0c1757-15dd-46ca-abfa-9edac40d9d4a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to learn Linux is to use it. And to use the "man" command, as in \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.landley.net\u002Fhistory\u002Fmirror\u002Fjargon.html#RTFM" target="_blank"\u003ERTFM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, there are also some helpful books out there to take you from someone who knows a thing or two about Linux to a real pro. I've one word of warning: Be sure to get the most recent edition of any of these books.  A book that brings you up to speed on how init gets a Linux instance running won't do you any good since it's largely been replaced by \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freedesktop.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSoftware\u002Fsystemd\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Esystemd\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of my favorites:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHow-Linux-Works-Brian-Ward\u002Fdp\u002F1718500408\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EHow Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know 3rd Edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This book by Brian Ward covers the historic basics and their modern equivalents. So, for example, besides just covering Linux disk partitions, it also covers Logical Volume Manager (LVM).  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLinux-Command-Line-Complete-Introduction\u002Fdp\u002F1593273894\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EThe Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction 1st Edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by William Shotts delivers just what it promises. After you absorb this, you'll know now only how to make your way around the Bash shell, the most popular Linux shell, but the fundamentals of how to use such powerful shell programs as sed, grep, and awk. There was a time I made a living from having mastered that last trio. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLinux-Command-Shell-Scripting-Bible-dp-1119700914\u002Fdp\u002F1119700914\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003ELinux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible 4th Edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by Richard Blum and Christine Bresnahan. Mastered everything in Shotts' book? OK then, you're ready to move on to this massive tome. This new edition, published in early 2021, walks you through the basics and moves from there to more advanced topics. It does this with easy-to-follow tutorials and examples.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLinux-Cookbook-Essential-Network-Administrators-dp-1492087165\u002Fdp\u002F1492087165\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20"\u003ELinux Cookbook: Essential Skills for Linux Users and System & Network Administrators 2nd Edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by Carla Schroder. Carla knows her Linux. She's been at it for almost as long as I have. This new update to her earlier classic delivers the goods. Essentially its recipes are mini-how-tos for some of the most common situations you're likely to run into if you're a Linux power user or system administrator. Written in an amusing style, I highly recommend this book.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the best books on Linux?\" data-superlative=\"Nothing beats working with Linux, but there are books that can help you master it.\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a47d61df-40fe-4662-8ab9-1a99891b9fa3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you really want to know Linux, you want to read everything I've ever written… Well, maybe not. Seriously, here are the sites you must keep bookmarked if you're a real Linux pro.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo really know what's going on with the Linux kernel, you must keep an eye on the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flkml.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELinux Kernel Mailing List (LKML)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Note I don't say read it. I'm not sure anyone can actually read everything posted to the list. Its message volume is insane. But, as you gain experience with it, you'll be able to separate the wheat from the chaff. For instance, it's a safe bet that anything Linus Torvalds posts are worth at least a glance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend getting a handle on the \u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fvger.kernel.org\u002Flkml\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELKML by reading its FAQ\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It will make understanding what's going on much easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that's too much for you -- like, I don't know if you have a life or something -- you can subscribe to the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flwn.net\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELWN.net\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. There are many Linux news sites, but there's only one LWN. Run by Linux kernel maintainer Jon Corbet, LWN goes deep into the ins and outs of Linux kernel, open-source software, and coding. For example, I can tell you about the latest Fedora release; LWN will tell you about the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flwn.net\u002FArticles\u002F877240\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFedora community debate over whether non-free Git forges should be used in developing the distribution\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say, though, that you just want to keep up on general Linux news and not the hardcore tech and programming information. If that's you, the aggregate site, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxtoday.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELinux Today\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, does a good job of gathering up Linux news stories, features, and the latest tutorials. Here, I'll add, you'll also find links to many of my stories.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you want to know exactly how your new processor might work with Linux? Then \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.phoronix.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EPhoronix\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is for you. This site covers kernel news, but it's most well known for its detailed reporting and benchmarking on the latest Linux distros and hardware. So, if you want to know the current state of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.phoronix.com\u002Fscan.php?page=news_item&px=Intel-SGX2-Linux-Patches" target="_blank"\u003ELinux support for Intel's Software Guard Extensions (SGX) \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eor how \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.phoronix.com\u002Fscan.php?page=article&item=12600k-mesa-linux&num=1" target="_blank"\u003ELinux and Mesa Drivers compare on Intel Core i5 12600K\u002FUHD Graphics 770, with each other in raw performance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this is the site for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, for those of you who like to know about every Linux distribution out there, your site of choice is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdistrowatch.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDistroWatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It tracks every -- and I mean every -- Linux distribution out there. By my count, there are about 600 distros out there these days, and most of them are still being actively developed. This is the place to go to keep track of them all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the essential Linux websites?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9a1229da-99c7-4950-a531-c35849892399\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a less intense version of Linux to run on older computers, you should consider \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.absolutelinux.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EAbsolute Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It allows you to create a simplified and unobtrusive desktop while still providing preloaded, essential programs like Firefox for web browsing and LibreOffice for word processing and creating spreadsheets.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the most lightweight Linux distro?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e9e76bfe-ca99-4e69-93c4-1b609bab6d76\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EKali Linux does not come with any programs like Firefox or LibreOffice to get you started with browsing the web or drafting reports. However, it does come packaged with lots of security tools like Aircrack-ng for safer web browsing and Autopsy to make running other open-source programs and software easier with your Kali Linux desktop.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does the Kali Linux distro come with preloaded programs?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5846630f-37f5-45b4-94e3-e02418d708ee\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere are a few other products to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative Linux desktop options to consider?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"1b9177a6-13ed-49bd-899d-deea8e2abec3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"openSUSE\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"opensuse","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Wikipedia","imageData":{"id":"79e73113-3c35-4a70-924e-4f847e2b380a","filename":"opensuse.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002F79e73113-3c35-4a70-924e-4f847e2b380a\u002Fopensuse.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:52:15","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"79e73113-3c35-4a70-924e-4f847e2b380a","imageFilename":"opensuse.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Wikipedia\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.opensuse.org\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"openSUSE\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"0bdd907d-1914-4c2d-a5c6-51f88dfa5aa3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ubuntu\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ubuntu","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Ubuntu","imageData":{"id":"2418eddc-4ad5-42c6-bcd5-0caccf5098fc","filename":"ubuntu.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002F2418eddc-4ad5-42c6-bcd5-0caccf5098fc\u002Fubuntu.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:53:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2418eddc-4ad5-42c6-bcd5-0caccf5098fc","imageFilename":"ubuntu.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Ubuntu\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Ubuntu\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a691c20f-6a5a-4294-b5c7-e0b4800c1787\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"LinuxMint\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linuxmint","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"LinuxMint","imageData":{"id":"885b9198-1b3f-44ee-9802-a22e537a76ae","filename":"linuxmint.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002F885b9198-1b3f-44ee-9802-a22e537a76ae\u002Flinuxmint.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-15 14:56:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"885b9198-1b3f-44ee-9802-a22e537a76ae","imageFilename":"linuxmint.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F15"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"LinuxMint\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Linuxmint\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-16 03:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Are you a programmer, engineer, or system administrator looking to maximize your computer's use? 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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"36440515-cb25-4b28-9e78-438d1080e280\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2023-06-05-at-1-57-12-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-06-05-at-1-57-12-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1692\" data-image-height=\"958\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMacOS Sonoma is about to be unleashed and you're probably curious as to what it entails. Although this release isn't quite as profound and game-changing as previous releases, it does offer a number of key features that could dramatically change how you interact with the desktop, the Safari web browser, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-iphone-15-model-compared-iphone-15-vs-plus-vs-pro-vs-pro-max\u002F\"\u003EEvery iPhone 15 model compared: iPhone 15 vs. Plus vs. Pro vs. Pro Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's dive into what's new, so you're not taken by surprise when Sonoma is released on September 26, 2023.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAll about the widgets\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest change you'll find in Sonoma is widgets. Very much like iOS, you will now be able to add widgets to your MacOS desktop. These widgets will come from a gallery that offers a number of possible options, such as a podcast player, light\u002Fhome controllers, media players, and much more. These widgets will be interactive and can make your life a bit more efficient and fun. Some widgets will also be informative, such as calendars and to-do lists. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-macos-reminders-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to use MacOS Reminders (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you add a widget, it will automatically be placed in an open spot on your desktop, grouping with other widgets to create a well-designed layout. Those widgets will also adapt to the look of your desktop, based on the color of what's behind them, all the while maintaining a high level of readability. Widgets will also fade into the background when you're focusing on something else on your desktop. You can opt to set the color preferences for your widgets, in case you don't like the way they look, based on your current desktop wallpaper.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMacOS Sonoma will also allow you to access your iPhone widgets directly from your Mac. With this feature, you'll be able to add the same widgets on your desktop as you have on your iPhone for better continuity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EVideo conferencing\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a number of enhancements that will make your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F4-zoom-alternatives-with-better-privacy-policies\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evideo conferencing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E even better. The biggest change comes by way of the new Presenter Overlay feature, which keeps you front and center when sharing your screen. So instead of others in the conference only seeing your screen, they'll see your screen and either a small or larger version of you. The effect more closely captures the feel of a live presentation and will help to better personalize the conferencing experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe small overlay places you as a floatable bubble over the shared screen. You can move the bubble to a specific spot, so you're not in the way of any important information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhatsapps-native-mac-app-enables-video-calls-with-up-to-8-people\u002F\"\u003EWhatsApp's new Mac app offers 8-person video calls. Here's what else it can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a new screen-sharing picker that allows you to easily share an app (or multiple apps) when on a video call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new video conferencing app also makes it possible for you to better control the composition of your video. This works if you're using either a Studio Display or an iPhone as your camera and makes it possible to adjust the frame using zoom or pan controls, or even keep yourself automatically centered in the frame.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESafari gets profiles\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-merge-multiple-safari-windows-and-why-you-should\u002F,\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESafari is your browser of choice\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Apple has a very cool feature in-store with Sonoma. The upcoming release allows you to create profiles for specific topics. You might create a profile called Work and one called Personal. Each profile will exist separately, which means bookmarks, history, extensions, tab groups, cookies, and favorites will not cross-pollinate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also easily switch between those profiles as you work, so you never have to worry about your work and personal browsing interacting with one another.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESearching in Safari is also much faster and more user-friendly in Sonoma. And for those who like to use web apps, you'll be able to add them to your MacOS dock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-deny-websites-access-to-your-location-in-safari-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to deny websites access to your location in Safari\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new version of Safari also includes enhanced security in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-browser-for-privacy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrivate Browsing mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When you're not using a Private window, Safari will lock it. As well, the new version of Safari completely blocks known trackers from loading on pages and even removes any tracking information added to URLs as you browse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPassword sharing\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother feature that many users will find helpful is the ability to create a group and choose a password (or set of passwords) to share. Each password will always remain up-to-date for the group, so you don't have to worry about informing them to update. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this feature, you could create a Family group and share all necessary passwords with every member of the group.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-password-protect-a-file-in-apple-pages-and-when-you-might-want-to\u002F\"\u003EHow to password-protect a file in Apple Pages (and when you might want to)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMessages\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe upcoming version of the Message app makes it much easier to find what you're looking for. With the ability to combine search filters, you'll be able to more easily narrow your search parameters, which will greatly help those with a large number of messages to search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a new catch-up arrow that allows you to immediately jump to the first message you haven't viewed in a conversation. The app also allows you to swipe right on any message to reply.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-new-in-parallels-desktop-19-the-best-way-to-run-windows-on-your-mac\u002F\"\u003EWhat's new in Parallels Desktop 19, the best way to run Windows on your Mac\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe newest iteration of the Message app also allows you to more easily share your location directly from the plus button. And when a contact shares a location with you, you'll be able to view it directly within the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMiscellaneous additions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a list of other features coming to MacOS Sonoma.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EView full-width PDFs, directly from the Notes app. You can also link related notes together.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStart in Notes and finish in Pages by sending a note to Pages via the Share button.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA new stickers drawer makes it easier to collect and access Live Stickers and Memoji from one convenient location.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore accurate autocorrect.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGame Mode automatically gives games the highest CPU and GPU priority for better performance and to reduce latency with wireless peripherals.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunication Safety includes protection for sensitive videos and photos.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESensitive Content Warning allows you to blur sensitive photos and videos before you view them.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExpanded Lockdown Mode helps protect against more sophisticated cyber attacks.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigher Performance mode in Screen Sharing uses the advanced media engine in the Apple silicon chips to enable better performance over high-bandwidth connections.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReminders automatically sort Grocery Lists into categories.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMoving between Apple devices with AirPods is now much faster.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-no-longer-requires-a-99-account-to-access-developer-betas-of-ios-macos-and-other-software\u002F\"\u003EApple no longer requires a $99 account to access developer betas of iOS, MacOS, and other software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo view the full list of changes coming to MacOS Sonoma, make sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fmacos\u002Fsonoma-preview\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's official preview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen September 26 rolls around, remember to check for the update on all your MacOS devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-09-14 16:18:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Finally, Apple releases details on what will be included in MacOS Sonoma -- and the list is quite lengthy. 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Adrian has authored\u002Fco-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs. His most recent books include 'Build the Ultimate Custom PC', 'Beginning Programming' and 'The PC Doctor's Fix It Yourself Guide'. He has also written training manuals that have been used by a number of Fortune 500 companies.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EA computer is only as good as the apps installed on it. If your computer is a Mac, you need to prepare it for anything life and work throws your way. This includes having the right performance, security, and productivity apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the years, I've tested dozens of apps. While I deleted most of them pretty quickly, I've discovered my tried and true favorite apps that are reliable for everyday use. 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I find I can just leave this app running in the background and not really think about it unless I want to make some sort of change to the VPN connection -- such as what country I'm connecting to.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"F-Secure Freedome VPN\" data-superlative=\"Best Mac app for secure internet\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"005.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"7c15c1ef-0b13-4055-b763-71fe1248855f","title":"F-Secure Freedome VPN","filename":"2023-10-24-12-36-11.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002F7c15c1ef-0b13-4055-b763-71fe1248855f\u002F2023-10-24-12-36-11.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":146037,"width":1600,"height":941,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-24 11:37:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-24 11:37:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"F-Secure Freedome VPN","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"7c15c1ef-0b13-4055-b763-71fe1248855f","imageAltText":"005.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"2023-10-24-12-36-11.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F24","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":941,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fprf.hn\u002Fclick\u002Fcamref:1100lavgI\u002Fpubref:subid_value\u002Fdestination:https%3A%2F%2Fcampaigns.f-secure.com%2Ffreedome%2Fpm%2Fus-en%2F","offerMerchant":"F-Secure","offerPrice":"39.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fcampaigns.f-secure.com\u002Ffreedome\u002Fpm\u002Fus-en\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fprf.hn\u002Fclick\u002Fcamref:1100lavgI\u002Fpubref:subid_value\u002Fdestination:https%3A%2F%2Fcampaigns.f-secure.com%2Ffreedome%2Fpm%2Fus-en%2F"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Easy to use ~ Easy to switch between different VPN servers in different countries ~ Fast speeds ~ Unlimited bandwidth\" data-dislike=\"~ Sometimes it can be hard to tell if the VPN is active or not\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3f2f7c18-7f26-434e-a83c-46890c003b0c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthy Features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EEasy 2-factor authentication | Secure backups | Easy migration to another device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI used to be a Google Authenticator user, but the old 2FA (2-Factor Authentication) app features a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fusing-google-authenticator-heres-why-you-should-get-rid-of-it\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Evariety of limitations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, so I switched to Authy.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAuthy works on almost every device and platform, and the app allows me to keep a backup of my codes, which is convenient when swapping devices. I use Authy on all my systems -- even my Mac -- and I use it almost daily.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest of all, it's free!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Authy\" data-superlative=\"Best Mac app for security\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"2020-02-05-10-46-03.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4726d219-2a45-4b3d-b4e1-6442f60d40ea","title":"Authy","filename":"2020-02-05-10-46-03.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F08\u002F4726d219-2a45-4b3d-b4e1-6442f60d40ea\u002F2020-02-05-10-46-03.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":150354,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-03-08 14:37:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-04-21 14:59:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"Authy","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"4726d219-2a45-4b3d-b4e1-6442f60d40ea","imageAltText":"2020-02-05-10-46-03.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"2020-02-05-10-46-03.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F03\u002F08","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Authy","offerPrice":"0","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fauthy.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Brilliant alternative to Google Authenticator ~ Easy migration to multiple devices ~ Option to back up your codes ~ Easy to use Free\" data-dislike=\"~ Setting up can be slow and tedious\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6c7d7689-ac9e-4f65-aa7f-228578dab6e8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmphetamine Features\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Prevents your Mac from going to sleep while it's carrying out tasks |&nbsp;Keep-awake can be as simple as keeping the Mac awake indefinitely to as complicated as waiting for a file to finish downloading or an app to close\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis app does one thing, but it does it very well. 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These apps all do very different things, and which appeal will depend on what you do with your Mac.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, while one person who takes lots of screenshots will appreciate an app that does this well, others who never take any screenshots won't want an app to do this.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, I think most Mac users could benefit from using CleanMyMac X, Parallels Toolbox, and everyone needs a good backup solution like Backblaze.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;Mac app\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECleanMyMac X\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo clean and speed up your Mac\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParallels Toolbox\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA suite of several dozen useful utilities\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EiStat Menus\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn in-depth look at how your Mac is running\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAuthy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecure 2-Factor Authentication app\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParallels Access\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote access to your Mac from different platforms\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnagit 2024\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo take great screenshots\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EF-Secure Freedome VPN\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo secure your internet connection\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBackblaze\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo securely backup your data\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmphetamine\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo stop your Mac going to sleep when it's busy\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right Mac app for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f5fd29b9-4610-4b32-b2e6-2daf63222aaf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGiven the maturity of the Mac ecosystem, there are a lot of Mac apps out there to choose from, and it can quickly become daunting, especially for anyone new to the Mac.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been using Macs for many years, and so I've built up a core set of Mac apps that follow me from Mac to Mac. And these apps are a subset of those apps. I've not just tested and reviewed these apps -- these are apps that I myself use on an almost daily basis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile many of these apps are paid-for or subscription-based, I've also included a few of my favorite free apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these Mac apps?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8fa18f77-4d17-4c1c-8f4f-0778bb17e74e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes. 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Our expert suggestions may help.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this free video editing software...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple iMovie\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant free software compatible with your Mac\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaVinci Resolve\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant a program worthy of expert users\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELightworks\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant great features at no cost\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVSDC\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't have a lot to spend\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right free video editing software for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"15fd4c45-d7c2-4644-a52e-43b7a2d3c76b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn our search for the best video editing programs, there were several factors to consider that may also help you in your own search.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E To make the best videos, you need the best features to do things like adjust lighting, change the order of clips, and add special effects.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: While some apps are truly free, others may charge fees to use the platform. 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Access\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E–\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E–\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E–\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStandard\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMonthly: $12 per month\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnnual: $10 per month\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlimited\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E25 unattended computers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessional\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMonthly: $18 per month\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnnual: $15 per month\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlimited\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E25 unattended computers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo app\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExcellent with file transfers\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEasy to do surveys\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESome issues with updates\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELacks social media integrations\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnection hiccups\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" 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desktop software is the Chrome Remote Desktop, because of its compatibility, price, and ease-of use. But the best remote desktop software depends on many factors, such as the type of computer you have, what kind of features you need, and how you plan to use the system. Another thing users ask is how much remote desktop software costs, so we take budget as a serious consideration when approaching our study. Our list of the best remote desktop software of 2022 is an excellent place to help you make your decision of which one is right for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemote desktop software\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompatibility\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFree trial?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChrome Remote Desktop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAndroid, iOS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlways free\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConnectwise\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $59\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows, Mac, Linux\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14-days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParallels Access\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $89.99 for 2 years\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMac\u002FiOS, Android, Windows\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14-days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeamViewer\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $206.90\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinux, Mac, Windows\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14-days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZoho Assist\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $28\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMac\u002FiOS, Android, Windows\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E15-days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best remote desktop software?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1f317ef7-d8f5-432c-b86c-20a77576f415\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith so many different types of remote desktop software to choose from, it can be hard to figure out which one is best for your individual needs. To help, here are our expert recommendations based on our research.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this remote desktop software...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChrome Remote Desktop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA budget-friendly option&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConnectwise\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvanced support\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParallels Access\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMobile access to your desktop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeamViewer\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECross-platform support for your team\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZoho Assist\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA great all-around tool for remote access\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right remote desktop software for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"be46adc0-56dc-4922-ba73-a212dd05d115\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn searching for 2022's best remote desktop software, there were specific factors we analyzed. Our methodology includes:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EGreat remote desktop software offers multi-faceted features like sophisticated remote access with tools like video calls, voice chat, session recording, and navigation across two displays.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Budget is always a concern, so we consider how much each software costs and what you get for the price. We also look to see if there are any free trials or promotional offers that can help save you money.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccessibility:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Each program may be limited to specific operating systems, such as Windows or Mac. We also consider whether each program supports mobile devices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeed: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ERemote desktop software is useless if it cannot keep with you while you are working, so the speed is an important factor to consider when choosing the best desktop software that 2022 has to offer.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecurity: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EPrivacy is everything when you are working with personal or sensitive materials, making security a leading concern for many users. We analyze security protocols to ensure that each remote desktop program is able to protect your information while you are working.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these remote desktop software options?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"68178538-d425-4155-8e0b-0da13304fd25\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA remote desktop is an operating system or software that mimics your computer's desktop. While you work remotely on your computer, the screen is displayed on the original device, mirroring your work as the host computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is a remote desktop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d6289209-4125-403c-9ca6-6c3f8f686a83\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ERemote desktop software is the type of software that connects two devices using a remote connection. You can use remote desktop software on your computer to access another computer, whether it is your home laptop or your computer back at the office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is remote desktop software?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3f39bdc9-f2b0-4984-a560-fe00195aead5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt is provided you implement the right security measures. It means having a secure password, setting up two-factor authentication (if the provider allows it), limiting the number of remote access users, and using a virtual private network.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is remote desktop software safe?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"41d5ccb9-002c-43c0-9ce1-e88e9320bbfc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile searching for the best remote desktop software in 2022, we found many great options that also may be worthy of your consideration. 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Man sitting at his desk with female colleague standing by.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F15\u002F295f5c76-dfd5-478e-b0b7-a5a5257a5e84\u002Fdavinci-resolve-best-free-video-editing-software.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1910,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The 5 best remote desktop software and apps: Work from anywhere",section:b,slug:"best-remote-desktop-software",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 5 best remote desktop software apps of 2022",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EOne of my most popular posts last year was a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fed-botts-home-office-two-of-everything\u002F\"\u003Etour of my home office\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That story focused on hardware (and a particularly distinctive piece of furniture), but it left out the other half of the equation: The software that actually does most of the work in my office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"57761dea-b6bc-4578-9a5f-4e9aac5a4551\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F57761dea-b6bc-4578-9a5f-4e9aac5a4551\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this post, I offer a behind-the-scenes tour of the full-strength apps I use in my office every day for productivity and entertainment. (The list doesn't include a dozen or so utilities that I keep on hand for specialized tasks; I'll save that story for another day.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few of the entries on this list are genuine old-timers that I've been using on Windows PCs for a decade or more, but most are more modern and are built for a cross-platform world. One thing that surprised me as I assembled this list is the sheer number of subscription-based apps and services I use. I know that's a hot button issue for some readers, who are adamant about their distaste for paying monthly or annual fees. I prefer the predictability of those arrangements instead of the big jolt to the budget that comes with major upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, this selection reflects my work habits and my personal preferences. Your needs are probably different, so your list will undoubtedly be different from mine. I encourage you to share your favorite software in the comments section below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-my-five-favorite-free-utilities\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMy five favorite free Windows 10 utilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EProductivity\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"506564e5-9ee0-47ad-a7bd-6f9d81aea6ad\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe four desktop apps that make up the core of what used to be Microsoft Office are an absolutely essential part of my working day, and not much has changed despite the rebranding to Microsoft 365. Outlook is the first app I open in the morning, and I cannot remember the last day where I didn't use Excel and Word. (I typically only use PowerPoint a few times a year.) These apps are available for Windows and MacOS as part of my Microsoft 365 Business Standard (formerly Office 365) subscription, for which I pay $150 annually. The package also includes support for my custom email domain and a terabyte of cloud storage. (For more on what's included, see:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Foffice-365-vs-g-suite-which-productivity-suite-is-best-for-your-business\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft 365 vs Google Workspace (formerly G Suite): Which productivity suite is best for your business?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the olden days, the Office brand name was basically a branding gimmick to help bundle a bunch of vaguely related productivity programs. Today, there's far more glue that ties the apps together, including OneDrive for Business, which I use for every document I create. And though the desktop apps represent the overwhelming majority of my usage, I call on the very capable web apps occasionally as well. (That option was especially welcome recently when I was at a car dealership and needed to quickly check a calculation from a spreadsheet I had done earlier. The quick lookup saved me several hundred dollars.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Microsoft 365 apps for Business\" data-superlative=\"It's not just a bundle anymore\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft 365 Apps for Business product information dialog box","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe click-to-run Microsoft 365 apps can be installed from the web on up to five PCs or Macs, no product key required.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"c61e126f-c32a-47e3-93f4-ec450233b4b4","title":"Microsoft 365 Apps","filename":"snag-df583a4.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fgcp-prod-image-resizer.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F29\u002Fc61e126f-c32a-47e3-93f4-ec450233b4b4\u002Fsnag-df583a4.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe click-to-run Microsoft 365 apps can be installed from the web on up to five PCs or Macs, no product key required&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":19121,"width":492,"height":414,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-01-29 15:54:31","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-01-29 15:56:21","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"Microsoft 365 Apps for Business product information dialog box","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c61e126f-c32a-47e3-93f4-ec450233b4b4","imageAltText":"Microsoft 365 Apps for Business product information dialog box","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe click-to-run Microsoft 365 apps can be installed from the web on up to five PCs or Macs, no product key required.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"snag-df583a4.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F01\u002F29","imageWidth":492,"imageHeight":414,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe click-to-run Microsoft 365 apps can be installed from the web on up to five PCs or Macs, no product key required.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Microsoft","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft-us.evyy.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F434427\u002F3327?u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fbusiness\u002F\u002F&subid1=[subid_value]&sharedId=zdnet","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft-us.evyy.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F434427\u002F3327?u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fbusiness\u002F\u002F&subid1=[subid_value]&sharedId=zdnet"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"93838090-f9ad-4706-9a30-b340b76d4383\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe problem with Twitter is that it's designed to be overwhelming. To get the most value out of this social network, you need to follow lots of other accounts. But following hundreds or thousands of accounts turns your Twitter home page into a river that flows so fast no human can keep up using the web-based Twitter app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, I rely on a third-party app called Tweeten. It's based on TweetDeck, which lets you organize accounts into lists, each contained in its own column. It's not just a TweetDeck port, though. It expands the feature set with filters, support for multiple accounts, scheduling options, and the ability to paste graphics from the Clipboard directly into a tweet. You can add Tweeten as a browser extension for Chrome (or any Chrome-compatible browser) or do as I do and install the full-fledged 64-bit Windows or MacOS app. It's free, but I make an annual donation to the developer, Mehedi Hassan.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Tweeten\" data-superlative=\"It's TweetDeck on steroids\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"tweeten-settings.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003ETweeten is incredibly customizable and includes features like a robust GIF search tool.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"9e40d002-aecd-4319-aaec-b428564a4ccd","title":"tweeten-settings","filename":"tweeten-settings.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F29\u002F9e40d002-aecd-4319-aaec-b428564a4ccd\u002Ftweeten-settings.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003ETweeten is incredibly customizable and includes features like a robust GIF search tool.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":72001,"width":820,"height":580,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-01-29 16:01:59","timezone":"UTC"},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-01-29 16:02:57","timezone":"UTC"},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"tweeten-settings.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9e40d002-aecd-4319-aaec-b428564a4ccd","imageAltText":"tweeten-settings.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003ETweeten is incredibly customizable and includes features like a robust GIF search tool.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"tweeten-settings.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F01\u002F29","imageWidth":820,"imageHeight":580,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETweeten is incredibly customizable and includes features like a robust GIF search tool.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Tweeten","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Ftweetenapp.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Ftweetenapp.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f827f789-a528-4f81-9407-d9f09869b5e7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI have been keeping my life in OneNote since at least 2003. It is the digital equivalent of a tattered old Moleskine that is, through some sort of ineffable magic, infinitely expandable. I use OneNote to keep track of receipts, meeting notes, important emails, travel documents, recipes, and so many "notes to self" that I've lost count.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOneNote's superpower is its ability to capture content from just about anywhere. You can use the OneNote browser extension to send all or part of a webpage to a notebook, or call on the virtual OneNote printer to capture a fully formatted document for posterity, or scan a scrap of paper using your smartphone. More magic: If that printed or scanned image contains text, OneNote will convert the text in the background and add it to the notebook's index, making graphics fully searchable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOneNote is included with Windows 10 and as a desktop app in the Microsoft 365 family. It's also available as a free web app and on Macs and mobile devices. 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To help you find the best to-do app for you, consider our expert recommendations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this to-do list app...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny.Do \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrefer voice commands\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsana \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed help with workflow management\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHabitica\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed extra motivation\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft To Do \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant Outlook integration\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember the Milk \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant a user-friendly app\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrello \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed easy task management\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right one for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"90b39117-16f0-4415-9c1e-efd94ff922d2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo find the best to-do lists and apps, our editorial team of experts considered the following:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhile some apps are free, others may carry a one-time or regular subscription fee that can eat into your profits. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFunctionality: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe consider the specific organizational features that each to-do list app offers, like lists, conservations, and attachments.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReminders:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Part of an efficient to-do app is one that helps you keep your deadlines while maintaining your timelines for you and offering regular reminders to keep you on task.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you choose the best to-do list app for you, be sure to compare multiple options to see which features are best suited to your needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these to-do list apps?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bdf25bbd-c0be-4326-8202-73ceff5a7b2e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA to-do list app is one that helps you organize your workflow with specific tasks, checklists, or any other organizational method that can help you complete your projects correctly and on time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is a to-do list app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cb992f80-8960-4716-b219-fd4c212c7b82\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA to-do list app helps you&nbsp;monitor each task's detailed workings. In addition to its organizational benefits, it can also help coordinate projects across different teams with abilities like note-taking, comments, and attachments.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why do I need a to-do list app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"46a9f440-f640-49de-b88f-ec83e9766542\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes. Apple has&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Freminders\u002Fid1108187841" target="_blank"\u003EReminders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but it's exclusive to iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, Apple Watches, Mac computers, and iCloud.com. It's also not as feature-rich as some of the other to-do list apps in this&nbsp;comparison guide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does Apple have a to-do list app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d9c69ae4-38c1-48a7-b90c-eb7d01d7f169\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn looking for the best to-do lists and apps, three were several programs we also considered. 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data-hed=\"ToDoist: An AI-based app\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"todoist","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Todoist","imageData":{"id":"4c4f58c0-d0b5-46c6-95b8-4a8ae615c9be","filename":"todolist.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F14\u002F4c4f58c0-d0b5-46c6-95b8-4a8ae615c9be\u002Ftodolist.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-07-14 15:09:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c4f58c0-d0b5-46c6-95b8-4a8ae615c9be","imageFilename":"todolist.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F07\u002F14"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Todoist\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftodoist.com\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Todoist\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"0df152be-bd1c-448a-a714-00aa2c3339a6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"TickTick: Excellent time-tracking\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ticktick","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Ticktick","imageData":{"id":"0ae682dd-647d-4ec7-a594-d0f7aaebb7fd","filename":"ticktick.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F14\u002F0ae682dd-647d-4ec7-a594-d0f7aaebb7fd\u002Fticktick.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-07-14 15:13:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0ae682dd-647d-4ec7-a594-d0f7aaebb7fd","imageFilename":"ticktick.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F07\u002F14"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Ticktick\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fticktick.com\u002F?language=en_US\" data-offermerchant=\"TickTick\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo begin using your to-do list, all you need is the right device. Be sure to check out our top picks for 2023's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\"\u003Ebest computers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003E best laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-gaming-pc\u002F\"\u003Ebest gaming PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to meet all of your needs! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-01-13 21:53:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What is the best to-do list app? 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Preimesberger has been researching, reporting and analyzing IT news and trends since 1995, when as editor of an international newsletter, Sun's Hottest, he published an article defining a new protocol called Java. He served at eWEEK from 2005 to 2021, the last 10 years as editor of feature content and editor-in-chief, and has published more than 5,000 articles on the site. Previously, he served as editorial director at the Open Source Technology Group for such publications as Linux.com, Newsforge and IT Manager's Journal. He also has served as managing editor at Software Development magazine and DevX.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EBy default, user identities are distributed among cloud applications, virtual environments, networks and web portals. 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Then, once those credentials are confirmed, the software only provides the necessary level of access, instead of giving the individual access to everything within a network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are ZDNet's top picks of the leading providers of identity access management software in 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c7e50cd3-09dc-4110-80e3-424b47d5e2b9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOkta, in May 2021, completed the acquisition of Auth0 for $6.5 billion, picking up a boatload of new intellectual property to go with a new set of customers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGartner recognized Okta as a leader in its Magic Quadrant for Access Management 2020 for the fourth year in a row. 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A good identity management package enables an enterprise to automatically classify and label data to make it easier to assign access rights based on user roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also lets users track suspicious activity on shared data and applications, so admins know exactly who is accessing each file and when they're doing it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does a good IAM platform sort and secure data besides handle identity management?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-07-06 14:13:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Keeping real-time track of identity information inside an enterprise is no job for the faint of heart, and certainly not for software that's too slow or doesn't scale. 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Regardless, there is enterprise-grade security with built-in GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance with PCI DSS and SOC 2 Type II certifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnlimited templates and signing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExtended security protocols\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAffordable plans\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELimited 7-day trial\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustom plan for over 10 users\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESome snags with the editing tool\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"signNow\" data-superlative=\"Best for payments\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"signnow-logo.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"signNow","imageData":{"id":"800f737e-915d-4af1-a50b-b1d06ed46fa8","title":"signNow","filename":"signnow-best-logo.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F29\u002F800f737e-915d-4af1-a50b-b1d06ed46fa8\u002Fsignnow-best-logo.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":141214,"width":1562,"height":872,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-12-29 17:19:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-04-22 14:54:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"signNow","alt":"signNow","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["e-sign","logo","signnow"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"800f737e-915d-4af1-a50b-b1d06ed46fa8","imageAltText":"signnow-logo.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"signNow","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"signnow-best-logo.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F12\u002F29","imageWidth":1562,"imageHeight":872,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"signNow\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"signNow","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fairslate.grsm.io\u002F2vz00te97ctx","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did we choose these products?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt seems like every day there is a new service or app created for businesses, but not all of them will always fit the bill when it comes to your company's specific needs.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo find today's best e-signature service for small businesses, we considered several factors that may aid in your search. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecurity\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: When you have sensitive documents and contracts, you want to protect them. The right security from your e-signature service can keep your company's proprietary information out of the wrong hands. \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEase of use\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: A program is only good if you can use it, so consider how simple it is to sign and send your documents. \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: While some services offer free plans, others may require you to purchase a pricey plan to use an e-signature service for small businesses. \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: In addition to an e-signature service, there may also be other features to help, such as cloud storage, custom plans, and free templates. \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntegrations\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Several programs can integrate with your e-signature services, such as Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Google Drive, and Workday. \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen searching for the right e-signature service, consider these features to best determine which one is right for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EWhich is the right one for you?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many candidates for the best e-signature service for small businesses, but not all of them offer the kind of services, integrations, and pricing that our best picks offer. When narrowing your search, these expert tips can help you find the right signing service for your company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose this product... \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want... \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdobe Acrobat Pro \u002F Adobe Sign \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise-ready signing for your PC  \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDocuSign  \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen your business frequently signs and manages contracts \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHelloSign \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn excellent starter choice for new users or freelancers \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPandaDoc \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn approachable pick that accepts payments at signing \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPreview for macOS \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you want software compatible with your Mac  \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EsignNow \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn excellent choice for smaller teams \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cf139c0f-05d4-42a0-a82f-45d22c7b7e28\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe right e-signature service is able to provide a series of exclusive tools and pricing to serve your small business best. This can include upgraded encryption, software integrations, and multiple users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why do I need an e-signature service?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ad386812-1ac9-495f-9bd1-84a359eed574\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best e-signature software is Adobe Acrobat Pro\u002FAdobe Sign for large businesses and DocuSign for contracts, based on price, features, and usability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best e-signature software?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fa2fe070-7cf8-40b4-8356-b37fc473b707\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESeveral security encryptions come with an e-signature service, such as IPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and FDA 21 CFR part 11. However, the type of encryptions may vary based on the provider you choose. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What kind of security encryptions are available for an e-signature service?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"86329d2d-9555-469d-9eac-26e26099f245\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many choices for an e-signing service, but not all of them may fit the specific needs of your business. Our picks for the best e-signature service for small businesses are a great place to start when choosing the right service for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best e-signature service for my small business?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there alternatives worth considering?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our search for the best e-signature service for small businesses, there were many other services that we considered. These other options almost made our list. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1f119204-0f56-4b50-9635-a87db3a993f3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.box.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Box\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1fb3e2b5-555f-412b-a7e1-30908aa17d47\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fesignatures.io\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"eSignatures.io\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E \t\t \t\t \t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more expert tips, check out our recommendations for business services, such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-business-phone-plans\u002F\"\u003Ebest phone plans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-crm\u002F\"\u003Ebest CRM software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-internet-service-provider\u002F\"\u003Ebest internet service provider\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \t\t \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-22 21:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What is the best e-signature software? 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Then you'll want to think through how extensively you want collaboration to occur in the product and the features that help boost your brainstorming potential within each mind map.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetween features, collaboration potential, and price-to-value, you can pick the best mind mapping software for your needs. While many have similar price points, a major source of distinction is in whether you're aiming for an occasional use product, in which case you'll often be able to work with a free version. If you want consistent access to and lots of features for your mind-mapping, choosing the software that works most seamlessly with your existing team software may be your best path forward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile all of the mind mapping software can deliver a place to make your ideas come alive, some of them stand out for a variety of reasons.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23c96b97-a5d0-4bfb-b042-3a68f325830a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Video calls and screen sharing | Create diagrams | $0-$16 a month\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of why Miro is our pick for the best mind mapping software is that it includes a lot of things in one, recognizing that sometimes your mind mapping software also needs to be able to create usable diagrams, be shared in a real-time video conference, and used for a presentation after being developed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEdit simultaneously \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVideo call or screen share from the interface \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFree account only comes with three boards\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Miro\" data-superlative=\"Best mind mapping software overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"screenshot-2022-04-01-160436.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Miro","imageData":{"id":"1baef74c-1992-4fc6-92e4-20a9ad4602ee","title":"best-mind-mapping-software-1","filename":"best-mind-mapping-software-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F01\u002F1baef74c-1992-4fc6-92e4-20a9ad4602ee\u002Fbest-mind-mapping-software-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":178992,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-04-01 19:46:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-04-01 19:46:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"best-mind-mapping-software-1.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1baef74c-1992-4fc6-92e4-20a9ad4602ee","imageAltText":"screenshot-2022-04-01-160436.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Miro","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"best-mind-mapping-software-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F04\u002F01","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Miro\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Miro","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"db3765d0-48e4-4afb-8152-4f24de3ffce4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Integrations to third-party apps | Templates to choose from | $0-$9 per month \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the top-ranked data visualization and diagramming software products is also incredibly useful as a mind mapping project. With integrations to things like GSuite or Atlassian products, the process of brainstorming in a LucidChart can be connected into project assignments and deadline management much easier than with a simpler mind map. 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While the functionality isn't designed to feed into a complex project management process, it's a tool that allows simple mind-maps without a focus on a bunch of distracting additional features. With the core purpose of being able to outline and work on a piece of writing, this can be an ideal choice for anyone who wants to do their own mind mapping but wants the additional functionality of being able to collaborate on shared mind-maps for group projects. 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While you can draw traditional connections between items on Conceptboard, it excels at letting visual distance showcase distinctions. When you've finished creating your mind-map, the strong design and layout make it possible to tidy the lookup just a bit to be ready to make a presentation of the next steps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUses the infinite canvas in a way that brings the best of mind-mapping and data visualization to the table\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPersonalized cursors\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChallenges getting all media to show up on the board\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENot one of the more integration-rich options on our list\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Conceptboard\" data-superlative=\"Best for visual appeal and design\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"screenshot-2022-04-01-170149.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Conceptboard","imageData":{"id":"acf4e6df-1c76-49a9-9efb-f77a640ec0c2","title":"best-mind-mapping-software-4","filename":"best-mind-mapping-software-4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F01\u002Facf4e6df-1c76-49a9-9efb-f77a640ec0c2\u002Fbest-mind-mapping-software-4.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":202152,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-04-01 19:48:10","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-04-01 19:48:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"best-mind-mapping-software-4.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"acf4e6df-1c76-49a9-9efb-f77a640ec0c2","imageAltText":"screenshot-2022-04-01-170149.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Conceptboard","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"best-mind-mapping-software-4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F04\u002F01","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Conceptboard\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Conceptboard","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fconceptboard.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a433798c-4300-4566-be56-62f144773ebf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur top pick for the best mind mapping software is Miro because it includes a lot of things in one. However, any of the options on our list are great mind mapping software, it just depends what exact features and price points are right for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMind mapping software\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice point per user (for lowest non-free version)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENotable Feature\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMiro \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$8 per month \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn-app video\u002Faudio \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELucidChart \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$7.95 per month \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExtensive integrations \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoggle \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$5 per month \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimplicity and multi-user editing \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMindomo \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$5.50 per month \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMulti-industry template options \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConceptboard \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$6 per month \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisual appeal for presentations \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best mind mapping software?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"88bf31ce-e23b-48c6-b057-854d03b181c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first consideration for you is whether you want to be able to make mind maps for yourself or for a team since each software offers greater and lesser features that make real-time shared editing possible. More editing accounts can cost more, but some systems actually charge a reasonable amount if you opt for a professional or enterprise account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecondly, some software options offer a limited free trial that may work for you. For instance, if your free trial only allows you to make 4 mind maps, but you don't need to retain your mind maps long-term, you may be able to re-edit the same four maps over time and get everything you need from a free version. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, consider if you are prioritizing any integrations. Some software, for instance, integrates into Evernote, a notetaking management application, allowing you to convert your mind maps into notes that you can use in other contexts. Other software is organized more like a LucidChart, where it integrates into multiple different typical enterprise software, making it a viable first step that naturally progresses into project management. Finally, an aesthetically pleasing software like Conceptboard can be a combination of mind-mapping and joint-presentation-design options.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMiro \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELucidChart \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo focus on project management \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoggle \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA mind mapping software with an educational context \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMindomo \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccess to lots of templates and themes&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConceptboard \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoftware that has visual and design appeal \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right mind mapping software for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dabd6b5f-ac2c-4238-b719-628fb56e3465\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe evaluate features, reliability as assessed by customer reviews, and pricing to select a variety of high-quality software options that also offer different priorities and price points for our readership. The goal is to present high-quality options that allow individuals and teams to find the product that best fits what they are looking for in the best mind mapping software. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome want a product, for example, with the ability to do an all-in-one collaboration, like Miro, while others want the focused functionality of a program that exclusively does share mind maps, like Coggle. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these mind mapping software picks?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5222b896-f216-4b3c-afdc-f479a63854d0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA mind map is a visual display of many different ideas, similar to how people write concepts on a whiteboard or blackboard and draw arrows, connections, and distinctions between them visually. They are typically used to organize ideas as they are being generated, but can also be used as a definitive plan, a flowchart that illustrates steps in a process, or a delegation technique to showcase who is in charge of what.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is a mind map?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"641cd9e2-0fd7-4f2b-acf3-0c7bbae5b3af\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMind map software allows multiple to access the same online document, all adding sticky note icons, comments, and photos and other artifacts to a space where each user can see everything that has been added in real-time. Some software even make it clear where each user's cursor is at a given moment to help multiple editors not step on each other's toes in the shared document.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do people collaborate on a mind map?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"48005d6e-b072-45d0-9d94-3b4bcf057faf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMost collaborative mind maps will automatically save your changes, but technological glitches when multiple users are accessing a mind map can occur. Ideally, storing your own ideas locally in case of an update glitch is a smart choice. The best mind mapping software will also have options for saving and exporting, allowing you to capture a snapshot of a moment in time in a given shared mindmap. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can I save my changes to a shared mind map online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3dac263f-9fec-476d-bd6c-051ed71663ae\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFirst and foremost, there are many applications we couldn't include that are fan favorites around the web. We chose our five top picks because of a combination of a reputation for excellence in things like updates\u002Ffunctionality, strong customer support where needed, as well as stand-out features. 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If you have a less tech-savvy group who haven't worked with mindmaps before, you may find that using your company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-onedrive-which-one-is-better-for-your-business\u002F\"\u003EGSuite or OneDrive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E collaboration options will allow you to contribute to a shared document in real-time, add comments, resolve items, and even assign tasks to each person after the meeting. These types of software may be a little clunkier if you want to include photos, videos, or other artifacts in your brainstorming. Still, they can usually support this feature, even if it doesn't have the easy drag-and-drop usability of a dedicated mind map software.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-06 16:41:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What is the best mind mapping software? ZDNet has chosen Miro, but these other options will allow you to gather a lot of ideas, order them and arrange them and visualize them, and work with your team in the most collaborative and efficient way.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"efd76db9-0a86-4fb8-b340-dc13064abaac",image:{id:"ff5a337d-0cdf-4bd6-8a3e-f9626624d6ed",filename:"best-mind-mapping-software-miro.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-01 19:50:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAI (Artificial Intelligence) concept. Deep learning. 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It has been used by more than 70 universities as a primary text. \r\n\r\nCurrently, Paul sits on the Global Advisory Board of the SEAT Consortium as the only non-sports professional of a sports business professionals organization. Prior to this, Paul has been the EVP of the CRM Association, the Chairman of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management CRM Centre of Excellence Board of Advisors, a Board of Advisors member of the Baylor University MBA Program for CRM majors, & co-chairman of Rutgers University's CRM Research Center. \r\n\r\nPaul works both with customer-facing technology vendors and practitioners to craft go-to-market strategies, engagement programs, product development road maps, marketing\u002Fmessaging & outreach among other things.\r\n\r\nPaul is considered a thought leader in CRM and often called \"The Godfather of CRM.\" He has been published in numerous industry and business publications over the years. He was elected to CRM magazine's CRM Hall of Fame in 2010 - the first non-vendor related thought leader in its history. He also writes on customer-facing matters for CBS's ZDNet high profile tech media property (www.zdnet.com\u002Fblogs\u002Fcrm). He has won dozens of industry awards over the years in CRM, marketing, sales, and customer service as an influencer and thought leader. \r\n\r\nHe has just released a book on customer engagement entitled \"The Commonwealth of Self-Interest: Business Success through Customer Engagement\" \r\n\r\nPaul is also known through his work with Brent Leary on their show CRM Playaz, a show with a global audience. He and Brent will be announcing a major expansion of the franchise in January 2022. \r\n\r\nPaul currently lives in Manassas, Virginia with his wife of more than 35 years and 6 cats - and to be entirely clear - is a HUGE New York Yankees fan.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThis one is different. Not only is it the penultimate CRM Watchlist – the 19th – but the winners were actually announced on a CRM Playaz Awards Show on Thursday, February 24, taking the suspense out of the blog post. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=8tdw-5c-IN0\"\u003EIf you want to watch the show, here it is on YouTube\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Our primary channel is LinkedIn and then Twitter and some on Facebook. But YouTube is where you can see the uncut unexpurgated edition – Henry Miller watch out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause this isn't a Big Reveal post and instead is a post to recognize the already publicly announced winners of the Watchlist this year, it will be abbreviated (my idea of abbreviation though).  They'll be some repurposing of content because it still applies, needs to be reiterated and why would I want to rewrite it since it's more details than anything else. I'll tweak it though.  I'll cover the following in the post. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Watchlist context & criteria \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow I score \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe differences between the CRM Watchlist 2022 and the CRM Watchlist 2020 \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe data \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EObservations \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe winners \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe CRM Watchlist 2023 \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA big thank you\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Watchlist awards context and criteria\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that what I'm writing about here has been generally similar for 19 years, I bear the risk of repeating myself. Or as the saying that would date me goes, this might repeat like a broken record (does anyone under 60 know what I mean when I say a \"record\"?) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe CRM Watchlist is an impact award. It is not focused on the financial success of the company though that is a criterion considered. It isn't designed to analyze how good or bad the strategy is – it is focused on the level of successful execution and clarity of that strategy. What that means is that as an analyst, I might judge your strategy and publicly or privately express my opinion on it and perhaps an alternate strategy or a tweak that I might think would improve your company's chances of success.  That is NOT what I'm doing as a judge. I'm taking your strategy, whether I agree with it or not, and seeing how well you executed it and what the impact in the market is as a result of that strategy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo win the award you have to show that in the year immediately before submission (same year) you had a significant impact on the market – and that you have the corporate infrastructure, strategy, and resources to sustain that impact over the next three years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do I mean when I say \"impact?\" That means significant influence in the market that you participate in. It doesn't have to be global. It can be specific – e.g., a vertical market, a sized (small, midsized, enterprise) or a geographical market. It can be a market specific to your offering.  For example. The Big 5(Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, and Adobe) are in global markets. Thunderhead was focused on Customer Journey Orchestration and Real-Time Interaction Management. A few years ago, when consulting companies were still part of the competition – Solvis Consulting won because of their impact in Latin America.  Veeva won for their incredible dominance in the Life Sciences market.  It can be specific.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no winning by category though. You meet the brutal criteria for winning and you win – no distinction or preference for which markets you address. The only data when it comes to the actual winners that get revealed is who was the #1 scorer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, though it's been called the CRM Watchlist for the last 14 years of its 19 - year existence, it is open to all that provide customer-facing technologies. There are 53 categories to choose from on the registration and the questionnaire and something called \"Other\" in case you are doing something that doesn't fall under the 53 other choices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor your impact to be sustainable, the company must be a complete company that has been doing this long enough to have established a rhythm. The company has to be well-rounded: it has financial stability, solid management, excellent products and services, superb culture, and a strong partner ecosystem to help sustain its efforts. It has to have a clear vision and mission and also clear-cut strategies for outreach to get external forces - customers, analysts, journalists, prospects, influencers, etc. - engaged. That takes a complete (and complex) set of tools and activities, which could include marketing, analyst relations and public relations programs, the subject matter expertise via the content produced and distributed for consumption, and the \"theatrical\" activities that establish the corporate identity necessary to stay top of mind, as well as capture share of wallet. And, because this is the first Watchlist that occurred during the pandemic, not only your immediate response to the pandemic but your long-term planning and creation of infrastructure to support the changing world we live in, now is part of what all those who submit have to prove. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow I score\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key to this WHOLE thing is that the entrants to the competition have to prove that they had an impact in the immediately preceding year to the Watchlist named year. So this year, that means the impact the company had in 2021 for the CRM Watchlist 2022. Next year will be the impact the company had this year – 2022 – for the final CRM Watchlist 2023.  But what I'm NOT interested in is just that. To win the CRM Watchlist or even have a chance you have to show me that you not only had an impact in the year at hand but had the infrastructure and the foresighted strategic thinking to be prepared to sustain that impact for the following three years. If you only had the impact of the year, that isn't enough. You could be a one-hit wonder. But show me both – and you have to in order to win – and you have a real shot at winning. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother thing: While I do independent research on each qualifying candidate and also take note of how much I have run across them during the year, ultimately it's the quality of the submission that counts. If I have to give it the relative weight it works something like this: 30% for my independent research and anecdotal and quantitative information I've gathered over a year in the course of my work as an analyst. The other 70% is the submission itself. The submitting company has to make the case for their impact. You may have had it and if my 30% doesn't put it over the top because you have made such a poor case for it (and that does happen) then you lose. Three years ago, two companies that should have made it given my research and what I already knew of them in the market would have made it, but the submissions were so poor that they didn't make it. This year there was one company that did win but the submission was not very good, so it kept them a category down.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConversely, the case is the case, regardless of the quality of the writing. I place a real value on the presentation – the quality of the writing and the look and feel. You will make some marginal but potentially crucial gains if it is really good but not lose if it really isn't. You can write poorly and sloppily and still even if it seems accidental make the case.  As the sole judge, I have to separate that from the \"facts of the matter.\"  So, I do.  But that doesn't excuse something written badly.  Companies that submit are companies proving they have an impact. If they do, the face they present to the public should be something that engenders trust. To do that you have to make sure that the public (or me in this case) knows you put some real effort into what you did (or do) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year had a couple of unique scoring challenges. Most importantly, the base final score required to win or win at a higher category became significantly higher. There were four companies that would have won under the CRM Watchlist 2020 (I skipped 2021 due to the pandemic) that didn't win this. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of it this way: When I write on customer engagement, I define customer value as \"feeling valued.\" In other words, when the customer feels valued, they are more than likely to continue to be your customer.  To do that you have to show the customer that you care enough about who they are to make them feel as if you value them.  The same goes for a Watchlist submittal or anything a company does in the analyst or public relations. Make the recipient feel as if you value them. Learn the lesson, please. It's important. That means not just telling the truth, but making sure that you tell it well. The failure of many companies is their inability to present and stay true to a corporate narrative. They lose the trust or don't gain the trust of those they need to trust them – meaning not just their customers but their potential customers. In the case of a few of the submissions this year, while the facts may have seemed indisputable, the submission seemed to be an afterthought. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"35baf071-dc0f-43b9-a45d-2430b61c6031\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F35baf071-dc0f-43b9-a45d-2430b61c6031\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA factor that weighs heavily (and not positively) – even though it might have been a good thing that happened to create it – is uncertainty. For example, if you were acquired (in the impact year) and\u002For had significant management turnover or if you were addressing a new market that you didn't have much history in – I penalized you – as harsh as that sounds. Sometimes, all other things being equal, the company would have won the Watchlist, but the uncertainty was the tipping point in their loss. Sadly, I have no way to see the impact two or three years out when I don't even know how your new management team or new CEO is going to perform in their new environment, or you gave me no discernible proof of the results of your bold move into a new market. I have no way of knowing if you were going to be successful there over time – even if you were successful this year. Again, this is an impact award, not a \"smart strategy\" award. I might think that you made the right move, but you rarely are going to have an impact in the new market in the first few quarters you are in it. Also, it's impossible to say that the new person or people are the right choices until they are. Even if I think that. One example of this in an odd way – Thunderhead was acquired in January by Medallia but since the impact year was 2021 – that had no impact on the score.  On the other hand, two companies entered new markets, and while the level of penalties was different between them, they were both penalized for not being able to show me a lot of results of their impact in the new market.  I call all of this – transitional uncertainty. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe score is also driven by a raw score and then a weighted score and the weights vary year to year depending on macroeconomic conditions, industry movement, and trends that are discernibly more than self-serving justifications for hiring a \"thought leader\" or buying a vendor product.  Based on that the weights vary every year though the raw score perfect total and the weight's perfect total never does. There are some 50-60 \"intangibles\" (several new ones that were added this year due to the pandemic) that I am looking for that are not indicated in the questions asked – some negative and some positive. There is one larger question (I'm not telling you which), a second question if you stretch my definition, where you can gain some positive intangible points. Keep in mind, the intangible deductions or additions come off or are added to the final weighted score. Because they are so important to the outcome most of the time they are incrementally small though on occasion, they can be substantial (e.g., transitional uncertainty) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHint:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E For the first time I'm going to reveal one of the intangibles in a post-competition bashing. If you show me a single instance implied or direct of competition bashing, there is a pretty serious penalty. Aside from my dislike of it, there is NO circumstance in this submission where that is needed to affect my judgment of your impact or score. NONE. So future participants, read this closely. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe CRM Watchlist 2022 vs CRM Watchlist 2020\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClearly, this Watchlist was impacted greatly by COVID and thus the questionnaire not only had a specific response to the pandemic question but implied a much more important weight being placed on what each company was doing for the greater good.  That also impacted the weighting (relative value) of each question. Things that weren't as important three years ago became much more so during the last two years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, because I was dedicated to making companies lose this watch list I made the baseline scores for winning considerably higher. Roughly 15% harder and at one level nearly 20%. There were reasons for the specific hikes that I won't delve into here. That would give away too much.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow let me give you some data on the registrations and submissions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETHE DATA\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegistrants – 60 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubmissions – 59 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew Submissions - 19 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDropouts by withdrawal deadline - 0 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDropouts after withdrawal deadline – 1 (penalized) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDisqualifications – 0 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst-time winners – 2 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPages total – 4189 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAverage submission – 71 pages \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELargest submission - 259 pages (Zoho) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubmissions over 100 pages – 6 (Zoho, Verint, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan and 1 non-winner) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmallest submission - 19 pages \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFour observations\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"CRM Playaz","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fchannel\\\u002FUCLwyYDZhYMYemqBvgcUhRbw","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FuOmJ-FTQ69A?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FuOmJ-FTQ69A\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"2022 CRM Watchlist Trends","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FuOmJ-FTQ69A\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a caveat to these observations. They are based on the 59 submissions I got so they are not even close to longitudinal or even scientific. They are observations, not trends – trends to me that you read from pundits are often self-serving and impossible to predict. So please take these for what they are… I noticed these patterns in 59 submissions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComposable architectures, no code development (citizen development), and low code applications dominate the evolution of most technology offerings. These are not long-term or even short-term road map capabilities. They are on the agenda right now or have already been built into the technology stack. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlatforms and ecosystems are now mainstream and dominant in the strategic thinking of most companies (to varying degrees). This one was particularly pleasing to me. Several of us especially the Four Horsemen of the CRM Apocalypse – me, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbrentleary\u002F\"\u003EBrent Leary\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Festebankolsky\u002F\"\u003EEsteban Kolsky\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdenis-pombriant-37081015\u002F\"\u003EDenis Pombriant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) have been advocates for this being the crux of tech industry thinking for years – and now it seems to be, at least in a very large percentage of the submissions, the crux of corporate thinking. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThere is a pervasive idea that permeates the companies – which is to meet the customers where they are.  This means in most cases that companies are either seriously accounting for or at least providing lip service to do what the customers need in the manner they need it with the channels they want. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFinally, there is one interesting analog to all this (especially trend #3) that wouldn't have been discussed if it wasn't part of the optional question. There is finally an emerging definition of the idea of being \"channeless.\"  Three definitions (leaving out who's they are) that make the point best:\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"…one step beyond omnichannel (NOTE: This was a common statement). For the customer the channel is secondary to their experience - …they simply want their interaction to be frictionless and personalized. While omnichannel connects multiple channels, channeless is about the experience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChannel-less (referred by some as Multi-Experience) takes omnichannel to the next level – which is predicated on a truly holistic outside-in perspective. …Customers don't think in terms of channels, touchpoints and silos. They think in terms of what they need to get done. The essence of the channel-less approach is…to understand and serve the needs of your customers from their perspective.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChanneless is the next step in the sophistication of managing customer engagement over different channels. In a \"channeless\" strategy, orchestrating customer engagement across different channels has become so simple that a business is able to focus on building an exceptional customer experience and brand experience without needing to worry about which channels are in play with a customer.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThere were a sizable number of negative observations too, but this is an awards post – we should be happy, so I won't post them here, but I would be glad to discuss them with anyone who asks me to. Contact me on LinkedIn. If you aren't connected, connect, and we'll set up some time.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd now what you didn't have to wait for but of course still are if you didn't watch the show…. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnd the Winners of the CRM Watchlist 2022 are:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWinners\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHighest Overall Score: Zoho \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner with Distinction:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oracle.com\u002Fcx\u002F?source=:ad:pas:go:eng:a_nas:71700000071577154-58700007462811252-p67284954279:RC_WWMK210621P00067:MainAd&SC=:ad:pas:go:eng:a_nas::RC_WWMK210621P00067:MainAd&gclid=CjwKCAiAvOeQBhBkEiwAxutUVOUvHjTAX_zxgNe5ZeX9U1u0G__uNaLOHAzkaEKjYDi-J13yS_v71BoCdrQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\"\u003EOracle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicenow.com\u002Fworkflows\u002Fcustomer-workflows.html\"\u003EServiceNow\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thunderhead.com\u002F\"\u003EThunderhead\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zoho.com\u002Fcrm\u002F?zmc=zoho-fa&ireft=ohome\"\u003EZoho\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinners\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusiness.adobe.com\u002F\"\u003EAdobe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anaplan.com\u002F\"\u003EAnaplan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.creatio.com\u002F\"\u003ECreatio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdynamics.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pega.com\u002F\"\u003EPegasystems\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpros.com\u002F\"\u003EPROS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E7.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002F\"\u003ESalesforce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E8.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sap.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcrm.html\"\u003ESAP\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9.      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sugarcrm.com\u002F\"\u003ESugarCRM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E10.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.veeva.com\u002F\"\u003EVeeva\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E11.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fverint.com\u002F\"\u003EVerint\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xactlycorp.com\u002F\"\u003EXactly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest in Category:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImpact Statement\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E (understood own impact & had the data to prove it):  Tie between Anaplan and Veeva \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMission and Vision\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: ServiceNow \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechnology\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Thunderhead \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECustomers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Salesforce \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrivacy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Thunderhead \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPartners\u002FAlliances\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: SAP \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarketing Strategy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Pegasystems \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutreach\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Tie between Salesforce & Zoho \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarket Impact\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Tie between Salesforce & Adobe \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECulture:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Tie between PROS and Zoho \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPandemic Response\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Salesforce \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShoutouts:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Social Media Strategy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: SAP \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Presentation\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Thunderhead and Creatio \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMOST PROMISING COMPANY\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Dead tie between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.contentful.com\u002F\"\u003EContentful\u003C\u002Fa\u003E & \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.optimizely.com\u002F\"\u003EOptimizely\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe CRM WATCHLIST 2023\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe CRM Watchlist 2023 is going to be special. It's the 20th and last one and we will have a significant number of additional awards and surprises, but it will be a total BEAR to try and win.  I will make it even more difficult than this year – though I'm truly not sure how to do that.  However, while there is still a lot to be done in the shape of the final awards, it is now time to open registration.  So, there will be another blog post sometime soon here or elsewhere about what the CRM Watchlist 2023 will look like and be like but rest assured, the core is the same.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOkay, without further ado, as of this very minute...\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration for the CRM Watchlist 2023 is officially open! \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in taking a crack at this 20-year-old award – send me an email requesting a registration form.  I will send it to you as soon as I see the email and then once you have returned it, I will send you the questionnaire for the submission as soon as I have tweaked it and completed it. Which will be soon. You have fourteen (14) days - NOT business days. This includes weekends - to get it back to me or you will not qualify for the Watchlist this year which means forever since this is the final Watchlist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince this upcoming one is the very last one so, if I'm you, I'm registering to take a crack at it. Even if most companies don't win the award, they more often than not appreciate the exercise that you go through to put together the submission because it, when completed, gives you a holistic look at your company that you otherwise do not have.  It's worth it for the workout. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll leave you with that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to the CRM Watchlist 2022 winners!! You all not only deserved it given what I tried to do, but I will genuflect to you because I think what you are doing is amazing and no matter how hard I tried to get you to lose, you still won. Thank you for honoring me with your effort.  I truly do appreciate all 59 submissions because I know what kind of work they take. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESee you with the CRM Watchlist 2023!  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-28 15:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The CRM Watchlist 2022 is now over. Here are the winners, the reasons, and the future. 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As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0e2bb69f-e9cf-44a2-ada3-a81bb1d40da0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Artur Debat\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"light trails into the horizon\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1365132579.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt will soon be possible to program \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) to perform a wide variety of work that is initiated with just a one-sentence prompt. While this development will likely have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-ai-hurt-or-help-workers-its-complicated\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea material impact on job roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E quite quickly, there's a decent chance that all human tasks will become highly automatable by the year 2116, according to a survey of leading AI researchers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile this reality might seem a long way off, it's important to note that the timeline for this prediction has been moved up by half a century from the original estimate of 2164, which was made just a year ago. Plus, there are developments rapidly emerging that are destined to reshape IT and business professionals' jobs within the next five to 10 years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGenerative AI now requires developers to stretch cross-functionally\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are some of the takeaways from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faiimpacts.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FThousands_of_AI_authors_on_the_future_of_AI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esurvey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 2,778 AI experts, which identified a number of short-term and long-term capabilities that will be made possible through AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey's team of authors, led by Katja Grace and Harlan Stewart, both from the University of California at Berkeley, sought to measure the progress toward \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-will-far-surpass-what-chatgpt-can-do-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-how-the-tech-advances\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehigh-level machine intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is achieved when unaided machines can feasibly \"accomplish every task better and more cheaply than human workers.\" In both 2022 and 2023, the survey's respondents gave a wide range of predictions for how soon such intelligence will be feasible. The aggregate 2023 forecast predicted a 50% chance of high-level machine intelligence by 2047, which was 13 years earlier than the 2060 date prediced in the 2022 survey. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fimplementing-ai-into-software-engineering-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EImplementing AI into software engineering? Here's everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut let's move away from the long-range forecasts and focus on the kinds of things the survey suggests we can expect from AI during the next few years. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faiimpacts.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FThousands_of_AI_authors_on_the_future_of_AI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esynopsis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the views of 2,000-plus AI researchers finds many capabilities could be just around the corner. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin the next five to 10 years, AI systems will be fully capable of delivering the following results, often in response to one-sentence prompts. AI will even clean up the large language models (LLMs) that are feeding these capabilities:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind and patch security flaws: \"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EGiven a one-sentence description of the task and no more input from humans, find and patch a security flaw in an open-source project with over 100,000 users.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuild payment processing website:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Given a set of specifications, build a website from scratch that can handle payment processing, including the frontend, backend, and secure payment integration, without more input from humans.\" \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOffer phone banking services, including unique tasks, on par with human operators:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Provide phone banking services as well as human operators can. This includes many one-off tasks, such as helping to order a replacement bank card or clarifying how to use part of the bank website to a customer.\" \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWrite readable Python code for algorithms like quicksort from specs and examples: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\"Write concise, efficient, human-readable Python code to implement simple algorithms like quicksort. That is, the system should write code that sorts a list, rather than just being able to sort lists.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinetune large language models:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Given a one-sentence description of the task, download and finetune an existing open-source LLM, without more input from humans. The finetune must improve the performance of the LLM on some predetermined benchmark metric.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERun machine-language study and write paper: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\"Given a one sentence description of a research question in machine learning, conduct a study that would inform the answer to that question and write a paper of a quality that could be accepted at a leading machine learning conference, without more input from humans.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers suggest the drop in costs for computing will have the greatest effect on the development of AI. If AI progress continues at its current pace, \"the chance of unaided machines outperforming humans in every possible task was estimated at 10% by 2027, and 50% by 2047,\" the survey's co-authors estimate: \"The latter estimate is 13 years earlier than that reached in a similar survey we conducted only one year earlier [in 2022].\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-my-5-favorite-ai-tools-for-work\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are my 5 favorite AI tools for work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study's authors also assimilated predictions pertaining to the \"full automation of labor\". They predict, \"the chance of all human occupations becoming fully automatable was forecast to reach 10% by 2037, and 50% as late as 2116 -- compared to 2164 in the 2022 survey.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-09 10:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's going to take a century for artifical intelligence to be able to perform most human jobs. But there are going to be some key developments during the next decade.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"94a3fd2f-1361-4f44-bc0f-0c34a23cbd9c",image:{id:"0e2bb69f-e9cf-44a2-ada3-a81bb1d40da0",filename:"gettyimages-1365132579.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-09 00:03:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"light trails into the horizon",credits:"Artur Debat\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F09\u002F0e2bb69f-e9cf-44a2-ada3-a81bb1d40da0\u002Fgettyimages-1365132579.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-is-what-ai-will-produce-during-the-next-decade-and-beyond",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This is what AI will produce during the next decade and beyond",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"d0775c77-ff43-4543-948e-f913b989cef2",slug:"robotics",name:"Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2c87ef21-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"jperlow",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Perlow",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"8ee616a1-94ee-439e-9574-58f014ae5ef0",filename:"jason-perlow.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:08:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F8ee616a1-94ee-439e-9574-58f014ae5ef0\u002Fjason-perlow.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jason Perlow is a technologist with over two decades of experience integrating large heterogeneous multi-vendor computing environments in Fortune 500 companies. His expressed views do not necessarily represent those of his employer, The Linux Foundation.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fec61d01-b6f7-40e8-9fa3-a4c030d189e4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA view of Kiev, Ukraine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kiev, Ukraine\" data-image-filename=\"getty-kiev-ukraine-high-angle-view-of-illuminated-city-buildings-at-night.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"1848\" data-image-height=\"1386\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEditorial Note: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIn response to Russia's \"unprovoked attack on Ukraine\" on February 23, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cisa.gov\u002Fshields-up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epublished an updated set of cybersecurity recommendations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for organizations.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the five years since I first explored the potential impact of a Digital Cold War on the IT industry, tensions with Russia have gotten worse, especially following a series of cyberattacks on systems in the United States. These include Russia's involvement in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fus-government-formally-blames-russia-for-solarwinds-hack\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESolarWinds breach\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as well as its interference with the 2016 US presidential elections via \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbsnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Freport-on-russian-hacking-released-by-intelligence-community\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eattacks on the Democratic National Committee infrastructure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbsnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Ffacebook-10m-people-saw-russian-linked-ads-2016-election\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epurchasing of tens of millions of ads on Facebook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in an attempt to sow discontent among US voters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder Vladimir Putin's leadership, the nation has focused on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbsnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcia-mike-pompeo-russian-election-meddling-theyve-been-at-this-a-hell-of-a-long-time\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einternational cybersecurity activity for many years.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5eb465ed-9683-4fb3-94e4-66688d1a456b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5eb465ed-9683-4fb3-94e4-66688d1a456b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUkraine invasion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder the pretext of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.axios.com\u002Fputin-recognize-donetsk-luhansk-republics-ukraine-166bbe54-2d6a-446a-87bd-e9e63cf21ca9.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Peacekeeping operations,\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Russia has now initiated a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnn.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F23\u002Feurope\u002Frussia-ukraine-putin-military-operation-donbas-intl-hnk\u002Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efull-scale invasion of Ukraine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Presumably, Russia also has been responsible for recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapnews.com\u002Farticle\u002Frussia-ukraine-technology-business-europe-russia-e791990f60841b599f664c34f58403de\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecyberattacks on Ukrainian banks.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn response, the United States, NATO nations, and allied countries \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aljazeera.com\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F2\u002F23\u002Fwhat-sanctions-have-been-imposed-on-russia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehave imposed numerous economic sanctions on Russia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including blocking its two state-owned banks from debt trading on US and European markets and freezing their assets under US jurisdictions, as well as freezing the assets of the country's wealthiest citizens. Germany has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnn.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F22\u002Fbusiness\u002Fnord-stream-2-germany-russia\u002Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehalted its plans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline. Further wide-ranging sanctions are expected as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn February the 23rd, President Biden \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.whitehouse.gov\u002Fbriefing-room\u002Fstatements-releases\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F23\u002Fstatement-by-president-biden-on-russias-unprovoked-and-unjustified-attack-on-ukraine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econdemned the military action\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and said, \"President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe economic impacts of this conflict will likely be significant, including a halt on Russian oil and natural gas exports to Western Europe and, presumably, the denial of civil and commercial air transit to Asia through Russian airspace. Although the United States, unlike Europe, is not a major consumer of Russian energy exports, it would be simplistic to say that Russia has no impact on US business at all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn extended conflict with Russia -- coupled with the imposition of wide-ranging sanctions -- will have a tangible impact on the global technology industry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESoftware companies with concerns about Russian connections\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany companies with significant market share and widespread use within US corporations have various levels of connections with Russia. For example, some were founded in Russia and others are headquartered elsewhere but have a development presence within Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUK-incorporated \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FKaspersky_Lab\"\u003EKaspersky Lab\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for example, is a major and well-established player in the antivirus\u002Fantimalware space. It maintains its international headquarters and has substantial research and development capabilities in Russia, even though its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kaspersky.com\u002Fabout\u002Fpress-releases\u002F2017_kaspersky-lab-opens-new-future-tech-lab-in-israel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprimary R&D center was moved to Israel in 2017\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also thought that \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FEugene_Kaspersky\"\u003EEugene Kaspersky\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company's founder, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.wired.com\u002Fdangerroom\u002F2012\u002F07\u002Fff_kaspersky\u002Fall\u002F\"\u003Ehas strong personal ties\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to the Putin-controlled government. Kaspersky \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Feugene.kaspersky.com\u002F2012\u002F07\u002F25\u002Fwhat-wired-is-not-telling-you-a-response-to-noah-shachtmans-article-in-wired-magazine\u002F\"\u003Ehas repeatedly denied\u003C\u002Fa\u003E these allegations, but questions about the man and his company remain and will be further scrutinized, particularly as the conflict develops.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past, evidence emerged that Kaspersky's software was involved in compromising \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbsnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Frussian-based-kaspersky-software-believed-to-been-used-to-take-classified-nsa-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe security of a contract employee of the United States National Security Agency in 2015.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Kaspersky Lab insists that, to the contrary, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fusa.kaspersky.com\u002Fblog\u002Fkaspersky-in-the-shitstorm\u002F13007\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eevidence supporting this has not been properly established\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and has produced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kaspersky.com\u002Fblog\u002Finternal-investigation-preliminary-results\u002F19894\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean internal audit of the findings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also important to note that companies with no evidence of any wrongdoing are suffering guilt by association.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FNGINX,_Inc.\"\u003ENGINX Inc\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the support and consulting arm of an \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FNginx\"\u003Eopen source reverse proxy web server project\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that is very popular with some of the most high-volume internet services on the planet. The company is of Russian origin but was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.f5.com\u002Fcompany\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-releases\u002Ff5-acquires-nginx-to-bridge-netops-devops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esold to F5 Networks in 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The founder of the company, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FIgor_Sysoev\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIgor Sysoev,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E announced his departure in January of this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FParallels,_Inc.\"\u003EParallels, Inc.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which Corel acquired\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.parallels.com\u002Fblogs\u002Fparallels-joins-the-corel-family\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E in 2018\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, focuses extensively on virtualization technology. Their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.parallels.com\u002Fpd\u002Fgeneral\u002F?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmKiQBhClARIsAKtSj-kyGdpRiAtIpGuLqsyLC7XwUkV26ipa6JXloTO_Qt6eeQR5829i6NMaAiWxEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParallels Desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of the most popular solutions for Windows virtualization on the Mac. Historically, their primary development labs were in Moscow and Novosibirsk, Russia. The company was founded by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsbeloussov\"\u003ESerguei Beloussov\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, who was born in the former Soviet Union and later emigrated to Singapore. Two of their products, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.virtuozzo.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVirtuozzo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.plesk.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlesk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, were spun off as their own companies in 2017. Parallels' \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ingrammicrocloud.com\u002Fcz\u002Fen\u002Fblogs\u002Fannouncing-odin-automation-essentials\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOdin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a complex management stack for billing and provisioning automation used by service providers and private clouds running on VMware's virtual infrastructure stack and Microsoft's Azure, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businesswire.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhome\u002F20151202005470\u002Fen\u002FParallels-Holdings-Limited-Announces-the-Sale-of-its-Odin-Service-Automation-Platform-to-Ingram-Micro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewas sold to Ingram Micro in 2015.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FAcronis\"\u003EAcronis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, like Parallels, is another company founded by Beloussov. After founding Parallels in 1999, and being involved with both companies for some time, he became CEO of Acronis in May of 2013. The company specializes in cybersecurity products for end-to-end device protection, and in the past, has had bare-metal systems imaging, systems deployment, and storage management products for Microsoft Windows and Linux. The company maintains its global headquarters in Singapore. However, it has substantial R&D operations in Eastern Europe in addition to operations in Israel, Singapore, and the US.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0cfed4aa-b0b5-4b86-ba76-aa8d199c5e03\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0cfed4aa-b0b5-4b86-ba76-aa8d199c5e03\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.veeam.com\u002F\"\u003EVeeam Software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E founded by Russian-born Ratmir Timashev, concentrates on enterprise backup solutions for VMware and Microsoft public and private cloud stacks. Like Parallels and Acronis, it is also multinational. For many years, it had much of its R&D based out of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.veeam.com\u002Finsight-partners-to-acquire-veeam.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epurchased by Insight Partners in 2020\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and installed a new management team. However, it has yet to be determined how much Russian legacy code is in its products or continues to be contributed to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are only just a few examples. Numerous Russian software firms generate billions of dollars of revenue that have products and services that have significant enterprise penetration in the United States, EMEA, and Asia. There are also many smaller ones that perform niche or specialized services, such as subcontracting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt should also be noted that many mobile apps -- including entertainment software for iOS, Android, Windows -- also originate in  Russia.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-secure-your-home-and-office-network-the-best-dns-blockers-and-firewalls\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to secure your home and office network: The best DNS blockers and firewalls\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERussian services firms will also be impacted\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany global technology giants in the software and services industries have used Russian and Eastern European developers in the past because of their high-quality and value-priced work compared to their US and Western Europe-based counterparts. And many have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in having a developer as well as reseller channel presence in Russia. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorld governments do not need to levy \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FU.S._sanctions_against_Iran\"\u003EIran-style isolationist sanctions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E against Russia for a snowball effect to start within US corporations that use Russian software or services.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe escalation into full-blown conflict in Ukraine will make C-seats within global enterprises extremely concerned about using software that originates from Russia or has been produced by Russian nationals. The most conservative companies will probably \"rip and replace\" most off-the-shelf stuff and go with other solutions, preferably American ones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Russian mobile apps? BYOD mobile device management (MDM) policies will wall them off from being installed on any device that can access a corporate network. And if sanctions are put in place by world governments, we can expect them to disappear entirely from the mobile device stores.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECountless games and apps originating from Russia could be no more when actual sanctions on that industry are implemented.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut C-seats aren't going to wait for governments to ban Russian software. If there is any lack of confidence in a vendor's trustworthiness, or if there is any concern that their customer loyalty can be swapped out or influenced by the Putin regime and used to compromise their own systems,  be assured that software of Russian origin will disappear very quickly from enterprise IT infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContractor visas will certainly be canceled en-masse or will not be renewed for Russian nationals performing work for large corporations. You can count on it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny vendor that is being considered for a large software contract with a US company is going to undergo significant scrutiny and will be asked if any of their product involved Russian developers. If it doesn't pass the most basic audits and sniff tests, they can just forget about doing business in this country.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo if a vendor does have a prominent Russian developer headcount, they will have to pack up shop and move those labs back to the US or country that is better aligned with US interests -- as we have seen with the companies listed above. This goes especially for anybody wanting to do federal contract work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there is the issue of custom code produced by outsourced firms. That gets a lot trickier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EObviously, there's the question of how recent the code is and whether or not there are suitable methods in place to audit it. We can expect that there will be services products offered shortly by the US and Western European IT firms to sift through vast amounts of custom code so that they can be sure Russian nationals leave behind no backdoor compromises under the influence of the Putin regime.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you thought your Y2K mitigation was expensive, wait until your enterprise experiences the Russian Purge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't have to tell any of you just how expensive a proposition this is. The wealthiest corporations, sensing a huge risk to security and customer confidence, will address this as quickly as possible and swallow the bitter pill of costly audits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut many companies may not have the immediate funds to do it. They will try their best to mitigate the risk on their own, and compromised code may sit around for years until major system migrations occur and the old code gets (hopefully) flushed out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe will almost certainly be dealing with Russian cyberattacks from within the walls of our own companies for years to come, from software initially developed under the auspices of having access to relatively cheap and highly-skilled strategically outsourced programmer talent.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill Russian software and services become the first victim in a Digital War? \u003Cem\u003ETalk Back and Let Me Know.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-25 16:45:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What the conflict in Eastern Europe will mean for relationships with software companies, developers, and outsourced tech talent connected with Russia.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ebe54f3f-4cf0-4f0a-b146-be1db0184ed0",image:{id:"fec61d01-b6f7-40e8-9fa3-a4c030d189e4",filename:"getty-kiev-ukraine-high-angle-view-of-illuminated-city-buildings-at-night.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-25 16:54:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"High Angle View Of Illuminated City Buildings At Night - stock photo Photo Taken In Kiev, Ukraine",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F25\u002Ffec61d01-b6f7-40e8-9fa3-a4c030d189e4\u002Fgetty-kiev-ukraine-high-angle-view-of-illuminated-city-buildings-at-night.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1848,height:1386,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Cloud",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-a-digital-war-with-russia-threatens-it-industry",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens the IT industry",topic:{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10279ab0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-centers",name:"Data Centers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1055b0a2-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"government",name:"Government",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11858747-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tech-industry",name:"Tech Industry",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cebf5a8d-6620-42e9-883f-7a6dcd734fa8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Remigiusz Gora\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"cell tower\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1393273398.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"2179\" data-image-height=\"1376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5G is now \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-cheap-5g-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe standard choice\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for connecting mobile phones and devices around the globe. But it has been slow to catch on within the walls of enterprises that are working on connecting systems, devices, and machines. For the time being, 5G's potential remains centered on connecting services and applications that cross outside these walls. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt issue for 5G within enterprises is a lack of connectivity expertise, killer apps, and significant advantages over \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Ffaster-than-ever-wi-fi-7-standard-arrives\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexisting Wi-Fi networks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-are-5g-and-edge-computing-and-why-should-you-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5G and edge computing: What they are and why you should care\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise 5G did not gain traction in 2023, and will likely not do so in 2024, the authors of a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.abiresearch.com\u002Flp-82-technology-trends-that-will-and-will-not-shape-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanalysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of ABI Research, conclude: \"In deciding about investments for connectivity technologies, enterprises are much more interested in use cases and outcomes than in the name of the connectivity technology -- especially because the implementing enterprises are not connectivity technology experts,\" they state.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile 5G has been a hit in the consumer segment, \"there has been little traction selling to enterprises,\" agrees Tom Snyder, executive director of \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Friot.org\u002F\"\u003ERIoT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an IoT community hub, in a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwraltechwire.com\u002F2023\u002F12\u002F25\u002Fa-wireless-revolution-that-fizzled-what-went-wrong-with-5g\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Earticle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Companies were expected to take advantage of 5G capabilities that \"included a new high frequency millimeter-wave component that promised dramatically increased cellular capacity and near-zero communication latency,\" he states. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F8-ways-ai-and-5g-are-pushing-the-boundaries-of-innovation-together\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E8 ways AI and 5G are pushing the boundaries of innovation together\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe integration of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-machine-learning-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emachine-learning capabilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another potential growth area for enterprise 5G, but is not likely to see traction within the coming year, the ABI Research authors predict: \"Although artificial intelligence and machine learning has been widely used in telco networks in 2023, it will not likely start to make an impact in the 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) domain. Closed-loop automation, including near-real time (RT) RAN intelligent controllers, will remain a niche topic in 2024.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main reason for slow adoption in enterprises, Snyder says, is that Wi-Fi is simply more efficient than 5G, without the licensing costs: \"Most of the enterprise use cases are about connecting machines and equipment, sensors and actuators and other assets that either don't move at all, or only move a little bit -- like within a factory, for example.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, to date, there hasn't been a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-search-for-a-5g-killer-app-thats-bigger-than-connectivity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompelling killer app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for 5G in the enterprise, Snyder believes. \"For the large enterprise, having a cellular operator in their network adds cost and complexity, but doesn't displace the IT team, so there isn't a cost savings,\" he says. For the small enterprise, \"the cellular operators can't possibly offer the customer service and real-time support that they can get today from managed service providers for their Wi-Fi networks.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-at-the-edge-exciting-times-ahead-for-5g-and-the-internet-of-things\u002F\"\u003EAI at the edge: Fast times ahead for 5G and the Internet of Things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, once it involves applications or services that cross enterprise walls, there is great potential for 5G, industry leaders point out. For example, \"there is no single technology that can seamlessly track devices both indoors and outdoors,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsamuelvandevelde\u002F?originalSubdomain=be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamuel Van de Velde\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, founder and CTO for Pozyx.io. \"GPS is limited to outdoor environments, and indoor technologies like Bluetooth or ultra-wideband require dedicated infrastructure. With 5G, the cellular network can be used for both connectivity and positioning, indoors and outdoors. This could potentially disrupt the markets of indoor navigation, vehicle and fleet tracking or asset and material tracking.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpcoming iterations of 5G will open up capabilities for real-time applications, such as remote surgery, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality, observes \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjamesweaver11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJames Weaver\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, senior director at Cradlepoint. \"The next releases of 5G will drive more innovative use cases because service reliability will meet their elevated expectations,\" he says. \"As 5G evolves to standalone networks, network slicing will help deliver consistent performance and latency based upon the chosen slice. By using ultra-reliable and low latency communications services, for instance, low latency can be reserved for specific applications.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise use cases and applications that employ AI \"will drive the need for faster link performance and lower latency so that large volumes of data can be processed, and decisions can be returned faster,\" Weaver predicts. \"AI often depends upon data that originates from the cloud or will need to be stored in the cloud. But the farther away the artificial intelligence is used from the cloud, the more latency is built into the system, which slows decision-making and delivery.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-12 14:45:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"5G is being held back within the enteprise by a lack of connectivity expertise, killer apps, and significant advantages over Wi-Fi networks.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0597831e-0a71-4dab-9b85-a3f784b41ce5",image:{id:"cebf5a8d-6620-42e9-883f-7a6dcd734fa8",filename:"gettyimages-1393273398.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-12 14:43:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"cell tower",credits:"Remigiusz Gora\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F12\u002Fcebf5a8d-6620-42e9-883f-7a6dcd734fa8\u002Fgettyimages-1393273398.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2179,height:1376,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Smartphones^5G",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"5g-is-hot-but-still-getting-a-cool-reception-within-enterprise-walls",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"5G is hot, but still getting a cool reception within enterprise walls",topic:{id:"57d5b2de-e901-4dd9-af48-ece44becc366",slug:"5g",name:"5G",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57d5b2de-e901-4dd9-af48-ece44becc366",slug:"5g",name:"5G",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10279ab0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-centers",name:"Data Centers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"68bb6eb3-3407-42f6-9b3d-374a33b72d52\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002Fshapecharge\" data-image-alt-text=\"developers coding\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1322205575.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2234\" data-image-height=\"1341\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAre \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feveryone-loves-low-code-development-but-not-all-are-ready-for-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eno-code development\u003C\u002Fa\u003E becoming synonymous? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt looks that way. Both provide ways to quickly generate code specifying certain routines. But there are distinct differences as well -- namely, generative AI assists professional developers, while no and low-code is more targeted at non-developers. Non-developers likely won't be ready to fuss with AI-generated code any time soon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwho-owns-the-code-if-chatgpts-ai-helps-write-your-app-does-it-still-belong-to-you\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho owns the code? If ChatGPT's AI helps write your app, does it still belong to you?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcloudblogs.microsoft.com\u002Fpowerplatform\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F13\u002Flow-code-signals-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esurvey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 2,000 IT executives released by Microsoft finds 87% of CIOs and IT pros say increased AI and automation embedded into low-code platforms would help them better use the full set of capabilities. This is \"a trend we are seeing across low-code tools,\" remarks \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Frichardriley\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERichard Riley\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, general manager for Microsoft's Power Platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Generative AI certainly appears to be another way for code to be automatically generated,\" says Dr. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pitneybowes.com\u002Fus\u002Four-company\u002Fleadership-team\u002Fjames-fairweather.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJames Fairweather\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief innovation officer of Pitney Bowes. \"It's showing the potential to be a great aid in bridging the gap between the intent of a person and the computer programming required to solve a task.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, software development is a much more complex experience than simply pumping out code, Fairweather adds. \"The generative capabilities we are seeing in language and image models are a small subset of the topics that will need to be modeled for generative AI to take a larger role in automated software development,\" he points out. \"Every software system has additional considerations -- like logical and physical system architecture, data modeling, build and deployment engineering, and maintenance and management activity -- that still appear to be well beyond current generative AI capabilities.\"    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgithub-developer-survey-finds-92-of-programmers-using-ai-tools\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E92% of programmers are using AI tools, says GitHub developer survey\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI will ultimately serve \"as a way to enable low-code and no-code environments,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fleon-kallikkadan\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeon Kallikkadan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, vice president of technology at Atrium. \"I also think that as other partnerships can come onboard it will make low-code and no-code more of a possibility. I believe it will be a phased approach whereby as you, the human developer builds it, an AI component will start creating a vision or future step. The long-term possibilities depend on how deep the integration is, but yes, it can go that far to become a low-code, no-code environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo and low-code solutions may be a good fit for non-technical users.  \"Low code is more geared towards non-coders,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjessereiss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJesse Reiss\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, CTO of Hummingbird. \"It provides organizations with the ability to reimagine business processes without obtaining steep IT expertise. This is crucial for small- to medium-sized businesses, especially during the ongoing labor challenge where they can be short-staffed or do not have the resources to support business operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-code\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write code\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerative AI is more suitable for development work requiring high-level expertise, experts state. \"For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-create-an-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilding apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I don't think it is as much about low- or no-code environments as we currently imagine them,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flouislandry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELouis Landry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, engineering fellow with Teradata. \"Building things always requires code. Rather, it's about simplifying and speeding up the coding process for the programmer.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerative AI serves to \"rapidly provide code that supports existing systems or infrastructure,\" says Reiss. \"What I'm seeing now is that the businesses that are able to leverage generative AI most effectively are businesses that have the underlying framework or infrastructure to support the use case. They are able to make their operations faster, easier, and simpler or are able to incorporate AI into existing product lines.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fim-using-chatgpt-to-help-me-fix-code-faster-but-at-what-cost\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI'm using ChatGPT to help me fix code faster, but at what cost?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, generative AI may help make low-code more no-code. \"One of the most significant benefits of generative AI is its ability to bridge the gap between low-code and no-code environments,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Foshr1\u002F?originalSubdomain=il\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOshri Moyal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cofounder and CTO at Atera. \"By providing pre-built models and code templates, generative AI allows developers to create sophisticated applications without requiring extensive coding skills. This democratizes the development process and opens up opportunities for a broader range of individuals to participate in building technology solutions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d134cb46-1b0d-445f-b840-2239e42b5030\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd134cb46-1b0d-445f-b840-2239e42b5030\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-06-30 14:27:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Generative AI and no-code development may be converging but producing code with AI is not for novices.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9ae5a5ba-95c6-478a-971d-c82f1b1230cf",image:{id:"68bb6eb3-3407-42f6-9b3d-374a33b72d52",filename:"gettyimages-1322205575.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-30 14:19:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"developers coding",credits:"Getty Images\u002Fshapecharge",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F30\u002F68bb6eb3-3407-42f6-9b3d-374a33b72d52\u002Fgettyimages-1322205575.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2234,height:1341,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"generative-ai-or-no-code-development-converging-but-with-caveats",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Generative AI may help make 'low-code' more 'no-code' - but with important caveats",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIn October 2004, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Linux's founder, Mark Shuttleworth, had a vision. He'd create a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.debian.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDebian\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-based Linux that would be free for everyone from students to global enterprises. Now, 18 years later, the Ubuntu promise is still being kept, offering support for developers, businesses, and the largest of public clouds. Its latest iteration, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freleases.ubuntu.com\u002F22.04\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu 22.04\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, aka Jammy Jellyfish, offers everything anyone needs from a top-of-the-line Linux distribution. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a393fe11-1df0-4076-8b20-edff044beada\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa393fe11-1df0-4076-8b20-edff044beada\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu is an important operating system on everything from telecom's 5G clouds to Raspberry Pis and from AI development to the Internet of Things (IoT). As Shuttleworth said in a press conference, \"Our mission is to be a secure, reliable, and consistent open-source platform -- everywhere.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Ubuntu 22.04, that's exactly what they've done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fubuntu-22-04-has-arrived-and-its-one-of-the-best-releases-from-canonical-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu 22.04 is one of the best releases from Canonical yet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis starts with Ubuntu 22.04 being a long-term support (LTS) release. That means this version will be supported with maintenance updates for five years (until April 2027). However, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcanonical.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECanonical\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Ubuntu's parent company, offers patching for five more years, for a total of 10 years. The lifecycle is made up of an initial five-year maintenance period, during which maintenance updates are publicly available without an Ubuntu Advantage Subscription, and five years of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fsecurity\u002Fesm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExtended Security Maintenance (ESM)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The full lifecycle is available with an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fadvantage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu Advantage subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fadvantage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efree personal subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This extended support is vital for businesses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is true no matter where you use Ubuntu, from mainframes to Raspberry Pis. For now, though, I'm focusing on the latest Ubuntu 22.04 desktop. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been running Jammy Jellyfish on my 2020 Dell Precision 3451. This high-end PC originally came with Ubuntu 20.04. It is powered by an Intel 8-core 3GHz i7-9700 CPU, and it also includes 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's far more computer horsepower than Ubuntu needs. You can install and run Ubuntu 22.04 on any system with a 2GHz, 2-core 64-bit processor, 4GBs of RAM, and 25GBs of storage. If your PC came with Windows 7, it can run Jammy Jellyfish.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-linux-on-your-windows-pc\u002F\"\u003EInstalling Ubuntu 22.04, like any modern Linux, is a lead-pipe cinch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The short version? \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freleases.ubuntu.com\u002F22.04\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload Jammy Jellyfish\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, burn it to a USB stick, boot from the USB stick, run it to see if it likes your hardware, and then press the install button. That's it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you're already running Ubuntu 21.10, you can't upgrade yet to this newest version. According to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscourse.ubuntu.com\u002Ft\u002Fjammy-jellyfish-release-notes\u002F24668\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu 22.04 release notes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \"Upgrades to 22.04 LTS are currently not enabled (due to a bug with snapd and update-notifier) but will be in the next couple of days.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder the Ubuntu hood you'll find the brand new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkernelnewbies.org\u002FLinux_5.17\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux 5.17\u003C\u002Fa\u003E kernel. One difference is that going forward the Ubuntu Desktop uses a rolling \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.ubuntu.com\u002FKernel\u002FLTSEnablementStack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHardware Enablement (HWE)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E kernel (linux-hwe-22.04). The rolling HWE kernel is based on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkernelnewbies.org\u002FLinux_5.15\"\u003Ev5.15 \u003C\u002Fa\u003E kernel for 22.04.0 and 22.04.1 point releases. The point is to make sure users get all the advantages of the newest kernel and X Window graphic support. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27cb5e76-106b-4b58-bf82-0e006cc8305e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27cb5e76-106b-4b58-bf82-0e006cc8305e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have NVIDIA graphics, you'll get access to the Linux-restricted modules of NVIDIA drivers on ARM64, in addition to the existing x86_64. ARM64 users can now use the ubuntu-drivers tool to install and configure NVIDIA drivers from the Ubuntu Archive. You can also use the display server protocol, Wayland, with Nvidia graphics cards now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis additional hardware support isn't so much for gamers as it's for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) developers. With it, you can install NVIDIA virtual GPU (vGPU) software drivers and NVIDIA vGPU Software 14.0.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of this supports a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frelease.gnome.org\u002F42\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGNOME 42\u003C\u002Fa\u003E desktop (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGNOME\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is Ubuntu's default desktop). You can, of course, use many other Linux desktop GUIs such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkde.org\u002Fplasma-desktop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKDE Plasma Desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmate-desktop.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMATE Desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Flinuxmint\u002Fcinnamon-desktop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECinnamon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-ubuntu-linux\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to install Ubuntu Linux (It's easy!)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGNOME 42 offers a cleaner, more refined desktop than its predecessors. What I liked most about the new GNOME Shell desktop is its new screenshot tool. All you need do is hit the screen-lock button and you're ready to take a screenshot. The Nautilus file manager also now has a scrollable path bar; you can also create and extract password-protected .zip files from it. Both are very handy features. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only major difference is that two of GNOME's long-time desktop applications have been replaced: Gedit and GNOME Terminal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGedit's replacement is Text Editor. It's a bit easier to use, but the real win with this editor is that it finally includes autosave. It also has a highlight mode, which developers will find useful. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you'd expect, Ubuntu 22.04 also comes with the latest versions of the most popular Linux desktop applications. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.libreoffice.org\u002Fdownload\u002Fdownload\u002F?type=win-x86&version=7.3.2&lang=en-US\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELibreOffice 7.3.2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your office suite, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thunderbird.net\u002Fthunderbird\u002F91.8.1\u002Freleasenotes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThunderbird 91.8\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for e-mail, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002F99.0.1\u002Freleasenotes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirefox 99.0.1\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If you need more programs, Ubuntu makes it as easy as searching and clicking to install new programs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ceb035ea-186a-42b3-a128-bc8757cf3507\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInstalling programs on Ubuntu Linux is as simple as search-and-click.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"sjvn\" data-image-alt-text=\"Installing a program on Ubuntu 22.04.\" data-image-filename=\"install-program-on-ubuntu-22-04.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"620\" data-image-height=\"465\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor business users, Ubuntu 22.04 also supports such industry compliance standards as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.  If you're in a Windows-centric office, Active Directory (AD) is now fully supported in the Ubuntu installer with Advanced Group Policy Object. This enables admins to allow more refined AD user permissions and script execution control.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll-in-all, I think the new Ubuntu 22.04 is an excellent Linux desktop. Beyond that, it's also a great Linux distribution for almost any purpose.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fso-youre-thinking-about-migrating-to-linux-heres-what-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003ESo you're thinking about migrating to Linux? Here's what you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-desktops-for-pros\u002F\"\u003EThe best desktop Linux for pros: Our top 5 choices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-the-top-linux-mint-20-3-stays-the-best-linux-desktop\u002F\"\u003EStill the top: Linux Mint 20.3 is the best Linux desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-21 19:46:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Ubuntu has long been a serious desktop for the business, and this new long-term support version is better than ever for people who want a work Linux desktop.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"43dc1108-83aa-4043-b647-1a81b33c4da7",image:{id:"53cf0b59-e4be-4148-a9d0-ebc24b21e59f",filename:"ubuntudesktop2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-04 20:20:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Linux ubuntu desktop",credits:"Jack Wallen",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F04\u002F53cf0b59-e4be-4148-a9d0-ebc24b21e59f\u002Fubuntudesktop2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1821,height:1074,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ubuntu-22-04-the-linux-desktop-for-work",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Ubuntu 22.04: The Linux desktop for work",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7e51d2d2-5fc6-43dd-8576-5cd7d6936441\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUsing LangChain, programmers have been able to combine ultrasound imaging for things such as breast cancer diagnosis with a ChatGPT-style natural language prompt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology\" data-image-alt-text=\"langchain-breast-ultrasound-application\" data-image-filename=\"langchain-breast-ultrasound-application.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"2035\" data-image-height=\"1045\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe generative AI movement of OpenAI's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ederivatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is perhaps best known for bad rap lyrics and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-generative-ai-can-make-your-it-job-more-complicated\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eautomated programming assistance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But a new open-source framework riding on top of large language models is bringing a more practical focus to GenAI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.langchain.com\u002F\"\u003ELangChain\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, just over a year old, is what you could think of as a gentle introduction to programming AI agents through a very simple set of libraries riding on top of GenAI models. The technology is supported by a venture-backed startup of the same name, which offers a server platform for commercial deployment of apps constructed with LangChain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-a-developers-delight-now-lets-find-some-other-use-cases\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI is a developer's delight. Now, let's find some other use cases\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe crux of LangChain is that it combines a large language model prompt with various external resources. In this way, it can grab data from a database, for example, and pass language model output to an application, get that app's output and pass it back to the language model, and on and on. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe framework thus allows for the chaining together of resources, where each resource becomes an agent of sorts, handling a piece of the problem within the context of the language model and the prompt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlready, there are intriguing examples of practical uses from different disciplines. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, using LangChain, programmers have been able to combine ultrasound imaging for things such as breast cancer diagnosis \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fpdf\u002F2312.03013.pdf\"\u003Ewith a ChatGPT-style natural language prompt\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. A radiologist can invoke the computer as an analytical assistant with a phrase such as, \"Please give me a summary of given observations depending on probe position\" in a breast ultrasound image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn interesting aspect of the program, built by Jaeyoung Huh and colleagues at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kaist.ac.kr\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is that it brings together three different neural networks of a widely used variety -- ResNet-50 -- which is the classic vision neural network that excels at image classification.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach of the three neural networks is trained separately to perform one task, such as identifying a suspicious form in an ultrasound image, classifying that form, and picking out the location of the form in the body. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe purpose of the LangChain is to wrap these three networks within natural language commands, such as, \"give me a probe information for the given image,\" and then, \"give me a summary of given observations.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpinecones-ceo-is-on-a-quest-to-give-ai-something-like-knowledge\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPinecone's CEO is on a quest to give AI something like knowledge\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the simplest level, then, LangChain can be a way to create a user-friendly front-end to AI, the kind long dreamed of by specialists in fields such as medical AI who sought to create a doctor's assistant that would respond to spoken commands. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA goal of some LangChain efforts is to try to eliminate GenAI's infamous hallucinations  -- the programs' propensity to confidently assert false information -- by grounding the technology in authoritative external sources. A group at consulting firm Accenture, led by Sohini Roychowdhury, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fabs\u002F2311.07592\"\u003Edescribes a system for making financial predictions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E via a \"finance chatbot.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system takes cells from a spreadsheet and converts them into natural-language statements about the data, which can then be searched over to find a sentence that matches a question.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how it works: A user prompts the language model with a natural-language question such as, \"How are my sales doing?\" The prompt is fed into a template that generates a more precise prompt to the language model. That prompt might include more of the detailed question words than a person would think about, to produce a better prompt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c205a53-f006-48c2-8958-ebe95f64d090\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Accenture\" data-image-alt-text=\"finance-chat-bot-2023\" data-image-filename=\"finance-chat-bot-2023.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"2370\" data-image-height=\"1064\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe improved prompt triggers a keyword search, and that search picks out which of the sentences -- built from tabular data -- point to the most relevant data in the table (e.g., sales, profit).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the relevant data is retrieved, a second set of templates helps the chatbot formulate a response to the query using the sentences from the tabular data in a chat response.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-github-copilot-pursues-the-absolute-time-to-value-of-ai-in-programming\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft's GitHub Copilot pursues the absolute 'time to value' of AI in programming\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoychowdhury and team don't manage to eliminate hallucinations. Instead, they designed a \"confidence\" scoring mechanism by which the chatbot checks its answers against the question, sees how well they match, and then assigns a confidence score of high, medium or low for its answer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The confidence score tells the user to assert caution while making key decisions using medium to low confidence responses,\" explains Roychowdhury. \"The confidence score further helps ascertain which user queries need to be further refined for reliability.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"23328bcb-2002-442a-943f-a58842290cc8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"LangChain\" data-image-alt-text=\"langchain-architecture-diagram-2024\" data-image-filename=\"langchain-architecture-diagram-2024.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1516\" data-image-height=\"1524\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProgrammers are finding that a LangChain can be a way to automate some extremely mundane tasks. One example is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.codementor.io\u002F@jesselangford472\u002Fai-legal-document-verification-with-langchain-js-2788z7kxhu\"\u003Echecking employees' Web usage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to make sure they are not browsing illicit Web sites. A document describing an \"acceptable use policy\" for a corporation is uploaded into what's called a vector database, a special kind of database that can compare text strings from, say, a URL to a collection of text strings in a document to see if there's a match. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a person types a URL into a browser, both the URL of the site and the summary of the site's content can be automatically compared to the policy document in the vector database to see if the site's content matches any prohibited topics. The programmer can automate the comparison with a simple text prompt, asking, \"Does anything in this site match prohibited items?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI took this free AI course for developers in one weekend and highly recommend it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch an example makes clear that large language models and LangChain are moving beyond individuals' queries. They are becoming a way for programmers to use natural language commands to integrate the various tools at their disposal for functions that are behind the scenes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELangChain is not the only framework for compiling workflows that have an agent quality, and more such frameworks are being created, including Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsemantic-kernel\u002Foverview\u002F\"\u003ESemantic Kernel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the open-source \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.llamaindex.ai\"\u003ELlamaIndex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which builds upon LangChain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA group of scholars at Stanford, UC Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon, along with collaborators from private industry, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fabs\u002F2310.03714\"\u003Ein October introduced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E what they call DSPy, which is a programming approach that replaces hand-coded natural language prompts with functional descriptions and can in turn automatically generate prompts. The functional descriptions can be very broad, such as, \"consume questions and return answers.\" DSPy features a compiler to optimize the flow of language models and supporting tools.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe DSPy effort is analogous, the authors note, to deep learning frameworks that have advanced neural networks via layers of abstraction, including Torch and Theano.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F8-ways-ai-and-5g-are-pushing-the-boundaries-of-innovation-together\u002F\"\u003E8 ways AI and 5G are pushing the boundaries of innovation together\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe authors claim dramatic improvements in quality over having a person manually craft a prompt in each instance. \"Without hand-crafted prompts and within minutes to tens of minutes of compiling, compositions of DSPy modules can raise the quality of simple programs from 33% to 82%,\" they write.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's very early days in the GenAI framework game, and you can expect many more layers of abstraction on top of, underneath, and around LangChain in the coming year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-02 16:28:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The age of AI agents may start with stringing together simple modules that allow for a workflow for real tasks. Cancer diagnosis is just one example.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c20017b6-b334-4dd3-ac50-2c29e3cb6454",image:{id:"26956724-e555-4f00-8af6-39f391b6dbf0",filename:"ai-eyeballgettyimages-1768776759.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-02 16:15:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ai-eyeballgettyimages-1768776759",credits:"SpiffyJ\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F02\u002F26956724-e555-4f00-8af6-39f391b6dbf0\u002Fai-eyeballgettyimages-1768776759.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-langchain-turns-genai-into-a-genuinely-useful-assistant",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How LangChain turns GenAI into a genuinely useful assistant",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"031fd12e-b89b-42a1-b7cc-3b89453294b1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"10'000 Hours \u002F Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been working on the internet since the early '80s and its predecessors, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheconversation.com\u002Fhow-the-internet-was-born-from-the-arpanet-to-the-internet-68072\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EARPANET\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, before that. So when the web, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpractical-tech.com\u002F1993\u002F04\u002F20\u002Fwais-and-web-the-future-of-internet-data-searching\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWEB as we put it then\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, came along, I started keeping a close eye on web browsers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeb browsers are still the primary way we connect with the endless fields of data, stories, and video that make up the modern web. Today, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fsafari\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Safari\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on smartphones -- thanks to the iPhone -- and Google Chrome on desktop are ways we work and play on the web.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"56171094-1e7b-4b42-86b1-ef2adb50bdc5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F56171094-1e7b-4b42-86b1-ef2adb50bdc5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHistorically, it's been challenging to get hard data on which browsers really were the most popular web browsers. True, many companies claimed to have good numbers, such as \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.netmarketshare.com\u002F?source=NASite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENetMarketShare\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstatcounter.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStatCounter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fweb-browser-war-the-early-2013-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enumbers are massaged\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The US federal government's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitalgov.gov\u002Fservices\u002Fdap\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDigital Analytics Program (DAP)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, however, gives us a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fanalytics.usa.gov\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erunning count of the last 90 days of US government website visits\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That doesn't tell us much about global web browser use, but it's the best information we have about American web browser users today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the top web browser is, according to the DAP's 5.65-billion visits over the past 90 days (drumroll, please): \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fchrome\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Chrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with 48%. That's a smidgen down from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fmost-popular-web-browser-in-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elast year when Chrome had 48.3%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis drop didn't come from any sudden rise of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fedge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or another alternative browser. Perish the thought. On the desktop, Chrome rules. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fdumping-google-chrome-heres-the-best-browser-to-replace-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDumping Google Chrome? Here's the best browser to replace it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, in the last 12 months, we've seen an enormous rise of smartphones over PCs for web use. In 2022, 54% of the web browsing market belonged to smartphones over PCs. Back in 2019 and 2020, smartphones gained on desktops from 46.9% to 50%. Today, smartphones rule. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPay attention website designers: if you're not developing sites for smartphones, you're making a major blunder. Tablets? The tablet market is down to a mere 1.8%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for smartphones, Safari rules. Macs are a bit more popular, having moved up to 10.4% of the PC market from 2021. But with a 35% market share, iPhones dominate both the smartphone and smartphone browser markets. Indeed, the iPhone's iOS is now the most popular end-user operating system of all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll the varieties of Windows put together only comes to 31.1%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAndroid? It has only a 20.7% share The only other browsers that matter on smartphones, besides Safari and Chrome, are Samsung's built-in Samsung Internet with a tiny 1.1% share and the generic Android Webview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fhere-comes-the-web-browser-100-problem\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere comes the web browser 100 problem\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for desktop web browsers, Chrome is even bigger than it looks at a glance. Its open-source foundation, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fedge-goes-chromium-and-open-source-wins-the-browser-wars\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromium, is also what Microsoft Edge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E runs. Edge, with 6.7% of the user base, is now the third-place web browser. Except for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Fnew\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMozilla Firefox\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, all the other \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Fall-the-chromium-based-browsers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eweb browsers that matter, such as Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave, run on top of Chromium\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirefox is in fourth place and doing badly. In the last 12 months, Firefox dropped to 2.6% from last year's 2.7%. In 2015, when I first started using DAP's numbers, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-most-u-s-popular-web-browsers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirefox had an 11%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E market share. By 2016, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-really-the-most-popular-web-browser\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirefox had declined to 8.2%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It had \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fin-the-new-browser-war-microsoft-edge-is-losing-internet-explorer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea slight bounce upward by 2018 to 9%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Despite its ad deals with Google, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fendangered-firefox-the-state-of-mozilla\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMozilla has been laying off more employees\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Firefox, frankly, is becoming irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, at long, long last, the long dying Internet Explorer (IE) has finally dropped off the list entirely. It's gone from 2.2% in 2021 to be in the also-run category with everyone else at 1.9%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn short, today's internet belongs to Chrome on the desktop and Safari on smartphones. Nothing else really matters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bd76f1b6-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbd76f1b6-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-05 22:03:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Safari? Chrome? It depends on the device.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"19cdbc3c-6a1b-414a-8ecd-a114ca6b12b7",image:{id:"1c6636e5-e63f-4274-9c5b-9f5286e747fc",filename:"internet.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-25 13:06:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"internet.jpg",credits:"metamorworks -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F25\u002F1c6636e5-e63f-4274-9c5b-9f5286e747fc\u002Finternet.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Networking",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"whats-the-most-popular-web-browser-in-2022",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What's the most popular web browser in 2022?",topic:{id:"10e2a445-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"networking",name:"Networking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10e2a445-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"networking",name:"Networking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"42faa449-4de1-4fbe-bc67-6ec024f2a108\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShould technology hide who you really are?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F10\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"960\" data-image-height=\"540\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot so long ago, I watched two people I really like enduring a blazing argument.b \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe subject? Being woke. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis recently ubiquitous term has incited so many emotions. When that happens, there's no longer a real definition of what it means. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if there ever was. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhich was why I was moved by the sudden debate around a little-known \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E feature that's actually been around for almost two years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a feature within the newest versions of Word in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fmicrosoft-editor?activetab=tabs%3afaqheaderregion3#coreui-contentrichblock-ya2t17p\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft 365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Within the Editor tool, this one underlines words and phrases deemed to be, well, \"problematic.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo much in people's lives is problematic. It would be wonderful if technology could solve more of them. But this feature seems a touch odd. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EEnter the robust male view.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that it's been around since March 2020, you'd think that someone on one or other side of the cultural divide would have already offered a loud \"Hurrah, Americah!\" or snorted \"Oh, God, not this\" before now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-says-this-is-the-ultimate-truth-about-windows-11-i-still-dont-get-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft says this is the ultimate truth about Windows 11. I still don't get it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it took the \u003Cem\u003EDaily Mail\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, of all publications, to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fnews\u002Farticle-10398999\u002FBlacklist-postman-mankind-just-words-wont-fly-Microsofts-woke-filter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemit a little stink\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Microsoft's direction. The paper calmly explained how Redmond's \"woke filter was capturing words like mankind, blacklist, whitewash, mistress and even maid.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EMail \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eeven scoffed that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher couldn't be referred to as \"Mrs. Thatcher.\" No, she is now \"Ms. Thatcher.\" I'm not sure she'd have liked that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there's \"dancer\" being not inclusive, while \"performance artist\" is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally -- or, some might say, thankfully -- this problematic-solver is an opt-in selection. It doesn't autocorrect. It merely whispers gently that you may be sounding like someone not everyone will like. Or that only particular people will like. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature also offers alternative suggestions across subjects such as age bias, cultural bias, ethnic slurs, gender bias and racial bias. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft says it performs due diligence when it comes to deciding which words and phrases need a prompt and which don't. Which sounds like an extremely difficult -- and painfully subjective, at times -- job. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral glances at the Mail's comments section offered several tones of outrage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESample One: \"If you can't control thoughts, control language. George Orwell, 1984.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESample Two: \"but don't worry, you can turn it off----------------for now.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd please don't get me started on the social media reactions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt all left me feeling a little twisted. It's bad enough having to autocorrect, which still doesn't always (often? ever?) understand what you're trying to say. Now, you can have another potentially self-righteous thing looking over your shoulder? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd since when has Microsoft's grammar police force offered useful suggestions? I tried it once. Never again. (That two-word sentence is probably bad grammar.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EBut, wait. Who's using this?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, I wondered one mere thing: Who actually wants this? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it people who live in fear of offending? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it companies who live in fear of offending?\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it those who genuinely have no idea which words and phrases are acceptable in a business sphere (or any other) and which aren't? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it people who are desperate to be politically correct -- in a business sense, not merely a political sense -- because they believe their careers may depend on it? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it people at Microsoft? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn which case, this Microsoft feature ought to embrace a lot more words and phrases than simply those that suggest an obvious lack of inclusivity.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe possibilities are profound, as well as problematic. I'm not sure even Microsoft knows what to do with it all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not as if it's made it a default -- or even easy to locate. It's buried under \"Grammar and Refinements.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftware that awakens. Is it a good thing?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut ultimately, isn't it all a little sad? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot because one doesn't want everyone to be inclusive -- it really is about time that happened -- but because you'd wish the responsibility wasn't abdicated to technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's even more well, interesting is the peculiar freedoms this tool offers. You can turn on, say, the gender-bias checker while turning off the one for ethnic slurs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne can imagine the mental contortions for the user: \"How would I like to sound today? Like a sexist bigot or a woke bigot?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd what if you're in a corporate context and your IT administrator can identify your settings? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey might mutter: \"Aha, Henry fears he's racist, but he's really strong on gender inclusivity.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome might wonder whether this feature allows people to be even more fake at work than they already are. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany may feel it's more uplifting to know who you're working with and to get a strong sense of what they're really like. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf, instead, they're using technology to mask aspects of their true selves, is it a little dispiriting? Or is it merely part of modern life? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology has made it so much easier to fake so much. We're constantly on our guard, wondering what's real and what isn't. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWould you rather know, when you see something that someone has written, that it's a reflection of their true voice and self? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy rely on technology to Botox your lines? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour writing is you, right? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's why you always begin emails with \"Hi! I hope this finds you well.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9lbWJlZC9lcGlzb2RlLzVVNERTN2dMWmw3aktZYXFYWVUwaVk\u002FdGhlbWU9MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMjMyIiBmcmFtZUJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3d0cmFuc3BhcmVuY3k9InRydWUiIGFsbG93PSJlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWEiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-13 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Is this a terrible idea? Is it something people really need? If so, what sorts of people?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fac458d2-a30a-4645-9aa7-4a569223ca79",image:{id:"42faa449-4de1-4fbe-bc67-6ec024f2a108",filename:"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-10-25 19:26:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003EShould technology hide who you really are?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F25\u002F42faa449-4de1-4fbe-bc67-6ec024f2a108\u002Fmicrosofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:960,height:540,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Microsoft quietly released a little feature and suddenly it caused outrage",section:b,slug:"microsoft-quietly-released-a-little-feature-and-suddenly-it-caused-outrage",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft quietly released a little feature and suddenly it caused outrage",topic:{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ede1e16d-3f42-44e4-834a-dcc5f37104af\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESoftware development is the hottest job on the market - and business is booming.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: SolisImages\u002FGETTY\" data-image-alt-text=\"software-developer-special-report-coding-programming.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"software-developer-special-report-coding-programming.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"900\" data-image-height=\"600\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe role of the software developer is as central to an organization's success now as those right at the top. While they might not be involved in corporate decision making, developers are crucial to steering growth within the enterprise in a market in which software savviness is increasingly a marker of commercial success.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4cf0d81b-0be1-4296-bdd6-b88c14bb359e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4cf0d81b-0be1-4296-bdd6-b88c14bb359e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERunning technology in a business has become a business in itself. As commerce goes digital and consumers spend more time working, shopping and managing their lives from home\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ecompanies are spending billions of dollars to showcase their technology and maintain a lead on competitors. As a result, software creators find themselves in enormous demand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis \u003Cem\u003EZDNet Special Feature\u003C\u002Fem\u003E series is both an examination of the role of developers and the work they do, as well as an exploration into the trends that are shaping the software industry, and with it, the direction of travel for businesses in the coming months and years. Our ambition is to cast a light on the value of software developers in the modern digital workplace, as well as investigate the skills, technologies and programming languages that are driving market demand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProgramming languages \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.comptia.org\u002Fblog\u002Fit-salaries\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECompTIA's February 2022 Tech Jobs Report,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E software developers are the biggest driver of tech-hiring activity within US organizations. The average salary of US tech workers in 2018 was $84,300; today, it's closer to $120,500, with those in decision-making positions able to earn an average salary of $138,200, according to CompTIA.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDice's 2022 Tech Salary Report recorded a 6.9% increase in the average technologist salary between 2019 and 2021, reaching $104,566. \"That's the highest salary ever recorded by the Dice Salary Report, and a positive sign for technologists in terms of the current and potential future value of their skills and experience,\" the authors noted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Feasiest-programming-languages-to-learn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe easiest programming languages to learn \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fact that some of the best-paying jobs are in tech is a testament to the value that these professionals bring to businesses, and as such, having one or more programming languages under your belt is going to make you extremely appealing in the eyes of recruiters. Businesses are currently falling over themselves to secure the talent they need to move with the times, making software jobs a secure and lucrative employment field in an otherwise uncertain economic climate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oreilly.com\u002Fradar\u002F2021-data-ai-salary-survey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EO'Reilly's 2021 Data and AI Salary Survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, developers who work with niche programming languages are likely to take home higher average salaries than their more common counterparts, largely owing to the fact that they are in such short supply.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"465dff1f-88de-4c15-ab5e-8fe1fb1dff07\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESalary by programming language - O'Reilly 2021 Data\u002FAI Salary Survey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: O'Reilly\" data-image-alt-text=\"oreilly-salary-by-programming-language.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"oreilly-salary-by-programming-language.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"774\" data-image-height=\"1048\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIts survey found that the most widely used and popular programming languages fell in the middle of the salary range. This included Python ($150,000), SQL ($144,000), Java ($155,000), and JavaScript ($146,000). Web languages, such as HTML, PHP, and CSS, were at the bottom of the range, at around $135,000.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConversely, less common languages were associated with high salaries, the highest of which was Rust (over $180,000), followed by Go ($179,000), and Scala ($178,000). Other more niche languages associated with high salaries were Erlang, Julia, Swift, and f#. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's tricky to determine the relationship between salaries and programming languages with exactitude – a lot of the time, developers who work in niche languages already have a solid background in older, more traditional languages, meaning they already bring vital skills and experience to the role that makes them more valuable to employers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven so, there is evidently a link between hard-to-find software expertise and the ability to command a higher salary. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finsights.stackoverflow.com\u002Fsurvey\u002F2021#overview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2021 Developer Survey by Stack Overflow\u003C\u002Fa\u003E surveyed 80,000 developers worldwide and found that Clojure coders took home the highest median salary of $95,000 per year. This was followed by f# ($81,037), Elixir ($80,077), Erlang ($80,077) Perl ($80,000) and Ruby ($80,000).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, more common programming languages were associated with lower median salaries. JavaScript developers, for example, made an average of $54,049 annually, with Java ($51,888), HTML\u002FCSS ($52,980), C++ ($54,049) and C ($53,184) also coming out on the lower end of the salary range in Stack Overflow's survey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"In tech, some skills are extraordinarily high-paying in comparison to others, and for good reason. These skills are highly specialized, mastered only by a relative few (at least compared to the millions who learn certain programming languages), and often apply to extraordinarily complicated systems that can take years to learn.\" – Dice Tech Salary Report 2021\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe correlation between programming languages and salaries can also be tied to the type of roles that are currently seeing high demand in the tech industry. According to HackerRank's 2021 Tech Recruiting Benchmark Report, initiatives in big data and analytics are having the strongest impact on tech talent demand, with just over 50% of the 5,297 respondents surveyed reporting that this was the biggest focus of their recruitment efforts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClojure, f# and Go are commonly used in data science and artificial intelligence (AI) applications; both fields are seeing increased investment by organizations undergoing digital transformation, and as a result more companies are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Femployers-are-desperate-for-data-scientists-as-demand-booms\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eseeking candidates with analytics skills and a deep understanding of data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake DevSkiller's 2021 IT Skills Report, for instance, which recorded a 295% year-over-year increase in demand for data science skills amongst recruiters on its platform. Demand for Python – another programming language used heavily in data science, albeit one that is far more common than Clojure, f# and Go – also rose sharply, at 154%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet demand for data scientists currently outstrips supply. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.codingame.com\u002Fwork\u002Fcodingame-coderpad-tech-hiring-survey-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA survey of nearly 14,000 developers and recruiters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by CodinGame and CoderPad in January found that data scientists and machine-learning specialists were amongst the roles companies struggled to hire the most, owing to the small pool of experienced developers with the necessary skillsets. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Froyalsociety.org\u002Fnews\u002F2019\u002F05\u002Fdata-science-skills-shortages\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereport by the UK's Royal Society in 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E warned that demand for data scientists and data engineers had more than tripled over five years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith demand for data scientists and their unique skillsets rising, it stands to reason that knowledge of highly specialist programming languages used within these fields is associated with higher salaries. The same goes for Rust: this multi-paradigm programming language has become a favourite amongst developers since its conception in 2010, but isn't yet widely used in commercial settings. O'Reilly notes that, despite its lower market demand, \"employers interpret knowledge of Rust and Go as a sign of competence and willingness to learn, which increases candidates' value.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWeb devs\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile data scientists and machine-learning specialists might be the hot new object of recruiters' desires, there can be no understating the ongoing importance of traditional mobile and web app developers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFull-stack engineers remain particularly high on businesses' hiring agendas, largely because these professionals are capable of handling both client and server-side code and reduce the need for organizations to hire front-end and back-end developers separately.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"032cc16a-190f-43c4-a693-9ff14e508513\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDevelopers' current positions vs. positions recruiters will struggle to hire for - CodinGame\u002FCoderPad Tech Hiring Survey 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: CodinGame\u002FCoderPad\" data-image-alt-text=\"codingame-coderpad-difficult-hires.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"codingame-coderpad-difficult-hires.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"635\" data-image-height=\"621\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStack Overflow's 2021 Developer Survey found that full-stack developers, front-end developers and back-end developers continue to account for the majority of the global developer workforce. And yet, according to the CodinGame\u002FCoderPad survey, full-stack engineers and back-end engineers remain the most in-demand technical professionals amongst hiring managers. Evidently, the rate at which companies are scaling up their IT operations and rolling out new digital apps has led to intense competition that has left employers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Frecruiting-tech-workers-is-getting-harder-but-theres-another-way-to-get-the-right-skills\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estruggling to hire the volume of developers they need\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere could be another reason full-stack developers are so difficult to find, likely tied to the ambiguity of the role. \"Full-stack developer is a notoriously challenging role to define. The difficulty of defining the role, combined with the unique blend of required skills, makes it an especially hard role to source for,\" noted HackerRank.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe demand for web developers can also be credited as the reason why JavaScript continues to reign as the most widely used and in-demand programming language globally. Stack Overflow's 2021 survey saw JavaScript crowned the most common language for the ninth consecutive year. \"For most developers, programming is web programming,\" the survey's authors said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e0f223b7-5125-4de4-8cde-20138c66bca2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMost popular programming languages - Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2021.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Stack Overflow\" data-image-alt-text=\"stack-overflow-popular-programming-languages-2021.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"stack-overflow-popular-programming-languages-2021.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"727\" data-image-height=\"750\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarkup and query languages were also high up in the list, with HTML\u002FCSS in second place and SQL in fourth. JavaScript's close association with CSS and HTML within web application development explains why they remain so widely used. SQL, meanwhile, is still used by organizations to manage the datasets they hold across various business units – like sales, payroll and HR, for example – and enables programmers to work with large organizational datasets. According to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dice.com\u002Frecruiting\u002Febooks\u002Fdice-tech-salary-report-explore\u002Fcover\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDice's 2022 Tech Jobs Report,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E demand for SQL in Q3 2021 increased by 5% compared to the previous quarter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Programming skills such as Ruby, JavaScript and Python might not command quite the same salary numbers as certain cloud- and data-related platforms and tools, but they're equally vital to the operations of businesses large and small, whether it involves maintaining legacy code or building new apps and services. Learning these languages can translate into a stream of steady (and varied) work, although technologists must take care to keep their knowledge of these individual languages (like any skill) as current as possible.\" – Dice Tech Salary Report 2021\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses' appetite for digital front doors and customer-facing applications has only been increased by accelerated cloud adoption prompted by COVID-19. With JavaScript still the go-to language for web development, demand for these programming languages won't be going away any time soon. That said, Python is hot on their tails. Python traded places with SQL to become the third most popular language in Stack Overflow's survey, whereas CodinGame\u002FCoderPad's survey suggests that JavaScript, Java and Python will be the top three languages recruiters will look for in 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe rise of DevOps\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch as the popularity of certain programming languages, frameworks and technical disciplines has evolved with time, so has the role of the developer itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDevOps has garnered increased interest and investment by businesses amid the shift to the cloud and automation, taking it from a technical buzzword to a role that companies are suddenly desperate to fill. According to the Puppet State of DevOps Report 2021, \"today, 83% of IT decision-makers report their organization is implementing DevOps practices.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELabelling DevOps as a 'role' is something of a misnomer: really, DevOps is an emerging set of practices adopted by organizations who wish to speed up their development lifecycle by integrating software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) functions. \"DevOps is whatever you do to bridge friction created by silos, and all the rest is engineering,\" said Puppet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-devops-matters\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhy DevOps matters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever you might call it, DevOps requires a broad technical skillset spanning software, cloud, automation and security to name but a few, as well as knowledge of software build cycles and Agile development principles. Little wonder that DevSkiller found that professionals who identified themselves as DevOps-skilled were amongst the highest paid in its survey. Dice's 2021 Tech Salary Report put DevOps engineer in a less spectacular 11th place: however, this was out of a total of 30 roles, and with an average salary of $119,201 – up 3.5% from 2020 – this is far from mediocre.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Regardless of how they define 'DevOps,' thousands of teams now have the ability to deploy software more safely and more quickly. They've moved from being able to deploy software only a couple of times a year to on-demand delivery, with faster remediation times and significantly improved collaboration across function\" – Puppet State of DevOps Report 2021\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, there is a noticeable deficit when it comes to finding highly capable DevOps technologists. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finfo.hackerrank.com\u002Frs\u002F487-WAY-049\u002Fimages\u002FHackerRank_Tech-Recruiting-Benchmark-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHackerRank's Tech Recruiting Benchmark Report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E identified DevOps engineer as the third most difficult role to find qualified candidates for, below full-stack developers and machine-learning engineers. Likewise, CodinGame\u002FCoderPad's survey came to a similar conclusion, with 28.2% of recruiters reporting that would struggle to find enough DevOps specialists to meet demand in 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"048b1375-7739-467a-95eb-8494f8b7caee\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMost difficult tech roles to fill - HackerRank Tech Recruiting Benchmark Report 2021.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: HackerRank\" data-image-alt-text=\"hackerrank-tech-recruiting-survey-hiring.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"hackerrank-tech-recruiting-survey-hiring.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"798\" data-image-height=\"732\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDevelopers themselves are wise to the opportunities that DevOps offers: alongside machine learning, DevOps was among the top skills developers want to learn in 2022, CodinGame\u002FCoderPad found. \"DevOps enables remote business activities to be maintained without compromising speed or operational efficiency,\" said Frederic Desmoulins, co-founder and CEO of CodinGame.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"8f52eb5e-4e73-4d48-80b0-35930a8d6f42\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F8f52eb5e-4e73-4d48-80b0-35930a8d6f42\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"DevOps encompasses a set of skills and practices (version control, continuous integration, containers\u002FDocker, cloud monitoring and analytics, deployment automation, network protocols), but there is a shortage of developers with this suite of skills to meet the demand, which has exploded in the past 18 months.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat comes next?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith salaries at an all-time high, insatiable demand from employers and the flexibility to work from pretty much anywhere in the world as businesses open themselves up to remote working, it really has never been a better time to be a developer. Increasingly, employers are eschewing the requirement for formal qualifications and certifications, and even \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-time-to-ditch-the-cv-why-tech-recruiters-are-changing-how-they-hire\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erethinking their hiring processes entirely\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as business leaders begin to understand the value that technology professionals of all backgrounds can bring to their organization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndeed, with the demand for software developers outpacing supply and growing every day, it will be up to businesses and the wider technology industry to figure out how they can continue to meet the demand for tech talent in a world in which digital-first is not only what is expected, but increasingly becoming the norm.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"As companies' tech initiatives shift, so must the technical teams that build them. And that requires agile, adaptive hiring teams to keep up with tech hiring demands. Keeping a close eye on key benchmarks—like evaluation time investment, time-to-hire, and more—ensures that your team manages the transitions smoothly.\" – HackerRank Tech Recruiting Benchmark Report 2021\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExactly how organizations will achieve this remains to be seen. The acceleration of low-code\u002Fno-code tools and automation within industry presents one way by which businesses can digitize some of the key facets of their operations without requiring dedicated in-house developers. Yet the increasingly complex enterprise IT landscape and ever-more ambitious digital transformation initiatives businesses are embarking on suggests that developers will continue to underpin organizations' tech strategy for many years to come.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever the case, the role of the developer continues to evolve. New business needs spurred by COVID-19 have put digitization back at the top of the agenda, and as organizations try to figure out what comes next, it'll be down to developers to steer them towards a new era of digital innovation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-01 15:24:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Demand for developers is at an all-time high, with tech salaries rising faster than almost every other industry. Here's what you need to know.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1af62483-c7eb-496e-a974-2b45161603f0",image:{id:"ede1e16d-3f42-44e4-834a-dcc5f37104af",filename:"software-developer-special-report-coding-programming.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-17 10:19:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"oreilly-salary-by-programming-language.jpg",credits:"Image: O'Reilly",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ESalary by programming language - O'Reilly 2021 Data\u002FAI Salary Survey\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F17\u002Fede1e16d-3f42-44e4-834a-dcc5f37104af\u002Fsoftware-developer-special-report-coding-programming.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:900,height:600,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Developer",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"developer-jobs-and-programming-languages-whats-hot-and-whats-next",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Developer jobs and programming languages: What's hot and what's next",topic:{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926460b5-b4e9-464e-859e-278dd409a3a7",slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c3f03e88-0033-4d2e-b375-64c9177e7116\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECan't we begin in peace?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1310\" data-image-height=\"706\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow do you begin your day?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you start up your laptop and then squint as tightly as you can?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear that's the modus operandi of many an employee who wakes in the morning and worries about what the (work)day may bring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe secret, therefore, is to ease gently into the day. Stare a moment at your serene desktop. Then spend a few minutes on sites that you know will bring cheer. None of them are, of course, news sites. Or work sites. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps checking your personal email might bring you a little joy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I suspect you don't want is your desktop being invaded with a message from your employer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut here is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E gleefully promising just such a concept.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-confirms-tabs-are-coming-to-windows-11s-file-explorer-but-heres-whats-more-interesting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAs my colleague Mary Jo Foley reported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one of Microsoft's latest fun, fine wheezes is to soon allow IT admins to do something not everyone will adore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe writes: \"IT can send targeted messages to employees on their Windows 11 desktops or right above the taskbar.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELordy, please no.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've opened your laptop and you instantly see: \"Hey, Pete from corporate IT admin here. You've been using a forbidden app, haven't you?\" Or perhaps: \"Heyyyyy, you didn't forget your corporate self-denial training today, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd this is just above your little app icons.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs nothing sacred? Is no tiny element of technological space immune from the corporate nag, the corporate squeeze, the corporate sell, or the corporate entreaty?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, I understand why corporations might want to do this. There's nothing more stirring than being able to get into your employees' virtual faces in an instant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho can forget Microsoft using similar targeted messages to encourage \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-edge-is-malware-says-angry-windows-7-user\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Windows faithful to use Microsoft Edge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? (Not everyone loved that idea.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's principal group product manager for Windows, Heena Macwan, put it like this: \"With the shift to hybrid workplaces, we can see that organizations need to better connect with employees in a way that is tailored to individual situations.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome individual situations are blessedly personal. Do they need to be so instantly polluted?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know, I know. You'll tell me that personal (work) communication is the essence of (work) life. You'll tell me IMs fly all day anyway, so what's one more intrusion?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it's that working from home has made the corporate invasion a little more complete. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your employer can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworking-from-home-your-boss-has-a-creepy-new-way-to-spy-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espy on you at home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, judge your interior design and even comment on your choice of dog, what part of you hasn't been sold for the price of a salary?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWouldn't it be at least equitable if employees could send IT admin such personal desktop Windows 11 notifications? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnes that might read: \"Hey, please don't bother me today. OK?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-10 11:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Work\u002Flife balance is hard enough as it is right now. Is this entirely necessary, Microsoft?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f99861ab-9129-4510-b0b5-183d62e072f2",image:{id:"c3f03e88-0033-4d2e-b375-64c9177e7116",filename:"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-06 00:55:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECan't we begin in peace?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F06\u002Fc3f03e88-0033-4d2e-b375-64c9177e7116\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1310,height:706,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"warning-this-new-microsoft-update-may-increase-your-work-nightmares",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Warning: This new Microsoft update may increase your work nightmares",topic:{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"968178a5-c5d4-4f01-841c-0482bf229a00\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002Fpixdeluxe\" data-image-alt-text=\"Man with code reflected in glasses\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1469706273.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"2120\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere might be lots of news stories about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flaid-off-tech-workers-are-launching-their-own-ventures-and-competing-with-their-ex-employers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejob losses in tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E right now but research suggests there are still plenty of openings in open source and Linux to go around.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Hilary Carter, SVP of research and communications at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxfoundation.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, said in her keynote speech at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevents.linuxfoundation.org\u002Fopen-source-summit-north-america\u002F\"\u003EOpen Source Summit North America\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Vancouver, Canada: \"In spite of what the headlines are saying, the facts are 57% of organizations are adding workers this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-now-work-in-an-open-source-world-heres-the-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe now work in an open source world. Here's the data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECarter was quoting figures from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftraining.linuxfoundation.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Foundation's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxfoundation.org\u002Fresearch\u002Fopen-source-jobs-report-2023?hsLang=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejob survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which was released at the event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther research also points to brighter signs in tech employment trends. CompTIA's recent analysis of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data suggests the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.comptia.org\u002Fcontent\u002Ftech-jobs-report\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etech unemployment rate climbed by just 2.3%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in April. In fact, more organizations plan to increase their technical staff levels rather than decrease. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-the-latest-employment-surge-means-for-technology-jobs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edemand for skilled tech talent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E remains strong, particularly in fast-developing areas, such as cloud and containers, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Linux laptops\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what do these all areas of technology have in common? The answer is they're all heavily dependent on open source and Linux technologies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to recognise that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flaid-off-tech-workers-are-launching-their-own-ventures-and-competing-with-their-ex-employers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elayoffs are happening\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including at big firms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google, and IBM. Even \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopensourcewatch.beehiiv.com\u002Fp\u002Fred-hats-layoffs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed Hat, the most well-known Linux company, had the first significant layoffs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theregister.com\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F14\u002Fcolumn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eits 30-year history\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to who's losing their jobs, the Linux Foundation found senior technical roles are seeing the biggest cuts.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F6-ways-to-ace-a-job-interview-according-to-these-business-leaders\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E6 ways to ace a job interview, according to these business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew hiring is focused on developers and IT managers. Companies are also spending more on training. As many as 70% of organizations surveyed by the Linux Foundation provide training opportunities for their existing technical staff on new technologies. That investment in training is being driven by the fact that there aren't enough experts in hot technologies, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-kubernetes-everything-your-business-needs-to-know\u002F\"\u003EKubernetes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, to go around. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your company isn't interested in helping you learn new skills, that's a red flag. The Linux Foundation found \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmanagers-cant-agree-on-who-to-hire-and-its-creating-big-problems-at-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einvesting in upskilling is vital\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for companies looking to keep up with emerging technologies and remain competitive in the market. No matter how great a job is, if the company goes down, your job will fall with it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn their search for the right people, many companies are also looking to certification and pre-employment testing to verify candidate skills. So, while you might think certifications are pointless, research suggests \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dice.com\u002Fcareer-advice\u002Fdo-hiring-managers-care-about-your-certifications\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E80% of HR professionals rely on certifications to make hiring decisions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftell-me-about-yourself-interview-question\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to flawlessly answer the 'Tell me about yourself' interview question\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking further ahead, it appears that taking \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-linux-foundation-classes-and-online-linux-courses\u002F\"\u003Especific technical classes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-become-a-linux-pro\u002F\"\u003Egetting certified\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a really smart move to help you land your next tech job. Interestingly, a college degree is no longer seen as such a huge benefit. Businesses responding to the Linux Foundation's research felt upskilling (91%) and certifications (77%) are more important than a university education (58%) when it comes to addressing technology needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, as Jim Zemlin, executive director at the Linux Foundation, said at the conference: \"It's been a tough time in tech. We've seen rounds of layoffs in the name of cost-cutting. But open source is countercyclical to these trends. The Linux Foundation itself, for instance, had its best first quarter ever. So, I'm seeing some hope where there's darkness.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's hope that's an indication there's a bright light coming at the end of what's been a dark tunnel for many IT professionals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Despite the doom-and-gloom headlines about tech jobs, the Linux Foundation's latest survey says companies are still hiring savvy Linux and open source staffers.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"4c3add09-6d0b-482e-ac09-3fb040947c6c",image:{id:"968178a5-c5d4-4f01-841c-0482bf229a00",filename:"gettyimages-1469706273.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 13:52:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Man with computer code reflected in glasses",credits:"Getty Images\u002F\tKobus Louw",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F968178a5-c5d4-4f01-841c-0482bf229a00\u002Fgettyimages-1469706273.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Linux",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"open-source-and-linux-skills-still-in-demand-in-a-dark-economy",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Open source and Linux skills are still in demand in a dark economy",topic:{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b3b0455-04d9-42e4-81f1-04177a69998f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MAURICIO LIMA\u002FAFP via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Penguins in a box\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-83269626.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"3504\" data-image-height=\"2336\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the beginning, there was the source code. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, Linus Torvalds shaped it and called it Linux, and it was good. Now the operating system was formless and hard to use, so Owen Le Blanc of the Manchester Computing Centre (MCC) said, \"Let there be a Linux distribution,\" and there was light. And from then until now, most Linux distributions have been based directly on the source code and packaging systems such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.debian.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDEB\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frpm.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERPM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But, there is another approach called immutable Linux, and it's been gaining popularity over the last few years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImmutable Linux distributions come with a read-only core system. This means the base operating system, once installed, cannot be modified during regular use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftheres-a-new-coolest-linux-distribution-ready-to-wow-you-in-2024\u002F\"\u003EThere's a new coolest Linux distribution ready to wow you in 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPatches, including system updates, are done, during a reboot. This is called an atomic upgrade, which means that the update of everything is handled as a single transaction. If something goes wrong, you can easily revert to its previous state.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis architecture approach significantly enhances system security and stability, as it prevents unauthorized changes and reduces the risk of system corruption. Instead of updating things piecemeal the way most major Linux distributions do, everything is updated at once. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy? Because since the core system is read-only, it's far less vulnerable to malware and tampering. If you can't add anything to the operating system, you can't corrupt it. In addition, immutable distributions use containerization for applications. This further isolates programs from the core system and each other. So, even if you do have a bad application, it has far less access to the underlying system than, say, a Windows application does to Windows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother immutable Linux win is that it offers unparalleled reliability and stability. By preserving a consistent state, their software dependencies remain intact. This reduces the compatibility issues that come from updates or changes in traditional systems. The result? More reliable performance with minimal downtime.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurprise-gentoo-adds-binary-support-but-theres-a-catch\u002F\"\u003ESurprise! Gentoo adds binary support - but there's a catch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo install applications, you use containerized applications and universal package formats such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappimage.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAppImage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fflatpak.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlatpak\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsnapcraft.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESnap\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. While many old-school Linux users hate this approach, this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-snap-and-flatpak-make-linux-a-better-os-for-the-average-user\u002F\"\u003Econtainerized method for application installation has several advantages\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, they're distribution agnostic. That means if you have a Flatpak of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscord.com\u002F\"\u003EDiscord\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can install and run it on any Linux distribution that supports Flatpak. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese containerized package systems also avoid the dependency issues that come with traditional package managers. The old-school package managers often must update not just the applications, but all their software dependencies as well. Sometimes that isn't possible. Meanwhile, the container packages contain all the software you need to install and run its program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Linux laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey also give you the power to install plenty of proprietary software programs. For example, they make it simple to install Zoom or Spotify, whereas it can be troublesome installing either on Linux systems using traditional package managers such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fserver\u002Fdocs\u002Fpackage-management\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Packaging Tool (APT)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.fedoraproject.org\u002Fen-US\u002Fquick-docs\u002Fdnf\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDNF\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, because these applications run in containers, they're more secure than their package-based brethren. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of this, by the way, is all that new. While some reports have been proclaiming that immutable Linux distros represent a radical change, that's not the case. Indeed, you've already been exposed to the immutable Linux approach, but almost certainly didn't know it. You see, underneath its Chrome web browser, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-secret-origins-of-googles-chrome-os\u002F\"\u003EChromeOS is an immutable Linux system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChromeOS isn't the only immutable Linux in a box. For instance, if you play games with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.steampowered.com\u002Fsteamdeck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESteam Deck\u003C\u002Fa\u003E under the hood, you're running the immutable \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.steampowered.com\u002Fnews\u002Fapp\u002F1675200\u002Fview\u002F3297210455204349335\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESteamOS version 3.2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is based on Arch Linux.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImmutable Linux, though, isn't just for hardware. There are many immutable Linux distributions. Some are from major Linux distributors that you already know, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsilverblue.fedoraproject.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFedora Silverblue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmicroos.opensuse.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EopenSUSE MicroOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and Canonical's forthcoming \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftheres-a-new-ubuntu-linux-desktop-on-its-way\u002F\"\u003EUbuntu 24.04 will also have an immutable version\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Others include \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvanillaos.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVanilla OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fendlessos.com\u002Fhome\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEndless OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the developer-friendly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprojectbluefin.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProject Bluefin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffedora-linux-now-runs-on-all-m-powered-macs-except-one\u002F\"\u003EFedora Linux now runs on all M-powered Macs - except one\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, immutable Linux distros aren't for everyone. They're less flexible than the usual Linux distros. In addition, some applications and services don't work well with containerized environments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, why should you consider any of these? Easy. They're all very stable and secure. If you're never been a desktop Linux user before, they're also easier to install and run than their conventional older brothers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been running Linux since version 0.11 appeared in 1991 when I had to download it via ftp from MIT. In those days, you had to compile it from C, and nothing was easy.  Fast forward to today, and I can run Linux in my sleep. So, I don't need an \"easy\" Linux. But, many people still do. For them, I suggest you give one of the immutable Linux distros a try. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, for Linux newcomers, I recommend the Fedora-based Silverblue, the Ubuntu-based Vanilla OS, or the Debian-oriented Endless OS. They're all easy to use, stable and secure. I think you'll like at least one of them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a79e7679-c6c7-4a8a-b132-d9c5800e2976\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa79e7679-c6c7-4a8a-b132-d9c5800e2976\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-04 15:24:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Safety and security are immutable Linux's calling cards.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0645b836-174f-4365-8efa-c3c17a451275",image:{id:"1b3b0455-04d9-42e4-81f1-04177a69998f",filename:"gettyimages-83269626.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-04 15:22:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Penguins in a box",credits:"MAURICIO LIMA\u002FAFP via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F04\u002F1b3b0455-04d9-42e4-81f1-04177a69998f\u002Fgettyimages-83269626.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3504,height:2336,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"what-is-immutable-linux-heres-why-youd-run-an-immutable-linux-distro",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What is immutable Linux? Here's why you'd run an immutable Linux distro",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"226b48f6-f09d-44af-9393-d95f0df1e809\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sammyvision\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person using phone in the city\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1125381425.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"2120\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEdge and 5G computing have been promising transformative computing for a number of years, but it's only lately that compelling and viable use cases have been emerging, pushing these technology sets into the mainstream. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"33052565-cfca-4a67-84a8-ce05c82f6ebc\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F33052565-cfca-4a67-84a8-ce05c82f6ebc\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe phenomenon has been accelerating. The latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgsacom.com\u002Fpaper\u002F5g-ecosystem-july-2023-members-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edata\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association shows there are at least 1,650 commercially available 5G devices from 238 manufacturers, rising at a clip of 50% a year. Such devices gather, transmit, and process data across a wide range of systems, from aircraft to automobiles to factory floors -- and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe issue with previous generations of wireless and edge computing has been speed, which often did not deliver the low latency required for increasingly sophisticated constellations of machines, devices, and corporate networks. Now, with the low latency and high speeds delivered through 5G technology -- and eventually, 6G -- the edge will serve as a new locus of innovation for organizations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELightning-fast speeds\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mckinsey.com\u002Fcapabilities\u002Fmckinsey-digital\u002Four-insights\u002Ftech-at-the-edge-trends-reshaping-the-future-of-it-and-business\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of global management consulting firm\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMcKinsey, \"5G will deliver network speeds that are about ten times faster than current speeds on 4G LTE networks, with expectations of speeds that are up to 100 times faster with 40 times faster latency.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubsequently, an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.themanufacturinginstitute.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F03\u002FManufacturing-Institute-5G-study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanalysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of The Manufacturing Institute agrees, saying \"5G is a significant step beyond 4G.\" Still, its predecessor, 4G LTE, will likely be around for a while, supporting \"high-bandwidth applications for tasks such as streaming video and real-time applications that require very low latency,\" the report's authors state. For now, \"LTE and 5G are widely expected to coexist on the same private networks for at least the next five years.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch super-fast computing means real-time capabilities for applications such as AI-driven speech, written word, or computer-vision algorithms. \"Innovation develops around personal networks of experts at the porous edge of the organization and is supported by capabilities that scale the benefits across the business,\" the McKinsey report authors point out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECutting-edge use cases \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with accessibility and ease of deployment, there is a range of innovative use cases that are emerging as well, thanks to the additional power and speed 5G brings to the edge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESmart cities \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigh-speed edge enables cities to monitor and manage traffic, control pollution, and even prevent crime. \"Imagine networked devices ranging from smart parking sensors, energy meters, and networked traffic lights that coordinate to improve performance,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fengineering.cmu.edu\u002Fdirectory\u002Fbios\u002Fkumar-swarun.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESwarun Kumar,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. \"With the recent increase in wildfires, for example, wireless connectivity to air pollution sensors deployed over wide areas can prove pivotal in measuring and monitoring air quality at a much finer granularity than before.\" This will ensure that city administrators will have real-time access to events within their communities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAutonomous vehicles \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5G enables autonomous vehicles \"to communicate with each other and other connected, intelligent parts of the transportation grid using technologies referenced under the umbrella term vehicle-to-everything (V2X),.\" the Manufacturing Institute researchers state. This applies to drones, industrial vehicles such as forklifts as well as trucks or passenger cars. Administrators overseeing vehicle fleets for distribution and other functions will be able to provide customers with real-time information on the status of deliveries.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT)\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile IoT is seen as connecting consumer devices, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcsrc.nist.gov\u002Fglossary\u002Fterm\u002Findustrial_internet_of_things\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIndustrial Internet of Things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (IIoT) is based on the networks of sensors, instruments, machines, and other devices that enhance manufacturing processes and applications. Edge and 5G devices can play a role in \"measuring how efficiently factory machines are operating and the environmental factors that can affect that operation, such as temperature and humidity. IIoT-driven data can even unlock new business opportunities in terms of allowing precise monitoring of costs for manufacturing-as-a-service scenarios,\" according to the Manufacturing Institute. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDigital twins \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital twins are digital representations of physical assets or facilities that enable users \"to understand and predict changes with how people, products and processes interact,\" the Manufacturing Institute reports. \"Digital twins can be used reactively or proactively. When used reactively, they can be studied to pinpoint inefficiencies that may be difficult to detect using only visual observation. When used proactively, managers can conduct what-if scenarios that can be analyzed without disrupting production processes.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EExtended reality (XR)\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnologies such as virtual and augmented reality have \"particular value in sectors like construction and manufacturing, where participants can see detailed models of complex machinery,\" according to Manufacturing Institute researchers. \"Manufacturers can present data and information about machinery in spatially relevant ways, which in turn can aid workers in maintenance, repair, and training. XR applications are ideally experienced through a headset.\"  Technicians, for example, will be able to conduct maintenance or upgrades on equipment that possibly may be located on the other side of the globe. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEnabling the edge\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe growth of these technologies is not occurring in a vacuum. Adjacent technologies such as AI, microprocessors, and hybrid cloud are opening doors widely to edge and 5G innovation. For instance, \"hybrid cloud architectures have allowed mixed usage of cloud and edge resources, allowing for less time-critical applications to run on the cloud,\" Kumar says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn turn, edge and 5G are potentially resolving a dilemma that has long hampered cloud adoption, Kumar continues. \"Cloud data centers are usually far removed from cellular towers, meaning that transporting data back and forth between these and cell towers would simply be too time-consuming,\" he says. \"Edge computing has fundamentally altered this with its key promise to bring computing closer to where it's actually needed. Smaller and simpler commodity computers placed closer to the cell towers can be leveraged to do much of the compute.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith 5G and beyond, \"the boundaries between traditional computing systems and wireless systems are becoming increasingly less rigid. Traditional cellular systems have resisted extensive usage of the cloud,\" Kumar says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECombined with these adjacent technologies, 5G will see accelerated adoption, Kumar predicts. Cloud services \"have the potential to fundamentally reduce the costs of procuring advanced 5G hardware by leveraging widely available off-the-shelf computing resources where needed,\" he says. \"More importantly, they allow for easy software upgrades of the 5G stack, enabling new applications that can be seamlessly integrated.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloud-supported edge further \"allows innovations in AI across varying applications -- configuring the networks, improving speeds, detecting security threats -- to directly be weaved in without new hardware,\" Kumar adds. \"An easy way to think about this is to remember what happened with the softwarization of the phone, which meant that an app store with millions of dedicated software solutions could customize any given phone. Weaving general purpose compute with 5G base stations has the potential to create that very same effect -- this time within cellular towers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5G and the edge's impact on various industries\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis capability means changes for a range of industries, from manufacturing to medicine. Already, edge and 5G computing implementations are driving operations across the manufacturing sector, according to The Manufacturing Institute analysis. By connecting systems and data across facilities, and incorporating computer vision, manufacturers can develop new services around predictive maintenance, as well as reconfigure or redeploy systems and machinery as part of a \"modular factory\" approach, in which components, systems, and product lines can be dynamically ramped up or swapped out to meet capacity demands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA similar technology-driven trend -- \"Manufacturing as a Service\" -- promises to enable producers to secure capacity and capabilities on demand and as needed without upfront costs, in the same manner as cloud services are secured. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe possibilities for edge and 5G aren't limited to manufacturing -- there are multiple applications within other industries such as healthcare and medicine. For example, \"Using embedded IoT trackers, 5G enables medical staff to monitor patient vitals in real time, which is crucial for responding to health issues as quickly as possible,\" Matthias Foo, an industry analyst with ABI Research, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abiresearch.com\u002Fblogs\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F03\u002F5G-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epoints out\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"And video feedback can be used to ensure the patient takes the correct medication. 'High-definition video transmission' would greatly benefit artificial intelligence-based patient monitoring platforms that enable primary care physicians and elderly patients to directly communicate with one another virtually.\" Other developments underway include remote surgery and connected ambulances.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"5G is a technological paradigm shift, not just an extension of existing technology,\" according to the authors of the Manufacturing Institute report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"High data volumes will enable augmented and virtual reality to be delivered over mobile networks, usher in 8K video capabilities and replace fixed broadband, meaning more objects can be connected in more places. Low latency enables mission-critical applications, such as remote mining, traffic control, holograms, and real-time factory control. Massive device connectivity will change how and what is measured through applications such as smart meters, logistics tracking, and smart biometrics,\" the report explained. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExpect to see greater reliability and resiliency as well with 5G. Highly mobile devices implanted in vehicles, robots, and even drones will not only ensure real-time connectivity with operators and between systems, but provide real-time responses to anomalies that will assure smoother operations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to expect for 6G \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next phase of wireless development will be seen within 6G technology, which is expected to be developed and rolled out within the next seven years, closely integrating ubiquitous artificial intelligence and real-time analytics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Electronics first outlined the concepts behind 6G in July 2020. Then, the company's \"6G Framework\" was introduced in June 2023 by a working party of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), an agency of the United Nations overseeing collaboration on information and communication technologies. Samsung Research's HyoungJin Choi led that working party along with two other Samsung colleagues. They published a Samsung Research \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.samsung.com\u002Fblog\u002FAll-set-for-6G\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that said final approval by ITU is expected by the end of the year.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe developing standard \"aims to provide immersive experiences, hyper-connections, and hyper low latency services by further improving the service and performance when compared with what is available with existing IMT-2020 (5G),\" explains Choi and his co-authors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6G will represent an advancement over its predecessor \"through integration of communication and artificial intelligence and integration of communication and sensing,\" they state. Immersive multimedia and multi-sensory interactions are enabled through \"wide area multi-dimensional sensing that provides spatial information about unconnected objects as well as connected devices and their movements and surroundings.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-12-22 17:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With low latency and high speeds, edge computing and 5G could potentially serve as the locus of innovation for organizations.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"aba421d4-df59-4801-8ee3-1f9483572144",image:{id:"226b48f6-f09d-44af-9393-d95f0df1e809",filename:"gettyimages-1125381425.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-15 15:13:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Person using phone in the city",credits:"Sammyvision\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F15\u002F226b48f6-f09d-44af-9393-d95f0df1e809\u002Fgettyimages-1125381425.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Edge Computing",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"emerging-5g-and-edge-computing-innovations-you-need-to-know-about",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Top emerging 5G and edge computing innovations to watch out for now",topic:{id:"3503892f-be5f-4159-9e28-179ba0979efa",slug:"edge-computing",name:"Edge Computing",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3503892f-be5f-4159-9e28-179ba0979efa",slug:"edge-computing",name:"Edge Computing",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10279ab0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-centers",name:"Data Centers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57d5b2de-e901-4dd9-af48-ece44becc366",slug:"5g",name:"5G",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fdb67d7c-7fb0-4289-8f35-43c66223ea8d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"SuperDuperDB\" data-image-alt-text=\"superduperdb-demo-2024\" data-image-filename=\"superduperdb-demo-2024.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"2464\" data-image-height=\"1666\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENumerous observers have predicted that 2024 will be the year enterprises turn generative AI such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenAI's GPT-4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E into actual corporate applications. Most likely, such applications will begin with the simplest kinds of infrastructure, stringing together a large language model such as GPT-4 with some basic data management.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise apps will start with simple tasks such as searching through text or images to find the match to a natural-language search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.zdnet.com\u002Fcontent\u002Farticle\u002F5e5f9f40-3d96-429a-bca8-0cd950b91d6f\u002Fversion\u002Fus\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPinecone's CEO is on a quest to give AI something like knowledge\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA perfect candidate to make that happen is a Python library called SuperDuperDB, created by the venture capital-backed company of the same name, founded in 2023. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuperDuperDB is not a database but an interface that sits between a database such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-is-going-to-change-software-development-in-massive-ways-says-mongodb-cto\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMongoDB\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or Snowflake and a large language model or other GenAI program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat interface layer makes it simple to perform several very basic operations on corporate data. Using natural language queries in a chat prompt, one can query an existing corporate data set -- such as documents -- more extensively than is possible with a typical keyword search. One can upload images of, say, products to an image database and then query that database by showing an image and looking for a match.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, moments in videos can be retrieved from an archive of videos, by typing themes or features. Records of voice messages can be searched as a text transcript, making a basic voicemail assistant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technology also has uses for data scientists and machine learning engineers who want to refine AI programs using proprietary corporate data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-github-copilot-pursues-the-absolute-time-to-value-of-ai-in-programming\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft's GitHub Copilot pursues the absolute 'time to value' of AI in programming\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, to \"fine-tune\" an AI program such as an image recognition model, one has to hook up an existing database of images to the machine learning program. The challenge is how to get the image data into and out of the machine learning program, and how to define variables of the training process, such as the loss to be minimized. SuperDuperDB offers function calls to simplify all those things.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA key aspect of many of those functions is to convert different data types -- text, image, video, audio -- into vectors, strings of numbers that can be compared against one another. Doing so allows SuperDuperDB to perform \"similarity search,\" where the vector of a text phrase, for example, is compared to a database full of voicemail transcripts to retrieve the message most closely matching the query. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMind you, SuperDuperDB is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpinecones-ceo-is-on-a-quest-to-give-ai-something-like-knowledge\u002F\"\u003Enot a vector database like Pinecone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a commercial program. It's a simpler form of organizing vectors called a \"vector index.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpinecones-ceo-is-on-a-quest-to-give-ai-something-like-knowledge\u002F\"\u003EPinecone's CEO is on a quest to give AI something like knowledge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SuperDuperDB program, which is open-source, is installed like a typical Python installation from the command line or loaded as a pre-built Docker container. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first step to working with SuperDuperDB can either be setting up a data store from scratch, or working with an external data store. In either case, you'll want to have a data repository such as MongoDB or a SQL-based database. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuperDuperDB handles all data, including newly created data and data fetched from the database, via what it calls an \"encoder,\" which lets the programmer define data types. Those encoded types -- text, audio, image, video, etc. -- can be stored in MongoDB as \"documents\" or in SQL-based databases as a table schema. It's also possible to store very large data items, such as video files, in local storage when they exceed the capacity of either MongoDB or the SQL database.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbill-gates-predicts-a-massive-technology-boom-from-ai-coming-soon\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBill Gates predicts a 'massive technology boom' from AI coming soon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a data set is chosen or created, neural net models can be imported from libraries such as SciKit-Learn or one can use a very basic built-in inventory of neural nets such as the Transformer, the original large language model. One can also call APIs from commercial services such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The core function of having the model make predictions is done with a simple call to a \".predict\" function built into SuperDuperDB.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen working with a large language model or an image model like Stable Diffusion or Dall-E, the neural net will seek to retrieve answers from the database by performing the vector similarity search. That's as simple as calling a \".like\" function and passing it the query string.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's possible to make more complex apps by assembling multiple stages of functionality with SuperDuperDB, such as using similarity search to retrieve items from a database and then passing those items to a classifier neural net. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company has added functions that make an app more of a production system. They include a service called Listeners that re-runs predictions whenever the underlying database is updated. Various functions in SuperDuperDB can also be run as separate daemons to improve performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-langchain-turns-genai-into-a-genuinely-useful-assistant\u002F\"\u003EHow LangChain turns GenAI into a genuinely useful assistant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year will witness a great deal of evolution in programs such as SuperDuperDB, making them more robust still for production purposes. You can expect SuperDuperDB to evolve alongside other important emerging infrastructure such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-langchain-turns-genai-into-a-genuinely-useful-assistant\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELangChain framework\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and commercial tools such as the Pinecone vector database. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile there's a lot of ambitious talk about enterprise use of GenAI, it probably starts right here, with the kinds of humble tools that can be picked up by the individual programmer.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you'd like to get a quick feel for SuperDuperDB, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FSuperDuperDB\u002Fsuperduperdb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehead over to their GitHub repository\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-03 15:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"While there's ambitious talk about enterprise use of GenAI, it probably starts right here, with the kinds of humble tools that can be picked up by the individual programmer.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5e5f9f40-3d96-429a-bca8-0cd950b91d6f",image:{id:"f347a569-adb6-48bc-85a5-33da8c035b8a",filename:"greentunnelgettyimages-1735875350.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-03 14:27:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"greentunnelgettyimages-1735875350",credits:"Stefano Madrigali\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F03\u002Ff347a569-adb6-48bc-85a5-33da8c035b8a\u002Fgreentunnelgettyimages-1735875350.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1999,height:1499,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-superduperdb-delivers-an-easy-entry-to-ai-apps",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How SuperDuperDB delivers an easy entry to AI apps",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fa267634-4430-49bf-8b59-4d0d2da96b6f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Penguin leaping out of water\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1495622060.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in July, Linus Torvalds was worried the next update of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-new-and-cool-in-the-6-4-linux-kernel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Linux kernel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E might be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flore.kernel.org\u002Flkml\u002FCAHk-=wj8sPDVoWgaceAs1AiwZrHV8mtC3vQNGbeV6-RypJi6aw@mail.gmail.com\u002FT\u002F#u\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"one of those releases that may drag out\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" because most of Europe goes on vacation during August. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that his worries were for nothing -- and the new release has arrived: \"Nothing particularly odd or scary happened this last week, so there is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flkml.org\u002Flkml\u002F2023\u002F8\u002F27\u002F348\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eno excuse to delay the 6.5 release,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" announced Torvalds on 27 August. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-linux-on-an-old-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to install Linux on an old laptop to give it new life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet despite the release of Linux 6.5, Torvalds remains slightly concerned: \"I still have this nagging feeling that a lot of people are on vacation and that things have been quiet partly due to that. But this release has been going smoothly, so that's probably just me being paranoid.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo that end, he encourages developers to give \"this final release one last round of testing.\" So, before you get too wrapped up in building new releases on top of Linux 6.5, developers would be wise to check out the new kernel carefully before deploying it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the developers who are likely to be eager to build on the new release include those working on Linux distros, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farchlinux.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, who often leap at the latest releases, and those working on the upcoming \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E 23.10, whose developers plan on using Linux 6.5.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F8-things-you-can-do-with-linux-that-you-cant-do-with-macos-or-windows\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8 things you can do with Linux that you can't do with MacOS or Windows\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor developers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-developer-role-is-changing-radically-and-these-figures-show-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewho want to get testing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, what do we get with this new version of Linux? Tha simple answer is: lots of things. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest news for servers -- and cloud Linux users -- is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famd-vs-intel-which-desktop-processor-is-right-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAMD Ryzen processors' P-State\u003C\u002Fa\u003E support. This support should mean better performance and power use across CPU cores. Intel Alder Lake CPUs have also received improved load balancing in a related development. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Friscv.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERISC-V\u003C\u002Fa\u003E architecture fans will be pleased to find Linux now has Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support. ACPI is used in Linux and other operating systems for power management. It's vital for laptops and other battery-powered systems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor better security, people using virtual machines or sandboxes based on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kernel.org\u002Fdoc\u002Fhtml\u002Fv5.9\u002Fvirt\u002Fuml\u002Fuser_mode_linux.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUsermode Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for testing, or running multiple versions of Linux at once, now have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flandlock.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELandlock support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Landock is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpatch-now-serious-linux-kernel-security-hole-uncovered\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Security Module\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that enables applications to sandbox themselves by selecting access rights to directories. It's designed to be used by unprivileged processes while following the system security policy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-another-reason-why-linux-is-way-cooler-than-your-operating-system\u002F\"\u003EHere's another reason why Linux is way cooler than your operating system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make talking with the rest of the world easier, Linux 6.5 now supports \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fusb-c-is-getting-a-major-speed-boost-with-usb-4\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUSB 4v2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This new USB-C standard will support up to an eye-watering 120Gbps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd while we're still getting used to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fwi-fi-6e-the-future-of-wireless-connectivity-today-with-some-caveats\u002F\"\u003EWi-Fi 6E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wi-fi.org\u002Fhome-page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWi-Fi Alliance \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eis already working on bringing us Wi-Fi 7. When Wi-Fi 7 arrives, with its theoretical maximum speed of 46Gbps, Linux will be ready. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs usual, the new Linux has many more built-in audio and graphics drivers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-desktops-for-beginners\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Linux distros for beginners\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is, however, one feature that didn't make it into Linux 6.5. That's the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbcachefs.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBcachefs filesystem\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This copy-on-write filesystem is intended to be more reliable and robust than its rivals. The filesystem supports multiple devices, replication, erasure coding, compression, encryption, snapshots, and caching. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the Bcachefs filesystem looks good, there's been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flore.kernel.org\u002Flkml\u002Ff8f36ffc1360daad3df907c901144144cbcba106.camel@HansenPartnership.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea lot of developers fighting about the development process\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These personal arguments have led \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flore.kernel.org\u002Flkml\u002FCAHk-=whaFz0uyBB79qcEh-7q=wUOAbGHaMPofJfxGqguiKzFyQ@mail.gmail.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETorvalds to decide not to incorporate Bcachefs into Linux 6.5\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Hopefully, all these issues will be calmly resolved -- and Bcachefs will finally make it into Linux 6.6.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-08-29 17:02:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This major Linux kernel update brings numerous new features, improvements, and hardware support.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d14fca9d-e240-47c9-b354-68142ebc65e6",image:{id:"fa267634-4430-49bf-8b59-4d0d2da96b6f",filename:"gettyimages-1495622060.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-29 17:00:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Penguin leaping out of water",credits:"Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F29\u002Ffa267634-4430-49bf-8b59-4d0d2da96b6f\u002Fgettyimages-1495622060.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"linux-6-5-kernel-arrives-with-exciting-new-features",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Linux 6.5 kernel arrives with exciting new features",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"700b8cf4-b7e9-496d-9664-85e5d7f2b390\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook RGB Keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"dsc03026.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the years, ChromeOS has become quite popular. After all, most people these days really don't need anything more than a web browser to access their work. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications such as Microsoft 365, Google Workplace, Slack, and Zoom, for example, are what most workers need. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, there's always that one Windows application companies need, which keeps businesses using Windows. But now, the software virtualization company Cameyo, in partnership with Google, has unveiled its newest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcameyo.com\u002Fvirtual-app-delivery\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVirtual App Delivery (VAD)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which enables you to seamlessly run your Windows applications alongside Chrome applications on your Chromebooks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flaptop-deals\u002F\"\u003EThe best laptop deals in August 2023: MacBook, Chromebook, 2-in-1 sales\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is not a virtual desktop play. As Naveen Viswanatha, Google's Head of Product for ChromeOS Solutions, said, \"While many organizations previously relied on virtual desktop solutions like VDI and DaaS to deliver their legacy software to end users, many are struggling with the significant overhead caused by delivering full virtual desktops In today's cloud-first world, users just need simple & secure access to their apps in a seamless way that optimizes their productivity. That's where ChromeOS Virtual App Delivery with Cameyo comes in.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this new built-in ChromeOS service, you can run what Google calls \"legacy apps\" on any Chromebook. There, they will appear as Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Microsoft's own cloud-based approach for applications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn recent years, Microsoft has focused on moving \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3704148\u002Fthe-windows-desktop-is-dying.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows to the cloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That works if you have a fast internet connection, but it's expensive. The latest version of its Cloud PC, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows-365\u002Ffrontline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 365 Frontline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. which is meant for retail, healthcare, hospitality, and other vertical industry employees, starts at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"323fd6dc-77a5-45aa-a521-8155d7d2f9b6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows-365\u002Ffrontline\u002Fall-pricing\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$42 for three users per month\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. This entry-level configuration has two virtual CPUs, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. For a frontline service worker, that should be more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-organize-your-google-drive-5-tips-and-tricks-to-know\u002F\"\u003EHow to organize your Google Drive: 5 tips and tricks to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of requiring users to run a full remote Windows version, Cameyo streamlines the app delivery process. You only run the Windows application you need remotely. These Windows programs also incorporate file handling, clipboard support, and the ChromeOS file system. With VAD, your virtualized Windows applications merge with the ChromeOS environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis means, according to the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), VAD on ChromeOS can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcameyo.com\u002Fesg-economic-validation-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereduce your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by 54%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compared to virtual desktops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat 54% reduction in TCO takes into consideration the following, according to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kron4.com\u002Fbusiness\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fein-presswire\u002F651073547\u002Fchromeos-enables-virtual-app-delivery-with-cameyo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epress release\u003C\u002Fa\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E82% Reduction in Hardware Costs – ESG confirmed that combining savings related to ChromeOS IT costs and Cameyo infrastructure costs can save businesses 82% in total hardware costs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E75% Reduction in Licensing Costs – ChromeOS Virtual App Delivery with Cameyo provides access to applications on a per-named-user basis, helping companies reduce their licensing and application costs by enabling each user to access their apps on any device, without needing a license for each device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E53% Reduction in Operational Costs – ESG research found that ChromeOS and Cameyo deliver a 53% reduction in operational costs by eliminating many of the tasks typically required to operate a virtual desktop, such as configuring applications for each desktop, provisioning, patching, and updating those devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides the cost savings, ChromeOS devices are more secure than Windows. You're safer running Windows apps remotely on ChromeOS than on a Windows PC. After all, ChromeOS has yet to fall victim to a ransomware attack. Windows, on the other hand, falls prey to ransomware every day. In addition, ChromeOS and Cameyo have implemented a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fzero-trust-and-cybersecurity-heres-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters\u002F\"\u003EZero-Trust model\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for greater security. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fransomware-attacks-broke-records-in-july-mainly-driven-by-this-one-group\u002F\"\u003ERansomware attacks broke records in July, mainly driven by this one group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor years, Cameyo has offered this service as a ChromeOS add-on. Now, it's being integrated directly into ChromeOS under the name \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcameyo.com\u002Fchromeos-virtual-app-delivery\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromeOS Virtual App Delivery\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You won't have to add this service. It will come in a ChromeOS update arriving on your Chromebook soon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to make the most of your Chromebooks and your Windows PC apps, you should check it out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Shannon Kalvar, IDC's Research Director of Virtual Client Computing, said, \"Secure, cloud-first operating systems and Virtual App Delivery (VAD) have become key enablers of an enterprise's digital operations and talent strategies. Combining Cameyo's VAD solution with ChromeOS devices results in a win-win scenario for both end users and IT. End users get seamless and productive work experiences from anywhere, and IT gets a more secure, flexible, and cost-effective solution that requires fewer IT resources to deploy and manage.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-08-24 15:31:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This is not a virtual desktop play.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5d2b1940-f672-4875-9c07-12ba4fbcf3a5",image:{id:"700b8cf4-b7e9-496d-9664-85e5d7f2b390",filename:"dsc03026.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-03-15 19:18:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows running on Chromebooks",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Office for Windows with Word and PowerPoint apps running on Chrome OS in Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F15\u002F700b8cf4-b7e9-496d-9664-85e5d7f2b390\u002Fdsc03026.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:6000,height:3376,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"now-you-can-run-any-windows-app-on-your-chromebook-thanks-to-this-partnership",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Now you can run any Windows app on your Chromebook, thanks to this partnership",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11d72d67-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"virtualization",name:"Virtualization",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"837973ac-6fdc-438c-bd08-86bf4aafff69\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"SEAN GLADWELL\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Red computerized brain\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1243560129.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1977\" data-image-height=\"1516\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating and testing code at the touch of a button through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative artificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) models, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgithub-rolls-out-copilot-for-business-experiments-with-voice-control-for-copilot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGitHub CoPilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, almost seems too good to be true. So good, in fact, that there has to be a catch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile software professionals are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eembracing AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as a power tool to build, launch, and update applications, there is also nervousness about its intellectual property and security implications. Is that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwho-owns-the-code-if-chatgpts-ai-helps-write-your-app-does-it-still-belong-to-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-generated code scraped from someone else's intellectual property\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Does the model draw on internal corporate data that should be kept secure?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-code\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnologists recognize that AI adoption requires attention to rights, privacy, security, productivity, and training, according to a GitLab \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fabout.gitlab.com\u002Fdeveloper-survey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esurvey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 1,001 developers and executives, conducted in June. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe majority of respondents (79%) expressed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-in-four-workers-fears-being-considered-lazy-if-they-use-ai-tools\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econcern about AI tools\u003C\u002Fa\u003E having access to private information or intellectual property. The main concern was that sensitive information, such as customer data, may be exposed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopyright concerns top the list of concerns about using AI-generated code. Close to half of respondents (48%) cited concern that code generated using AI might not be subject to the same copyright protection as human-generated code. Another 39% were worried about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhacking-ai-how-googles-ai-red-team-is-fighting-security-attacks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esecurity vulnerabilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with such code. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-skills-you-need-to-become-an-ai-prompt-engineer\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6 skills you need to become an AI prompt engineer\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, technologists are optimistic that these issues can be worked through and they continue to forge ahead. Among respondents whose organizations are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-is-going-to-change-software-development-in-massive-ways-says-mongodb-cto\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eusing AI in software development\u003C\u002Fa\u003E today, as many as 90% felt confident using AI in their daily tasks at work. In addition, 60% said they use AI daily, and 22% said they use AI several times a week. More than half (51%) rated their organization's efforts in incorporating AI into the software development lifecycle as \"very\" or \"extremely\" successful. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is seen as an important investment from a software development perspective. Among respondents whose organizations are using AI or plan to in the future, 83% said they have or will have budget specifically allocated to AI for software development. Benefits cited included improved efficiency (55%), faster cycle times (44%), and increased innovation (41%). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraining and skills also emerged as a common theme in the obstacles and concerns identified by respondents. As much as 81% said they need \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Femployee-skills-gap-and-trust-are-biggest-impediments-to-business-adoption-of-generative-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore training to use AI at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and 87% said organizations will need to re-skill employees to adapt to the changes AI will bring. A top area of concern was the potential to introduce a new set of skills to learn (42%), followed by a lack of the appropriate skill sets to use AI or interpret AI output (34%).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-ways-to-explore-the-use-of-generative-ai-at-work\u002F\"\u003E5 ways to explore the use of generative AI at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line is that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhuman-oversight-key-to-keeping-ai-honest\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI cannot replace human oversight\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and innovation. More experienced professionals \"accept AI as a supportive tool for skill development, but don't think it can completely replace the expertise, knowledge, and problem-solving of seasoned professionals like themselves,\" the survey's authors assert. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Ultimately, it comes down to more than simply human versus machine. Leveraging the experience of human team members alongside AI is the best -- and perhaps only -- way organizations can fully address the concerns around security and intellectual property.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI might be able to generate code more quickly than a human developer, \"but a human team member needs to verify that the AI-generated code is free of errors, security vulnerabilities, or copyright issues before it goes to production,\" they said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-09-07 16:11:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"GitLab survey reveals technologists' anxiety about AI's intellectual property and security implications.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"72334024-5b38-42ff-96a5-7c31a7eed72e",image:{id:"837973ac-6fdc-438c-bd08-86bf4aafff69",filename:"gettyimages-1243560129.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-07 16:07:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Red computerized brain",credits:"SEAN GLADWELL\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F07\u002F837973ac-6fdc-438c-bd08-86bf4aafff69\u002Fgettyimages-1243560129.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1977,height:1516,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ai-is-great-at-coding-but-there-are-some-massive-caveats",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"AI is great at coding, but there are some massive caveats",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"274922af-f8ec-41f7-b3d0-4d84541e769c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Al Drago\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"square payment\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1653667720.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"5830\" data-image-height=\"3887\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile checking my morning email, I saw notes from several friends who run tiny businesses. Each told me that they rely on Square, the popular online payment system, and that it wasn't working for them and did I know how to fix it. I didn't. I still don't. I could tell them that they weren't alone. Many people using both Square and Cash App reported they couldn't make or take payments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe disruptions began on Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern time, as indicated by a surge in reports on the outage tracking website, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdowndetector.com\u002F\"\u003EDownDetector\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-moment-i-realized-chatgpt-plus-was-a-game-changer-for-my-business\u002F\"\u003EThe moment I realized ChatGPT Plus was a game-changer for my business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare reported it was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.issquareup.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einvestigating a disruption impacting \"Square Stands and Readers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E connected via USB on Point of Sale version 6.24. Impacted Sellers may see a message indicating that the reader has disconnected. If you are seeing this on your account, it is recommended that you connect to Bluetooth for the time being. If you have not updated to 6.24 yet, we recommend waiting to do so until we hear more information.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, Square saw a peak of over 18,000 outage reports, while Cash App had more than 9,000 reports by 7 PM Eastern. Although the number of reported issues decreased, they persisted into Friday morning, with both services receiving over 1,000 outage reports around 10 AM Eastern.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result? Small businesses, from taco trucks to coffee shops, had to tell their customers they couldn't accept credit cards or e-payments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare recommended that users switch to offline mode. That didn't work well either. Users reported, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fxtngnz\u002Fstatus\u002F1699960407996223679\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe had thought [we] had taken offline payments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, [but] when we went to check recently, there were hours of transactions unlogged.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmachine-learning-helps-this-company-deliver-a-better-online-shopping-experience\u002F\"\u003EMachine learning helps this company deliver a better online shopping experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company claims, however, that \"Offline Mode Payments …  are being uploaded, but there will be a slight delay before they appear as completed. Any new Offline Mode Payments will be completed as normal in the coming hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, with Cash App, the company urged users not to reattempt any payments or deposits that showed error messages and said users should not log out of the app. Why? We don't know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn X, Cash now says, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FCashSupport\u002Fstatus\u002F1700161904637821134?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur services are mostly back online.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E We're sorry if you haven't been able to use parts of the app.\" Which parts? The ability to send payments and get cash out. The main parts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECustomers are understandably upset. To put it more bluntly, as one did on X, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FBduece52\u002Fstatus\u002F1700169122481328285\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI NEED MY MONEY.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" Imagine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-retailer-is-using-rfid-tags-to-make-in-person-clothes-shopping-less-frustrating\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis retailer is using RFID tags to make in-person clothes shopping less frustrating\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth companies, subsidiaries of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblock.xyz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlock\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, claim that all's well now. Customers tell another story.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDownDetector data showed that as of Friday morning, there were nearly 1,500 reports related to Square's app, website, and payment processing issues. Still, this was a significant drop from the 18,000 reports on Thursday night. Cash App had close to 1,700 reports concerning fund transfers and other payment issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exact number of affected customers and the extent of the problem remain unclear. Both Cash App and Square have yet to respond to requests for comments on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its Friday update, Square mentioned that it is closely monitoring the situation after its engineering teams implemented a fix. The company anticipates \"slight delays\" in some transfers due to the disruption.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe outage's root cause remains undisclosed. Neither company has yet to provide an official statement on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKolton Andrus, CTO and founder of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gremlin.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGremlin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a company specializing in understanding software failure and how to avoid it, said this episode \"underscores just how serious the problem is. Software reliability remains a struggle. Why? Well, one reason is that most of the current best practices, like SLOs [service level objective] and incident response, are reactive: they only kick in after something bad has happened.\" Companies must develop strategies and best practices to proactively manage software reliability at an enterprise scale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, Andrus continued, \"The downstream impact of outages can be severe: small businesses and retail stores not able to pay their rent this month can be a catastrophic outcome of software reliability failure. We've not thought enough about what happens downstream when software fails.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare and Cash App users can tell you exactly what it's like: Not good. Top-of-the-stack service companies need to address these issues, or they'll find their customers looking for someone who takes their service commitments more seriously. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-09-08 20:16:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Small businesses, from taco trucks to coffee shops, had to tell their customers they couldn't accept credit cards or e-payments.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3f6d8489-d489-483e-bc41-ce80522e5778",image:{id:"274922af-f8ec-41f7-b3d0-4d84541e769c",filename:"gettyimages-1653667720.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-08 20:07:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"square payment",credits:"Al Drago\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F274922af-f8ec-41f7-b3d0-4d84541e769c\u002Fgettyimages-1653667720.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5830,height:3887,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"cash-app-square-payment-systems-outage-what-small-businesses-need-to-know",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Cash App, Square outage: What small businesses need to know",topic:{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2935dabc-c85e-457f-ab84-0d6746a2641a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"fotostorm\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"hsppy-casmpersgettyimages-1344738681\" data-image-filename=\"hsppy-casmpersgettyimages-1344738681.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECulture not only eats strategy for breakfast but also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbuilding-software-these-days-design-thinking-hybrid-team-and-of-course-devops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edines on DevOps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as a mid-morning snack. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key to successful collaboration within software shops is not just to align developers with operations teams, but also to release the inner developers within ops team members. The head of DevOps for Nasdaq says the time has come for the ops side to take on greater roles as developers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fimplementing-ai-into-software-engineering-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EImplementing AI into software engineering? Here's everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEncouraging more of a developer mindset is now critical, said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Famado\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmado Gramajo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, vice president of infrastructure and DevOps engineering for Nasdaq, who shared some of his experiences with attendees at the recent Developer Productivity Engineering (DPE) conference in New York, sponsored by Gradle. You have administrators on the ops side and developers on the other side. It's time to encourage admins to think more like developers, he urged. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProductivity on the developer side has always been a challenge. But productivity leads to happiness, and \"happiness is the key,\" he said. \"Happiness means a lot of things to different people, and especially to developers,\" Gramajo said. \"But in the context of DPE, happiness for developers is staying on top of their creative flow, with stable quality, stable code, stable deployment. A happy developer means they have good software. A happy developer means that they're going to be nice to ops.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final remaining frontier for such positive collaboration, he continued, is in build and test -- which calls for engagement from both development and operations teams. Rapid deployment, automation, and continuous integration\u002Fcontinuous deployment have enabled shops to turn around software with great frequency --  \"but it's not that shiny anymore,\" Gramajo said. \"It's just deployment of software, and it's fine to deploy fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpportunities for productivity, as well as new ways of working, are now arising within the build-and-test phase preceding it, focusing on development productivity engineering, he said. \"That's how you improve the quality of software. That adds real business value.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feveryone-loves-low-code-development-but-not-all-are-ready-for-it\u002F\"\u003EEveryone loves low-code\u002Fno-code development, but not all are ready for it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge, he continued, is that software is conceived, built, deployed, and managed by separate teams: \"As new technologies sprung up -- cloud, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-kubernetes-everything-your-business-needs-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKubernetes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- enterprises have had dedicated teams, such as infosec, internal audit, and infrastructure -- many teams that have one function for a specific reason or purpose. It's not a negative thing, and you're getting more controls, more guards and guardrails.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntegrating more of this work is stymied by the fact that IT professionals are compensated and mandated with single-purpose roles, Gramajo explained. \"What I've seen is some teams with hundreds of projects and thousands of developers, you have different scopes and different capabilities. But the development teams can't pick up and continue the work of security, get other things done, or add modules for resiliency. The context is the developer is working on this project work that their getting paid for, and can't switch the entire thing around. And that's creating friction between the development group and other teams.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot the path to developer happiness, for sure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGramajo's solution at Nasdaq -- which operates more than 130 markets around the world -- is to build shared services platforms on which developers, operations teams, and other IT professionals can collaborate. Gramajo, who comes from the operations side of the house, recognized that many of the people working with him were becoming de facto developers in their own right. Also, \"we can pick up all the stuff developers don't want to deal with that's causing friction.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-will-change-the-role-of-developers-forever-heres-why-thats-good-news\u002F\"\u003EAI will change the role of developers forever. Here's why that's good news\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECorporate or workplace culture -- which everyone wants to change -- is almost impossible to change, he says. Instead, he calls for a systematic, engineering approach. \"If a company is trying to do DevOps or whatever, the first thing you think is, 'well. how do you change the culture?' You have to change the culture, through three-ways or feedback loops or whatever. But nobody ever changes the culture, right? They just talk about it, and put up a sign in front of the elevator with values.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what \u003Cem\u003Ecan\u003C\u002Fem\u003E be changed is the mindset of IT teams, \"which is more engineering-minded, instead of waiting for something to happen, you start developing a solution for something. Now they're realizing that they're not just the admins, they're also engineers writing code.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy leveraging a systematic approach, \"you're able to change the culture,\" he added. \"By having a look at what makes a company defined is the way the people work in the enterprise, and the way they work is based on the policies and procedures. So the challenge is to start looking at the policies and procedures, start enabling the ops team to work and operate more like developers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-12 15:41:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Corporate or workplace culture is almost impossible to change. Instead, the head of Nasdaq DevOps calls for a systematic, engineering approach to software development.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ed2da8b1-940b-41b2-9c81-f42a418ae149",image:{id:"2935dabc-c85e-457f-ab84-0d6746a2641a",filename:"hsppy-casmpersgettyimages-1344738681.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-12 15:38:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"hsppy-casmpersgettyimages-1344738681",credits:"fotostorm\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F12\u002F2935dabc-c85e-457f-ab84-0d6746a2641a\u002Fhsppy-casmpersgettyimages-1344738681.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Developer",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"want-more-productivity-have-everyone-think-like-a-developer",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Want more productivity? Help everyone think like a developer",topic:{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926460b5-b4e9-464e-859e-278dd409a3a7",slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"778ec254-7053-4e22-960b-4837bc5200f7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Weiquan Lin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"abstract security hole\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1474277379.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2153\" data-image-height=\"1393\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the most part, ordinary Linux users don't know what \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcurl.se\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecurl\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is. Programmers and system administrators know the utility well, though. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis shell command and its associated library, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcurl.se\u002Flibcurl\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elibcurl\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is used to transfer data over every network protocol you've ever heard of, and it's used in desktops, servers, clouds, cars, television sets, routers, and pretty much every Internet of Things (IoT) device. Curl's developers estimate it's used in over twenty billion instances. And now there's a potentially nasty security bug in it, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcurl.se\u002Fdocs\u002FCVE-2023-38545.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECVE-2023-38545\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-cloud-aws-and-cloudflare-report-largest-ddos-attacks-ever\u002F\"\u003EGoogle Cloud, AWS, and Cloudflare report largest DDoS attacks ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow nasty? Curl's lead developer, Daniel Stenberg, wrote in a blog post that it's \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdaniel.haxx.se\u002Fblog\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fhow-i-made-a-heap-overflow-in-curl\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe worst security problem found in curl in a long time.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" He should know.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecurity experts agree. This is, in a word, bad. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Saeed Abbasi, Qualys Threat Research Unit Product Manager, warned: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.qualys.com\u002Fvulnerabilities-threat-research\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F05\u002Fcurl-8-4-0-proactively-identifying-potential-vulnerable-assets\"\u003EOrganizations must act swiftly to inventory, scan, and update all systems utilizing curl\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and libcurl. In particular, the gravity of the high-severity vulnerability mandates immediate and cautious attention to safeguarding interconnected and web-aware applications, ensuring the rich data transfer functionality curl and libcurl provide remain unimpaired and secure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the security hole can be invoked when someone is using the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnordvpn.com\u002Fblog\u002Fsocks5-proxy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESOCKS5\u003C\u002Fa\u003E proxy protocol. This rather simple protocol sets up network communication via a dedicated \"middleman.\" The protocol is used when communicating over \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.torproject.org\u002F\"\u003ETor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the open-source internet software used to enable anonymous communication and to access the internet from within organizations and companies privately. Some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evirtual private networks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, such as \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e60de082-7447-4ef2-af55-e48c6ba82726\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnordvpn.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"NordVPN\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0aa3fe9b-fca5-4108-b9ab-bcfe669d2a26\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privateinternetaccess.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Private Internet Access\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36957d00-f677-470e-abd3-e81bb69f9e8c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhide.me\u002Fen\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hide.Me\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, offer it to enable their users to get around internet content blocks and to ensure their anonymity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a Mastodon conversation, Steinberg said, \"Perhaps most realistically, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmastodon.social\u002F@bagder\u002F111214995699589027\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea Tor user (which normally uses SOCKS5) going to a HTTPS site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that has been breached or similar\" is the most likely to fall into this security hole. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-things-even-new-linux-users-can-do-to-better-secure-the-os\u002F\"\u003E7 things even new Linux users can do to better secure the OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECVE-2023-38545 is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcwe.mitre.org\u002Fdata\u002Fdefinitions\u002F122.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ememory heap overflow\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hole. It can possibly be exploited for remote code execution. There are already \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgist.github.com\u002Fxen0bit\u002F0dccb11605abbeb6021963e2b1a811d3?_gl=1*g57zkr*_ga*MTkwODExNjk5MS4xNjk3MDQ0MjI2*_ga_SQ1NR9VTFJ*MTY5NzA0NDIyNi4xLjAuMTY5NzA0NDIyNi4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*Qmw3QTJCNGdLVlZaUHo1Z0RLTTk0V0lnU0NONnFnMk4lMkZkbTBUZmdvSHdCU3lnQnluMWNNZThpNkg5UiUyRjF4bFl6Qm50OHhhQnNRaWhIJTJCSjlOeHprY0NzJTJGUWslMkJpMkcyMDJQS0pHUGN6c1VUZ0J0OVpqWHFDMEs1dFFYeHNzUSUzRCUzRA..\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproofs of concept showing how an attack could be made using the curl hole\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe security hole \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fcurl\u002Fcurl\u002Fcommit\u002F4a4b63daaa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewas introduced in February\u003C\u002Fa\u003E 2020 and affects libcurl versions from 7.69.0 to and including 8.3.0.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESteinberg is embarrassed by his mistake: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReading the code now, it is impossible not to see the bug. Yes, it truly aches having to accept the fact that I did this mistake without noticing and that the flaw then remained undiscovered in code for 1315 days. I apologize. I am but a human. … In hindsight, shipping a heap overflow in code installed in over twenty billion instances is not an experience I would recommend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot everyone thinks it's that big a deal. Bill Demirkapi, a member of the Microsoft Security Response Center Vulnerability and Mitigations team, tweeted on Twitter, aka X, that, \"The 'worst security problem found in curl in a long time' is only accessible if the victim is using a SOCKS5 proxy & connects to a rogue server or is under a MitM [Man in the Middle] attack? \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FBillDemirkapi\u002Fstatus\u002F1711992709043437946\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI'm going back to sleep\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELess snarkily, the software supply chain company JFrog observed: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can be assumed with good confidence that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjfrog.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcurl-libcurl-october-2023-vulns-all-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis vulnerability will get exploited in the wild\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for remote code execution, with more sophisticated exploits being developed. However – the set of pre-conditions needed in order for a machine to be vulnerable (see previous section) is more restrictive than initially believed. Therefore, we believe the vast majority of curl users won't be affected by this vulnerability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be precise, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhackerone.com\u002Freports\u002F2187833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe preconditions needed to spark the problem into a curl security fire\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curl request is made via socks5h.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curl state machine's negotiation buffer is smaller than ~65k.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SOCKS server's \"hello\" reply is delayed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe attacker sets a final destination hostname larger than the negotiation buffer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's a lot of preconditions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, given Curl's extensive use across various operating systems, applications, and IoT devices, Steinberg's early announcement of the problem was a smart strategic move. It provided organizations ample time to audit their systems, identify all instances of curl and libcurl in use, and develop a comprehensive plan for enterprise-wide patching.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnewly-discovered-android-malware-has-infected-thousands-of-devices\u002F\"\u003ENewly discovered Android malware has infected thousands of devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curl project didn't stop there; information about the flaws was concurrently shared with developers of various Linux, Unix, and Unix-like distributions. This collaborative approach ensured that patches and updated packages were ready before the official release of curl v8.4.0.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo both I and the curl project strongly recommend users to update to curl\u002Flibcurl version 8.4.0 or apply patches to older versions to mitigate the risks associated with these vulnerabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince libcurl\u002Fcurl is a default component in many Linux distributions and baked into numerous container images, Linux users should be vigilant and look out for releases by these providers. Most of the major Linux distributors already have the patches out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 18:41:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Curl is built into and silently used in numerous Linux distributions. A nasty security hole within it has been revealed and patched.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"17242dea-9d0b-4349-a55f-510da1c63748",image:{id:"778ec254-7053-4e22-960b-4837bc5200f7",filename:"gettyimages-1474277379.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 18:37:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"abstract security hole",credits:"Weiquan Lin\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002F778ec254-7053-4e22-960b-4837bc5200f7\u002Fgettyimages-1474277379.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2153,height:1393,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"security-updates-released-for-widely-used-linux-utility-curl",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Nasty bug discovered in widely used Linux utility curl, and patches already rolled out",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"edb28a9c-db94-49a7-9029-ca8c145fba0f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nitat Termmee\u002FMoment\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Software engineer explaining to controlling robotic welding process to welder in factory. -\" data-image-filename=\"engineering-manager-robotics-factory.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022-05-17 21:09:19.000000\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1064\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I recently reported that the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flong-term-support-for-linux-kernel-to-be-cut-as-maintainence-remains-under-strain\u002F\"\u003Elong-term support for some Linux kernels would be cut\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, people were upset. Mind you, the Linux kernel community knew that very few people were using these graying kernels, but it still got under people's skins. For those folks, and for those who actually need a kernel that will be supported for ten years, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxfoundation.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cip-project.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECivil Infrastructure Platform (CIP)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E project is expanding its super-long-term stable (SLTS) kernel program by introducing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fcivil-infrastructure-platform-expands-super-long-term-stable-kernel-program-with-a-6-1-based-series-301955086.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E6.1-based SLTS kernel series\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis isn't the first STLS kernel. There are already ones for 4.4, 4.19, and 5.10. What this means is that CIP will provide extensive support for at least a decade after arrival.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Linux laptops right now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, CIP systems are not for general-purpose Linux devices. They consist of CIP kernel and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.debian.org\u002FNews\u002F2021\u002F20210814\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDebian 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Bullseye-based systems that provide run-time environments that work with industrial hardware using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.linuxfoundation.org\u002Fcivilinfrastructureplatform\u002Fciptesting\u002Fcipreferencehardware\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECIP reference hardware\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo ensure the extended lifespan of these kernels, CIP adopts a streamlined approach by focusing on actively supported kernel features for its target architecture. Specifically, SLTS kernels are meant for embedded Linux systems. It comes in two versions: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tiny profile is built from Debian source code and is useful for devices with storage restrictions, extreme performance and flexibility requirements, and low-complexity applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe generic profile is built from Debian binary packages and covers devices that require more functionality, less performance and flexibility requirements, and more storage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimultaneously, the project also adopts some non-invasive backports from more recent mainline kernels. Primarily, this is to facilitate compatibility with emerging hardware. The CIP project's members define this scope's parameters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-dont-more-people-use-desktop-linux-i-have-a-theory-you-might-not-like\u002F\"\u003EWhy don't more people use desktop Linux? I have a theory you might not like\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's because CIP's primary mission isn't the desktop or server. Instead, it's all about establishing an open-source foundation of embedded industrial-grade Linux. This foundation aims to facilitate the deployment and incorporation of software building blocks essential for civil infrastructure projects. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis distribution is for technical systems responsible for the supervision, control, and management of infrastructure. This includes electric power generation and energy distribution, oil and gas, water and wastewater, healthcare, communications, transportation, and community management. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe name of the CIP's game is to speed up the implementation of civil infrastructure systems by building upon existing open-source foundations and expertise without reinventing non-domain-specific technology. This, in turn, will help establish de facto open standards by providing a base layer reference implementation for mission-critical services such as electrical power grids, oil and gas pipelines, and emergency telecommunications systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-enable-speech-to-text-in-linux-with-this-simple-app\u002F\"\u003EHow to enable speech-to-text in Linux with this simple app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommenting on this development, Yoshi Kobayashi, the CIP Technical Steering Committee Chair, emphasized, \"The CIP kernels receive the same meticulous attention as regular Long-Term-Stable (LTS) kernels during their development and review. Our developers actively engage in the review and testing of LTS kernels, contributing significantly to the overall quality and security of the platform. One noteworthy aspect is our ongoing work to enhance the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.iec.ch\u002Fblog\u002Funderstanding-iec-62443\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInternational Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443 security standard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which aims to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure systems.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, most infrastructure software is made up of a hodgepodge of incompatible, proprietary software programs. If all goes well, the CIP's ultimate goal is to provide a free, universally adopted Linux that governments and countries around the world can depend on for their civil infrastructure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-16 19:19:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If your Linux plans include industrial infrastructure, power grids, and factories, the Linux Foundation's Civil Infrastructure Platform has a Linux kernel just for you with decade-long support.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"822c8372-3083-4457-9e14-b28a1cd18862",image:{id:"edb28a9c-db94-49a7-9029-ca8c145fba0f",filename:"engineering-manager-robotics-factory.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-17 21:09:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Software engineer explaining to controlling robotic welding process to welder in factory. -",credits:"Nitat Termmee\u002FMoment\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fedb28a9c-db94-49a7-9029-ca8c145fba0f\u002Fengineering-manager-robotics-factory.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1064,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"super-long-term-stable-linux-kernel-arrives",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Super-long-term stable Linux Kernel arrives",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c9399b7b-61bf-42ba-adb3-7cc98d3feeca\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MR.Cole_Photographer\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Abstract colorful data\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1226866390.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) is seen as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-means-more-productivity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eultimate productivity tool\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for software development, the impact of AI development tools on teams is still in its infancy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are takeaways from a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcloud.google.com\u002Fdevops\u002Fstate-of-devops\u002F\"\u003Ereport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on DevOps trends, which is published by Google Cloud's DevOps Research and Assessment (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.devops-research.com\u002Fresearch.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDORA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) team, and based on data from 36,000 technology professionals worldwide. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fimplementing-ai-into-software-engineering-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EImplementing AI into software engineering? Here's everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's common for experts to suggest these days that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoftware-developers-work-best-in-teams-heres-how-ai-is-helping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI will deliver significant boosts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to software development and deployment productivity, along with developer job satisfaction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"So far our survey evidence doesn't support this,\" the report's authors, Derek DeBellis and Nathen Harvey, both with Google, state. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-ai-in-software-engineering-reaching-an-oppenheimer-moment-heres-what-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIs AI in software engineering reaching an 'Oppenheimer moment'?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our evidence suggests that AI slightly improves individual well-being measures -- such as burnout and job satisfaction -- but has a neutral or perhaps negative effect on group-level outcomes such as team performance and software delivery performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese flat findings are likely due to the fact that we're still at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-impact-of-generative-ai-on-software-team-productivity-is-complicated\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eearly stages of AI adoption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, they surmise: \"There is a lot of enthusiasm about the potential of AI development tools, as demonstrated by the majority of people incorporating at least some AI into the tasks we asked about. But we anticipate that it will take some time for AI-powered tools to come into widespread and coordinated use in the industry.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-skills-you-need-to-become-an-ai-prompt-engineer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESix skills you need to become an AI prompt engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the limited impact of AI so far, the survey does identify the factors that are moving development shops forward. In their research, DeBellis and Harvey isolated a segment of \"elite\" professionals who are on top of their game. These professionals only require lead times of one day to make changes in applications, versus a week to a month at low-preforming shops. They can deploy software multiple times a day. They also report change-failure rates for buggy software of 5% or less. By contrast, those in low-preforming software shops have rates exceeding 60%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile AI may help IT professionals in the future, there are best practices that the elite group is pursuing that are making a difference today. The co-authors identify those practices: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuild with users in mind:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The Google research shows \"that a user-centric approach to building applications and services is one of the strongest predictors of overall organizational performance. Teams that focus on the user have 40% higher organizational performance than teams that don't.\" \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEstablish a healthy culture:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Teams with generative cultures, composed of people who felt included and like they belonged on their team, have 30% higher organizational performance than organizations without a generative culture.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrive for high-quality documentation:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"High-quality documentation amplifies the impact that DevOps technical capabilities -- for example, continuous integration and trunk-based development -- have on organizational performance. Overall, high-quality documentation leads to 25% higher team performance relative to low-quality documentation.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistribute work fairly:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"We find that respondents who take on more repetitive work are more likely to experience higher levels of burnout, and women and members of underrepresented groups are more likely to take on more repetitive work. Women or those who self-reported their gender do 40% more repetitive work than men.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeverage cloud flexibility:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Using a public cloud, for example, leads to a 22% increase in infrastructure flexibility relative to not using the cloud. This flexibility, in turn, leads to teams with 30% higher organizational performance than those with inflexible infrastructures.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContrary to widespread and deeply ingrained impressions, software developers do not work in isolation. Instead, they work in teams, and strive to focus on their business. The survey helps shed light on what's important for top-performing developers -- and AI is still more of a shiny object than a differentiator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-13 07:55:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's too early to detect if AI boosts the productivity of software rollouts, a Google study finds. But other factors are making a huge difference to the success of IT professionals.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"295461d1-9d6f-4bf0-80d8-4814b2fe0763",image:{id:"c9399b7b-61bf-42ba-adb3-7cc98d3feeca",filename:"gettyimages-1226866390.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-12 22:19:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Abstract colorful data",credits:"MR.Cole_Photographer\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F12\u002Fc9399b7b-61bf-42ba-adb3-7cc98d3feeca\u002Fgettyimages-1226866390.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-software-development-still-unclear",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The impact of artificial intelligence on software development? Still unclear",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e1cfb7c8-a08f-4ace-a170-8c248e166243\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Witthaya Prasongsin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"datas-gettyimages-1300497464\" data-image-filename=\"datas-gettyimages-1300497464.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2120\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData is often called the new oil because of its value to modern business. In the case of ExxonMobil, senior IT executive Andrew Curry says data isn't just the new oil, but the fuel for a whole range of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-led initiatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E across the company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs manager of the oil and gas giant's Central Data Office, Curry is responsible for executing enterprise-wide data principles -- and the rapid growth of interest in emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning (ML), during the past 12 months hasn't escaped his attention.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fif-ai-is-the-future-of-your-business-should-the-cio-be-in-control\u002F\"\u003EIf AI is the future of your business, should the CIO be the one in control?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Everybody's talking about AI and ML, but you can't be successful in that area without having high-quality data,\" he says, speaking with ZDNET in an interview at the recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snowflake.com\u002Fsummit\u002F\"\u003ESnowflake Summit 2023 in Las Vegas\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"The more opportunities that we're seeing in AI, the more that's putting pressure on us to ask, 'Do we have the quality data to be successful in this area?'\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurry has refined his answer to this question while working for ExxonMobil since 1999. After filling a plethora of roles, and helping the company establish its Central Data Office, he's learned that one element is crucial to success in emerging technology: data strategy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses won't be able to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F80-of-enterprises-will-have-incorporated-ai-by-2026-according-to-a-gartner-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emake the most of AI and ML\u003C\u002Fa\u003E unless they first ensure they have a strong, secure data strategy, which is something Curry has established at ExxonMobil, both during his earlier roles and since moving to his current position as the firm's data chief in May 2023. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We understand the quality of our data,\" he says. \"We know which data is ready for advanced AI and ML capabilities. We also know, and this is equally important, which data isn't quite there as well in terms of quality.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-gold-rush-makes-basic-data-security-hygiene-critical\u002F\"\u003EAI gold rush makes basic data security hygiene critical\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs manager of the Central Data Office, Curry is establishing a long-term data strategy that defines the technologies, processes, skillsets, and rules to help the organization manage its information assets successfully in an age of AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of its data strategy, ExxonMobil has a technology ecosystem that uses Snowflake's cloud-based platform. Curry says Snowflake has given the business a consolidated data foundation for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore generally, his team helps ensure any data initiatives are right for the business. A big part of that effort focuses on the areas where ExxonMobil can differentiate itself through data -- and the policies that will allow people to exploit emerging technology in a safe and secure manner.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You need to know where you can leverage this technology and know where you're not ready yet,\" he says. \"We're really positioning ourselves in the right areas.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-everything-everywhere-all-at-once\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI is everything, everywhere, all at once\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo the end, Curry says his team is evaluating large language models (LLMs) and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI capabilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as part of its long-term data strategy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight now, there's not much to talk about in terms of public developments -- once again, the focus is on ensuring the firm's data quality is high before plowing into projects.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I'll say there's nothing in production yet for us,\" he says. \"But we continue to position that technology and to understand where the business opportunities are, and we're making sure the data is ready for that work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike so many other executives at large enterprises, Curry is taking a cautious approach to the use of LLMs and generative AIs as part of his company's data strategy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-open-source-is-the-cradle-of-artificial-intelligence\u002F\"\u003EOpen source is actually the cradle of artificial intelligence. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Generative AI and LLMs is an area where we've put a lockdown on it,\" he says. \"At ExxonMobil, you can't just go out and use this technology.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther research suggests a cautious approach is far from unusual. In fact, many firms aren't even ready to explore emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhurtling-toward-generative-ai-adoption-why-skepticism-is-your-best-protection\u002F\"\u003E98% of executives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E polled in a recent survey by Workday believe there are potentially big benefits from deploying AI and ML, almost half (49%) report their organization is unprepared to exploit these rewards due to a lack of tools, skills, and knowledge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Curry, these are significant hurdles that must be overcome before a blue-chip company like ExxonMobil starts experimenting with generative AI and LLMs in a production environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-aims-to-predict-and-fix-developer-coding-errors-before-disaster-strikes\u002F\"\u003EAI aims to predict and fix developer coding errors before disaster strikes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think there's a lot of issues about securing your data and thinking about what becomes public information when you leverage some of these public tools, for example,\" he says. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"So, we're taking a cautious approach for broad use within the company, but at same time, there are active plans along the way in a more controlled environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamantha Searle, director analyst at Gartner, agrees that most blue-chip businesses are taking a careful approach to generative AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Curry, she says getting your data strategy right is an essential first step for organizations before they start pushing data into LLMs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Absolutely, because people aren't going to like it if you are recommending the wrong things to them,\" she said to ZDNET in a video interview. \"That's going to have the adverse effect in terms of customer retention.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-trusted-generative-ai-can-improve-the-connected-customer-experience\u002F\"\u003EHow trusted generative AI can improve the connected customer experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESearle also points to the importance of data quality. Right now, digital leaders should be concentrating on how their information assets are collected, stored, and exploited.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's very important to make sure that what the AI models predict is accurate. We still need humans to verify the results are right -- we know with generative AI that these tools can hallucinate,\" she says. \"So, you still need verification steps. And making sure you've got optimum data quality is a key step to mitigating these risks.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack at ExxonMobil, Curry says it's important to recognize that, while his business is cautious about generative AI, it has a long history of utilizing other areas of ML and AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe expects the company to use emerging technologies in several key areas going forward.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, finance and trading: ExxonMobil has a significant cash flow, and AI and ML could help refine the firm's processes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-tops-gartners-top-25-emerging-technologies-list-for-2023\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI tops Gartner's top 25 emerging technologies for 2023\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Are we exposed in certain areas? Do we have too much cash in certain areas? Should we be investing in other areas? We think we can make improvements on those margins with our cash if we can leverage our ML capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond, supply chain: \"Being able to understand when things are being impacted is very important, and being able to react in a timely manner means a lot to the business, and so that is a key area that we're investing in.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Curry points to the potential use of emerging technology at the subsurface level to help interpret trends in seismic surveys.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That's an area we're working to progress,\" he says. \"It's probably one area that's going to have a longer lead time for us as we work to understand it.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-17 17:12:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Recognizing the game-changing impact of AI is just the start. Your data innovations will flop if you take success for granted.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"baefb7a1-3d16-4af3-af24-3e4105d8e23c",image:{id:"e1cfb7c8-a08f-4ace-a170-8c248e166243",filename:"datas-gettyimages-1300497464.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-17 17:09:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"datas-gettyimages-1300497464",credits:"Witthaya Prasongsin\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F17\u002Fe1cfb7c8-a08f-4ace-a170-8c248e166243\u002Fdatas-gettyimages-1300497464.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"your-ai-experiments-will-fail-if-you-dont-focus-on-this-special-ingredient",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Your AI experiments will fail if you don't focus on this special ingredient",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:"Explore a fresh perspective",description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-3-story-carousel-analysis",title:"Analysis & Opinion",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"ddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f",meta:{componentName:"ddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f",componentDisplayName:"Latest",componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002Fddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=enterprise-software&componentType=ContentList&componentName=ddc9226f-14b1-4a1c-9cfa-46a60a305f1f"}},items:[{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"JuSun\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"encryption concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1471976069.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With BitLocker \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbitlocker-guide-how-to-use-this-windows-encryption-tool-to-protect-your-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edevice encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E turned on for your PC's system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop is lost or stolen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf Windows determines that boot integrity has been compromised, it will demand a recovery key (a 48-digit number, divided into eight groups of six numbers each) before it unlocks the information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will you see the BitLocker recovery prompt?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs millions of people discovered during the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-caused-the-great-crowdstrike-windows-meltdown-of-2024-history-has-the-answer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrowdStrike meltdown\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Windows can demand that recovery key when you least expect it. Under normal circumstances, you unlock your drive automatically when you sign in to Windows using an account that's authorized for that device. Using your password or your biometrics proves to Windows that you are who you say you are.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you try to access the system in any other way, such as by booting from a Windows recovery drive or a Linux-based USB boot drive, you'll be prompted for a recovery key to access the current drive. You might also see a prompt for a recovery key if a firmware update has changed the system in a way that the TPM doesn't recognize. In cases like these, Windows has no way to confirm that you're authorized to access this data. As a result, you will see this screen:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00b77661-d8b0-4843-b1f6-a3f7484bc262\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you see this screen, something went wrong at startup and you need to prove your identity to recover your data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot from Microsoft Support\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitlocker-recovery-preboot\" data-image-filename=\"bitlocker-recovery-preboot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1200\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have that key handy, this is a minor annoyance. If you can't find that key, it's a disaster. Without it, your files are completely inaccessible. The moral of the story? You want to ensure you always have ready access to the recovery key when you need it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to find your saved BitLocker recovery key online\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you sign in to Windows on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea new PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E using a Microsoft account, Windows uses the built-in device encryption option and automatically saves the recovery key to your Microsoft account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-how-to-find-out-before-you-try\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo access that key from any device, go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and sign in with the same Microsoft account (personal or business) that you used when you set up the PC for the first time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer a command line, open PowerShell and use this command to view details about encryption on the system drive, including the recovery key:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint C).KeyProtector\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you signed in for the first time with a local account, your system drive is not encrypted. On a PC running \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Home edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the only way to enable device encryption is to sign in with a Microsoft account. With Windows 11 Pro, you can turn on BitLocker encryption manually, on the system drive and external drives. See my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbitlocker-guide-how-to-use-this-windows-encryption-tool-to-protect-your-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitLocker Guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for details.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to save a fresh copy of your BitLocker recovery key\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running Windows 11 Pro, Windows prompts you to save the recovery key when you first turn on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-bitlocker-recovery-bug-is-fixed-according-to-microsoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitLocker encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Windows gives you three (or four) options for saving a recovery key. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can save the key to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-restores-its-guide-that-helps-you-switch-from-a-microsoft-account-to-a-local-account\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyour Microsoft account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (personal or business), save the key to a text file you save on a storage device of your choosing, or send that key to a printer and save the hard copy in a safe location. If you're the belt-and-suspenders type, you can do all three. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny time after that, you can save a fresh copy of the key by going to the Manage BitLocker Control Panel. Just type a few letters of the word \u003Cem\u003EBitLocker\u003C\u002Fem\u003E in the search box to find it. Click \"Back up your recovery key\" to open the dialog box shown here:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3b47bbff-e8cf-435b-b069-d542a810095f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBack up the recovery key to OneDrive for easy access, or save it as a file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-target-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F29\u002F3b47bbff-e8cf-435b-b069-d542a810095f\u002Fbitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"bitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2017\u002F05\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"972\" data-image-height=\"644\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe top option is the easiest: save the key to OneDrive and retrieve it any time by signing in with your Microsoft account at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fmyrecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can use the browser on your mobile phone if necessary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a personal Microsoft account, that shortcut goes directly to the page containing recovery keys. On a business account, click \"Manage devices\" and expand the menu for the device you're trying to unlock to see a \"View BitLocker keys\" button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fwiping-a-windows-laptop-heres-the-safest-free-way-to-erase-your-personal-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWiping a Windows laptop? Here's the safest free way to erase your personal data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer an alternative cloud storage service, save the recovery key as a file (to a drive other than the system drive) and then upload it to the cloud manually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you anticipate that you'll be traveling to a place where you can't count on ready access to your Microsoft account, save the recovery key as a file on your mobile phone, add it in a secure note in your password manager, or print it out on a slip of paper and tuck it into your wallet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-13 17:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"BitLocker encryption is a great way to stop a thief from accessing your business and personal secrets. But don't let the tool lock you out of your PC.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"116cf625-0fda-4fa5-8ef2-ccf52d9c9d63",image:{id:"672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c",filename:"gettyimages-1471976069.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-19 23:21:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"encryption concept",credits:"JuSun\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F19\u002F672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c\u002Fgettyimages-1471976069.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-find-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-and-save-a-secure-backup-copy-before-its-too-late",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to find your BitLocker recovery key - and save a secure backup copy before it's too late",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"dsc00999.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's one immutable law of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: sh*t happens. And when it does, there's usually a way to fix things, if you had the foresight to create one essential recovery tool first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBooting from a USB recovery drive allows you to perform basic troubleshooting repairs on any \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And by adding Windows installation files to your bootable recovery drive, you can easily reinstall Windows and get back to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB flash drive with the latest Windows installation files. Go to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page, find the \"Create Windows 11 Installation Media\" section, click Download Now, and follow the prompts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also use the free, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frufus.ie\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopen-source Rufus utility\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to create a bootable installation drive for Windows 11, as long as you already have an ISO file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-how-to-find-out-before-you-try\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you just want to use the tools built into Windows, I recommend a slightly different approach. Download the Windows 11 installer as a disk image file (in ISO format), use the built-in Windows Recovery Media Creator utility to create a bootable recovery drive, and copy the Windows installation files to that drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe entire process takes four steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Download the most recent Windows 11 version\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnically, this step is optional. You can create a recovery drive that does nothing but boot into the Windows Recovery Environment. However, that drive is much more useful when you add the Windows installation files.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn ISO file is a disk image. You can download the Windows 11 ISO file directly from Microsoft, free of charge. You don't have to provide any identification or sign-in. For Windows 11, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; for Windows 10, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll down to the section, \"Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices\". If the PC for which you're creating a recovery drive uses an Intel or AMD processor, select a download type (there should be only one option) and click Download Now; for a PC based on an Arm processor, click the link that leads to Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64 devices. Choose your language and then follow the prompts to download the ISO file to your computer. (Don't download it to the removable drive!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the download finishes, you can double-click the ISO file in WIndows 10 or Windows 11 to mount it as a virtual DVD drive in File Explorer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Get a USB flash drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a basic recovery drive requires a USB drive that's at least 512MB. For a recovery drive that includes 64-bit Windows system files, you'll need a larger USB drive, at least 16GB in size; and if you're creating a drive using the system files included with your PC, you might need a 32GB drive. To transform that bare USB flash drive, you use the built-in Recovery Drive tool. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA word of caution: creating a recovery drive formats the drive and erases all content on it, so be sure to make backup copies of any important files on that drive before you begin the process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Create the bootable recovery drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Recovery Drive tool has its own executable file, which you can open directly by using the following command:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E%windir%\\system32\\RecoveryDrive.exe\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn easier way to locate that file is to type \u003Cstrong\u003Erecovery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the search box on the taskbar, and then click the Recovery Drive shortcut from the search results. That action opens a window like the one shown next:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e300bf93-85ce-439c-9720-1a4df085fbdf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith this check box selected, you can create a recovery drive to reinstall the original factory-supplied Windows image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"create-a-windows-10-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-target-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2016\u002F04\u002F13\u002F77bf24df-b475-4f32-8420-5708f8051903\u002Fcreate-a-windows-10-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"649\" data-image-height=\"480\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your PC included a partition with recovery files for the installed OEM version of Windows 11, you can create a recovery drive with those files for reinstalling Windows; be sure to select the \"Back up system files to the recovery drive\" option on the first page. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recover-deleted-files-in-windows-10-or-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is ideal if your PC is brand new and contains a current version of Windows; it's less useful for a two or three-year-old PC, where this option will result in your recovery drive containing an outdated version of Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow the prompts to finish creating the recovery drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Add Windows installation files to the drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you chose to include your OEM recovery files in the previous step, you can stop here. You're all done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't have an OEM recovery partition, this is the point where you add Windows installation files to the recovery drive:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDouble-click the ISO file you saved earlier to open a File Explorer window containing its contents. (This \"mounted\" ISO file acts like a virtual CD or DVD drive.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen a second File Explorer window and double-click the drive letter of the USB recovery drive to display its contents.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPosition the two File Explorer windows side by side.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick to select any file in the mounted ISO drive window and press Ctrl+A to select every file in that window; then drag that selection and drop it in the recovery drive window.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose the option to replace any files on the recovery drive with the files you're copying.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the file copying is complete, remove the USB flash drive, label it, and store it in a safe place where you can get to it quickly when required. You can use it on any PC to start the Windows Recovery Environment or to reinstall Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EYour Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, that recovery drive installs a generic, retail edition of Windows without special drivers or custom software that the PC maker might have included with your original installation. To restore that version, you'll need to download a recovery image from the OEM. For instructions, see this article: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-a-free-windows-recovery-image-for-your-oem-pc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, you can add your custom files to the recovery drive, such as installation files or product keys for third-party software you typically include with a new Windows installation. This is also a good place to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwheres-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-how-to-save-a-copy-before-the-next-windows-meltdown\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esave a copy of the BitLocker recovery key\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your system drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a good idea to repeat this process once a year after Microsoft releases its annual feature update in the second half of the year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-13 14:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If your PC is operating perfectly right now, great! But getting ahead of any future PC fiascos with a recovery drive may save you from a major tech-induced headache later.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2a26a624-171c-4670-8f21-3f77ac54d7b0",image:{id:"ef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292",filename:"dsc00999.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-19 18:45:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Surface Laptop Keyboard",credits:"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F19\u002Fef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292\u002Fdsc00999.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-create-a-windows-recovery-drive-in-4-easy-steps-before-its-too-late",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to create a Windows recovery drive in 4 easy steps - before it's too late",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI fakes open-source program security patches and feature requests\" data-image-filename=\"ai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"3360\" data-image-height=\"1890\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd think \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) is a boon for developers. After all, a recent Google survey found that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdraft-theres-good-news-and-bad-news-with-ai-assisted-software-development\u002F\"\u003E75% of programmers rely on AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On the other hand, almost 40% report having \"little or no trust\" in AI. Open-source project maintainers -- the people who manage software -- can understand that fact.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMany AI LLMs cannot deliver usable code\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, many AI large language models (LLMs) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-for-coding-in-2025-and-what-not-to-use-including-deepseek-r1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecannot deliver usable code for even simple projects.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Far more troubling, however, is that open-source maintainers are finding that hackers are weaponizing AI to undermine open-source projects' foundations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdumping-open-source-for-proprietary-rarely-pays-off-better-to-stick-a-fork-in-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux stable kernel maintainer, observed in early 2024, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), the master list of security holes, are \"abused by security developers looking to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopensourcewatch.beehiiv.com\u002Fp\u002Flinux-gets-cve-security-business\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epad their resumes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" They submit many \"stupid things.\" With AI scanning tools, numerous CVEs are being granted for bugs that don't exist. These security holes are rated by their level of dangerousness using the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.first.org\u002Fcvss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECommon Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorse still, as Dan Lorenic, CEO of security company Chainguard, observed, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), which oversees CVEs, has been underfinanced and overwhelmed, so we can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fdanlorenc_nvd-nist-fedramp-activity-7172709591091245057-x0Ip\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"expect a massive backlog of entries and false negatives.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWasting valuable time on fake security issues\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith government \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fww2.aip.org\u002Ffyi\u002Fscience-agencies-brace-for-mass-layoffs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemployee cuts expected to the NVD's parent organization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this flood of bogus AI-generated security reports making it into the CVE lists will only increase. This, in turn, means programmers, maintainers, and users will all need to waste valuable time on fake security issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome open-source projects, such as Curl, have given up on CVEs entirely. As Daniel Steinberg, leader of Curl, said, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdaniel.haxx.se\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fcvss-is-dead-to-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECVSS is dead to us.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-redefine-open-source-so-badly\u002F\"\u003EWhy Mark Zuckerberg wants to redefine open source so badly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's far from the only one to see this problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeth Larson, Python Software Foundation security developer-in-residence, wrote: \"Recently, I've noticed an uptick in extremely low-quality, spammy, and LLM-hallucinated security reports to open-source projects. The issue is that in the age of LLMs, these reports appear at first glance to be potentially legitimate and thus require time to refute.\" Larson believes these slop reports \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsethmlarson.dev\u002Fslop-security-reports\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshould be treated as if they are malicious.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPatches introducing new vulnerabilities or backdoors\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy? Because these patches, while appearing legitimate at first glance, often \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnavendu.me\u002Fposts\u002Fai-generated-spam-prs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtain code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that is entirely wrong and nonfunctional. In the worst case, these patches will, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenssf.org\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fpredictions-for-open-source-security-in-2025-ai-state-actors-and-supply-chains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) predicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside fake patches and security reports, AI is being employed to generate a deluge of feature requests across various open-source repositories. These requests, while sometimes seeming innovative or helpful, are often impractical, unnecessary, or simply impossible to implement. The sheer volume of these AI-generated requests overwhelms maintainers, making it hard to distinguish genuine user needs from artificial noise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-have-an-official-open-source-ai-definition-now-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over\u002F\"\u003EWe have an official open-source AI definition now, but the fight is far from over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJeff Potliuk, a maintainer for Apache Airflow, an open-source workflow management platform, reported that the Outlier AI company had encouraged its members to post issues to the project \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Ffeed\u002Fupdate\u002Furn:li:activity:7289278690213990400\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethat make no sense\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and are either copies of other issues or completely useless and make no sense. This takes valuable time of maintainers who have to evaluate and close the issues. My investigation tracked to you as the source of problems -- where your instructional videos are tricking people into creating those issues to -- apparently train your AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese AI-driven issues have also been reported in Curl and React. To quote Potliuk: \"This is wrong on so many levels. Please STOP. You are giving the community a disservice.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFake contributions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mechanics of deception behind these fake contributions are becoming increasingly sophisticated. AI models can now produce code snippets that, while nonfunctional, appear syntactically correct and contextually relevant. In addition, AI generates detailed explanations that mimic the language and style of a genuine contributor. Adding insult to injury, according to OpenSSF, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenssf.org\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fpredictions-for-open-source-security-in-2025-ai-state-actors-and-supply-chains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esome attackers use AI to create fake online identities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, complete with GitHub histories containing thousands of minor but seemingly legitimate contributions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consequences of this AI-driven open-source code spam campaign are far-reaching. Besides maintainers wasting time sifting through and debunking fake contributions, this influx of AI-generated spam undermines the trust that forms the bedrock of open-source collaboration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStricter guidelines and verification processes\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe open-source community is not standing idly by in the face of this threat. Projects are implementing stricter contribution guidelines and verification processes to weed out AI-generated content. In addition, maintainers share experiences and best practices for identifying and dealing with AI-generated code spam.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hats-take-on-open-source-ai-pragmatism-over-utopian-dreams\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the battle against AI-generated deception in open-source projects continues, the community faces a critical challenge: preserving the collaborative spirit of open-source development while defending against increasingly sophisticated and automated attempts at manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs open-source programmer Navendu Pottekkat wrote: \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnavendu.me\u002Fposts\u002Fai-generated-spam-prs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlease don't turn this into a 'let's spam open-source projects' fest.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" Please, please don't. If you value open source, don't play AI games with it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-11 18:30:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2c5dc85a-e3f3-4ba1-9e4c-d54c823bf07a",image:{id:"376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace",filename:"ai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-11 13:03:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"AI fakes open-source program security patches and feature requests",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002F376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace\u002Fai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3360,height:1890,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-fake-security-reports-are-swamping-open-source-projects-thanks-to-ai",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Copilot\" data-image-filename=\"img-9732.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"3545\" data-image-height=\"1994\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, the spring season brings a series of launch events from the major tech companies, including Microsoft. The software giant just revealed the dates of its annual developer conference, Microsoft Build. Here's everything you need to know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen is Microsoft Build?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fregister.build.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will take place from May 19 to 22 in Seattle. Although a schedule is yet to be published, the event typically includes a two-hour keynote on the first day, during which the company makes its major announcements, including software and hardware reveals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Microsoft Events","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EWe\\u2019re building a new path forward. Come join us at \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fhashtag\\\u002FMSBuild?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E#MSBuild\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E, May 19 \\u2013 22, 2025. \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FMflbdY5UAh\\"\u003Ehttps:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FMflbdY5UAh\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FYbRLwmepK1\\"\u003Epic.twitter.com\\\u002FYbRLwmepK1\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Microsoft Events (@events_msft) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1886829573108588902?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EFebruary 4, 2025\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1886829573108588902","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fevents_msft\u002Fstatus\u002F1886829573108588902\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have been keeping up with the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offerings, you won't want to miss the event. To make sure you don't, you can sign up for notifications on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbuild.microsoft.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fhome\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build web page.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow can you watch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the event is still months away, Microsoft has not shared details about attending or viewing the conference. However, even though Microsoft Build takes place in Seattle, the company typically includes options for the public to livestream the keynotes and breakout sessions on the company's website. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already know that date won't work for you, don't worry: ZDNET will be covering the announcements and developments in real time on the site. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy tune in?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough Microsoft does not have all of the attention OpenAI has in the AI space, it's been a major player, offering competitive consumer, developer, and enterprise AI solutions, such as its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003ECopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E chatbot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, we expect Microsoft will unveil the latest of its AI offerings, which will likely span its Office 365 applications, AI chatbot, Copilot+ PCs, and developer offerings such as GitHub, Fabric, Azure AI, and Azure DevOps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost likely, there'll be hardware launches as well. Last year, the day before Microsoft Build, Microsoft unveiled its first consumer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-an-ai-pc-and-should-you-buy-one\u002F\"\u003EAI PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcc.zdnet.com\u002Fv1\u002Fotc\u002F00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&element_label=Surface+Laptop&module=LINK&object_type=commerce-link&object_uuid=91dce667-5f9b-4ba9-aa4f-cf805b6f1348&position=1&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2Fsurface-laptop-7th-edition%2F8tq2hq5xxkj9&view_instance_uuid=3411c5a1-7f11-4ca9-91a7-fdc8246c99cc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcc.zdnet.com\u002Fv1\u002Fotc\u002F00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&element_label=Surface+Pro&module=LINK&object_type=commerce-link&object_uuid=7171bd7c-29a3-4cf1-a770-ba3cacd2aaea&position=1&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2Fsurface-pro-11th-edition%2F8n9t09p96cmj&view_instance_uuid=3411c5a1-7f11-4ca9-91a7-fdc8246c99cc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It also unveiled new PCs from its partners, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-06 20:45:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to keep up with the latest AI developments? This event is essential viewing.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e0df0ec5-28bd-4419-90fa-078cf561be2e",image:{id:"61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660",filename:"img-9732.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-07 20:31:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Copilot",credits:"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F07\u002F61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660\u002Fimg-9732.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3545,height:1994,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-build-kicks-off-may-19-heres-what-we-know-so-far",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Build kicks off May 19 - here's what we know so far",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Adrienne Bresnahan\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812\" data-image-filename=\"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2133\" data-image-height=\"1406\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELONDON -- Over the past decade, companies such as Redis, Elastic, MongoDB, and HashiCorp \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theregister.com\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F27\u002Fopen_source_vs_sort_of_open_source\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehave abandoned their open-source license roots and switched to proprietary models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The companies cite competition from cloud providers and investor pressure, but the decision is all about making more money. However, there's a fly in this soup: The strategy doesn't work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the UK's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstateofopencon.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EState of Open conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Dawn Foster, director of data science for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchaoss.community\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECHAOSS Project\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, unveiled compelling evidence that forks -- community-driven alternatives to proprietary codebases -- are thriving. At the same time, companies that abandoned open-source principles face stagnant growth and disillusioned users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-redefine-open-source-so-badly\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhy Mark Zuckerberg wants to redefine open source so badly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe business theory behind going proprietary sounds good. You dump your open-source licenses (for example, Apache 2.0 or AGPL) that got you your start and replace them with restrictive licenses, such as the Server Side Public License (SSPL) or Business Source License (BSL), to more easily monetize your code.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the bad news for many companies is the financial payoff has never materialized. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredmonk.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERedMonk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the developer analysis firm, published a study by senior analyst \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredmonk.com\u002Frstephens\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F26\u002Fsoftware-licensing-changes-and-their-impact-on-financial-outcomes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERachel Stevens that found \"no clear link between license changes and increased company value\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" While revenue grew after the fact, growth rates mirrored pre-change trends. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the event in London, James Governor, RedMonk's co-founder, said: \"There is neither a share price rise for public companies nor revenue gains. There's no clear, 'Oh, we relicensed and got a hockey stick.' So, I think that if businesses are making these decisions, the expectation is that relicensing will be the special source that takes it to the next level. The numbers do not indicate that.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimultaneously, Foster noted at the event that when companies closed their code, communities fought back with successful forks. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopensearch-aws-rolls-out-its-open-source-elasticsearch-fork\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenSearch, forked from Elasticsearch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after Elastic's 2021 license shift, now boasts contributions from AWS, Logz.io, and Aiven, with 400-plus contributors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdevops.com\u002Fvalkey-is-rapidly-overtaking-redis\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EValkey, the Redis's fork\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, gained traction in just eight days, backed by Linux Foundation heavyweights like AWS, Google, and Alibaba. While the HashiCorp's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthenewstack.io\u002Flinux-foundation-joins-opentf-to-fork-for-terraform-into-opentofu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerraform fork, OpenTofu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, became a Linux Foundation project, attracting 120-plus contributors in months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-have-an-official-open-source-ai-definition-now-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over\u002F\"\u003EWe have an official open-source AI definition now, but the fight is far from over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoster's CHAOSS research also revealed that forks under neutral foundations have three times more organizational diversity than their proprietary counterparts. OpenSearch, for example, saw contributions from 45 organizations in its first year -- a stark contrast to Elasticsearch's single-vendor dominance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, open-source forks are far more popular than their proprietary counterparts. Foster said users flock to forks to avoid vendor lock-in. Peter Zaitsev, the co-founder of open-source database company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.percona.com\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPercona\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, said 75% of Redis users considered Valkey after Redis's 2024 license change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, open-source forks iterate faster. Perhaps the biggest open-source fork success story is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgrafana.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrafana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.elastic.co\u002Fkibana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKibana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E fork, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquesma.com\u002Fblog-detail\u002Felastic-vs-grafana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eevolved into a $6 billion company\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by adding metrics support, which Kibana's parent company, Elastic, had rejected. While Elastic would become a successful company in its own right, this early miscue cost the company billions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoster also noted that open-source forks governed by organizations like the Linux Foundation tend to do well. For instance, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopentofu.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenTofu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's governance model ensures no single entity controls the program's roadmap, making it very popular with developers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hats-take-on-open-source-ai-pragmatism-over-utopian-dreams\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, forks don't need developers on board from day one to be successful. Foster said: \"If you had asked me a few years ago, I certainly believed this was true when the OpenSearch fork happened; I did not believe that a fork could be successful without forking the contributor community.\" She added: \"I'm happy to have been wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStephen Walli, from Microsoft's Azure office of the CTO, emphasized the importance of community in these forks: \"Projects are not products, despite the fact that a lot of us fall into that kind of mindset.\" Too many businesses that start as open-source-driven companies make that mistake. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, Foster's data paints a clear picture: Forks thrive when communities unite against proprietary overreach. Companies that weaponize licenses risk alienating users and stifling innovation, while neutral, foundation-backed forks become the new standard. For investors, the lesson is stark: Betting against open source rarely pays off.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-05 18:10:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Meet the forkers: How open-source communities are outpacing their proprietary parents.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"eff9b282-5e83-4611-bb88-2cb24c880eac",image:{id:"72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927",filename:"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-05 17:22:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812",credits:"Adrienne Bresnahan\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F05\u002F72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927\u002Fforktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2133,height:1406,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"dumping-open-source-for-proprietary-rarely-pays-off-better-to-stick-a-fork-in-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Dumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:c,description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-listing-right-rail-basic-latest",title:"Latest",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",meta:{componentName:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",componentDisplayName:c,componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=enterprise-software&componentType=ContentList&componentName=2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29"}},items:[{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"JuSun\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"encryption concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1471976069.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With BitLocker \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbitlocker-guide-how-to-use-this-windows-encryption-tool-to-protect-your-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edevice encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E turned on for your PC's system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop is lost or stolen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf Windows determines that boot integrity has been compromised, it will demand a recovery key (a 48-digit number, divided into eight groups of six numbers each) before it unlocks the information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will you see the BitLocker recovery prompt?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs millions of people discovered during the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-caused-the-great-crowdstrike-windows-meltdown-of-2024-history-has-the-answer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrowdStrike meltdown\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Windows can demand that recovery key when you least expect it. Under normal circumstances, you unlock your drive automatically when you sign in to Windows using an account that's authorized for that device. Using your password or your biometrics proves to Windows that you are who you say you are.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you try to access the system in any other way, such as by booting from a Windows recovery drive or a Linux-based USB boot drive, you'll be prompted for a recovery key to access the current drive. You might also see a prompt for a recovery key if a firmware update has changed the system in a way that the TPM doesn't recognize. In cases like these, Windows has no way to confirm that you're authorized to access this data. As a result, you will see this screen:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00b77661-d8b0-4843-b1f6-a3f7484bc262\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you see this screen, something went wrong at startup and you need to prove your identity to recover your data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot from Microsoft Support\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitlocker-recovery-preboot\" data-image-filename=\"bitlocker-recovery-preboot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1200\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have that key handy, this is a minor annoyance. If you can't find that key, it's a disaster. Without it, your files are completely inaccessible. The moral of the story? You want to ensure you always have ready access to the recovery key when you need it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to find your saved BitLocker recovery key online\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you sign in to Windows on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea new PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E using a Microsoft account, Windows uses the built-in device encryption option and automatically saves the recovery key to your Microsoft account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-how-to-find-out-before-you-try\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo access that key from any device, go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and sign in with the same Microsoft account (personal or business) that you used when you set up the PC for the first time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer a command line, open PowerShell and use this command to view details about encryption on the system drive, including the recovery key:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint C).KeyProtector\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you signed in for the first time with a local account, your system drive is not encrypted. On a PC running \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Home edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the only way to enable device encryption is to sign in with a Microsoft account. With Windows 11 Pro, you can turn on BitLocker encryption manually, on the system drive and external drives. See my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbitlocker-guide-how-to-use-this-windows-encryption-tool-to-protect-your-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitLocker Guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for details.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to save a fresh copy of your BitLocker recovery key\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running Windows 11 Pro, Windows prompts you to save the recovery key when you first turn on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-bitlocker-recovery-bug-is-fixed-according-to-microsoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitLocker encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Windows gives you three (or four) options for saving a recovery key. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can save the key to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-restores-its-guide-that-helps-you-switch-from-a-microsoft-account-to-a-local-account\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyour Microsoft account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (personal or business), save the key to a text file you save on a storage device of your choosing, or send that key to a printer and save the hard copy in a safe location. If you're the belt-and-suspenders type, you can do all three. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny time after that, you can save a fresh copy of the key by going to the Manage BitLocker Control Panel. Just type a few letters of the word \u003Cem\u003EBitLocker\u003C\u002Fem\u003E in the search box to find it. Click \"Back up your recovery key\" to open the dialog box shown here:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3b47bbff-e8cf-435b-b069-d542a810095f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBack up the recovery key to OneDrive for easy access, or save it as a file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-target-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F29\u002F3b47bbff-e8cf-435b-b069-d542a810095f\u002Fbitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"bitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2017\u002F05\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"972\" data-image-height=\"644\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe top option is the easiest: save the key to OneDrive and retrieve it any time by signing in with your Microsoft account at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fmyrecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can use the browser on your mobile phone if necessary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a personal Microsoft account, that shortcut goes directly to the page containing recovery keys. On a business account, click \"Manage devices\" and expand the menu for the device you're trying to unlock to see a \"View BitLocker keys\" button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fwiping-a-windows-laptop-heres-the-safest-free-way-to-erase-your-personal-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWiping a Windows laptop? Here's the safest free way to erase your personal data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer an alternative cloud storage service, save the recovery key as a file (to a drive other than the system drive) and then upload it to the cloud manually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you anticipate that you'll be traveling to a place where you can't count on ready access to your Microsoft account, save the recovery key as a file on your mobile phone, add it in a secure note in your password manager, or print it out on a slip of paper and tuck it into your wallet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-13 17:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"BitLocker encryption is a great way to stop a thief from accessing your business and personal secrets. But don't let the tool lock you out of your PC.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"116cf625-0fda-4fa5-8ef2-ccf52d9c9d63",image:{id:"672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c",filename:"gettyimages-1471976069.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-19 23:21:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"encryption concept",credits:"JuSun\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F19\u002F672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c\u002Fgettyimages-1471976069.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-find-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-and-save-a-secure-backup-copy-before-its-too-late",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to find your BitLocker recovery key - and save a secure backup copy before it's too late",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"dsc00999.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's one immutable law of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: sh*t happens. And when it does, there's usually a way to fix things, if you had the foresight to create one essential recovery tool first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBooting from a USB recovery drive allows you to perform basic troubleshooting repairs on any \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And by adding Windows installation files to your bootable recovery drive, you can easily reinstall Windows and get back to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB flash drive with the latest Windows installation files. Go to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page, find the \"Create Windows 11 Installation Media\" section, click Download Now, and follow the prompts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also use the free, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frufus.ie\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopen-source Rufus utility\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to create a bootable installation drive for Windows 11, as long as you already have an ISO file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-how-to-find-out-before-you-try\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you just want to use the tools built into Windows, I recommend a slightly different approach. Download the Windows 11 installer as a disk image file (in ISO format), use the built-in Windows Recovery Media Creator utility to create a bootable recovery drive, and copy the Windows installation files to that drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe entire process takes four steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Download the most recent Windows 11 version\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnically, this step is optional. You can create a recovery drive that does nothing but boot into the Windows Recovery Environment. However, that drive is much more useful when you add the Windows installation files.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn ISO file is a disk image. You can download the Windows 11 ISO file directly from Microsoft, free of charge. You don't have to provide any identification or sign-in. For Windows 11, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; for Windows 10, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll down to the section, \"Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices\". If the PC for which you're creating a recovery drive uses an Intel or AMD processor, select a download type (there should be only one option) and click Download Now; for a PC based on an Arm processor, click the link that leads to Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64 devices. Choose your language and then follow the prompts to download the ISO file to your computer. (Don't download it to the removable drive!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the download finishes, you can double-click the ISO file in WIndows 10 or Windows 11 to mount it as a virtual DVD drive in File Explorer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Get a USB flash drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a basic recovery drive requires a USB drive that's at least 512MB. For a recovery drive that includes 64-bit Windows system files, you'll need a larger USB drive, at least 16GB in size; and if you're creating a drive using the system files included with your PC, you might need a 32GB drive. To transform that bare USB flash drive, you use the built-in Recovery Drive tool. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA word of caution: creating a recovery drive formats the drive and erases all content on it, so be sure to make backup copies of any important files on that drive before you begin the process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Create the bootable recovery drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Recovery Drive tool has its own executable file, which you can open directly by using the following command:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E%windir%\\system32\\RecoveryDrive.exe\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn easier way to locate that file is to type \u003Cstrong\u003Erecovery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the search box on the taskbar, and then click the Recovery Drive shortcut from the search results. That action opens a window like the one shown next:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e300bf93-85ce-439c-9720-1a4df085fbdf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith this check box selected, you can create a recovery drive to reinstall the original factory-supplied Windows image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"create-a-windows-10-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-target-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2016\u002F04\u002F13\u002F77bf24df-b475-4f32-8420-5708f8051903\u002Fcreate-a-windows-10-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"649\" data-image-height=\"480\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your PC included a partition with recovery files for the installed OEM version of Windows 11, you can create a recovery drive with those files for reinstalling Windows; be sure to select the \"Back up system files to the recovery drive\" option on the first page. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recover-deleted-files-in-windows-10-or-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is ideal if your PC is brand new and contains a current version of Windows; it's less useful for a two or three-year-old PC, where this option will result in your recovery drive containing an outdated version of Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow the prompts to finish creating the recovery drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Add Windows installation files to the drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you chose to include your OEM recovery files in the previous step, you can stop here. You're all done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't have an OEM recovery partition, this is the point where you add Windows installation files to the recovery drive:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDouble-click the ISO file you saved earlier to open a File Explorer window containing its contents. (This \"mounted\" ISO file acts like a virtual CD or DVD drive.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen a second File Explorer window and double-click the drive letter of the USB recovery drive to display its contents.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPosition the two File Explorer windows side by side.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick to select any file in the mounted ISO drive window and press Ctrl+A to select every file in that window; then drag that selection and drop it in the recovery drive window.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose the option to replace any files on the recovery drive with the files you're copying.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the file copying is complete, remove the USB flash drive, label it, and store it in a safe place where you can get to it quickly when required. You can use it on any PC to start the Windows Recovery Environment or to reinstall Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EYour Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, that recovery drive installs a generic, retail edition of Windows without special drivers or custom software that the PC maker might have included with your original installation. To restore that version, you'll need to download a recovery image from the OEM. For instructions, see this article: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-a-free-windows-recovery-image-for-your-oem-pc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, you can add your custom files to the recovery drive, such as installation files or product keys for third-party software you typically include with a new Windows installation. This is also a good place to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwheres-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-how-to-save-a-copy-before-the-next-windows-meltdown\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esave a copy of the BitLocker recovery key\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your system drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a good idea to repeat this process once a year after Microsoft releases its annual feature update in the second half of the year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-13 14:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If your PC is operating perfectly right now, great! But getting ahead of any future PC fiascos with a recovery drive may save you from a major tech-induced headache later.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2a26a624-171c-4670-8f21-3f77ac54d7b0",image:{id:"ef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292",filename:"dsc00999.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-19 18:45:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Surface Laptop Keyboard",credits:"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F19\u002Fef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292\u002Fdsc00999.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-create-a-windows-recovery-drive-in-4-easy-steps-before-its-too-late",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to create a Windows recovery drive in 4 easy steps - before it's too late",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI fakes open-source program security patches and feature requests\" data-image-filename=\"ai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"3360\" data-image-height=\"1890\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd think \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) is a boon for developers. After all, a recent Google survey found that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdraft-theres-good-news-and-bad-news-with-ai-assisted-software-development\u002F\"\u003E75% of programmers rely on AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On the other hand, almost 40% report having \"little or no trust\" in AI. Open-source project maintainers -- the people who manage software -- can understand that fact.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMany AI LLMs cannot deliver usable code\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, many AI large language models (LLMs) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-for-coding-in-2025-and-what-not-to-use-including-deepseek-r1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecannot deliver usable code for even simple projects.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Far more troubling, however, is that open-source maintainers are finding that hackers are weaponizing AI to undermine open-source projects' foundations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdumping-open-source-for-proprietary-rarely-pays-off-better-to-stick-a-fork-in-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux stable kernel maintainer, observed in early 2024, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), the master list of security holes, are \"abused by security developers looking to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopensourcewatch.beehiiv.com\u002Fp\u002Flinux-gets-cve-security-business\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epad their resumes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" They submit many \"stupid things.\" With AI scanning tools, numerous CVEs are being granted for bugs that don't exist. These security holes are rated by their level of dangerousness using the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.first.org\u002Fcvss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECommon Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorse still, as Dan Lorenic, CEO of security company Chainguard, observed, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), which oversees CVEs, has been underfinanced and overwhelmed, so we can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fdanlorenc_nvd-nist-fedramp-activity-7172709591091245057-x0Ip\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"expect a massive backlog of entries and false negatives.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWasting valuable time on fake security issues\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith government \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fww2.aip.org\u002Ffyi\u002Fscience-agencies-brace-for-mass-layoffs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemployee cuts expected to the NVD's parent organization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this flood of bogus AI-generated security reports making it into the CVE lists will only increase. This, in turn, means programmers, maintainers, and users will all need to waste valuable time on fake security issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome open-source projects, such as Curl, have given up on CVEs entirely. As Daniel Steinberg, leader of Curl, said, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdaniel.haxx.se\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fcvss-is-dead-to-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECVSS is dead to us.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-redefine-open-source-so-badly\u002F\"\u003EWhy Mark Zuckerberg wants to redefine open source so badly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's far from the only one to see this problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeth Larson, Python Software Foundation security developer-in-residence, wrote: \"Recently, I've noticed an uptick in extremely low-quality, spammy, and LLM-hallucinated security reports to open-source projects. The issue is that in the age of LLMs, these reports appear at first glance to be potentially legitimate and thus require time to refute.\" Larson believes these slop reports \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsethmlarson.dev\u002Fslop-security-reports\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshould be treated as if they are malicious.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPatches introducing new vulnerabilities or backdoors\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy? Because these patches, while appearing legitimate at first glance, often \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnavendu.me\u002Fposts\u002Fai-generated-spam-prs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtain code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that is entirely wrong and nonfunctional. In the worst case, these patches will, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenssf.org\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fpredictions-for-open-source-security-in-2025-ai-state-actors-and-supply-chains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) predicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside fake patches and security reports, AI is being employed to generate a deluge of feature requests across various open-source repositories. These requests, while sometimes seeming innovative or helpful, are often impractical, unnecessary, or simply impossible to implement. The sheer volume of these AI-generated requests overwhelms maintainers, making it hard to distinguish genuine user needs from artificial noise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-have-an-official-open-source-ai-definition-now-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over\u002F\"\u003EWe have an official open-source AI definition now, but the fight is far from over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJeff Potliuk, a maintainer for Apache Airflow, an open-source workflow management platform, reported that the Outlier AI company had encouraged its members to post issues to the project \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Ffeed\u002Fupdate\u002Furn:li:activity:7289278690213990400\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethat make no sense\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and are either copies of other issues or completely useless and make no sense. This takes valuable time of maintainers who have to evaluate and close the issues. My investigation tracked to you as the source of problems -- where your instructional videos are tricking people into creating those issues to -- apparently train your AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese AI-driven issues have also been reported in Curl and React. To quote Potliuk: \"This is wrong on so many levels. Please STOP. You are giving the community a disservice.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFake contributions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mechanics of deception behind these fake contributions are becoming increasingly sophisticated. AI models can now produce code snippets that, while nonfunctional, appear syntactically correct and contextually relevant. In addition, AI generates detailed explanations that mimic the language and style of a genuine contributor. Adding insult to injury, according to OpenSSF, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenssf.org\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fpredictions-for-open-source-security-in-2025-ai-state-actors-and-supply-chains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esome attackers use AI to create fake online identities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, complete with GitHub histories containing thousands of minor but seemingly legitimate contributions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consequences of this AI-driven open-source code spam campaign are far-reaching. Besides maintainers wasting time sifting through and debunking fake contributions, this influx of AI-generated spam undermines the trust that forms the bedrock of open-source collaboration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStricter guidelines and verification processes\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe open-source community is not standing idly by in the face of this threat. Projects are implementing stricter contribution guidelines and verification processes to weed out AI-generated content. In addition, maintainers share experiences and best practices for identifying and dealing with AI-generated code spam.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hats-take-on-open-source-ai-pragmatism-over-utopian-dreams\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the battle against AI-generated deception in open-source projects continues, the community faces a critical challenge: preserving the collaborative spirit of open-source development while defending against increasingly sophisticated and automated attempts at manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs open-source programmer Navendu Pottekkat wrote: \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnavendu.me\u002Fposts\u002Fai-generated-spam-prs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlease don't turn this into a 'let's spam open-source projects' fest.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" Please, please don't. If you value open source, don't play AI games with it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-11 18:30:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2c5dc85a-e3f3-4ba1-9e4c-d54c823bf07a",image:{id:"376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace",filename:"ai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-11 13:03:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"AI fakes open-source program security patches and feature requests",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002F376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace\u002Fai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3360,height:1890,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-fake-security-reports-are-swamping-open-source-projects-thanks-to-ai",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Copilot\" data-image-filename=\"img-9732.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"3545\" data-image-height=\"1994\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, the spring season brings a series of launch events from the major tech companies, including Microsoft. The software giant just revealed the dates of its annual developer conference, Microsoft Build. Here's everything you need to know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen is Microsoft Build?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fregister.build.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will take place from May 19 to 22 in Seattle. Although a schedule is yet to be published, the event typically includes a two-hour keynote on the first day, during which the company makes its major announcements, including software and hardware reveals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Microsoft Events","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EWe\\u2019re building a new path forward. Come join us at \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fhashtag\\\u002FMSBuild?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E#MSBuild\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E, May 19 \\u2013 22, 2025. \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FMflbdY5UAh\\"\u003Ehttps:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FMflbdY5UAh\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FYbRLwmepK1\\"\u003Epic.twitter.com\\\u002FYbRLwmepK1\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Microsoft Events (@events_msft) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1886829573108588902?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EFebruary 4, 2025\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1886829573108588902","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fevents_msft\u002Fstatus\u002F1886829573108588902\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have been keeping up with the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offerings, you won't want to miss the event. To make sure you don't, you can sign up for notifications on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbuild.microsoft.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fhome\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build web page.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow can you watch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the event is still months away, Microsoft has not shared details about attending or viewing the conference. However, even though Microsoft Build takes place in Seattle, the company typically includes options for the public to livestream the keynotes and breakout sessions on the company's website. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already know that date won't work for you, don't worry: ZDNET will be covering the announcements and developments in real time on the site. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy tune in?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough Microsoft does not have all of the attention OpenAI has in the AI space, it's been a major player, offering competitive consumer, developer, and enterprise AI solutions, such as its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003ECopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E chatbot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, we expect Microsoft will unveil the latest of its AI offerings, which will likely span its Office 365 applications, AI chatbot, Copilot+ PCs, and developer offerings such as GitHub, Fabric, Azure AI, and Azure DevOps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost likely, there'll be hardware launches as well. Last year, the day before Microsoft Build, Microsoft unveiled its first consumer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-an-ai-pc-and-should-you-buy-one\u002F\"\u003EAI PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcc.zdnet.com\u002Fv1\u002Fotc\u002F00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&element_label=Surface+Laptop&module=LINK&object_type=commerce-link&object_uuid=91dce667-5f9b-4ba9-aa4f-cf805b6f1348&position=1&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2Fsurface-laptop-7th-edition%2F8tq2hq5xxkj9&view_instance_uuid=3411c5a1-7f11-4ca9-91a7-fdc8246c99cc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcc.zdnet.com\u002Fv1\u002Fotc\u002F00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&element_label=Surface+Pro&module=LINK&object_type=commerce-link&object_uuid=7171bd7c-29a3-4cf1-a770-ba3cacd2aaea&position=1&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2Fsurface-pro-11th-edition%2F8n9t09p96cmj&view_instance_uuid=3411c5a1-7f11-4ca9-91a7-fdc8246c99cc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It also unveiled new PCs from its partners, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-06 20:45:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to keep up with the latest AI developments? This event is essential viewing.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e0df0ec5-28bd-4419-90fa-078cf561be2e",image:{id:"61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660",filename:"img-9732.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-07 20:31:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Copilot",credits:"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F07\u002F61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660\u002Fimg-9732.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3545,height:1994,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-build-kicks-off-may-19-heres-what-we-know-so-far",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Build kicks off May 19 - here's what we know so far",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Adrienne Bresnahan\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812\" data-image-filename=\"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2133\" data-image-height=\"1406\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELONDON -- Over the past decade, companies such as Redis, Elastic, MongoDB, and HashiCorp \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theregister.com\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F27\u002Fopen_source_vs_sort_of_open_source\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehave abandoned their open-source license roots and switched to proprietary models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The companies cite competition from cloud providers and investor pressure, but the decision is all about making more money. However, there's a fly in this soup: The strategy doesn't work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the UK's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstateofopencon.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EState of Open conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Dawn Foster, director of data science for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchaoss.community\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECHAOSS Project\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, unveiled compelling evidence that forks -- community-driven alternatives to proprietary codebases -- are thriving. At the same time, companies that abandoned open-source principles face stagnant growth and disillusioned users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-redefine-open-source-so-badly\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhy Mark Zuckerberg wants to redefine open source so badly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe business theory behind going proprietary sounds good. You dump your open-source licenses (for example, Apache 2.0 or AGPL) that got you your start and replace them with restrictive licenses, such as the Server Side Public License (SSPL) or Business Source License (BSL), to more easily monetize your code.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the bad news for many companies is the financial payoff has never materialized. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredmonk.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERedMonk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the developer analysis firm, published a study by senior analyst \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredmonk.com\u002Frstephens\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F26\u002Fsoftware-licensing-changes-and-their-impact-on-financial-outcomes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERachel Stevens that found \"no clear link between license changes and increased company value\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" While revenue grew after the fact, growth rates mirrored pre-change trends. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the event in London, James Governor, RedMonk's co-founder, said: \"There is neither a share price rise for public companies nor revenue gains. There's no clear, 'Oh, we relicensed and got a hockey stick.' So, I think that if businesses are making these decisions, the expectation is that relicensing will be the special source that takes it to the next level. The numbers do not indicate that.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimultaneously, Foster noted at the event that when companies closed their code, communities fought back with successful forks. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopensearch-aws-rolls-out-its-open-source-elasticsearch-fork\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenSearch, forked from Elasticsearch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after Elastic's 2021 license shift, now boasts contributions from AWS, Logz.io, and Aiven, with 400-plus contributors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdevops.com\u002Fvalkey-is-rapidly-overtaking-redis\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EValkey, the Redis's fork\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, gained traction in just eight days, backed by Linux Foundation heavyweights like AWS, Google, and Alibaba. While the HashiCorp's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthenewstack.io\u002Flinux-foundation-joins-opentf-to-fork-for-terraform-into-opentofu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerraform fork, OpenTofu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, became a Linux Foundation project, attracting 120-plus contributors in months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-have-an-official-open-source-ai-definition-now-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over\u002F\"\u003EWe have an official open-source AI definition now, but the fight is far from over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoster's CHAOSS research also revealed that forks under neutral foundations have three times more organizational diversity than their proprietary counterparts. OpenSearch, for example, saw contributions from 45 organizations in its first year -- a stark contrast to Elasticsearch's single-vendor dominance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, open-source forks are far more popular than their proprietary counterparts. Foster said users flock to forks to avoid vendor lock-in. Peter Zaitsev, the co-founder of open-source database company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.percona.com\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPercona\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, said 75% of Redis users considered Valkey after Redis's 2024 license change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, open-source forks iterate faster. Perhaps the biggest open-source fork success story is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgrafana.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrafana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.elastic.co\u002Fkibana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKibana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E fork, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquesma.com\u002Fblog-detail\u002Felastic-vs-grafana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eevolved into a $6 billion company\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by adding metrics support, which Kibana's parent company, Elastic, had rejected. While Elastic would become a successful company in its own right, this early miscue cost the company billions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoster also noted that open-source forks governed by organizations like the Linux Foundation tend to do well. For instance, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopentofu.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenTofu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's governance model ensures no single entity controls the program's roadmap, making it very popular with developers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hats-take-on-open-source-ai-pragmatism-over-utopian-dreams\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, forks don't need developers on board from day one to be successful. Foster said: \"If you had asked me a few years ago, I certainly believed this was true when the OpenSearch fork happened; I did not believe that a fork could be successful without forking the contributor community.\" She added: \"I'm happy to have been wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStephen Walli, from Microsoft's Azure office of the CTO, emphasized the importance of community in these forks: \"Projects are not products, despite the fact that a lot of us fall into that kind of mindset.\" Too many businesses that start as open-source-driven companies make that mistake. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, Foster's data paints a clear picture: Forks thrive when communities unite against proprietary overreach. Companies that weaponize licenses risk alienating users and stifling innovation, while neutral, foundation-backed forks become the new standard. For investors, the lesson is stark: Betting against open source rarely pays off.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-05 18:10:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Meet the forkers: How open-source communities are outpacing their proprietary parents.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"eff9b282-5e83-4611-bb88-2cb24c880eac",image:{id:"72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927",filename:"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-05 17:22:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812",credits:"Adrienne Bresnahan\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F05\u002F72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927\u002Fforktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2133,height:1406,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"dumping-open-source-for-proprietary-rarely-pays-off-better-to-stick-a-fork-in-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Dumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"700e8955-7afb-489b-a35f-b1ca8227b01a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"How to do a clean install of Windows 11: Which option is best for you?\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-which-option-is-best-for-you.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"3600\" data-image-height=\"2025\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong Windows experts, a clean install is a time-honored ritual, a way to wipe out accumulated cruft and restore an old PC to new life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find plenty of perfectly good reasons to do a clean install. You might be repurposing an old but still serviceable PC for use by someone else in your family or your organization. Perhaps you've decided to replace a conventional hard disk drive with a fast solid-state drive to extend the life of an older PC. Or maybe you just want a fresh start.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA clean install is the ultimate troubleshooting technique, virtually guaranteed to eliminate performance or compatibility problems caused by third-party software, temporary files, configuration errors, and garden-variety malware. Done right, the result is a PC that starts from a known good state, with either the default Windows 10 configuration or a previously tested configuration that includes specific third-party software and drivers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy my count, there are four ways to do a clean install (short of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuying a new PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Here are the pros and cons of each method, along with some advice on when to employ each one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A quick note up front: This article covers the full range of installations on hardware that was originally designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Unless otherwise specified, all instructions assume that you're installing or reinstalling Windows 11 version 24H2.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Use a recovery image from the OEM\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchased a PC with Windows preinstalled, you might have the option to revert to the original image that the manufacturer supplied.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is that the saved image includes all the drivers, utilities, and hardware support so that (in theory, at least) all your devices work as designed as soon as you sign in for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bad news is that the saved image also includes whatever crapware the manufacturer was paid to preinstall alongside your otherwise pristine Windows installation. That might not be a dealbreaker if you have a business-class PC with minimal unwanted software, but it can be a royal pain for a consumer device overstuffed with games and trial versions of software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides the aforementioned crapware, the biggest disadvantage of this option is that you're likely to end up with a Windows installation that's out of date, leading to the need for a tedious full feature update, followed by the latest cumulative update, after your recovery is complete. That's especially true if the PC you're working with came with Windows 10 and you upgraded it to Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-clear-the-cache-on-your-windows-11-pc-and-why-it-makes-such-a-big-difference\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why it makes such a big difference)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is preferred if you're getting a machine ready to sell or give away, or if you're experiencing hardware issues that require repair or return of a device as part of a warranty claim.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe option to restore an OEM image might be available from a dedicated partition when you start your PC in recovery mode, or your OEM might include a utility that downloads the latest image from its servers. As an alternative, your OEM might be able to supply you with a bootable recovery image that you can install on a USB flash drive. (See \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-a-free-windows-recovery-image-for-your-oem-pc\u002F\"\u003E\"How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your OEM PC\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for details on where you can get recovery images for Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface devices.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Restore from a backup image\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy definition, this option is only available if you're a well-prepared person who \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-tip-create-a-full-image-backup-using-this-hidden-tool\u002F\"\u003Eused the legacy Windows Backup program (Sdclt.exe)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or an alternative third-party backup program immediately after setting up your PC when it was brand new.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you count yourself among that small group, you are probably reading this article from your lavishly appointed fallout shelter, with a 12-month supply of canned food, medications, and bottled water neatly stacked on the shelves. As a well-prepared person, what you did immediately after setting up your PC was create a backup image of your completed Windows installation, in anticipation of the day when something would head south and you would want to start over.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-god-mode-in-windows-11-and-the-wonders-you-can-do-with-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to set up God Mode in Windows 11 - and the wonders you can do with it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is especially appealing if you rely on a large collection of third-party software, including custom device drivers that are not available through Windows Update. Capture that image after completing installation of all those third-party programs but before restoring any personal data files.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe disadvantages of this technique include the extra time and effort required to create the backup, as well as the organizational chops required to keep that backup safe and easily accessible when it's needed. As with an OEM recovery image, the backup doesn't necessarily include the most recent feature update. However, if the image reflects a previous Windows version that you want to use while you defer installation of later feature updates, you might see this as a plus.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Use the built-in Windows reset option\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature, which has been significantly refined since its debut more than a decade ago in Windows 8, lays down a completely new copy of your current Windows version, without any third-party drivers or software that might be causing problems. You don't need any installation media or product keys, and you don't have to adjust firmware settings to boot from an alternative device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can't reset your PC by accident. The process involves at least four steps that require choices on your part, with one final confirmation that lays out in very clear terms exactly what's about to happen. You can back out at any time before you click that last button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo start, go to Settings > System > Recovery. Under the \"Recovery options\" heading, click the Reset PC button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the first set of options, choose Keep My Files (the best choice if you're planning to reuse the PC yourself) or Remove Everything (if you're selling the PC or turning it over to someone else). If you choose to remove all files, the next option allows you to wipe the empty space those files occupied so they can't be recovered using disk utility software. (You can skip that step if you're resetting the PC for your own use.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn all currently supported Windows versions, the Reset This PC feature provides two options: You can reinstall Windows using the installed copy, or you can choose to download a fresh copy from the cloud. (Note that the Cloud Download option will use up to 4GB of data.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reset process is the best option if you want the quickest, least cumbersome way to start fresh. Note that a reset might not work if your system is compromised by malware or if some system files are damaged or corrupted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Reinstall from a bootable Windows recovery drive\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option gives you the most control over the clean install process. It also requires more than average technical skills and, usually, some post-installation futzing to get all hardware working properly and to ensure that the right features are available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a three-step process:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst, use the Media Creation Tool to download the latest installation files from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E  page and create a bootable USB flash drive. (If you're looking to reinstall Windows 10, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows10\"\u003Eyou'll find the official download here\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENext, find the right combination of keystrokes and\u002For incantations to boot directly from that drive into the Windows Setup program. Use the built-in tools to reformat and\u002For repartition the target drive, if necessary. If you skip the formatting step, your old files remain on the drive in a Windows.old folder.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFinally, install Windows. Assuming you're doing so on hardware that's previously been activated, you can skip past the part where you're asked to enter a product key. Windows will activate automatically after you sign in for the first time.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-11-pc-is-acting-up-4-essential-settings-i-always-check-first\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYour Windows 11 PC is acting up? 4 essential settings I always check first\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter that's complete, you'll need to use Windows Update to install the latest updates, including hardware drivers for devices that aren't included as part of a standard Windows setup. If you did the installation without formatting the system drive first, you'll also need to clean up the Windows.old folder and then finish additional setup tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 17:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A clean install is the ultimate troubleshooting technique, but it's also the best way to repurpose a device you no longer need or to get a fresh start. By my count, there are four ways to do a clean install. Here are the pros and cons of each.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1edb1bf9-baa6-4da4-854c-8499cacee9bc",image:{id:"700e8955-7afb-489b-a35f-b1ca8227b01a",filename:"how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-which-option-is-best-for-you.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 17:09:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Clear blue sky",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F04\u002F700e8955-7afb-489b-a35f-b1ca8227b01a\u002Fhow-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-which-option-is-best-for-you.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3600,height:2025,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-see-which-option-is-best-for-you-and-why",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to do a clean install of Windows 11: See which option is best for you and why",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"30842347-2300-4355-805c-b1fb58ff179f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft has a big Windows 10 problem\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 10 is about to expire.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn just eight months, Microsoft's most successful operating system release ever will reach its end-of-support date. Like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgenius.com\u002FMonty-python-dead-parrot-sketch-annotated\"\u003EMonty Python's Norwegian Blue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it will be pushing up the daisies. It will have shuffled off its mortal coil, run down the curtain, and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow is this even possible? It feels like only yesterday, but in fact, Windows 10 was officially released to the public nearly a decade ago, in July 2015. Following on the heels of the ill-fated Windows 8, it became an unqualified success among consumers and business customers alike.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's good news, right? Well, not exactly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has a big challenge on its hands in the run-up to that end-of-support date: convincing its enormous installed base to leave their beloved Windows 10 behind and make the move to its successor operating system, Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wrote the original version of this post in July 2023. As that end date continues to draw uncomfortably closer, I've been revisiting the topic to help answer some burning questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2a88cc33-1e61-4f39-b970-75e2ad9c20b8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELike every version of Windows in the modern era, Windows 10 adheres to a 10-year support lifecycle. That means most Windows 10 editions -- Home, Pro, Pro Workstation, Enterprise, and Education -- will reach their end-of-support date on Oct. 14, 2025. (For the nerdy details on how that date is calculated, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhen-will-microsoft-pull-the-plug-on-your-version-of-windows-or-office\u002F"\u003E"When will Microsoft end support for your version of Windows or Office?"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what happens when that day arrives? Nothing. Seriously, absolutely nothing happens on that date. PCs running Windows 10 will continue to work just as they always have, and they will do so indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-have-a-windows-10-pc-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-next-year\u002F"\u003EStill have a Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options before support ends next year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom that date forward, however, those PCs will no longer receive security fixes through Windows Update unless their owners&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-keep-getting-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-what-it-will-cost\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Epay Microsoft for an Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On Windows 10 PCs without an ESU subscription, any security flaws found from that day forward will remain unpatched, making those PCs increasingly vulnerable to online attacks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is at least one exception to this cutoff date, which applies to PCs running Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing editions. In all, Microsoft has released four of these editions. The 2015 Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) ends support on Oct. 14, 2025, along with the editions described earlier. The 2016 LTSB release ends support a year later, on Oct. 13, 2026. Beginning in 2019, the name changed to Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, the end date is Jan. 9, 2029.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConfusingly, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 has only a five-year support lifecycle, which means it ends support on Jan. 12, 2027.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When does Windows 10 support end, and what does that mean for Windows 10 users?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e5a5655-d499-440e-b40a-e495cd21a1c1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf anyone tells you they know the answer to this one, maybe stop listening to them?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft can probably make a solid estimate based on its telemetry, but the rest of us are forced to guess based on fragmentary third-party metrics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the sources I have relied on over the years is the US government's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fanalytics.usa.gov\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDigital Analytics Program (DAP)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which has a well-organized repository of information about traffic to official websites run by agencies like the Postal Service, the National Institutes of Health, the National Weather Service, the IRS, and NASA.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I visited DAP at the beginning of February 2025, I retrieved 30 days' worth of data, covering more than 1.8 billion visits to those websites from people using Windows computers, Macs, and mobile devices from all around the world. Here's what the data told me about the visits from PCs and Macs:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many PCs are running Windows 10 today?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d25a1468-6e40-49af-8934-e54eb72b7525\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 in visits to U.S. government websites, but just barely.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"DAP\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"desktop-os-versions-dap-feb-2025\" data-image-filename=\"desktop-os-versions-dap-feb-2025.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1165\" data-image-height=\"841\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's a big improvement over the numbers I found last August, when visits from PCs running Windows 10 significantly outpaced those from Windows 11. One bit of good news is that other versions of Windows represent a trivial share of visits, being outnumbered by every alternative desktop platform, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-things-chrome-os-needs-to-rival-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromeOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you extrapolate those numbers to the worldwide population of Windows PCs, you can see the problem. Nearly half of those 1.4 billion devices are running Windows 10, and many of them have no supported upgrade path.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-debloating-windows-is-a-bad-idea-and-what-to-do-instead\u002F\"\u003EWhy 'debloating' Windows is a bad idea (and what to do instead)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor people who are concerned about the security of the internet at large, that thought is -- well, let's call it unnerving.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother widely used measure of web traffic, StatCounter, offers its own estimates of traffic from PCs running Microsoft Windows. If you believe their charts, about 60% of PCs worldwide are still running Windows 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, I have my issues with StatCounter's metrics, a topic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-many-windows-10-pcs-are-still-in-use-no-one-knows-but-they-try-to-tell-you-anyway\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI have recently discussed at length\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I think the StatCounter numbers probably overcount the number of Windows 10 PCs, but they do confirm the general conclusion that there will be a large number of unsupported PCs at the end of 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f510479d-17f0-4c37-a6fc-49fe55da6afb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThat's the real question, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite predictions of the imminent demise of the PC market, OEMs continue to sell more than 200 million new Windows computers each year. The most optimistic scenario is that every one of those new PCs sold in the next year replaces a Windows 10 device that is then retired, with another 100 million or so older PCs replaced by Chromebooks, iPads, and Macs. Maybe some old PCs are simply put out to pasture and not replaced at all, as consumers decide to use their phones or tablets instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best computers: Comparing laptops, Macs, PCs and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the shift to Windows 11 continues at its current rate, as measured by the DAP data, roughly 38% of PCs will still be running Windows 10 in October 2025. That adds up to more than 500 million PCs that will be running an outdated, unsupported operating system at the end of the year. Even if that pace accelerates, it will still mean hundreds of millions of people will be running Windows 10 when the end-of-support date rolls around. Yikes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho owns those PCs?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThose who don't qualify for an automatic upgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Some people own older hardware that doesn't meet the minimum hardware compatibility standards for Windows 11. Basically, that means any PC that was designed in 2018 or earlier. Note that this category includes many budget PCs that used older designs and unsupported CPUs but were sold as new in 2019 and 2020.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECorporate PCs that are standardized on Windows 10. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EA nontrivial number of enterprise IT managers aren't ready to go through a wholesale Windows 11 migration. Many of them will use the normal upgrade cycle to perform that migration over time, and they have the option to pay for Windows 10 upgrades for up to three years after the end-of-support date.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows 10 diehards. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFrom my time spent reading support forums, I know there's a large population of longtime Windows users who are unhappy about the changes in Windows 11. Some of them will reluctantly upgrade, but others won't.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many PCs will still be running Windows 10 at the end of 2025?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b1c3d9f-efe2-4c16-aa93-de7b5a78a578\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI know some people are convinced this is a possibility, and there's precedent for it in the experience of Windows XP, which ended support in April 2014, more than 12 years after it was first released. Windows XP users even received emergency security updates well after that official end date, to address the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-wannacry-ransomware-is-still-a-threat-to-your-pc\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWannaCry vulnerability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;in 2017 and a similar flaw in 2019. Likewise, Microsoft \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finstall-immediately-microsoft-delivers-emergency-patch-for-printnightmare-security-bug\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eissued emergency security updates for Windows 7 in 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;after its support had officially ended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffor-windows-11-setup-which-user-account-type-should-you-choose-how-to-decide\u002F"\u003EFor Windows 11 setup, which user account type should you choose? How to decide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, in both cases, the customers running the soon-to-be-obsolete Windows version had the option to upgrade to a new version. Indeed, that's the recommendation from Microsoft's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Flifecycle\u002Foverview\u002Fproduct-end-of-support-overview"\u003Eofficial Product End of Support page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a product reaches the end of support, or a service retires, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, or assisted support. Customers are encouraged to migrate to the latest version of the product or service.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Windows 10, though, that alternative might not be available. Devices that don't meet the hardware compatibility requirements will have no Microsoft-supported migration path to a newer version. As I pointed out&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-have-a-windows-10-pc-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-next-year\u002F"\u003Ethe last time I looked at this issue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the owners of those perfectly functional PCs -- some only five or six years old -- will instead have the following options:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstall a non-Microsoft operating system.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Maybe 2026 will be the year when desktop \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-reasons-why-linux-will-eventually-overtake-windows-and-macos-on-the-desktop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELinux finally takes hold\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, although that's unlikely. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finstalling-chromeos-flex-5-things-you-need-to-do-first-to-avoid-headaches\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChromeOS Flex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E might be another option, but it has its own&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromeosflex\u002Fanswer\u002F11513094?sjid=1307842147959197296-NA#zippy=,apple,microsoft"\u003Ehardware compatibility requirements\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that probably make it unsuitable for older hardware.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIgnore Microsoft's warnings and upgrade to Windows 11 anyway.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;There are options to&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F"\u003Einstall Windows 11 on "incompatible" hardware\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but they require a fair amount of technical experience. People who are clinging to old PCs because they can't afford a new one likely don't have those specialized skills and may not even realize that the option is available. I doubt that many businesses would be willing to risk the support issues that come with that approach.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeep running Windows 10 and hope for the best.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;History suggests that this is the most likely option.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENothing in the company's behavior over the past year suggests they have any plans to extend the support deadline for Windows 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft and its OEM partners would prefer that the owners of those devices dump them in a landfill and buy a new PC running Windows 11. However, my experience with PC owners, especially older people on a fixed income, is that they will use those devices until they stop working. Those PCs will be sitting ducks for a cyberattack like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwannacry-ransomware-crisis-one-year-on-are-we-ready-for-the-next-global-cyber-attack\u002F"\u003EWannaCry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which was brutally effective against the large population of Windows 7 PCs that were still in use three years after its support ended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-secret-windows-11-setting-lets-you-kill-unresponsive-apps-much-faster\u002F"\u003EThis secret Windows 11 setting lets you kill unresponsive apps much faster\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat incident was a PR nightmare for Microsoft, and a repeat would be even more devastating to the company's reputation. That's why Microsoft has offered paid options to extend support for Windows 10 by three years. Customers in enterprise and education deployments are likely to take advantage of those options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsumers have the option to pay for updates for a year. I predict that few will do so. After that? Well, you're on your own.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will Microsoft extend the support deadline for Windows 10?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published in July 2023. The most recent update was in February 2025.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 14:46:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft has a serious problem on its hands, thanks to competition from... itself?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"372c05e4-f1bd-45d6-8199-0103e8862208",image:{id:"30842347-2300-4355-805c-b1fb58ff179f",filename:"microsoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 14:45:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows 10 on a laptop",credits:"John Taggart\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F04\u002F30842347-2300-4355-805c-b1fb58ff179f\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 10",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft has a big Windows 10 problem, and it's running out of time to solve it",topic:{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EContrary to popular opinion, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-save-your-aging-computer-try-these-5-linux-distributions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an operating system that can be used and enjoyed by everyone and anyone. I mean, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fif-my-mother-in-law-can-use-ubuntu-linux-anyone-can\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI taught my then-mother-in-law at the age of 79 how to use Ubuntu Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and we didn't even speak the same language! If she could do it, you can do it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real problem is picking the best beginner Linux distribution for you. There are literally hundreds of desktop Linux distributions to choose from. Some, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gentoo.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGentoo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxfromscratch.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux From Scratch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, are tough to use, but most of them are easy-peasy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Linux laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best Linux distribution for beginners right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith three decades of Linux experience, I'm here to help you choose the version of Linux that will get you started on the right foot, so your journey is not only as easy as possible but also fun, reliable, and safe. I've tested all these versions myself, and my pick for the best Linux distribution for beginners overall is \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cea597fe-4f83-403e-bcaf-2b1b47f21d57\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Linux Mint\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E because its interface is easy to use, and like all Linux distros it won't cost you a dime. Oh, and by the way, it also gives you everything you need from a desktop if you're a pro-Linux user as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Linux distributions for beginners in 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"653972f2-6ea4-49c0-ba98-2a9168514d0f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETired of Windows? Then consider turning to Linux Mint, in particular, the version using the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002Fedition.php?id=281" target="_blank"\u003ECinnamon interface\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I'm a Linux power user, and my current favorite desktop operating system is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinux-mint-22-1-is-primed-and-ready-for-release-and-im-excited\u002F"\u003ELinux Mint 22.1\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but I can highly recommend it to anyone, even beginners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMint, with several desktop environments such as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxiac.com\u002Fcinnamon-6-4-desktop-environment-released\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ECinnamon 6.4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, looks a lot like XP or Windows 7. It uses a Windows Icon, Menu, and Pointer (WIMP) interface, much like the one you probably already know and love. It's not a one-to-one match with XP or Windows 7, but most Windows users will find Cinnamon a comfortable fit. Linux users who grew up with the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F"\u003EGNOME 2.x\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;style interface will also love Cinnamon\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Esince it's based on that classic Linux desktop interface.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E12 best Windows laptops&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike all Linux desktop distros, Mint is more than just an operating system -- it also comes with all the software you need.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fblog.documentfoundation.org\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F31\u002Flibreoffice-24-2-7-is-now-available-the-last-release-in-the-24-2-branch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELibreOffice 24.2.7\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for office work and homework,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002F134.0\u002Freleasenotes\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFirefox 134\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for web browsing,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thunderbird.net\u002Fen-US\u002Fthunderbird\u002F128.5.2esr\u002Freleasenotes\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThunderbird 128.5.2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for email and calendering, and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gimp.org\u002Fnews\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F07\u002Fgimp-2-10-36-released\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGIMP 2.10.36\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for graphics editing. If you're a gamer, Linux Mint supports&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fstore.steampowered.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESteam\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which works the same way it does on&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-office-support-in-windows-10-ends-in-october-too-what-that-really-means\u002F"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. All of this, including Mint, is free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinux Mint features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Linux kernel 6.8&nbsp; |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Linux Mint\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distribution for beginners overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-mint.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21.3 \\"Virginia\\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Linux Mint","imageData":{"id":"38b2dc15-754d-45fb-886a-0ad32c7cc2d4","title":"Linux Mint 21.3","filename":"linux-mint-21-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F15\u002F38b2dc15-754d-45fb-886a-0ad32c7cc2d4\u002Flinux-mint-21-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":719404,"width":2560,"height":1440,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-15 23:51:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-15 23:52:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"sjvn","alt":"Linux Mint 21.3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"38b2dc15-754d-45fb-886a-0ad32c7cc2d4","imageAltText":"linux-mint.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21.3 \\"Virginia\\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Linux Mint","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"linux-mint-21-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F15","imageWidth":2560,"imageHeight":1440,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21.3 "Virginia"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Linux Mint\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Linux Mint","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Free ~ Windows-like interface ~Excellent software installer program\" data-dislike=\"~ No proprietary drivers (Nvidia, ATI, etc.) are included, but they can easily be installed via the Driver Manager ~ Doesn't come with Snap support, but it can be added\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-choose-the-right-linux-desktop-distribution\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to choose the right Linux desktop distribution \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba206c1a-1e21-4cb6-b64d-fd5a30388930\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDo you use the web for everything? Do you write with Google Docs, use NerdWallet for your personal finances, and check Gmail for your email? If that's you, then what you want is a Chromebook, or to just replace Windows or macOS with ChromeOS Flex.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-chromebook-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe 5 best Chromebooks&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChromeOS may not look like what you think of as Linux, but sure enough, underneath its Chrome web browser interface, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-secret-origins-of-googles-chrome-os\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChromeOS is Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Chrome OS is the operating system that runs Chromebooks and is based on&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gentoo.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGentoo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is an experts-only Linux. The good news is that you don't need to know a darn thing about Gentoo to use it\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E While&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en" target="_blank"\u003Eyou can get to old-school Linux from ChromeOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you'd never need to look under the hood.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyone can use Chrome OS. I mean, if you're reading this article via a web browser, which you almost certainly are, you already know how to use "Linux" enough to work with a Chromebook.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeck, you don't even need to buy a Chromebook to use Chrome OS, Google's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fchromeenterprise.google\u002Fos\u002Fchromeosflex\u002F#form-section" target="_blank"\u003EChromeOS Flex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. enables you to&nbsp; \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-revived-three-ancient-computers-with-chromeos-flex-and-you-can-too\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Econvert pretty much any PC or Mac that's been built since 2007 into a much safer and more usable Chromebook clone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. No fuss, no muss, and much more useful than whatever you're currently running on an older PC.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, if you want to get deeper into Linux, you can&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-enable-linux-on-your-chromebook-and-why-you-should\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Erun Linux apps from your Chromebook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which helps convert it to a more traditional OS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChrome OS features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Free |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Gentoo Linux |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Chrome OS\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distribution for beginners who are tired of Windows headaches\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-chrome-os.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Chrome OS","imageData":{"id":"1ed3a204-5610-403d-9161-208b6f7f9fa7","title":"chrome-os","filename":"chrome-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002F1ed3a204-5610-403d-9161-208b6f7f9fa7\u002Fchrome-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":67376,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:05:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:05:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Chrome OS","alt":"chrome-os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1ed3a204-5610-403d-9161-208b6f7f9fa7","imageAltText":"linux-chrome-os.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Chrome OS","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"chrome-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Chrome OS\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en","offerMerchant":"Google Chrome","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Free ~ Easy to use ~ Offered separately from Chromebooks ~ Compatible with PCs and Macs from 2007 onward\" data-dislike=\"~ No support for overclocking CPUs or GPUs --Very limited game support\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"261d4b36-8dba-43e2-8b03-644a6610bfc5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu was long considered the best Linux distribution for new users, and while others may take that title these days, it's still a great distro for newbies. That's because it's simple, beginner- and user-friendly, and has a great deal of&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fsupport\u002Fcommunity-support" target="_blank"\u003Ecommunity support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If you have a question, someone out there has almost certainly had the same problem and found an answer to it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, Ubuntu uses the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGNOME 3.x\u003C\u002Fa\u003E interface. It takes some learning if all you've known before is Windows, but it's really not that hard. Once you get accustomed to the interface, you'll see that it makes perfect sense (and you might even wonder why other desktop operating systems don't follow suit).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the most recent version of this Linux is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-takes-flight-with-a-blend-of-innovation-and-nostalgia\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EUbuntu 24.10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I recommend you use the current long-term support (LTS) version,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fubuntu-24-04-this-great-new-linux-distro-isnt-just-fast-its-a-fortress\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EUbuntu 24.04\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That edition has support for a dozen (yes, 12) years.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUbuntu features: Price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree for individuals\u002FVariable commercial pricing |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Linux Kernel: 6.5.0 |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ubuntu\" data-superlative=\"Best easy-to-use Linux distribution for beginners\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ubuntu 23.10","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"5832428a-013f-4963-82f6-406f92ec583b","title":"Ubuntu 23.10","filename":"ubuntu-23-10.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F21\u002F5832428a-013f-4963-82f6-406f92ec583b\u002Fubuntu-23-10.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":30307,"width":720,"height":365,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-21 21:22:54","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-21 21:23:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"Ubuntu 23.10","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"5832428a-013f-4963-82f6-406f92ec583b","imageAltText":"Ubuntu 23.10","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"ubuntu-23-10.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F21","imageWidth":720,"imageHeight":365,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Ubuntu","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Google Play","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.nab.ubuntu&hl=en_US&gl=US","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Apple App Store","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fubuntu\u002Fid1493340354","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Great for personal computers as well as companies ~ Some of the best hardware recognition available ~ Built in Snap support for installing thousands of applications ~ 12 years of support\" data-dislike=\"~ The UI might take some time for new users to learn\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"05e330ed-79bd-4c77-8ce0-ea60d5fe5739\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESo, you really, really don't like the idea of even learning a little bit of GNOME. In that case, give Zorin OS a try. It's based on Ubuntu, as is Mint. But you can use its custom \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fzorin.com\u002Fos\u002F#:~:text=The%20Zorin%20Appearance%20app%20lets,Windows%2C%20macOS%2C%20or%20Linux." target="_blank"\u003EZorin Appearance app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to provide the desktop with a Windows look and feel. Or, for that matter, it can give you a Chromebook or Mac look and feel. Zorin's very flexible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fzorin-os-demonstrates-exactly-what-a-desktop-operating-system-should-be\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZorin's whole reason for being is to help you move over from Windows or macOS to Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It also comes with documentation that's specifically designed to help you move from Windows to Linux. Zorin comes in three different versions: Core and Lite, which are free, and Pro, which can duplicate the Chromebook, macOS, or Windows look and feel, and costs $39. The Core edition really gives you everything you need, while the Lite version gives older machines a new lease on life. The most recent version, which is available for both the Core and Pro editions, is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fzorin.com\u002Fos\u002Fdownload\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZorin OS 17\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-save-your-aging-computer-use-these-linux-distributions\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWant to save your aging computer? Try these Linux distributions&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer a Linux-style interface, all versions come with free GNOME and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fkde.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EKDE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E front-ends. They may not be what you're used to, but they're still attractive, easy-to-use, and powerful.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZorin OS features: Price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETwo of the three versions are free; Pro costs $39 |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EUbuntu |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Zorin OS\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distribution for beginners who are Windows fans\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-zorin.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Zorin OS","imageData":{"id":"6ecf3bfb-6fe7-4819-b97b-a8073b9cd4f2","title":"zorin-os","filename":"zorin-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002F6ecf3bfb-6fe7-4819-b97b-a8073b9cd4f2\u002Fzorin-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":57434,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:12:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:12:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Zorin OS","alt":"zorin-os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"6ecf3bfb-6fe7-4819-b97b-a8073b9cd4f2","imageAltText":"linux-zorin.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Zorin OS","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"zorin-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Zorin OS\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Zorin","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fzorin.com\u002Fos","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Free and paid options ~ No coding experience necessary ~ ChromeOS, Mac, or Windows look and feel ~ Works on both PCs and Macs\" data-dislike=\"~ The Windows and macOS interfaces are only available in the paid version\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d3dde326-475c-426c-8e31-6fb981ea8e7a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA few years back, one of my favorite Linux desktops was \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpractical-tech.com\u002F2008\u002F11\u002F21\u002Fsimplymepis-the-best-desktop-linux-you-havent-tried\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMEPIS Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This Debian Linux-based distribution worked well. Eventually, though, its founder and maintainer, Warren Woodford, had to turn his attention to other businesses. MEPIS's fans joined forces with the related&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fantixlinux.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EantiX Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;communities and revived the project as MX Linux.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, it's a good, solid lightweight desktop that uses&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xfce.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EXfce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;as its interface. It works well, and it's very popular. What I like most about it is that it's beginner-friendly, easy to pick up, and you can run it on even ancient Pentium II gear. In short, it's ideal if you want to get your feet wet with Linux on a PC that would otherwise be collecting dust in your closet.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut you don't have to take my word for it. On \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdistrowatch.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDistrowatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the one site that tracks all the Linux desktops, in recent years, MX Linux is almost always at the top of the list. They must be doing something right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most recent edition available today is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fmxlinux.org\u002Fblog\u002Fmx-23-5-now-available\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMX-Linux 23.5\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMX Linux features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Debian |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"MX Linux\" data-superlative=\"Best lightweight Linux distribution for beginners\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-mx-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"mxlinux.org","imageData":{"id":"ab83943e-fd23-4354-8081-436c76ecc358","title":"mx-linux","filename":"mx-linux.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fab83943e-fd23-4354-8081-436c76ecc358\u002Fmx-linux.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":84422,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:15:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:15:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"MX Linux","alt":"mx-linux","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"ab83943e-fd23-4354-8081-436c76ecc358","imageAltText":"linux-mx-2.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"mxlinux.org","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"mx-linux.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"mxlinux.org\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"MX Linux","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fmxlinux.org\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Works with much older computers ~ Great for beginners ~ Contact info for documentation and dev teams to report issues\" data-dislike=\"~ No dual-boot option for Windows 8 and newer PCs ~ Doesn't play well with Ubuntu PPAs\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3a31c47a-b36a-4fd6-b675-76fec8f32bef\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFor a stretch of about five years, elementary OS was my default Linux distribution. I initially adopted it because of the elegant Pantheon desktop, which made using Linux a real treat. I continued using elementary OS because it never failed me. It was rock solid, easy to use, and performed like a champ, no matter how much time had passed. Eventually, I gave up elementary OS because I started purchasing \u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.system76.com" target="_blank"\u003ESystem76\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hardware that shipped with \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpop.system76.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EPop! OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, I do miss those days of elementary OS. It really is that good.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only caveat to using elementary OS is that the app center doesn't have nearly the amount of software found in, say, the Pop! OS Pop Shop or the Ubuntu Software app. Fortunately, however, elementary OS does ship with both Flatpak and Snap pre-installed, so you can install a wealth of applications from the command line (as neither Flatpak or Snap support is built into the graphical user interface).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would recommend elementary OS to any user looking to either migrate from MacOS or to a Linux distribution that offers a simple-to-use, beautiful interface and doesn't mind installing apps from the command line. The latest version if \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fblog.elementary.io\u002Fos-8-available-now\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eelementary OS 8.0\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Give it a try. I think you'll be glad you did.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eelementary OS Features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree option available (Price is pay what you can) |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Ubuntu LTS |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"elementary OS\" data-superlative=\"Best beginner Linux distribution for those migrating from MacOS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"The default elementary OS desktop is as elegant as it is easy to use.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Jack Wallen","imageData":{"id":"9b77ecae-32c3-4932-a0e3-eab983ab0de2","title":"elementaryosdesktop","filename":"elementaryosdesktop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F16\u002F9b77ecae-32c3-4932-a0e3-eab983ab0de2\u002Felementaryosdesktop.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":453544,"width":1291,"height":957,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-02-16 13:56:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-02-16 13:56:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Image: Jack Wallen","alt":"The default elementary OS desktop is as elegant as it is easy to use.","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9b77ecae-32c3-4932-a0e3-eab983ab0de2","imageAltText":"The default elementary OS desktop is as elegant as it is easy to use.","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Image: Jack Wallen","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"elementaryosdesktop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F02\u002F16","imageWidth":1291,"imageHeight":957,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"elementary OS","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.elementary.io","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Very elegant and user-friendly ~ Easy learning curve ~ Performs well on most machines ~ Consistent look and feel ~ macOS-like UI ~ Very stable\" data-dislike=\"~ Limited apps in the AppCenter ~ Updates can be slow to arrive ~ Full OS upgrades require clean installation\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET contributor Jack Wallen contributed to this story.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3579d9c3-3604-4b8b-8e26-6d871159ba16\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMy pick for the best Linux distribution for beginners is Linux Mint. It has a user interface that looks and feels very much like Windows for easier transitioning, as well as a free and open-source code for making your own tweaks. The best part is that Linux Mint doesn't collect your data at all, so you can use it with confidence that your personal info won't end up on a server somewhere to be sold to advertisers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinux\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Edistro\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECore\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ecode\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Esource?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ELinux Mint\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGNOME 2.x\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGentoo Linux\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree for individuals\u002FVariable commercial pricing\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGNOME 3.x\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EZorin OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree for individuals\u002F$39 for commercial license\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMX Linux\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EDebian\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003Eelementary OS&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree option available (pay what you can)\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu LTS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, ready to give Linux a try? It's worked well for me for over 30 years, and it can work well for you for the next 30. While most&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3625450\u002Fsay-hello-to-the-windows-365-cloud-pc.html" target="_blank"\u003Edesktops seem to be heading to a DaaS model--including Windows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;-- I can guarantee you Linux will still be available for your PC decades from now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Linux distro for beginners?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1c79803f-9a23-4eac-abc0-d3302aeb9a58\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ethis...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eyou\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ewant...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ELinux Mint\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EWindows-like feel and operation\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA pick-up-and-play operating system\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA more in-depth OS for learning code\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EZorin OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESupport for ChromeOS, Mac, and Windows-style interfaces.\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMX Linux\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA robust online community for open-source code tweaking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003Eelementary OS&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA user-friendly distribution with a similar UI to macOS&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the end, the best Linux distro for you is whichever one feels the most familiar. Some of the picks on our list have user interfaces that are very, very close to older versions of Windows to make it easier to learn something new. Others allow for dual-booting so you can swap back and forth between operating systems when you want to poke around in Linux for an afternoon or need to get some work done in Windows.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also want to choose a version of Linux that is supported by a robust online community of coders, documentation teams, and regular users. That way, if you have any issues with installation, downloading programs, or just general questions, you can get the help you need.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Linux distro for beginners is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"76df66b7-e958-4499-9f94-437ae48a53d4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile compiling these picks, we paid careful attention to each Linux distribution's ease of use, price, and core code.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECheck out: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-three-tiers-of-linux-distribution-difficulty\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe 3 tiers of Linux distribution difficulty\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEase of use:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Since these systems are for beginners, we considered how a novice would interact with the user experience of an operating system that isn't Windows or macOS. These beginner systems should feel familiar but not overwhelming.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf you are new to Linux, you probably don't want to invest a sum of money into it if you are unfamiliar with the system. That's why we included picks that had free options as well as paid options.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EA core Linux distro contains a kernel that helps you install the operating system. However, beginners can find this confusing. We considered which distros' core code would be easiest to navigate.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these Linux distros for beginners?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on Linux distributions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"213def8d-6f80-4269-8148-e725ff5de3cf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt used to be hard to install programs on Linux, but that's no longer the case. Under the hood, things can still be complex, but now almost all distros have application stores. These make installing new programs as simple as pick and click.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is it hard to install applications on Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c063d005-d300-41b5-a7d3-b0ede986e005\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes, you can get a lot more from Linux if you know how to do shell programming and the like. But that's also true of Windows and PowerShell. With both operating systems, you don't need to know the deep ins and outs of either one to get your work done.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo why would you move? Well, for starters, Linux is far more secure than its rivals. Looking ahead, as Ed Bott points out, many of you may end up facing a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-windows-10-is-a-security-disaster-waiting-to-happen\u002F"\u003Esecurity disaster if you keep using Windows 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, Linux, unlike Windows 11, will run on pretty much any PC you've got lying around. Linux doesn't require much in the way of a computer to do just fine. For example, I have a 2007-vintage HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7360n PC with a 2.8GHz Pentium D 920 dual-core processor, 2GBs of RAM, and a 300GB SATA drive PC that's still running Linux to this day. Good luck running any modern version of Windows on that!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESure, it used to be hard to install programs on Linux, but that's no longer the case. Under the hood, things can still be complex, but now almost all distros have application stores. These days, installing Linux programs is as easy as picking and clicking.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you still need some Windows programs, you can always try&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-run-windows-programs-on-linux-with-crossover\u002F"\u003ECrossover Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to run them on Linux. It won't run all Windows apps by any means, but it runs many of them surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any event, since most such programs, even Adobe PhotoShop are&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3639015\u002Ffinally-adobe-rolls-out-photoshop-and-illustrator-for-daas-users.html" target="_blank"\u003Enow available as Software-as-a-Service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(SaaS), there's less need than ever for Windows-specific programs. Indeed, we're moving to a business world where all you really need is a web browser to enable you to use a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3634468\u002Fhow-to-choose-the-best-desktop-as-a-service-solution.html" target="_blank"\u003EDesktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe future of the desktop aside, unlike Windows, where your only real choices today are Windows 10 or 11, there are&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fdistrowatch.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ehundreds of Linux desktop distributions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On top of those are numerous Linux desktop interfaces, each with its own distinctive look and feel, such as&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fkde.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EKDE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGNOME\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002Fedition.php?id=288" target="_blank"\u003ECinnamon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Flxde.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELxde\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xfce.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EXfce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and many more. Most distributions have a primary user interface, such as&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgetfedora.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFedora\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and GNOME and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.opensuse.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EOpenSUSE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and KDE, but also enable you to pick from one to three others. Since you're just starting with Linux, I recommend you stick with the distro's main interface.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's a would-be Linux desktop user to do? Luckily for you, you don't have to try them all out to find a good fit. The key question is: "What do you want to use Linux for?" For beginners, I look at what's the easiest to pick up, the best overall Linux desktop, the simplest Linux for Windows users, and the easiest Linux for users with older machines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you get more from Linux than Windows or MacOS?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dabd31ef-7013-4ee0-b8fe-60b1ad2b2a38\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you still need some Windows programs, you can always try&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.codeweavers.com\u002Fcrossover\u002F"\u003ECrossover Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to run them on Linux. It won't run all Windows apps by any means, but it runs many of them surprisingly well. Some Microsoft programs are now available natively on Linux. These include the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fedge" target="_blank"\u003EEdge browser\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-microsoft-teams-on-linux\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ETeams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also run \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows-365" target="_blank"\u003EWindows 365 Cloud PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a full Windows 10 or 11 cloud-based desktop, from Linux. This subscription service costs a pretty penny. Or, for free, you can run \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Ffree-office-online-for-the-web" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft 365 for the web\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(formerly Office 365), which gives you access to a subset of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote's functionality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you run Windows programs on Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8da9e1b-f2b9-4214-94b4-8624be20a119\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo, not really. True, while Linux is much safer than Windows, it's not totally immune from attacks. But, those attacks tend to be much rarer than those that plague Windows or macOS.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, you should still run a firewall, which Linux has built-in, and for stopping malware in its tracks you might consider installing \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eset.com\u002Fus\u002Fbusiness\u002Fdownload\u002Fendpoint-antivirus-linux\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EESET Endpoint AntiVirus for Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.clamav.net\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EClamAV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do you need security software on desktop Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOther Linux distributions worth considering\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f491be63-84a5-4ef1-95be-5a08708c5dd0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can get this attractive, lightweight Ubuntu distro from \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsystem76.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESystem76\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a top Linux PC company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Pop!_OS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"pop os","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ZDNet","imageData":{"id":"cc8f64e2-481e-4826-a3f2-630b5ec25542","title":"pop-os","filename":"pop-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fcc8f64e2-481e-4826-a3f2-630b5ec25542\u002Fpop-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":176653,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:21:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-01-10 16:39:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"pop os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cc8f64e2-481e-4826-a3f2-630b5ec25542","imageAltText":"pop os","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pop-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ZDNet\" data-linktext=\"Best Linux distro alternative\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Pop.system76","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpop.system76.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c011342c-a601-42cd-bc11-b02a14b09cda\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur last alternative pick is another Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with Mint Linux. Instead, its calling card is that with its Site Specific Browser, Peppermint integrates easily and seamlessly with cloud and web-based applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Peppermint OS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"peppermint-os","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Peppermint OS","imageData":{"id":"a83fa9a9-fd91-419a-bfe6-c5f2d8bca82e","title":"peppermint-os","filename":"peppermint-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fa83fa9a9-fd91-419a-bfe6-c5f2d8bca82e\u002Fpeppermint-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":183566,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:23:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:23:29","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Peppermint 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Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c22565e-4438-4e82-b05c-7c5ad5650e68\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627\" data-image-filename=\"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"800\" data-image-height=\"591\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome days, you really need to run a Windows-only program, even if you're a die-hard Linux user  -- like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-tried-a-zillion-desktop-distros-it-doesnt-get-any-better-than-linux-mint-22\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyours truly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those times, I often turn to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.winehq.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (formerly an acronym for \"Wine Is Not an Emulator\"). Wine provides a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubs.opengroup.org\u002Fonlinepubs\u002F9699919799.2018edition\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPOSIX\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-compliant operating systems such as Linux, MacOS, and FreeBSD. Wine translates Windows application programming interface (API) calls into POSIX calls on the fly, which enables you to integrate and run Windows applications on your desktop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-run-a-windows-app-on-linux-with-wine\u002F\"\u003EHow to run a Windows app on Linux with Wine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn January 21, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.winehq.org\u002Fwine\u002Fwine\u002F-\u002Freleases\u002Fwine-10.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine 10.0\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was officially released by its open-source community. This major update introduces many new features and improvements over its predecessor, including an experimental Bluetooth driver, a new pointer device driver, and enhancements to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwayland.freedesktop.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWayland graphics\u003C\u002Fa\u003E driver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe enhanced Wayland driver, perhaps the most significant improvement in Wine 10.0, now includes initial \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.opengl.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenGL\u003C\u002Fa\u003E support, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcommunity.khronos.org\u002Ft\u002Fwhat-is-pbuffer\u002F38896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPbuffer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E support, and better window positioning. This signals a shift towards more modern display server protocols on Linux systems. Here's what that means for users: Wine does a better job than ever at rendering Windows graphics on modern Linux desktop distributions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe release also delivers important multimedia enhancements, including a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwin32\u002Fmedfound\u002Fmicrosoft-media-foundation-sdk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMedia Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E backend using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ffmpeg.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFFmpeg\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This popular open-source library renders almost any video streaming format. The backend should improve compatibility with Windows applications that rely on Microsoft's multimedia framework. In short, Windows program videos on Linux should also be improved.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, this is still a beta feature and more work needs to be done, especially for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwin32\u002Fdirect3d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDirect3D\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-aware playback. You can enable it by setting the value DisableGstByteStreamHandler=1 in the HKCU\\Software\\Wine\\MediaFoundation registry key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor gamers and graphics-intensive application users, Wine 10.0 offers improved support for Direct3D, including initial support for compiling legacy Direct3D bytecode to SPIR-V and initial HLSL compiler support for compiling effect profiles. The Vulkan driver interface has also been reworked, potentially leading to better games and 3D application performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaming enthusiasts will be pleased that Wine 10.0 includes numerous game-specific fixes, addressing issues in popular titles such as Forza Horizon 4, Assassin's Creed, and Final Fantasy XI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Linux laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWine 10.0 also brings significant ARM support advancements, including better ARM64EC and ARM64X compatibility. This expansion of ARM support is particularly noteworthy as it allows for better integration of Windows applications on ARM-based Linux systems. This new ARM support opens up new possibilities for users of devices like the Raspberry Pi or ARM-based laptops.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexandre Julliard, the lead developer of Wine, commented on the release: \"Wine 10.0 represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between Windows and Linux ecosystems. We're particularly excited about the improvements in ARM support and the enhanced graphics capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wine project has made binary packages available for various Linux distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Slackware, FreeBSD, and MacOS. Users can download these packages from the official Wine website or through their distribution's package management system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-tried-a-zillion-desktop-distros-it-doesnt-get-any-better-than-linux-mint-22\u002F\"\u003EI've tried a zillion desktop distros - it doesn't get any better than Linux Mint 22\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, Wine can't run all Windows applications on Linux. To see how a particular program will run, check the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappdb.winehq.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine Application Database\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Wine matures, it remains a crucial tool for Linux users who need to run Windows applications without resorting to virtual machines or dual-booting. The release of Wine 10.0 further cements its position as a cornerstone of cross-platform compatibility in the open-source world.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-29 18:25:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The latest version of Wine features better graphics and videos. Gamers will be especially pleased.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0436909e-446e-44b6-be42-39f3fc7e8f3d",image:{id:"1c22565e-4438-4e82-b05c-7c5ad5650e68",filename:"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-29 18:17:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627",credits:"Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F29\u002F1c22565e-4438-4e82-b05c-7c5ad5650e68\u002Fpointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:800,height:591,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"with-wine-10-update-run-your-windows-app-on-linux-better-than-ever",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"With Wine 10 update, run your Windows app on Linux better than ever",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8410629-dea2-4a05-8eeb-740b9f0ba742\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487\" data-image-filename=\"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"2178\" data-image-height=\"1376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThree months after \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthere-are-many-reasons-why-companies-struggle-to-exploit-gen-ai-says-deloitte-survey\u002F\"\u003Ea prior survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of chief information officers, the latest data shows the majority of companies are not ready to put their generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) into production, according to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww2.deloitte.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fdam\u002FDeloitte\u002Fus\u002FDocuments\u002Fconsulting\u002Fus-state-of-gen-ai-q4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew report \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eby consulting giant Deloitte.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than two-thirds of global corporate executives surveyed said that fewer than one-third of Gen AI experiments \"will be fully scaled in the next three to six months,\" states the report, entitled \"Now Decides Next: Generating a New Future\" and compiled by lead author Ranjit Bawa, Deloitte's head of US strategy and the firm's CTO. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcould-your-job-be-at-risk-due-to-ai-do-this-before-its-too-late\u002F\"\u003ECould your job be at risk due to AI? Do this before it's too late\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report identifies institutional barriers that have arisen that block Gen AI deployment, including \"regulatory uncertainty and risk management.\" Among all the barriers to deployment, \"Worries about complying with regulations\" tops the list -- the same factor that was at the top of the list a year ago.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong those asked what has held back Gen AI in their organization, 38% cited the regulatory issue, up from 28% a year earlier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b704ccb-c23e-4cfe-b247-1818e8552492\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-volume-of-expected-ai-proof-of-concept-in-deployment\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-volume-of-expected-ai-proof-of-concept-in-deployment.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1450\" data-image-height=\"1038\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of regulatory risk, and risks with compliance issues, \"There is a speed limit\" to AI deployment, states the report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Gen AI technology continues to advance at incredible speed,\" Bawa and team relate. \"However, most organizations are moving at the speed of organizations, not at the speed of technology,\" the report finds.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"No matter how quickly the technology advances -- or how hard the companies producing Gen AI technology push -- organizational change in an enterprise can only happen so fast.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe regulatory issue, the report states, makes clear \"respondents' unease about which use cases will be acceptable, and to what extent their organizations will be held accountable for Gen AI-related problems.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study is the fourth quarterly report by Deloitte since the firm began conducting the study. The latest iteration was conducted in July through September, and received 2,773 responses from \"senior leaders in their organizations and included board and C-suite members, and those at the president, vice president, and director level,\" from 14 countries, including the US, UK, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Australia, and across industries including energy, finance, healthcare, and media and telecom. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthere-are-many-reasons-why-companies-struggle-to-exploit-gen-ai-says-deloitte-survey\u002F\"\u003EThe previous report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, released over the summer, related that \"70% of respondents said their organization has moved 30% or fewer of their generative AI experiments into production.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"09d245a8-f581-478d-b3dc-fc1e94a4f3a3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-barriers-to-deployment\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-barriers-to-deployment.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"2294\" data-image-height=\"550\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt seems many companies are still struggling. The new report has strikingly similar findings: \"Over two-thirds of respondents said that 30% or fewer of their current experiments will be fully scaled in the next three to six months.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough enterprises have seen \"encouraging returns\" on their initial AI investment, writes Bawa, they \"have learned that creating value with Gen AI -- and deploying it at scale -- is hard work.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-software-startups-set-to-take-over-12-trillion-us-services-industry\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI software startups set to take over $12 trillion US services industry\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies are being tenacious in that struggle, but it's going to take time.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The vast majority of organizations we surveyed are taking a realistic perspective and showing sustained commitment in their quest for value from Gen AI,\" the report relates. \"However, it might be a multiyear journey for some organizations to reach full-scale deployment and achieve the ROI they are looking for.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"573f9655-50c8-4583-b849-387953d20785\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-gen-ai-intiatives\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-gen-ai-intiatives.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"800\" data-image-height=\"1384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the corporate functions that have seen the best ROI, Bawa and team note, are those that were prioritized for Gen AI implementation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, \"IT,\" \"operations,\" and \"marketing\" are the three areas that are furthest along in Gen AI use. Also, IT and marketing each have seen ROI above expectations. Cybersecurity, the fifth-highest priority for Gen AI among survey respondents, has seen the greatest upside in ROI of all uses, the report notes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7f581545-eb02-4196-b770-e4b4832a867c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-where-the-roi-is-in-ai\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-where-the-roi-is-in-ai.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1378\" data-image-height=\"1264\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the report notes, \"Relative to other types of advanced Gen AI initiatives, those focused on cybersecurity are far more likely to be exceeding their ROI expectations, with 44% of cybersecurity initiatives delivering an ROI somewhat or significantly above expectations versus only 17% that are delivering an ROI somewhat or significantly below expectations (a 27-point gap). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"On the other hand, with advanced Gen AI implementations in functions such as sales, finance, and R&D, more respondents reported ROI below expectations than reported ROI above expectations,\" the report continues. \"This suggests some challenges have yet to be overcome in those areas.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmidst the challenges, Bawa and team warn that many C-suite executives have been \"cheerleaders,\" trumpeting their company's work in AI despite the slow progress. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-open-source-tools-that-could-disrupt-the-entire-it-incident-management-market\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe open-source tools that could disrupt the entire IT incident management market\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Relative to leaders outside of the C-suite, CxOs tend to express a rosier view of their organization's GenAI investments -- and how easily and quickly GenAI's barriers will be addressed and value achieved,\" the report relates.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's critical that CxOs move on from being cheerleaders to being champions for achieving organizational efficiency and market competitiveness.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the slow pace, Deloitte's CTO is confident in the continued development, and ultimate deployment, of Gen AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"GenAI and AI broadly is our reality -- it's not going away,\" writes Bawa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGen AI is ultimately like the Internet, cloud computing, and mobile waves that preceded it, he asserts. Those \"transformational opportunities weren't uncovered overnight,\" he says, \"but as they became pervasive, they drove significant disruption to business and technology capabilities, and also triggered many new business models, new products and services, new partnerships, and new ways of working and countless other innovations that led to the next wave across industries.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-27 19:10:06",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Many C-suite executives have been cheerleaders for their company's work in AI despite slow progress, finds Deloitte's latest survey.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6ec7fc1a-5e38-420c-bb5e-ce9a101a62f8",image:{id:"f8410629-dea2-4a05-8eeb-740b9f0ba742",filename:"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-27 18:59:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487",credits:"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F27\u002Ff8410629-dea2-4a05-8eeb-740b9f0ba742\u002Fslow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2178,height:1376,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"enterprises-are-hitting-a-speed-limit-in-deploying-gen-ai-heres-why",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Enterprises are hitting a 'speed limit' in deploying Gen AI - 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He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"JuSun\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"encryption concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1471976069.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With BitLocker \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbitlocker-guide-how-to-use-this-windows-encryption-tool-to-protect-your-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edevice encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E turned on for your PC's system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop is lost or stolen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf Windows determines that boot integrity has been compromised, it will demand a recovery key (a 48-digit number, divided into eight groups of six numbers each) before it unlocks the information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen will you see the BitLocker recovery prompt?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs millions of people discovered during the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-caused-the-great-crowdstrike-windows-meltdown-of-2024-history-has-the-answer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrowdStrike meltdown\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Windows can demand that recovery key when you least expect it. Under normal circumstances, you unlock your drive automatically when you sign in to Windows using an account that's authorized for that device. Using your password or your biometrics proves to Windows that you are who you say you are.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you try to access the system in any other way, such as by booting from a Windows recovery drive or a Linux-based USB boot drive, you'll be prompted for a recovery key to access the current drive. You might also see a prompt for a recovery key if a firmware update has changed the system in a way that the TPM doesn't recognize. In cases like these, Windows has no way to confirm that you're authorized to access this data. As a result, you will see this screen:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00b77661-d8b0-4843-b1f6-a3f7484bc262\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you see this screen, something went wrong at startup and you need to prove your identity to recover your data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot from Microsoft Support\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitlocker-recovery-preboot\" data-image-filename=\"bitlocker-recovery-preboot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1200\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have that key handy, this is a minor annoyance. If you can't find that key, it's a disaster. Without it, your files are completely inaccessible. The moral of the story? You want to ensure you always have ready access to the recovery key when you need it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to find your saved BitLocker recovery key online\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you sign in to Windows on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea new PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E using a Microsoft account, Windows uses the built-in device encryption option and automatically saves the recovery key to your Microsoft account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-how-to-find-out-before-you-try\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo access that key from any device, go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and sign in with the same Microsoft account (personal or business) that you used when you set up the PC for the first time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer a command line, open PowerShell and use this command to view details about encryption on the system drive, including the recovery key:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint C).KeyProtector\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you signed in for the first time with a local account, your system drive is not encrypted. On a PC running \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Home edition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the only way to enable device encryption is to sign in with a Microsoft account. With Windows 11 Pro, you can turn on BitLocker encryption manually, on the system drive and external drives. See my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbitlocker-guide-how-to-use-this-windows-encryption-tool-to-protect-your-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitLocker Guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for details.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to save a fresh copy of your BitLocker recovery key\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running Windows 11 Pro, Windows prompts you to save the recovery key when you first turn on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-bitlocker-recovery-bug-is-fixed-according-to-microsoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitLocker encryption\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Windows gives you three (or four) options for saving a recovery key. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can save the key to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-restores-its-guide-that-helps-you-switch-from-a-microsoft-account-to-a-local-account\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyour Microsoft account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (personal or business), save the key to a text file you save on a storage device of your choosing, or send that key to a printer and save the hard copy in a safe location. If you're the belt-and-suspenders type, you can do all three. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny time after that, you can save a fresh copy of the key by going to the Manage BitLocker Control Panel. Just type a few letters of the word \u003Cem\u003EBitLocker\u003C\u002Fem\u003E in the search box to find it. Click \"Back up your recovery key\" to open the dialog box shown here:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3b47bbff-e8cf-435b-b069-d542a810095f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBack up the recovery key to OneDrive for easy access, or save it as a file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-target-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F29\u002F3b47bbff-e8cf-435b-b069-d542a810095f\u002Fbitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"bitlocker-back-up-recovery-key.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2017\u002F05\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"972\" data-image-height=\"644\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe top option is the easiest: save the key to OneDrive and retrieve it any time by signing in with your Microsoft account at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fmyrecoverykey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Fmicrosoft.com\u002Frecoverykey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can use the browser on your mobile phone if necessary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a personal Microsoft account, that shortcut goes directly to the page containing recovery keys. On a business account, click \"Manage devices\" and expand the menu for the device you're trying to unlock to see a \"View BitLocker keys\" button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fwiping-a-windows-laptop-heres-the-safest-free-way-to-erase-your-personal-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWiping a Windows laptop? Here's the safest free way to erase your personal data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer an alternative cloud storage service, save the recovery key as a file (to a drive other than the system drive) and then upload it to the cloud manually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you anticipate that you'll be traveling to a place where you can't count on ready access to your Microsoft account, save the recovery key as a file on your mobile phone, add it in a secure note in your password manager, or print it out on a slip of paper and tuck it into your wallet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-13 17:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"BitLocker encryption is a great way to stop a thief from accessing your business and personal secrets. But don't let the tool lock you out of your PC.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"116cf625-0fda-4fa5-8ef2-ccf52d9c9d63",image:{id:"672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c",filename:"gettyimages-1471976069.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-19 23:21:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"encryption concept",credits:"JuSun\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F19\u002F672a760d-c161-4fb9-8abc-ec03c3b28b5c\u002Fgettyimages-1471976069.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-find-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-and-save-a-secure-backup-copy-before-its-too-late",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to find your BitLocker recovery key - and save a secure backup copy before it's too late",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"dsc00999.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's one immutable law of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: sh*t happens. And when it does, there's usually a way to fix things, if you had the foresight to create one essential recovery tool first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBooting from a USB recovery drive allows you to perform basic troubleshooting repairs on any \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And by adding Windows installation files to your bootable recovery drive, you can easily reinstall Windows and get back to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB flash drive with the latest Windows installation files. Go to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page, find the \"Create Windows 11 Installation Media\" section, click Download Now, and follow the prompts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also use the free, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frufus.ie\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopen-source Rufus utility\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to create a bootable installation drive for Windows 11, as long as you already have an ISO file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-how-to-find-out-before-you-try\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you just want to use the tools built into Windows, I recommend a slightly different approach. Download the Windows 11 installer as a disk image file (in ISO format), use the built-in Windows Recovery Media Creator utility to create a bootable recovery drive, and copy the Windows installation files to that drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe entire process takes four steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Download the most recent Windows 11 version\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnically, this step is optional. You can create a recovery drive that does nothing but boot into the Windows Recovery Environment. However, that drive is much more useful when you add the Windows installation files.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn ISO file is a disk image. You can download the Windows 11 ISO file directly from Microsoft, free of charge. You don't have to provide any identification or sign-in. For Windows 11, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; for Windows 10, go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fdownloadwindows10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll down to the section, \"Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices\". If the PC for which you're creating a recovery drive uses an Intel or AMD processor, select a download type (there should be only one option) and click Download Now; for a PC based on an Arm processor, click the link that leads to Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64 devices. Choose your language and then follow the prompts to download the ISO file to your computer. (Don't download it to the removable drive!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the download finishes, you can double-click the ISO file in WIndows 10 or Windows 11 to mount it as a virtual DVD drive in File Explorer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Get a USB flash drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a basic recovery drive requires a USB drive that's at least 512MB. For a recovery drive that includes 64-bit Windows system files, you'll need a larger USB drive, at least 16GB in size; and if you're creating a drive using the system files included with your PC, you might need a 32GB drive. To transform that bare USB flash drive, you use the built-in Recovery Drive tool. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA word of caution: creating a recovery drive formats the drive and erases all content on it, so be sure to make backup copies of any important files on that drive before you begin the process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Create the bootable recovery drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Recovery Drive tool has its own executable file, which you can open directly by using the following command:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E%windir%\\system32\\RecoveryDrive.exe\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn easier way to locate that file is to type \u003Cstrong\u003Erecovery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the search box on the taskbar, and then click the Recovery Drive shortcut from the search results. That action opens a window like the one shown next:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e300bf93-85ce-439c-9720-1a4df085fbdf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith this check box selected, you can create a recovery drive to reinstall the original factory-supplied Windows image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"create-a-windows-10-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-target-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2016\u002F04\u002F13\u002F77bf24df-b475-4f32-8420-5708f8051903\u002Fcreate-a-windows-10-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-recovery-drive.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"649\" data-image-height=\"480\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your PC included a partition with recovery files for the installed OEM version of Windows 11, you can create a recovery drive with those files for reinstalling Windows; be sure to select the \"Back up system files to the recovery drive\" option on the first page. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recover-deleted-files-in-windows-10-or-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is ideal if your PC is brand new and contains a current version of Windows; it's less useful for a two or three-year-old PC, where this option will result in your recovery drive containing an outdated version of Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow the prompts to finish creating the recovery drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Add Windows installation files to the drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you chose to include your OEM recovery files in the previous step, you can stop here. You're all done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't have an OEM recovery partition, this is the point where you add Windows installation files to the recovery drive:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDouble-click the ISO file you saved earlier to open a File Explorer window containing its contents. (This \"mounted\" ISO file acts like a virtual CD or DVD drive.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen a second File Explorer window and double-click the drive letter of the USB recovery drive to display its contents.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPosition the two File Explorer windows side by side.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick to select any file in the mounted ISO drive window and press Ctrl+A to select every file in that window; then drag that selection and drop it in the recovery drive window.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose the option to replace any files on the recovery drive with the files you're copying.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the file copying is complete, remove the USB flash drive, label it, and store it in a safe place where you can get to it quickly when required. You can use it on any PC to start the Windows Recovery Environment or to reinstall Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EYour Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, that recovery drive installs a generic, retail edition of Windows without special drivers or custom software that the PC maker might have included with your original installation. To restore that version, you'll need to download a recovery image from the OEM. For instructions, see this article: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-a-free-windows-recovery-image-for-your-oem-pc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, you can add your custom files to the recovery drive, such as installation files or product keys for third-party software you typically include with a new Windows installation. This is also a good place to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwheres-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-how-to-save-a-copy-before-the-next-windows-meltdown\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esave a copy of the BitLocker recovery key\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your system drive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a good idea to repeat this process once a year after Microsoft releases its annual feature update in the second half of the year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-13 14:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If your PC is operating perfectly right now, great! But getting ahead of any future PC fiascos with a recovery drive may save you from a major tech-induced headache later.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2a26a624-171c-4670-8f21-3f77ac54d7b0",image:{id:"ef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292",filename:"dsc00999.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-19 18:45:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Surface Laptop Keyboard",credits:"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F19\u002Fef6824f5-c328-403d-8eb9-6e4e47a6b292\u002Fdsc00999.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-create-a-windows-recovery-drive-in-4-easy-steps-before-its-too-late",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to create a Windows recovery drive in 4 easy steps - before it's too late",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI fakes open-source program security patches and feature requests\" data-image-filename=\"ai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"3360\" data-image-height=\"1890\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd think \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) is a boon for developers. After all, a recent Google survey found that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdraft-theres-good-news-and-bad-news-with-ai-assisted-software-development\u002F\"\u003E75% of programmers rely on AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On the other hand, almost 40% report having \"little or no trust\" in AI. Open-source project maintainers -- the people who manage software -- can understand that fact.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMany AI LLMs cannot deliver usable code\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, many AI large language models (LLMs) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-for-coding-in-2025-and-what-not-to-use-including-deepseek-r1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecannot deliver usable code for even simple projects.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Far more troubling, however, is that open-source maintainers are finding that hackers are weaponizing AI to undermine open-source projects' foundations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdumping-open-source-for-proprietary-rarely-pays-off-better-to-stick-a-fork-in-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux stable kernel maintainer, observed in early 2024, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), the master list of security holes, are \"abused by security developers looking to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopensourcewatch.beehiiv.com\u002Fp\u002Flinux-gets-cve-security-business\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epad their resumes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" They submit many \"stupid things.\" With AI scanning tools, numerous CVEs are being granted for bugs that don't exist. These security holes are rated by their level of dangerousness using the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.first.org\u002Fcvss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECommon Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorse still, as Dan Lorenic, CEO of security company Chainguard, observed, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), which oversees CVEs, has been underfinanced and overwhelmed, so we can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fdanlorenc_nvd-nist-fedramp-activity-7172709591091245057-x0Ip\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"expect a massive backlog of entries and false negatives.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWasting valuable time on fake security issues\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith government \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fww2.aip.org\u002Ffyi\u002Fscience-agencies-brace-for-mass-layoffs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemployee cuts expected to the NVD's parent organization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this flood of bogus AI-generated security reports making it into the CVE lists will only increase. This, in turn, means programmers, maintainers, and users will all need to waste valuable time on fake security issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome open-source projects, such as Curl, have given up on CVEs entirely. As Daniel Steinberg, leader of Curl, said, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdaniel.haxx.se\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fcvss-is-dead-to-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECVSS is dead to us.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-redefine-open-source-so-badly\u002F\"\u003EWhy Mark Zuckerberg wants to redefine open source so badly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's far from the only one to see this problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeth Larson, Python Software Foundation security developer-in-residence, wrote: \"Recently, I've noticed an uptick in extremely low-quality, spammy, and LLM-hallucinated security reports to open-source projects. The issue is that in the age of LLMs, these reports appear at first glance to be potentially legitimate and thus require time to refute.\" Larson believes these slop reports \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsethmlarson.dev\u002Fslop-security-reports\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshould be treated as if they are malicious.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPatches introducing new vulnerabilities or backdoors\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy? Because these patches, while appearing legitimate at first glance, often \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnavendu.me\u002Fposts\u002Fai-generated-spam-prs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtain code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that is entirely wrong and nonfunctional. In the worst case, these patches will, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenssf.org\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fpredictions-for-open-source-security-in-2025-ai-state-actors-and-supply-chains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) predicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside fake patches and security reports, AI is being employed to generate a deluge of feature requests across various open-source repositories. These requests, while sometimes seeming innovative or helpful, are often impractical, unnecessary, or simply impossible to implement. The sheer volume of these AI-generated requests overwhelms maintainers, making it hard to distinguish genuine user needs from artificial noise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-have-an-official-open-source-ai-definition-now-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over\u002F\"\u003EWe have an official open-source AI definition now, but the fight is far from over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJeff Potliuk, a maintainer for Apache Airflow, an open-source workflow management platform, reported that the Outlier AI company had encouraged its members to post issues to the project \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Ffeed\u002Fupdate\u002Furn:li:activity:7289278690213990400\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethat make no sense\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and are either copies of other issues or completely useless and make no sense. This takes valuable time of maintainers who have to evaluate and close the issues. My investigation tracked to you as the source of problems -- where your instructional videos are tricking people into creating those issues to -- apparently train your AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese AI-driven issues have also been reported in Curl and React. To quote Potliuk: \"This is wrong on so many levels. Please STOP. You are giving the community a disservice.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFake contributions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mechanics of deception behind these fake contributions are becoming increasingly sophisticated. AI models can now produce code snippets that, while nonfunctional, appear syntactically correct and contextually relevant. In addition, AI generates detailed explanations that mimic the language and style of a genuine contributor. Adding insult to injury, according to OpenSSF, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenssf.org\u002Fblog\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002Fpredictions-for-open-source-security-in-2025-ai-state-actors-and-supply-chains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esome attackers use AI to create fake online identities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, complete with GitHub histories containing thousands of minor but seemingly legitimate contributions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consequences of this AI-driven open-source code spam campaign are far-reaching. Besides maintainers wasting time sifting through and debunking fake contributions, this influx of AI-generated spam undermines the trust that forms the bedrock of open-source collaboration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStricter guidelines and verification processes\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe open-source community is not standing idly by in the face of this threat. Projects are implementing stricter contribution guidelines and verification processes to weed out AI-generated content. In addition, maintainers share experiences and best practices for identifying and dealing with AI-generated code spam.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hats-take-on-open-source-ai-pragmatism-over-utopian-dreams\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the battle against AI-generated deception in open-source projects continues, the community faces a critical challenge: preserving the collaborative spirit of open-source development while defending against increasingly sophisticated and automated attempts at manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs open-source programmer Navendu Pottekkat wrote: \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnavendu.me\u002Fposts\u002Fai-generated-spam-prs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlease don't turn this into a 'let's spam open-source projects' fest.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" Please, please don't. If you value open source, don't play AI games with it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-11 18:30:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2c5dc85a-e3f3-4ba1-9e4c-d54c823bf07a",image:{id:"376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace",filename:"ai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-11 13:03:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"AI fakes open-source program security patches and feature requests",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F11\u002F376c0500-7882-4375-b9bf-a34985b9eace\u002Fai-fakes-open-source-program-security-patches-and-feature-requests.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3360,height:1890,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-fake-security-reports-are-swamping-open-source-projects-thanks-to-ai",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Copilot\" data-image-filename=\"img-9732.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"3545\" data-image-height=\"1994\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, the spring season brings a series of launch events from the major tech companies, including Microsoft. The software giant just revealed the dates of its annual developer conference, Microsoft Build. Here's everything you need to know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen is Microsoft Build?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fregister.build.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will take place from May 19 to 22 in Seattle. Although a schedule is yet to be published, the event typically includes a two-hour keynote on the first day, during which the company makes its major announcements, including software and hardware reveals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Microsoft Events","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EWe\\u2019re building a new path forward. Come join us at \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fhashtag\\\u002FMSBuild?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003E#MSBuild\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E, May 19 \\u2013 22, 2025. \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FMflbdY5UAh\\"\u003Ehttps:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FMflbdY5UAh\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FYbRLwmepK1\\"\u003Epic.twitter.com\\\u002FYbRLwmepK1\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Microsoft Events (@events_msft) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1886829573108588902?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EFebruary 4, 2025\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002Fevents_msft\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1886829573108588902","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fevents_msft\u002Fstatus\u002F1886829573108588902\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have been keeping up with the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offerings, you won't want to miss the event. To make sure you don't, you can sign up for notifications on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbuild.microsoft.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fhome\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build web page.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow can you watch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the event is still months away, Microsoft has not shared details about attending or viewing the conference. However, even though Microsoft Build takes place in Seattle, the company typically includes options for the public to livestream the keynotes and breakout sessions on the company's website. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already know that date won't work for you, don't worry: ZDNET will be covering the announcements and developments in real time on the site. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy tune in?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough Microsoft does not have all of the attention OpenAI has in the AI space, it's been a major player, offering competitive consumer, developer, and enterprise AI solutions, such as its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003ECopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E chatbot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, we expect Microsoft will unveil the latest of its AI offerings, which will likely span its Office 365 applications, AI chatbot, Copilot+ PCs, and developer offerings such as GitHub, Fabric, Azure AI, and Azure DevOps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost likely, there'll be hardware launches as well. Last year, the day before Microsoft Build, Microsoft unveiled its first consumer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-an-ai-pc-and-should-you-buy-one\u002F\"\u003EAI PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcc.zdnet.com\u002Fv1\u002Fotc\u002F00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&element_label=Surface+Laptop&module=LINK&object_type=commerce-link&object_uuid=91dce667-5f9b-4ba9-aa4f-cf805b6f1348&position=1&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2Fsurface-laptop-7th-edition%2F8tq2hq5xxkj9&view_instance_uuid=3411c5a1-7f11-4ca9-91a7-fdc8246c99cc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcc.zdnet.com\u002Fv1\u002Fotc\u002F00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&element_label=Surface+Pro&module=LINK&object_type=commerce-link&object_uuid=7171bd7c-29a3-4cf1-a770-ba3cacd2aaea&position=1&template=article&track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2Fsurface-pro-11th-edition%2F8n9t09p96cmj&view_instance_uuid=3411c5a1-7f11-4ca9-91a7-fdc8246c99cc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It also unveiled new PCs from its partners, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-06 20:45:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to keep up with the latest AI developments? This event is essential viewing.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e0df0ec5-28bd-4419-90fa-078cf561be2e",image:{id:"61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660",filename:"img-9732.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-07 20:31:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Copilot",credits:"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F07\u002F61f6c2bd-467c-4160-b2b1-b6addc8d2660\u002Fimg-9732.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3545,height:1994,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-build-kicks-off-may-19-heres-what-we-know-so-far",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Build kicks off May 19 - here's what we know so far",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Adrienne Bresnahan\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812\" data-image-filename=\"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2133\" data-image-height=\"1406\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELONDON -- Over the past decade, companies such as Redis, Elastic, MongoDB, and HashiCorp \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theregister.com\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F27\u002Fopen_source_vs_sort_of_open_source\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehave abandoned their open-source license roots and switched to proprietary models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The companies cite competition from cloud providers and investor pressure, but the decision is all about making more money. However, there's a fly in this soup: The strategy doesn't work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the UK's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstateofopencon.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EState of Open conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Dawn Foster, director of data science for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchaoss.community\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECHAOSS Project\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, unveiled compelling evidence that forks -- community-driven alternatives to proprietary codebases -- are thriving. At the same time, companies that abandoned open-source principles face stagnant growth and disillusioned users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-redefine-open-source-so-badly\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhy Mark Zuckerberg wants to redefine open source so badly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe business theory behind going proprietary sounds good. You dump your open-source licenses (for example, Apache 2.0 or AGPL) that got you your start and replace them with restrictive licenses, such as the Server Side Public License (SSPL) or Business Source License (BSL), to more easily monetize your code.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the bad news for many companies is the financial payoff has never materialized. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredmonk.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERedMonk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the developer analysis firm, published a study by senior analyst \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredmonk.com\u002Frstephens\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F26\u002Fsoftware-licensing-changes-and-their-impact-on-financial-outcomes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERachel Stevens that found \"no clear link between license changes and increased company value\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" While revenue grew after the fact, growth rates mirrored pre-change trends. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the event in London, James Governor, RedMonk's co-founder, said: \"There is neither a share price rise for public companies nor revenue gains. There's no clear, 'Oh, we relicensed and got a hockey stick.' So, I think that if businesses are making these decisions, the expectation is that relicensing will be the special source that takes it to the next level. The numbers do not indicate that.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimultaneously, Foster noted at the event that when companies closed their code, communities fought back with successful forks. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopensearch-aws-rolls-out-its-open-source-elasticsearch-fork\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenSearch, forked from Elasticsearch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after Elastic's 2021 license shift, now boasts contributions from AWS, Logz.io, and Aiven, with 400-plus contributors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdevops.com\u002Fvalkey-is-rapidly-overtaking-redis\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EValkey, the Redis's fork\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, gained traction in just eight days, backed by Linux Foundation heavyweights like AWS, Google, and Alibaba. While the HashiCorp's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthenewstack.io\u002Flinux-foundation-joins-opentf-to-fork-for-terraform-into-opentofu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETerraform fork, OpenTofu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, became a Linux Foundation project, attracting 120-plus contributors in months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-have-an-official-open-source-ai-definition-now-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over\u002F\"\u003EWe have an official open-source AI definition now, but the fight is far from over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoster's CHAOSS research also revealed that forks under neutral foundations have three times more organizational diversity than their proprietary counterparts. OpenSearch, for example, saw contributions from 45 organizations in its first year -- a stark contrast to Elasticsearch's single-vendor dominance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, open-source forks are far more popular than their proprietary counterparts. Foster said users flock to forks to avoid vendor lock-in. Peter Zaitsev, the co-founder of open-source database company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.percona.com\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPercona\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, said 75% of Redis users considered Valkey after Redis's 2024 license change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, open-source forks iterate faster. Perhaps the biggest open-source fork success story is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgrafana.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrafana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.elastic.co\u002Fkibana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKibana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E fork, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fquesma.com\u002Fblog-detail\u002Felastic-vs-grafana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eevolved into a $6 billion company\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by adding metrics support, which Kibana's parent company, Elastic, had rejected. While Elastic would become a successful company in its own right, this early miscue cost the company billions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoster also noted that open-source forks governed by organizations like the Linux Foundation tend to do well. For instance, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopentofu.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenTofu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's governance model ensures no single entity controls the program's roadmap, making it very popular with developers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hats-take-on-open-source-ai-pragmatism-over-utopian-dreams\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, forks don't need developers on board from day one to be successful. Foster said: \"If you had asked me a few years ago, I certainly believed this was true when the OpenSearch fork happened; I did not believe that a fork could be successful without forking the contributor community.\" She added: \"I'm happy to have been wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStephen Walli, from Microsoft's Azure office of the CTO, emphasized the importance of community in these forks: \"Projects are not products, despite the fact that a lot of us fall into that kind of mindset.\" Too many businesses that start as open-source-driven companies make that mistake. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, Foster's data paints a clear picture: Forks thrive when communities unite against proprietary overreach. Companies that weaponize licenses risk alienating users and stifling innovation, while neutral, foundation-backed forks become the new standard. For investors, the lesson is stark: Betting against open source rarely pays off.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-05 18:10:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Meet the forkers: How open-source communities are outpacing their proprietary parents.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"eff9b282-5e83-4611-bb88-2cb24c880eac",image:{id:"72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927",filename:"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-05 17:22:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"forktines-gettyimages-1198345812",credits:"Adrienne Bresnahan\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F05\u002F72b28178-0590-42f7-90b2-434ba8c79927\u002Fforktines-gettyimages-1198345812.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2133,height:1406,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"dumping-open-source-for-proprietary-rarely-pays-off-better-to-stick-a-fork-in-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Dumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"700e8955-7afb-489b-a35f-b1ca8227b01a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"How to do a clean install of Windows 11: Which option is best for you?\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-which-option-is-best-for-you.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"3600\" data-image-height=\"2025\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong Windows experts, a clean install is a time-honored ritual, a way to wipe out accumulated cruft and restore an old PC to new life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find plenty of perfectly good reasons to do a clean install. You might be repurposing an old but still serviceable PC for use by someone else in your family or your organization. Perhaps you've decided to replace a conventional hard disk drive with a fast solid-state drive to extend the life of an older PC. Or maybe you just want a fresh start.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA clean install is the ultimate troubleshooting technique, virtually guaranteed to eliminate performance or compatibility problems caused by third-party software, temporary files, configuration errors, and garden-variety malware. Done right, the result is a PC that starts from a known good state, with either the default Windows 10 configuration or a previously tested configuration that includes specific third-party software and drivers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy my count, there are four ways to do a clean install (short of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuying a new PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Here are the pros and cons of each method, along with some advice on when to employ each one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A quick note up front: This article covers the full range of installations on hardware that was originally designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Unless otherwise specified, all instructions assume that you're installing or reinstalling Windows 11 version 24H2.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Use a recovery image from the OEM\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchased a PC with Windows preinstalled, you might have the option to revert to the original image that the manufacturer supplied.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is that the saved image includes all the drivers, utilities, and hardware support so that (in theory, at least) all your devices work as designed as soon as you sign in for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bad news is that the saved image also includes whatever crapware the manufacturer was paid to preinstall alongside your otherwise pristine Windows installation. That might not be a dealbreaker if you have a business-class PC with minimal unwanted software, but it can be a royal pain for a consumer device overstuffed with games and trial versions of software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides the aforementioned crapware, the biggest disadvantage of this option is that you're likely to end up with a Windows installation that's out of date, leading to the need for a tedious full feature update, followed by the latest cumulative update, after your recovery is complete. That's especially true if the PC you're working with came with Windows 10 and you upgraded it to Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-clear-the-cache-on-your-windows-11-pc-and-why-it-makes-such-a-big-difference\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why it makes such a big difference)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is preferred if you're getting a machine ready to sell or give away, or if you're experiencing hardware issues that require repair or return of a device as part of a warranty claim.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe option to restore an OEM image might be available from a dedicated partition when you start your PC in recovery mode, or your OEM might include a utility that downloads the latest image from its servers. As an alternative, your OEM might be able to supply you with a bootable recovery image that you can install on a USB flash drive. (See \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-a-free-windows-recovery-image-for-your-oem-pc\u002F\"\u003E\"How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your OEM PC\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for details on where you can get recovery images for Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface devices.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Restore from a backup image\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy definition, this option is only available if you're a well-prepared person who \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-tip-create-a-full-image-backup-using-this-hidden-tool\u002F\"\u003Eused the legacy Windows Backup program (Sdclt.exe)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or an alternative third-party backup program immediately after setting up your PC when it was brand new.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you count yourself among that small group, you are probably reading this article from your lavishly appointed fallout shelter, with a 12-month supply of canned food, medications, and bottled water neatly stacked on the shelves. As a well-prepared person, what you did immediately after setting up your PC was create a backup image of your completed Windows installation, in anticipation of the day when something would head south and you would want to start over.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-god-mode-in-windows-11-and-the-wonders-you-can-do-with-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to set up God Mode in Windows 11 - and the wonders you can do with it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option is especially appealing if you rely on a large collection of third-party software, including custom device drivers that are not available through Windows Update. Capture that image after completing installation of all those third-party programs but before restoring any personal data files.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe disadvantages of this technique include the extra time and effort required to create the backup, as well as the organizational chops required to keep that backup safe and easily accessible when it's needed. As with an OEM recovery image, the backup doesn't necessarily include the most recent feature update. However, if the image reflects a previous Windows version that you want to use while you defer installation of later feature updates, you might see this as a plus.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Use the built-in Windows reset option\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature, which has been significantly refined since its debut more than a decade ago in Windows 8, lays down a completely new copy of your current Windows version, without any third-party drivers or software that might be causing problems. You don't need any installation media or product keys, and you don't have to adjust firmware settings to boot from an alternative device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can't reset your PC by accident. The process involves at least four steps that require choices on your part, with one final confirmation that lays out in very clear terms exactly what's about to happen. You can back out at any time before you click that last button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo start, go to Settings > System > Recovery. Under the \"Recovery options\" heading, click the Reset PC button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the first set of options, choose Keep My Files (the best choice if you're planning to reuse the PC yourself) or Remove Everything (if you're selling the PC or turning it over to someone else). If you choose to remove all files, the next option allows you to wipe the empty space those files occupied so they can't be recovered using disk utility software. (You can skip that step if you're resetting the PC for your own use.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn all currently supported Windows versions, the Reset This PC feature provides two options: You can reinstall Windows using the installed copy, or you can choose to download a fresh copy from the cloud. (Note that the Cloud Download option will use up to 4GB of data.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reset process is the best option if you want the quickest, least cumbersome way to start fresh. Note that a reset might not work if your system is compromised by malware or if some system files are damaged or corrupted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Reinstall from a bootable Windows recovery drive\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis option gives you the most control over the clean install process. It also requires more than average technical skills and, usually, some post-installation futzing to get all hardware working properly and to ensure that the right features are available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a three-step process:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst, use the Media Creation Tool to download the latest installation files from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E  page and create a bootable USB flash drive. (If you're looking to reinstall Windows 10, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows10\"\u003Eyou'll find the official download here\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENext, find the right combination of keystrokes and\u002For incantations to boot directly from that drive into the Windows Setup program. Use the built-in tools to reformat and\u002For repartition the target drive, if necessary. If you skip the formatting step, your old files remain on the drive in a Windows.old folder.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFinally, install Windows. Assuming you're doing so on hardware that's previously been activated, you can skip past the part where you're asked to enter a product key. Windows will activate automatically after you sign in for the first time.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-11-pc-is-acting-up-4-essential-settings-i-always-check-first\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYour Windows 11 PC is acting up? 4 essential settings I always check first\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter that's complete, you'll need to use Windows Update to install the latest updates, including hardware drivers for devices that aren't included as part of a standard Windows setup. If you did the installation without formatting the system drive first, you'll also need to clean up the Windows.old folder and then finish additional setup tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 17:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A clean install is the ultimate troubleshooting technique, but it's also the best way to repurpose a device you no longer need or to get a fresh start. By my count, there are four ways to do a clean install. Here are the pros and cons of each.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1edb1bf9-baa6-4da4-854c-8499cacee9bc",image:{id:"700e8955-7afb-489b-a35f-b1ca8227b01a",filename:"how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-which-option-is-best-for-you.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 17:09:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Clear blue sky",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F04\u002F700e8955-7afb-489b-a35f-b1ca8227b01a\u002Fhow-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-which-option-is-best-for-you.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3600,height:2025,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-see-which-option-is-best-for-you-and-why",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to do a clean install of Windows 11: See which option is best for you and why",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"30842347-2300-4355-805c-b1fb58ff179f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft has a big Windows 10 problem\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 10 is about to expire.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn just eight months, Microsoft's most successful operating system release ever will reach its end-of-support date. Like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgenius.com\u002FMonty-python-dead-parrot-sketch-annotated\"\u003EMonty Python's Norwegian Blue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it will be pushing up the daisies. It will have shuffled off its mortal coil, run down the curtain, and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow is this even possible? It feels like only yesterday, but in fact, Windows 10 was officially released to the public nearly a decade ago, in July 2015. Following on the heels of the ill-fated Windows 8, it became an unqualified success among consumers and business customers alike.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's good news, right? Well, not exactly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has a big challenge on its hands in the run-up to that end-of-support date: convincing its enormous installed base to leave their beloved Windows 10 behind and make the move to its successor operating system, Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wrote the original version of this post in July 2023. As that end date continues to draw uncomfortably closer, I've been revisiting the topic to help answer some burning questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2a88cc33-1e61-4f39-b970-75e2ad9c20b8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELike every version of Windows in the modern era, Windows 10 adheres to a 10-year support lifecycle. That means most Windows 10 editions -- Home, Pro, Pro Workstation, Enterprise, and Education -- will reach their end-of-support date on Oct. 14, 2025. (For the nerdy details on how that date is calculated, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhen-will-microsoft-pull-the-plug-on-your-version-of-windows-or-office\u002F"\u003E"When will Microsoft end support for your version of Windows or Office?"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what happens when that day arrives? Nothing. Seriously, absolutely nothing happens on that date. PCs running Windows 10 will continue to work just as they always have, and they will do so indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-have-a-windows-10-pc-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-next-year\u002F"\u003EStill have a Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options before support ends next year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom that date forward, however, those PCs will no longer receive security fixes through Windows Update unless their owners&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-keep-getting-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-what-it-will-cost\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Epay Microsoft for an Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On Windows 10 PCs without an ESU subscription, any security flaws found from that day forward will remain unpatched, making those PCs increasingly vulnerable to online attacks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is at least one exception to this cutoff date, which applies to PCs running Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing editions. In all, Microsoft has released four of these editions. The 2015 Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) ends support on Oct. 14, 2025, along with the editions described earlier. The 2016 LTSB release ends support a year later, on Oct. 13, 2026. Beginning in 2019, the name changed to Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). For Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, the end date is Jan. 9, 2029.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConfusingly, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 has only a five-year support lifecycle, which means it ends support on Jan. 12, 2027.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When does Windows 10 support end, and what does that mean for Windows 10 users?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e5a5655-d499-440e-b40a-e495cd21a1c1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf anyone tells you they know the answer to this one, maybe stop listening to them?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft can probably make a solid estimate based on its telemetry, but the rest of us are forced to guess based on fragmentary third-party metrics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the sources I have relied on over the years is the US government's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fanalytics.usa.gov\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDigital Analytics Program (DAP)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which has a well-organized repository of information about traffic to official websites run by agencies like the Postal Service, the National Institutes of Health, the National Weather Service, the IRS, and NASA.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I visited DAP at the beginning of February 2025, I retrieved 30 days' worth of data, covering more than 1.8 billion visits to those websites from people using Windows computers, Macs, and mobile devices from all around the world. Here's what the data told me about the visits from PCs and Macs:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many PCs are running Windows 10 today?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d25a1468-6e40-49af-8934-e54eb72b7525\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 in visits to U.S. government websites, but just barely.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"DAP\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"desktop-os-versions-dap-feb-2025\" data-image-filename=\"desktop-os-versions-dap-feb-2025.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1165\" data-image-height=\"841\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's a big improvement over the numbers I found last August, when visits from PCs running Windows 10 significantly outpaced those from Windows 11. One bit of good news is that other versions of Windows represent a trivial share of visits, being outnumbered by every alternative desktop platform, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-things-chrome-os-needs-to-rival-macos\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromeOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you extrapolate those numbers to the worldwide population of Windows PCs, you can see the problem. Nearly half of those 1.4 billion devices are running Windows 10, and many of them have no supported upgrade path.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-debloating-windows-is-a-bad-idea-and-what-to-do-instead\u002F\"\u003EWhy 'debloating' Windows is a bad idea (and what to do instead)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor people who are concerned about the security of the internet at large, that thought is -- well, let's call it unnerving.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother widely used measure of web traffic, StatCounter, offers its own estimates of traffic from PCs running Microsoft Windows. If you believe their charts, about 60% of PCs worldwide are still running Windows 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, I have my issues with StatCounter's metrics, a topic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-many-windows-10-pcs-are-still-in-use-no-one-knows-but-they-try-to-tell-you-anyway\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI have recently discussed at length\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I think the StatCounter numbers probably overcount the number of Windows 10 PCs, but they do confirm the general conclusion that there will be a large number of unsupported PCs at the end of 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f510479d-17f0-4c37-a6fc-49fe55da6afb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThat's the real question, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite predictions of the imminent demise of the PC market, OEMs continue to sell more than 200 million new Windows computers each year. The most optimistic scenario is that every one of those new PCs sold in the next year replaces a Windows 10 device that is then retired, with another 100 million or so older PCs replaced by Chromebooks, iPads, and Macs. Maybe some old PCs are simply put out to pasture and not replaced at all, as consumers decide to use their phones or tablets instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best computers: Comparing laptops, Macs, PCs and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the shift to Windows 11 continues at its current rate, as measured by the DAP data, roughly 38% of PCs will still be running Windows 10 in October 2025. That adds up to more than 500 million PCs that will be running an outdated, unsupported operating system at the end of the year. Even if that pace accelerates, it will still mean hundreds of millions of people will be running Windows 10 when the end-of-support date rolls around. Yikes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho owns those PCs?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThose who don't qualify for an automatic upgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Some people own older hardware that doesn't meet the minimum hardware compatibility standards for Windows 11. Basically, that means any PC that was designed in 2018 or earlier. Note that this category includes many budget PCs that used older designs and unsupported CPUs but were sold as new in 2019 and 2020.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECorporate PCs that are standardized on Windows 10. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EA nontrivial number of enterprise IT managers aren't ready to go through a wholesale Windows 11 migration. Many of them will use the normal upgrade cycle to perform that migration over time, and they have the option to pay for Windows 10 upgrades for up to three years after the end-of-support date.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows 10 diehards. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFrom my time spent reading support forums, I know there's a large population of longtime Windows users who are unhappy about the changes in Windows 11. Some of them will reluctantly upgrade, but others won't.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many PCs will still be running Windows 10 at the end of 2025?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b1c3d9f-efe2-4c16-aa93-de7b5a78a578\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI know some people are convinced this is a possibility, and there's precedent for it in the experience of Windows XP, which ended support in April 2014, more than 12 years after it was first released. Windows XP users even received emergency security updates well after that official end date, to address the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-wannacry-ransomware-is-still-a-threat-to-your-pc\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWannaCry vulnerability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;in 2017 and a similar flaw in 2019. Likewise, Microsoft \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finstall-immediately-microsoft-delivers-emergency-patch-for-printnightmare-security-bug\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eissued emergency security updates for Windows 7 in 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;after its support had officially ended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffor-windows-11-setup-which-user-account-type-should-you-choose-how-to-decide\u002F"\u003EFor Windows 11 setup, which user account type should you choose? How to decide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, in both cases, the customers running the soon-to-be-obsolete Windows version had the option to upgrade to a new version. Indeed, that's the recommendation from Microsoft's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Flifecycle\u002Foverview\u002Fproduct-end-of-support-overview"\u003Eofficial Product End of Support page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a product reaches the end of support, or a service retires, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, or assisted support. Customers are encouraged to migrate to the latest version of the product or service.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Windows 10, though, that alternative might not be available. Devices that don't meet the hardware compatibility requirements will have no Microsoft-supported migration path to a newer version. As I pointed out&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-have-a-windows-10-pc-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-next-year\u002F"\u003Ethe last time I looked at this issue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the owners of those perfectly functional PCs -- some only five or six years old -- will instead have the following options:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstall a non-Microsoft operating system.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Maybe 2026 will be the year when desktop \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-reasons-why-linux-will-eventually-overtake-windows-and-macos-on-the-desktop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELinux finally takes hold\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, although that's unlikely. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finstalling-chromeos-flex-5-things-you-need-to-do-first-to-avoid-headaches\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChromeOS Flex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E might be another option, but it has its own&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromeosflex\u002Fanswer\u002F11513094?sjid=1307842147959197296-NA#zippy=,apple,microsoft"\u003Ehardware compatibility requirements\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that probably make it unsuitable for older hardware.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIgnore Microsoft's warnings and upgrade to Windows 11 anyway.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;There are options to&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F"\u003Einstall Windows 11 on "incompatible" hardware\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but they require a fair amount of technical experience. People who are clinging to old PCs because they can't afford a new one likely don't have those specialized skills and may not even realize that the option is available. I doubt that many businesses would be willing to risk the support issues that come with that approach.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeep running Windows 10 and hope for the best.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;History suggests that this is the most likely option.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENothing in the company's behavior over the past year suggests they have any plans to extend the support deadline for Windows 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft and its OEM partners would prefer that the owners of those devices dump them in a landfill and buy a new PC running Windows 11. However, my experience with PC owners, especially older people on a fixed income, is that they will use those devices until they stop working. Those PCs will be sitting ducks for a cyberattack like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwannacry-ransomware-crisis-one-year-on-are-we-ready-for-the-next-global-cyber-attack\u002F"\u003EWannaCry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which was brutally effective against the large population of Windows 7 PCs that were still in use three years after its support ended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-secret-windows-11-setting-lets-you-kill-unresponsive-apps-much-faster\u002F"\u003EThis secret Windows 11 setting lets you kill unresponsive apps much faster\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat incident was a PR nightmare for Microsoft, and a repeat would be even more devastating to the company's reputation. That's why Microsoft has offered paid options to extend support for Windows 10 by three years. Customers in enterprise and education deployments are likely to take advantage of those options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsumers have the option to pay for updates for a year. I predict that few will do so. After that? Well, you're on your own.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will Microsoft extend the support deadline for Windows 10?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published in July 2023. The most recent update was in February 2025.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 14:46:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft has a serious problem on its hands, thanks to competition from... itself?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"372c05e4-f1bd-45d6-8199-0103e8862208",image:{id:"30842347-2300-4355-805c-b1fb58ff179f",filename:"microsoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-02-04 14:45:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows 10 on a laptop",credits:"John Taggart\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F04\u002F30842347-2300-4355-805c-b1fb58ff179f\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 10",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-its-running-out-of-time-to-solve-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft has a big Windows 10 problem, and it's running out of time to solve it",topic:{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EContrary to popular opinion, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-save-your-aging-computer-try-these-5-linux-distributions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an operating system that can be used and enjoyed by everyone and anyone. I mean, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fif-my-mother-in-law-can-use-ubuntu-linux-anyone-can\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI taught my then-mother-in-law at the age of 79 how to use Ubuntu Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and we didn't even speak the same language! If she could do it, you can do it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real problem is picking the best beginner Linux distribution for you. There are literally hundreds of desktop Linux distributions to choose from. Some, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gentoo.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGentoo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxfromscratch.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux From Scratch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, are tough to use, but most of them are easy-peasy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Linux laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best Linux distribution for beginners right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith three decades of Linux experience, I'm here to help you choose the version of Linux that will get you started on the right foot, so your journey is not only as easy as possible but also fun, reliable, and safe. I've tested all these versions myself, and my pick for the best Linux distribution for beginners overall is \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cea597fe-4f83-403e-bcaf-2b1b47f21d57\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Linux Mint\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E because its interface is easy to use, and like all Linux distros it won't cost you a dime. Oh, and by the way, it also gives you everything you need from a desktop if you're a pro-Linux user as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Linux distributions for beginners in 2025\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"653972f2-6ea4-49c0-ba98-2a9168514d0f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETired of Windows? Then consider turning to Linux Mint, in particular, the version using the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002Fedition.php?id=281" target="_blank"\u003ECinnamon interface\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I'm a Linux power user, and my current favorite desktop operating system is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinux-mint-22-1-is-primed-and-ready-for-release-and-im-excited\u002F"\u003ELinux Mint 22.1\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but I can highly recommend it to anyone, even beginners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMint, with several desktop environments such as \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxiac.com\u002Fcinnamon-6-4-desktop-environment-released\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ECinnamon 6.4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, looks a lot like XP or Windows 7. It uses a Windows Icon, Menu, and Pointer (WIMP) interface, much like the one you probably already know and love. It's not a one-to-one match with XP or Windows 7, but most Windows users will find Cinnamon a comfortable fit. Linux users who grew up with the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F"\u003EGNOME 2.x\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;style interface will also love Cinnamon\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Esince it's based on that classic Linux desktop interface.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E12 best Windows laptops&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike all Linux desktop distros, Mint is more than just an operating system -- it also comes with all the software you need.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fblog.documentfoundation.org\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F31\u002Flibreoffice-24-2-7-is-now-available-the-last-release-in-the-24-2-branch\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELibreOffice 24.2.7\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for office work and homework,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002F134.0\u002Freleasenotes\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFirefox 134\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for web browsing,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thunderbird.net\u002Fen-US\u002Fthunderbird\u002F128.5.2esr\u002Freleasenotes\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThunderbird 128.5.2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for email and calendering, and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gimp.org\u002Fnews\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F07\u002Fgimp-2-10-36-released\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGIMP 2.10.36\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for graphics editing. If you're a gamer, Linux Mint supports&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fstore.steampowered.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESteam\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which works the same way it does on&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-office-support-in-windows-10-ends-in-october-too-what-that-really-means\u002F"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. All of this, including Mint, is free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinux Mint features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Linux kernel 6.8&nbsp; |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Linux Mint\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distribution for beginners overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-mint.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21.3 \\"Virginia\\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Linux Mint","imageData":{"id":"38b2dc15-754d-45fb-886a-0ad32c7cc2d4","title":"Linux Mint 21.3","filename":"linux-mint-21-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F15\u002F38b2dc15-754d-45fb-886a-0ad32c7cc2d4\u002Flinux-mint-21-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":719404,"width":2560,"height":1440,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-15 23:51:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-15 23:52:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"sjvn","alt":"Linux Mint 21.3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"38b2dc15-754d-45fb-886a-0ad32c7cc2d4","imageAltText":"linux-mint.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21.3 \\"Virginia\\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Linux Mint","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"linux-mint-21-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F15","imageWidth":2560,"imageHeight":1440,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint 21.3 "Virginia"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Linux Mint\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Linux Mint","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Free ~ Windows-like interface ~Excellent software installer program\" data-dislike=\"~ No proprietary drivers (Nvidia, ATI, etc.) are included, but they can easily be installed via the Driver Manager ~ Doesn't come with Snap support, but it can be added\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-choose-the-right-linux-desktop-distribution\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to choose the right Linux desktop distribution \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba206c1a-1e21-4cb6-b64d-fd5a30388930\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDo you use the web for everything? Do you write with Google Docs, use NerdWallet for your personal finances, and check Gmail for your email? If that's you, then what you want is a Chromebook, or to just replace Windows or macOS with ChromeOS Flex.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-chromebook-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe 5 best Chromebooks&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChromeOS may not look like what you think of as Linux, but sure enough, underneath its Chrome web browser interface, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-secret-origins-of-googles-chrome-os\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChromeOS is Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Chrome OS is the operating system that runs Chromebooks and is based on&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gentoo.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGentoo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is an experts-only Linux. The good news is that you don't need to know a darn thing about Gentoo to use it\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E While&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en" target="_blank"\u003Eyou can get to old-school Linux from ChromeOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you'd never need to look under the hood.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyone can use Chrome OS. I mean, if you're reading this article via a web browser, which you almost certainly are, you already know how to use "Linux" enough to work with a Chromebook.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeck, you don't even need to buy a Chromebook to use Chrome OS, Google's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fchromeenterprise.google\u002Fos\u002Fchromeosflex\u002F#form-section" target="_blank"\u003EChromeOS Flex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. enables you to&nbsp; \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-revived-three-ancient-computers-with-chromeos-flex-and-you-can-too\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Econvert pretty much any PC or Mac that's been built since 2007 into a much safer and more usable Chromebook clone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. No fuss, no muss, and much more useful than whatever you're currently running on an older PC.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, if you want to get deeper into Linux, you can&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-enable-linux-on-your-chromebook-and-why-you-should\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Erun Linux apps from your Chromebook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which helps convert it to a more traditional OS.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChrome OS features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Free |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Gentoo Linux |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Chrome OS\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distribution for beginners who are tired of Windows headaches\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-chrome-os.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Chrome OS","imageData":{"id":"1ed3a204-5610-403d-9161-208b6f7f9fa7","title":"chrome-os","filename":"chrome-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002F1ed3a204-5610-403d-9161-208b6f7f9fa7\u002Fchrome-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":67376,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:05:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:05:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Chrome OS","alt":"chrome-os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1ed3a204-5610-403d-9161-208b6f7f9fa7","imageAltText":"linux-chrome-os.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Chrome OS","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"chrome-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Chrome OS\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en","offerMerchant":"Google Chrome","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fsupport.google.com\u002Fchromebook\u002Fanswer\u002F9145439?hl=en"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Free ~ Easy to use ~ Offered separately from Chromebooks ~ Compatible with PCs and Macs from 2007 onward\" data-dislike=\"~ No support for overclocking CPUs or GPUs --Very limited game support\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"261d4b36-8dba-43e2-8b03-644a6610bfc5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu was long considered the best Linux distribution for new users, and while others may take that title these days, it's still a great distro for newbies. That's because it's simple, beginner- and user-friendly, and has a great deal of&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002Fsupport\u002Fcommunity-support" target="_blank"\u003Ecommunity support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If you have a question, someone out there has almost certainly had the same problem and found an answer to it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, Ubuntu uses the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGNOME 3.x\u003C\u002Fa\u003E interface. It takes some learning if all you've known before is Windows, but it's really not that hard. Once you get accustomed to the interface, you'll see that it makes perfect sense (and you might even wonder why other desktop operating systems don't follow suit).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the most recent version of this Linux is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-takes-flight-with-a-blend-of-innovation-and-nostalgia\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EUbuntu 24.10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I recommend you use the current long-term support (LTS) version,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fubuntu-24-04-this-great-new-linux-distro-isnt-just-fast-its-a-fortress\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EUbuntu 24.04\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That edition has support for a dozen (yes, 12) years.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUbuntu features: Price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree for individuals\u002FVariable commercial pricing |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Linux Kernel: 6.5.0 |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ubuntu\" data-superlative=\"Best easy-to-use Linux distribution for beginners\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ubuntu 23.10","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"5832428a-013f-4963-82f6-406f92ec583b","title":"Ubuntu 23.10","filename":"ubuntu-23-10.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F21\u002F5832428a-013f-4963-82f6-406f92ec583b\u002Fubuntu-23-10.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":30307,"width":720,"height":365,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-21 21:22:54","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-21 21:23:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"Ubuntu 23.10","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"5832428a-013f-4963-82f6-406f92ec583b","imageAltText":"Ubuntu 23.10","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"ubuntu-23-10.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F21","imageWidth":720,"imageHeight":365,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUbuntu 23.10\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Ubuntu","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Google Play","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.nab.ubuntu&hl=en_US&gl=US","url":""},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Apple App Store","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fubuntu\u002Fid1493340354","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Great for personal computers as well as companies ~ Some of the best hardware recognition available ~ Built in Snap support for installing thousands of applications ~ 12 years of support\" data-dislike=\"~ The UI might take some time for new users to learn\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"05e330ed-79bd-4c77-8ce0-ea60d5fe5739\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESo, you really, really don't like the idea of even learning a little bit of GNOME. In that case, give Zorin OS a try. It's based on Ubuntu, as is Mint. But you can use its custom \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fzorin.com\u002Fos\u002F#:~:text=The%20Zorin%20Appearance%20app%20lets,Windows%2C%20macOS%2C%20or%20Linux." target="_blank"\u003EZorin Appearance app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to provide the desktop with a Windows look and feel. Or, for that matter, it can give you a Chromebook or Mac look and feel. Zorin's very flexible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fzorin-os-demonstrates-exactly-what-a-desktop-operating-system-should-be\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZorin's whole reason for being is to help you move over from Windows or macOS to Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It also comes with documentation that's specifically designed to help you move from Windows to Linux. Zorin comes in three different versions: Core and Lite, which are free, and Pro, which can duplicate the Chromebook, macOS, or Windows look and feel, and costs $39. The Core edition really gives you everything you need, while the Lite version gives older machines a new lease on life. The most recent version, which is available for both the Core and Pro editions, is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fzorin.com\u002Fos\u002Fdownload\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZorin OS 17\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-save-your-aging-computer-use-these-linux-distributions\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWant to save your aging computer? Try these Linux distributions&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer a Linux-style interface, all versions come with free GNOME and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fkde.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EKDE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E front-ends. They may not be what you're used to, but they're still attractive, easy-to-use, and powerful.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZorin OS features: Price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETwo of the three versions are free; Pro costs $39 |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EUbuntu |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Zorin OS\" data-superlative=\"Best Linux distribution for beginners who are Windows fans\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-zorin.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Zorin OS","imageData":{"id":"6ecf3bfb-6fe7-4819-b97b-a8073b9cd4f2","title":"zorin-os","filename":"zorin-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002F6ecf3bfb-6fe7-4819-b97b-a8073b9cd4f2\u002Fzorin-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":57434,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:12:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:12:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Zorin OS","alt":"zorin-os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"6ecf3bfb-6fe7-4819-b97b-a8073b9cd4f2","imageAltText":"linux-zorin.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Zorin OS","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"zorin-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Zorin OS\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Zorin","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fzorin.com\u002Fos","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Free and paid options ~ No coding experience necessary ~ ChromeOS, Mac, or Windows look and feel ~ Works on both PCs and Macs\" data-dislike=\"~ The Windows and macOS interfaces are only available in the paid version\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d3dde326-475c-426c-8e31-6fb981ea8e7a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA few years back, one of my favorite Linux desktops was \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpractical-tech.com\u002F2008\u002F11\u002F21\u002Fsimplymepis-the-best-desktop-linux-you-havent-tried\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMEPIS Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This Debian Linux-based distribution worked well. Eventually, though, its founder and maintainer, Warren Woodford, had to turn his attention to other businesses. MEPIS's fans joined forces with the related&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fantixlinux.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EantiX Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;communities and revived the project as MX Linux.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, it's a good, solid lightweight desktop that uses&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xfce.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EXfce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;as its interface. It works well, and it's very popular. What I like most about it is that it's beginner-friendly, easy to pick up, and you can run it on even ancient Pentium II gear. In short, it's ideal if you want to get your feet wet with Linux on a PC that would otherwise be collecting dust in your closet.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut you don't have to take my word for it. On \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdistrowatch.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDistrowatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the one site that tracks all the Linux desktops, in recent years, MX Linux is almost always at the top of the list. They must be doing something right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most recent edition available today is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fmxlinux.org\u002Fblog\u002Fmx-23-5-now-available\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EMX-Linux 23.5\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMX Linux features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Debian |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"MX Linux\" data-superlative=\"Best lightweight Linux distribution for beginners\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"linux-mx-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"mxlinux.org","imageData":{"id":"ab83943e-fd23-4354-8081-436c76ecc358","title":"mx-linux","filename":"mx-linux.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fab83943e-fd23-4354-8081-436c76ecc358\u002Fmx-linux.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":84422,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:15:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:15:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"MX Linux","alt":"mx-linux","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"ab83943e-fd23-4354-8081-436c76ecc358","imageAltText":"linux-mx-2.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"mxlinux.org","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"mx-linux.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"mxlinux.org\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"MX Linux","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fmxlinux.org\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Works with much older computers ~ Great for beginners ~ Contact info for documentation and dev teams to report issues\" data-dislike=\"~ No dual-boot option for Windows 8 and newer PCs ~ Doesn't play well with Ubuntu PPAs\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3a31c47a-b36a-4fd6-b675-76fec8f32bef\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFor a stretch of about five years, elementary OS was my default Linux distribution. I initially adopted it because of the elegant Pantheon desktop, which made using Linux a real treat. I continued using elementary OS because it never failed me. It was rock solid, easy to use, and performed like a champ, no matter how much time had passed. Eventually, I gave up elementary OS because I started purchasing \u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.system76.com" target="_blank"\u003ESystem76\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hardware that shipped with \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpop.system76.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EPop! OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, I do miss those days of elementary OS. It really is that good.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only caveat to using elementary OS is that the app center doesn't have nearly the amount of software found in, say, the Pop! OS Pop Shop or the Ubuntu Software app. Fortunately, however, elementary OS does ship with both Flatpak and Snap pre-installed, so you can install a wealth of applications from the command line (as neither Flatpak or Snap support is built into the graphical user interface).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would recommend elementary OS to any user looking to either migrate from MacOS or to a Linux distribution that offers a simple-to-use, beautiful interface and doesn't mind installing apps from the command line. The latest version if \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fblog.elementary.io\u002Fos-8-available-now\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eelementary OS 8.0\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Give it a try. I think you'll be glad you did.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eelementary OS Features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree option available (Price is pay what you can) |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Ubuntu LTS |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen source?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Yes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"elementary OS\" data-superlative=\"Best beginner Linux distribution for those migrating from MacOS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"The default elementary OS desktop is as elegant as it is easy to use.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Jack Wallen","imageData":{"id":"9b77ecae-32c3-4932-a0e3-eab983ab0de2","title":"elementaryosdesktop","filename":"elementaryosdesktop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F16\u002F9b77ecae-32c3-4932-a0e3-eab983ab0de2\u002Felementaryosdesktop.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":453544,"width":1291,"height":957,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-02-16 13:56:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-02-16 13:56:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Image: Jack Wallen","alt":"The default elementary OS desktop is as elegant as it is easy to use.","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9b77ecae-32c3-4932-a0e3-eab983ab0de2","imageAltText":"The default elementary OS desktop is as elegant as it is easy to use.","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Image: Jack Wallen","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"elementaryosdesktop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F02\u002F16","imageWidth":1291,"imageHeight":957,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003Eelementary OS\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Jack Wallen\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"elementary OS","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.elementary.io","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Very elegant and user-friendly ~ Easy learning curve ~ Performs well on most machines ~ Consistent look and feel ~ macOS-like UI ~ Very stable\" data-dislike=\"~ Limited apps in the AppCenter ~ Updates can be slow to arrive ~ Full OS upgrades require clean installation\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNET contributor Jack Wallen contributed to this story.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3579d9c3-3604-4b8b-8e26-6d871159ba16\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMy pick for the best Linux distribution for beginners is Linux Mint. It has a user interface that looks and feels very much like Windows for easier transitioning, as well as a free and open-source code for making your own tweaks. The best part is that Linux Mint doesn't collect your data at all, so you can use it with confidence that your personal info won't end up on a server somewhere to be sold to advertisers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinux\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Edistro\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECore\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ecode\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Esource?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ELinux Mint\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGNOME 2.x\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGentoo Linux\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree for individuals\u002FVariable commercial pricing\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EGNOME 3.x\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EZorin OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree for individuals\u002F$39 for commercial license\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMX Linux\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EDebian\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003Eelementary OS&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFree option available (pay what you can)\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu LTS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYes\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, ready to give Linux a try? It's worked well for me for over 30 years, and it can work well for you for the next 30. While most&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3625450\u002Fsay-hello-to-the-windows-365-cloud-pc.html" target="_blank"\u003Edesktops seem to be heading to a DaaS model--including Windows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;-- I can guarantee you Linux will still be available for your PC decades from now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Linux distro for beginners?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1c79803f-9a23-4eac-abc0-d3302aeb9a58\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ethis...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eyou\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ewant...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ELinux Mint\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EWindows-like feel and operation\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA pick-up-and-play operating system\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EUbuntu\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA more in-depth OS for learning code\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EZorin OS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ESupport for ChromeOS, Mac, and Windows-style interfaces.\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMX Linux\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA robust online community for open-source code tweaking\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003Eelementary OS&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EA user-friendly distribution with a similar UI to macOS&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the end, the best Linux distro for you is whichever one feels the most familiar. Some of the picks on our list have user interfaces that are very, very close to older versions of Windows to make it easier to learn something new. Others allow for dual-booting so you can swap back and forth between operating systems when you want to poke around in Linux for an afternoon or need to get some work done in Windows.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also want to choose a version of Linux that is supported by a robust online community of coders, documentation teams, and regular users. That way, if you have any issues with installation, downloading programs, or just general questions, you can get the help you need.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Linux distro for beginners is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"76df66b7-e958-4499-9f94-437ae48a53d4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile compiling these picks, we paid careful attention to each Linux distribution's ease of use, price, and core code.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECheck out: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-three-tiers-of-linux-distribution-difficulty\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe 3 tiers of Linux distribution difficulty\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEase of use:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Since these systems are for beginners, we considered how a novice would interact with the user experience of an operating system that isn't Windows or macOS. These beginner systems should feel familiar but not overwhelming.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf you are new to Linux, you probably don't want to invest a sum of money into it if you are unfamiliar with the system. That's why we included picks that had free options as well as paid options.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECore code: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EA core Linux distro contains a kernel that helps you install the operating system. However, beginners can find this confusing. We considered which distros' core code would be easiest to navigate.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these Linux distros for beginners?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs on Linux distributions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"213def8d-6f80-4269-8148-e725ff5de3cf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt used to be hard to install programs on Linux, but that's no longer the case. Under the hood, things can still be complex, but now almost all distros have application stores. These make installing new programs as simple as pick and click.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is it hard to install applications on Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c063d005-d300-41b5-a7d3-b0ede986e005\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes, you can get a lot more from Linux if you know how to do shell programming and the like. But that's also true of Windows and PowerShell. With both operating systems, you don't need to know the deep ins and outs of either one to get your work done.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo why would you move? Well, for starters, Linux is far more secure than its rivals. Looking ahead, as Ed Bott points out, many of you may end up facing a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-windows-10-is-a-security-disaster-waiting-to-happen\u002F"\u003Esecurity disaster if you keep using Windows 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, Linux, unlike Windows 11, will run on pretty much any PC you've got lying around. Linux doesn't require much in the way of a computer to do just fine. For example, I have a 2007-vintage HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7360n PC with a 2.8GHz Pentium D 920 dual-core processor, 2GBs of RAM, and a 300GB SATA drive PC that's still running Linux to this day. Good luck running any modern version of Windows on that!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESure, it used to be hard to install programs on Linux, but that's no longer the case. Under the hood, things can still be complex, but now almost all distros have application stores. These days, installing Linux programs is as easy as picking and clicking.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you still need some Windows programs, you can always try&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-run-windows-programs-on-linux-with-crossover\u002F"\u003ECrossover Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to run them on Linux. It won't run all Windows apps by any means, but it runs many of them surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any event, since most such programs, even Adobe PhotoShop are&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3639015\u002Ffinally-adobe-rolls-out-photoshop-and-illustrator-for-daas-users.html" target="_blank"\u003Enow available as Software-as-a-Service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(SaaS), there's less need than ever for Windows-specific programs. Indeed, we're moving to a business world where all you really need is a web browser to enable you to use a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerworld.com\u002Farticle\u002F3634468\u002Fhow-to-choose-the-best-desktop-as-a-service-solution.html" target="_blank"\u003EDesktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe future of the desktop aside, unlike Windows, where your only real choices today are Windows 10 or 11, there are&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fdistrowatch.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ehundreds of Linux desktop distributions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. On top of those are numerous Linux desktop interfaces, each with its own distinctive look and feel, such as&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fkde.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EKDE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnome.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGNOME\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flinuxmint.com\u002Fedition.php?id=288" target="_blank"\u003ECinnamon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Flxde.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ELxde\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xfce.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EXfce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and many more. Most distributions have a primary user interface, such as&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgetfedora.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFedora\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and GNOME and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.opensuse.org\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EOpenSUSE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and KDE, but also enable you to pick from one to three others. Since you're just starting with Linux, I recommend you stick with the distro's main interface.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's a would-be Linux desktop user to do? Luckily for you, you don't have to try them all out to find a good fit. The key question is: "What do you want to use Linux for?" For beginners, I look at what's the easiest to pick up, the best overall Linux desktop, the simplest Linux for Windows users, and the easiest Linux for users with older machines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you get more from Linux than Windows or MacOS?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dabd31ef-7013-4ee0-b8fe-60b1ad2b2a38\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you still need some Windows programs, you can always try&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.codeweavers.com\u002Fcrossover\u002F"\u003ECrossover Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to run them on Linux. It won't run all Windows apps by any means, but it runs many of them surprisingly well. Some Microsoft programs are now available natively on Linux. These include the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fedge" target="_blank"\u003EEdge browser\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-microsoft-teams-on-linux\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ETeams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also run \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows-365" target="_blank"\u003EWindows 365 Cloud PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a full Windows 10 or 11 cloud-based desktop, from Linux. This subscription service costs a pretty penny. Or, for free, you can run \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Ffree-office-online-for-the-web" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft 365 for the web\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(formerly Office 365), which gives you access to a subset of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote's functionality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you run Windows programs on Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8da9e1b-f2b9-4214-94b4-8624be20a119\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo, not really. True, while Linux is much safer than Windows, it's not totally immune from attacks. But, those attacks tend to be much rarer than those that plague Windows or macOS.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, you should still run a firewall, which Linux has built-in, and for stopping malware in its tracks you might consider installing \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eset.com\u002Fus\u002Fbusiness\u002Fdownload\u002Fendpoint-antivirus-linux\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EESET Endpoint AntiVirus for Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.clamav.net\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EClamAV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do you need security software on desktop Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOther Linux distributions worth considering\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f491be63-84a5-4ef1-95be-5a08708c5dd0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can get this attractive, lightweight Ubuntu distro from \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsystem76.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ESystem76\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a top Linux PC company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Pop!_OS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"pop os","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ZDNet","imageData":{"id":"cc8f64e2-481e-4826-a3f2-630b5ec25542","title":"pop-os","filename":"pop-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fcc8f64e2-481e-4826-a3f2-630b5ec25542\u002Fpop-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":176653,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:21:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-01-10 16:39:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"ZDNet","alt":"pop os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cc8f64e2-481e-4826-a3f2-630b5ec25542","imageAltText":"pop os","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ZDNet","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pop-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ZDNet\" data-linktext=\"Best Linux distro alternative\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Pop.system76","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpop.system76.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c011342c-a601-42cd-bc11-b02a14b09cda\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur last alternative pick is another Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with Mint Linux. Instead, its calling card is that with its Site Specific Browser, Peppermint integrates easily and seamlessly with cloud and web-based applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Peppermint OS\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"peppermint-os","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Peppermint OS","imageData":{"id":"a83fa9a9-fd91-419a-bfe6-c5f2d8bca82e","title":"peppermint-os","filename":"peppermint-os.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fa83fa9a9-fd91-419a-bfe6-c5f2d8bca82e\u002Fpeppermint-os.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":183566,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:23:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-11-15 15:23:29","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Peppermint OS","alt":"peppermint-os","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a83fa9a9-fd91-419a-bfe6-c5f2d8bca82e","imageAltText":"peppermint-os","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Peppermint OS","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"peppermint-os.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F15","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Peppermint OS\" data-linktext=\"Best Linux distro alternative\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" 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Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c22565e-4438-4e82-b05c-7c5ad5650e68\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627\" data-image-filename=\"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"800\" data-image-height=\"591\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome days, you really need to run a Windows-only program, even if you're a die-hard Linux user  -- like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-tried-a-zillion-desktop-distros-it-doesnt-get-any-better-than-linux-mint-22\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyours truly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those times, I often turn to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.winehq.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (formerly an acronym for \"Wine Is Not an Emulator\"). Wine provides a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubs.opengroup.org\u002Fonlinepubs\u002F9699919799.2018edition\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPOSIX\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-compliant operating systems such as Linux, MacOS, and FreeBSD. Wine translates Windows application programming interface (API) calls into POSIX calls on the fly, which enables you to integrate and run Windows applications on your desktop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-run-a-windows-app-on-linux-with-wine\u002F\"\u003EHow to run a Windows app on Linux with Wine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn January 21, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.winehq.org\u002Fwine\u002Fwine\u002F-\u002Freleases\u002Fwine-10.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine 10.0\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was officially released by its open-source community. This major update introduces many new features and improvements over its predecessor, including an experimental Bluetooth driver, a new pointer device driver, and enhancements to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwayland.freedesktop.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWayland graphics\u003C\u002Fa\u003E driver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe enhanced Wayland driver, perhaps the most significant improvement in Wine 10.0, now includes initial \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.opengl.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenGL\u003C\u002Fa\u003E support, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcommunity.khronos.org\u002Ft\u002Fwhat-is-pbuffer\u002F38896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPbuffer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E support, and better window positioning. This signals a shift towards more modern display server protocols on Linux systems. Here's what that means for users: Wine does a better job than ever at rendering Windows graphics on modern Linux desktop distributions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe release also delivers important multimedia enhancements, including a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwin32\u002Fmedfound\u002Fmicrosoft-media-foundation-sdk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMedia Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E backend using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ffmpeg.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFFmpeg\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This popular open-source library renders almost any video streaming format. The backend should improve compatibility with Windows applications that rely on Microsoft's multimedia framework. In short, Windows program videos on Linux should also be improved.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, this is still a beta feature and more work needs to be done, especially for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwin32\u002Fdirect3d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDirect3D\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-aware playback. You can enable it by setting the value DisableGstByteStreamHandler=1 in the HKCU\\Software\\Wine\\MediaFoundation registry key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor gamers and graphics-intensive application users, Wine 10.0 offers improved support for Direct3D, including initial support for compiling legacy Direct3D bytecode to SPIR-V and initial HLSL compiler support for compiling effect profiles. The Vulkan driver interface has also been reworked, potentially leading to better games and 3D application performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaming enthusiasts will be pleased that Wine 10.0 includes numerous game-specific fixes, addressing issues in popular titles such as Forza Horizon 4, Assassin's Creed, and Final Fantasy XI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-linux-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Linux laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWine 10.0 also brings significant ARM support advancements, including better ARM64EC and ARM64X compatibility. This expansion of ARM support is particularly noteworthy as it allows for better integration of Windows applications on ARM-based Linux systems. This new ARM support opens up new possibilities for users of devices like the Raspberry Pi or ARM-based laptops.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexandre Julliard, the lead developer of Wine, commented on the release: \"Wine 10.0 represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between Windows and Linux ecosystems. We're particularly excited about the improvements in ARM support and the enhanced graphics capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wine project has made binary packages available for various Linux distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Slackware, FreeBSD, and MacOS. Users can download these packages from the official Wine website or through their distribution's package management system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-tried-a-zillion-desktop-distros-it-doesnt-get-any-better-than-linux-mint-22\u002F\"\u003EI've tried a zillion desktop distros - it doesn't get any better than Linux Mint 22\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, Wine can't run all Windows applications on Linux. To see how a particular program will run, check the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappdb.winehq.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine Application Database\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Wine matures, it remains a crucial tool for Linux users who need to run Windows applications without resorting to virtual machines or dual-booting. The release of Wine 10.0 further cements its position as a cornerstone of cross-platform compatibility in the open-source world.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-29 18:25:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The latest version of Wine features better graphics and videos. Gamers will be especially pleased.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0436909e-446e-44b6-be42-39f3fc7e8f3d",image:{id:"1c22565e-4438-4e82-b05c-7c5ad5650e68",filename:"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-29 18:17:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"pointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627",credits:"Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F29\u002F1c22565e-4438-4e82-b05c-7c5ad5650e68\u002Fpointpenguin-screenshot-2025-01-29-131627.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:800,height:591,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"with-wine-10-update-run-your-windows-app-on-linux-better-than-ever",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"With Wine 10 update, run your Windows app on Linux better than ever",topic:{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8410629-dea2-4a05-8eeb-740b9f0ba742\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487\" data-image-filename=\"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"2178\" data-image-height=\"1376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThree months after \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthere-are-many-reasons-why-companies-struggle-to-exploit-gen-ai-says-deloitte-survey\u002F\"\u003Ea prior survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of chief information officers, the latest data shows the majority of companies are not ready to put their generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) into production, according to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww2.deloitte.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fdam\u002FDeloitte\u002Fus\u002FDocuments\u002Fconsulting\u002Fus-state-of-gen-ai-q4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew report \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eby consulting giant Deloitte.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than two-thirds of global corporate executives surveyed said that fewer than one-third of Gen AI experiments \"will be fully scaled in the next three to six months,\" states the report, entitled \"Now Decides Next: Generating a New Future\" and compiled by lead author Ranjit Bawa, Deloitte's head of US strategy and the firm's CTO. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcould-your-job-be-at-risk-due-to-ai-do-this-before-its-too-late\u002F\"\u003ECould your job be at risk due to AI? Do this before it's too late\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report identifies institutional barriers that have arisen that block Gen AI deployment, including \"regulatory uncertainty and risk management.\" Among all the barriers to deployment, \"Worries about complying with regulations\" tops the list -- the same factor that was at the top of the list a year ago.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong those asked what has held back Gen AI in their organization, 38% cited the regulatory issue, up from 28% a year earlier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b704ccb-c23e-4cfe-b247-1818e8552492\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-volume-of-expected-ai-proof-of-concept-in-deployment\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-volume-of-expected-ai-proof-of-concept-in-deployment.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1450\" data-image-height=\"1038\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of regulatory risk, and risks with compliance issues, \"There is a speed limit\" to AI deployment, states the report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Gen AI technology continues to advance at incredible speed,\" Bawa and team relate. \"However, most organizations are moving at the speed of organizations, not at the speed of technology,\" the report finds.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"No matter how quickly the technology advances -- or how hard the companies producing Gen AI technology push -- organizational change in an enterprise can only happen so fast.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe regulatory issue, the report states, makes clear \"respondents' unease about which use cases will be acceptable, and to what extent their organizations will be held accountable for Gen AI-related problems.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study is the fourth quarterly report by Deloitte since the firm began conducting the study. The latest iteration was conducted in July through September, and received 2,773 responses from \"senior leaders in their organizations and included board and C-suite members, and those at the president, vice president, and director level,\" from 14 countries, including the US, UK, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Australia, and across industries including energy, finance, healthcare, and media and telecom. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthere-are-many-reasons-why-companies-struggle-to-exploit-gen-ai-says-deloitte-survey\u002F\"\u003EThe previous report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, released over the summer, related that \"70% of respondents said their organization has moved 30% or fewer of their generative AI experiments into production.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"09d245a8-f581-478d-b3dc-fc1e94a4f3a3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-barriers-to-deployment\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-barriers-to-deployment.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"2294\" data-image-height=\"550\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt seems many companies are still struggling. The new report has strikingly similar findings: \"Over two-thirds of respondents said that 30% or fewer of their current experiments will be fully scaled in the next three to six months.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough enterprises have seen \"encouraging returns\" on their initial AI investment, writes Bawa, they \"have learned that creating value with Gen AI -- and deploying it at scale -- is hard work.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-software-startups-set-to-take-over-12-trillion-us-services-industry\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI software startups set to take over $12 trillion US services industry\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies are being tenacious in that struggle, but it's going to take time.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The vast majority of organizations we surveyed are taking a realistic perspective and showing sustained commitment in their quest for value from Gen AI,\" the report relates. \"However, it might be a multiyear journey for some organizations to reach full-scale deployment and achieve the ROI they are looking for.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"573f9655-50c8-4583-b849-387953d20785\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-gen-ai-intiatives\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-gen-ai-intiatives.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"800\" data-image-height=\"1384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the corporate functions that have seen the best ROI, Bawa and team note, are those that were prioritized for Gen AI implementation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, \"IT,\" \"operations,\" and \"marketing\" are the three areas that are furthest along in Gen AI use. Also, IT and marketing each have seen ROI above expectations. Cybersecurity, the fifth-highest priority for Gen AI among survey respondents, has seen the greatest upside in ROI of all uses, the report notes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7f581545-eb02-4196-b770-e4b4832a867c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Deloitte Consulting LLC\" data-image-alt-text=\"deloitte-2025-where-the-roi-is-in-ai\" data-image-filename=\"deloitte-2025-where-the-roi-is-in-ai.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1378\" data-image-height=\"1264\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the report notes, \"Relative to other types of advanced Gen AI initiatives, those focused on cybersecurity are far more likely to be exceeding their ROI expectations, with 44% of cybersecurity initiatives delivering an ROI somewhat or significantly above expectations versus only 17% that are delivering an ROI somewhat or significantly below expectations (a 27-point gap). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"On the other hand, with advanced Gen AI implementations in functions such as sales, finance, and R&D, more respondents reported ROI below expectations than reported ROI above expectations,\" the report continues. \"This suggests some challenges have yet to be overcome in those areas.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmidst the challenges, Bawa and team warn that many C-suite executives have been \"cheerleaders,\" trumpeting their company's work in AI despite the slow progress. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-open-source-tools-that-could-disrupt-the-entire-it-incident-management-market\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe open-source tools that could disrupt the entire IT incident management market\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Relative to leaders outside of the C-suite, CxOs tend to express a rosier view of their organization's GenAI investments -- and how easily and quickly GenAI's barriers will be addressed and value achieved,\" the report relates.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's critical that CxOs move on from being cheerleaders to being champions for achieving organizational efficiency and market competitiveness.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the slow pace, Deloitte's CTO is confident in the continued development, and ultimate deployment, of Gen AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"GenAI and AI broadly is our reality -- it's not going away,\" writes Bawa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGen AI is ultimately like the Internet, cloud computing, and mobile waves that preceded it, he asserts. Those \"transformational opportunities weren't uncovered overnight,\" he says, \"but as they became pervasive, they drove significant disruption to business and technology capabilities, and also triggered many new business models, new products and services, new partnerships, and new ways of working and countless other innovations that led to the next wave across industries.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-27 19:10:06",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Many C-suite executives have been cheerleaders for their company's work in AI despite slow progress, finds Deloitte's latest survey.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6ec7fc1a-5e38-420c-bb5e-ce9a101a62f8",image:{id:"f8410629-dea2-4a05-8eeb-740b9f0ba742",filename:"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-27 18:59:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"slow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487",credits:"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F27\u002Ff8410629-dea2-4a05-8eeb-740b9f0ba742\u002Fslow-sign-55gettyimages-1498394487.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2178,height:1376,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"enterprises-are-hitting-a-speed-limit-in-deploying-gen-ai-heres-why",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Enterprises are hitting a 'speed limit' in deploying Gen AI - here's why",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4dcca386-149c-48c9-89d3-237a217e49a4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Excel drop-down on a Mac\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-easily-create-a-drop-down-list-in-excel.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're running a business or managing a project, data organization is a must. There are plenty of apps and websites available to help you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fmy-5-favorite-note-taking-apps-for-staying-organized-on-a-desktop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estay organized\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but nothing beats the tried-and-true \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3d97a4c3-8843-435d-abe6-11ce0697ad7d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fp\u002Fexcel\u002FCFQ7TTC0HR4R?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Excel.\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can be a useful tool in anyone's arsenal -- even someone looking to map out their household finances or family schedules. Whatever reason you have for using Excel, drop-down lists are one of the many useful features you can and should use if you're looking for ways to speed up data entry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-excel-formulas\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write Excel formulas\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis guide will show you how to quickly create drop-down lists in Excel. These lists let you choose from preset options instead of typing everything out in every cell. This not only simplifies data entry but also helps reduce mistakes and maintain consistency across your sheet or workbook.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to easily add drop-down lists in Excel\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: A Microsoft Office subscription is required to access Excel, whether it's on the web or via the desktop suite.  I'm using Excel on a desktop for this guide. Go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Foffice\u002Fcreate-a-drop-down-list-7693307a-59ef-400a-b769-c5402dce407b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's support hub\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you find any differences when using the web version. Alternative software like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-add-a-drop-down-list-in-google-sheets\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Sheets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has similar drop-down list functions, but the processes for adding them will likely differ.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNet","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FqvXAgIavhlA?autoplay=0&loop=0&fs=1&start=0&rel=1&feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FqvXAgIavhlA\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to create drop down lists in Excel","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FqvXAgIavhlA\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9f04ddf2-5204-40e7-aec6-4e75b08c2543\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis guide uses an example spreadsheet with a list of clients in column A on the left and their Communication Preferences in column B on the right. You'll need to select cells in column B. We're adding drop-down lists to the Communication Preferences column, so you can specify whether each client prefers to be contacted by email, phone call, or text message.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Select the cells where the drop-down lists are needed\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"28d768b3-45b4-41e0-877b-cbc246c016b3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelected cells to add to drop down list.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Selected cells to add to drop down list in Excel\" data-image-filename=\"step1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"3971\" data-image-height=\"2234\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7ceb645f-88e6-4fbd-b211-0fc7de20d652\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to Data in the menu bar and select Data Validation or Validation, depending on whether you're using Excel on Windows, Mac, or the web. After clicking on Data Validation, a Data Validation popup will appear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Select Data Validation in the menu\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"607a6474-cff9-4bc4-86df-ffd73d216bf3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to Data and select Data Validation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Excel Data Validation popup \" data-image-filename=\"step-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"3971\" data-image-height=\"2234\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dfcb9ee6-b6fa-4473-8294-f371e6ecae50\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the Settings tab of the Data Validation popup, locate the drop-down menu under Allow and select List from the validation criteria options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Select List as your validation criteria\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"01b5eede-7ec6-42c3-be31-27d62831a27c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnder Allow, select List.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Selecting List in Excel \" data-image-filename=\"step-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"3971\" data-image-height=\"2234\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4dd71456-e25d-46c6-bbd9-583243ecf525\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter selecting List from the options, you'll see a Source field appear. Enter the values or items you want for your drop-down list here -- each separated only by a comma with no spaces in between.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, I used "Call,Email,Text,NS". This will add Call, Email, Text, or NS to the drop-down list options in Column B, to represent each client's communication preferences (with "NS" meaning "not specified").\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Enter the values for your drop-down list\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"44506214-ec8c-4ef4-b5a8-4d9fdfb957bf\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEnter data for the drop-down list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Entering data in Excel for the drop down list\" data-image-filename=\"step4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"3971\" data-image-height=\"2234\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1c432dd3-4fa6-45b5-9ef6-5593e8154ecb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you click OK in the Data Validation pop-up to save your changes, your drop-down lists will be inserted into your Excel spreadsheet and ready to use immediately. Now, whenever you click on a cell, a drop-down arrow will appear next to it. Click on that arrow to see the drop-down list and all your options to choose from. When you pick a value or item from the list, it will automatically fill the cell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Click "OK" to create your drop-down list\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9d334081-ea22-41b0-b624-4c7cca548152\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA drop-down list\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Drop down list in Excel\" data-image-filename=\"step5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"3971\" data-image-height=\"2234\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan you edit a drop-down list after creating it?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, you can edit a drop-down list by selecting the cells with the list, going to Data > Data Validation, and updating the values in the Source field.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs there a limit to the number of items in a drop-down list?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExcel does not have a strict limit for drop-down items (it's over 30,000), but large lists can make navigating and using your sheet difficult. Consider breaking up long lists into smaller, more categorized drop-downs for better usability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow do you create a yes\u002Fno drop-down in Excel?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a yes\u002Fno drop-down in Excel uses the process we followed for the example above. Just change what you put in the Source field to say \"Yes,No\". Here are the exact steps to follow:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the cells that you want to contain the drop-down lists.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick on Data > Data Validation or Validation from the menu bar.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the Settings tab of the Data Validation pop-up window, select List under Allow for your validation criteria.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInsert \"Yes,No\" in the Source field on the pop-up, separated by a comma only and no spaces.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick OK in the Data Validation pop-up to save your yes\u002Fno drop-down list.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan you add colors to drop-down options?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. You can use Conditional Formatting to apply colors to cells. Here are the steps to follow:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreate your drop-down list using Data Validation.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the cells containing the drop-down list.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen Conditional Formatting by going to Home, then Conditional Formatting, and selecting New Rule.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESet a rule for a value by choosing \"Format only cells that contain,\" entering a value, and assigning a color through Format and Fill.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERepeat the process for other drop-down options.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick OK to save and apply the color-coding.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo you need a formula to create drop-down lists?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. A formula is not needed to create drop-down lists in Excel. All you need to do is data validation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs a drop-down list the same as data filtering?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough they are often mistaken, Data Filtering is different from drop-down lists. Data filtering is added to the headers of each column, so you can filter the visible data by category -- for example, filter the data in a column by month, name, place, and more. A drop-down list lets you select an item to fill the cell with.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-23 16:21:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to get better at Microsoft Excel? 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Radhika holds a Masters in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0fa1aaf0-44db-4a8e-8c21-c7474e1d0c4e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Palona's AI agents offer 24\u002F7 customer engagement for SMBs\" data-image-filename=\"can-an-ai-agent-sell-you-a-bike.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"3120\" data-image-height=\"1755\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery company you interact with likely uses \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) chatbots at some level -- usually to handle your customer service issue, answer questions about a product, or help guide you through an FAQ log. Palona AI wants to take that approach further: turning those chatbots into professional-grade AI sales \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fagents-are-the-third-wave-of-the-ai-revolution\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eagents\u003C\u002Fa\u003E who double as charming brand mascots. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-agents-may-soon-surpass-people-as-primary-application-users\u002F\"\u003EAI agents may soon surpass people as primary application users\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe startup, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businesswire.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhome\u002F20250123174563\u002Fen\u002FEx-Meta-Ex-Google-Team-Launches-Palona-AI---Sales-Agents-to-Delight-Consumers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eofficially launched\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Thursday, aims to give small businesses like pizza shops and wellness centers the power of consumer-facing human sales experts, which they likely can't afford. Palona \"onboards\" or trains the agent using your business' knowledge base, including employee manuals, company policies, and existing FAQs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe goal is to create what the company calls a highly customized \"AI character\" that proactively engages with customers in the company's voice, using its guidelines as personality traits. Available for web, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-android-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Palona agents are built into a business' backend, and customers can text, call, or chat with them 24\u002F7. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"db997abb-9678-4162-b15c-2b4fa2d35301\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUsers can text a pizza chain's Palona agent with their regular pizza order.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Palona AI\" data-image-alt-text=\"smspmh.png\" data-image-filename=\"smspmh.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F21\" data-image-crop=\"1320x2868+0+0\" data-image-width=\"1320\" data-image-height=\"2868\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPalona's agents can reportedly remember customer information after an initial interaction -- say, if you asked a camera retailer's chatbot about pricing on Wednesday, but got distracted and couldn't return to the conversation until Sunday. Agents develop customer profiles full of conversational tidbits, like the name or gender of the customer's pet, that they can use in future interactions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Building relationships with customers requires a precise mix of human skills that even the best salespeople train for years to achieve,\" said Maria Zhang, Palona CEO and co-founder and former VP of engineering at Google, in the press release. \"We captured that skillset and turned it into models and actions our AI agents can consistently perform.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Palona, its base model, built using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-inches-toward-open-source-ai-with-new-llama-3-1\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELlama\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and certain \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-o3-isnt-agi-yet-but-it-just-did-something-no-other-ai-has-done\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenAI large language models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (LLMs), is trained on psychology and persuasion literature, similar to human sales experts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fautonomous-businesses-will-be-powered-by-ai-agents\u002F\"\u003EAutonomous businesses will be powered by AI agents\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis approach is what the company claims makes its agents adept at upselling and building brand loyalty. After customization, Palona supplements each agent's knowledge with general industry and competitor information for a \"more authentic\" customer interaction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Using Palona, businesses are able to quickly create a customized 'Employee of the Century' that combines soft sales skills with 24\u002F7 availability, unlimited capacity, and infinite patience,\" a Palona rep told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmanaging-ai-agents-as-employees-is-the-challenge-of-2025-says-goldman-sachs-cio\u002F\"\u003EManaging AI agents as employees is the challenge of 2025, says Goldman Sachs CIO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer to immediately escalate to a human representative during a customer service interaction (like I do), the joke's on you: Palona says its base bots can handle most of what you throw at it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing supervisor agents, the autonomous system monitors the customer-facing agent, escalating the conversation to a human when necessary (based on complaints about a pizza shop bathroom or human employees, for example, which the AI cannot address). Palona says its bots have a much higher threshold for escalation than many others on the market. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis multimodal system results in \"AI that learns about each individual customer, adapts to their needs, and takes action on their behalf with precision and accuracy,\" the release says. Supervisor agents also monitor for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-ai-transcription-tool-hallucinates-excessively-heres-a-better-alternative\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehallucinations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which Palona says they reduce by 98%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEQ claims\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tech industry is rife with AI agents that help employees do everything from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-agentic-ai-platform-claims-to-speed-development-from-months-to-days\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewrite code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to prep presentations. Salesforce \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeet-agentforce-salesforces-autonomous-ai-agent-answer-to-employee-burnout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereleased its own solution\u003C\u002Fa\u003E last fall, as did \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fignite-2024-introduces-new-ai-agents-and-more-for-microsoft-365-copilot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fasana-launches-a-no-code-tool-for-designing-ai-agents-aka-your-new-teammates\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and countless other IT firms. But Palona claims that what sets its agents apart is their \"unrivaled\" emotional intelligence (EQ), which includes \"humor\" and \"current-day texting etiquette\", explained Professor Steve Liu, Palona's chief scientist, in the release. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-agents-might-be-the-new-workforce-but-they-still-need-a-manager\u002F\"\u003EAI agents might be the new workforce, but they still need a manager\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring a demo with ZDNET, CTO and co-founder Tim Howes explained how the company fine-tuned available models using \"an eight-point definition of what EQ is\", as well as markers of human likeness and \"delightfulness\". \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In order to do what we're doing -- which is apply AI and AI agent technology to the sales part of the customer experience as opposed to customer support -- we need a much higher degree of EQ, of human likeness, of persuasion, built into the model,\" he added. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the demo, Palona's agents congratulated a user on getting a new kitten, pulled up photos of a pet camera it recommended, and likened its subscription cost to that of a cup of coffee. To compare, I told \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-how-the-worlds-most-popular-ai-chatbot-can-benefit-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that I had just gotten a kitten (unfortunately not true), and it responded with similar attention and enthusiasm: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"569c8c5a-db99-4b3f-826c-5fd8c7dff825\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Radhika Rajkumar\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2025-01-22-at-5-17-29pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2025-01-22-at-5-17-29pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1710\" data-image-height=\"674\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I asked ChatGPT to suggest kitten toys, it provided a list and asked if I wanted recommendations based on my \"kitten's personality? 😊\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo measure proficiency, Palona created \"an objective benchmarking system\" to compare its agents' EQ with other commercial or open-source LLMs. The company's researchers conducted experiments measuring agents' patience, context awareness, conflict resolution, empathy, humor, problem-solving, and more -- finding its own AI to be \"the industry leader in empathy and intuition\". \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdeepseeks-new-open-source-ai-model-can-outperform-o1-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost\u002F\"\u003EDeepSeek's new open-source AI model can outperform o1 for a fraction of the cost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, any company's internal benchmark should be taken with a grain of salt. That said, Palona has submitted its paper, pending review, to the Nations of the Americas Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (NAACL). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Palona rep told me its agents \"consistently outperform both human staff and other AI solutions on industry benchmarks,\" but when asked, did not clarify which benchmarks (such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FEQ-bench\u002FEQ-Bench\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEQ-Bench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). \"We created the benchmark and run tests against our models and other models in the industry. There is not current industry standard for EQ, that's why we created one,\" Zhang commented via email. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAI agent limitations\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonality training aside, are there simply some items only a human can sell? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-journey-to-ai-agents-according-to-the-venture-capitalists-funding-them\u002F\"\u003EThe journey to fully autonomous AI agents and the venture capitalists funding them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I asked Palona's founders about agents' ability to sell products that are especially embodied or experiential -- like bikes or cars -- they didn't exactly have a read (unlike an aggregating AI that scrapes human product reviews from the internet, Palona agents work off of company data). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the company's early customers is a bike shop; they cited the agent's ability to direct consumers to its closest location or refer them to an expert in the shop. Ostensibly, it's been successful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-some-companies-are-backing-away-from-the-public-cloud\u002F\"\u003EWhy some companies are backing away from the public cloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether a human wants to buy a bike from a bot remains to be seen. However, as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-agents-may-soon-surpass-people-as-primary-application-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI agents continue to infiltrate all levels of commerce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the question may yield interesting or unexpected answers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, humans tend to enjoy engaging with bots. One of Palona's customers, a West Coast pizza chain, created an AI brand mascot named \"Jimmy the Surfer\", who got as many questions about what the waves were like on a given day as it did pizza orders. Zhang also noted that users appeared to ask Palona agents questions they may be too embarrassed to ask a human employee, like whether they have to wear clothes in a sauna. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"People are not patient innately,\" she said. Much like in other human-computer interactions, agents can make social anxieties and norms less present for users. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about Palona and explore solutions, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpalona.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epalona.ai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-23 15:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Imagine a sales team that never sleeps. Palona is launching AI chatbots designed to act as personable, 24\u002F7 sales agents for businesses, going beyond simple customer service to drive sales and build brand loyalty.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1a73099a-d508-44e0-b0f3-00ba3df683ce",image:{id:"0fa1aaf0-44db-4a8e-8c21-c7474e1d0c4e",filename:"can-an-ai-agent-sell-you-a-bike.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-23 13:57:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-2166592053",credits:"sakchai vongsasiripat\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F23\u002F0fa1aaf0-44db-4a8e-8c21-c7474e1d0c4e\u002Fcan-an-ai-agent-sell-you-a-bike.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3120,height:1755,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-future-of-sales-these-ai-agents-offer-247-abc-energy-for-smbs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The future of sales? These AI agents offer 24\u002F7 ABC energy for SMBs",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ea45e42f-be37-4a22-b884-2133f543215d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe upgrade from Home to Pro is quick and easy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"upgrade-home-to-pro-product-key-accepted.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"upgrade-home-to-pro-product-key-accepted.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2018\u002F05\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"684\" data-image-height=\"337\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchase a new PC with Windows 11 Home preinstalled, you might be able to get right to work. But for demanding PC owners, this entry-level edition doesn't have some essential features, like the ability to connect to a Windows domain-based network, manage disk encryption, fine-tune update schedules, or create virtual machines. (For a detailed list of Pro-only features, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-reasons-windows-11-pro-is-worth-the-upgrade-and-the-best-way-to-do-it\u002F\"\u003E\"7 reasons Windows 11 Pro is worth the upgrade - and the best way to do it.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get those features, you need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. That's a pretty straightforward process, but if you're not careful, you can end up spending much more than you need to on the upgrade. And you can also find yourself having to do it all over again if you need to reinstall Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, I cover three common scenarios for upgrading from Windows 11 Home edition to Pro:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou're setting up a new PC that came with Windows 11 Home edition preinstalled.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou're doing a clean install of Windows 11 Pro on a PC that you previously upgraded.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter resetting your PC, you need to restore your Home-to-Pro upgrade.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're upgrading a PC for the first time, you need one essential ingredient to get started: a product key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFirst things first: You need a product key\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe simplest way to upgrade a PC from Windows 11 Home to Pro is to use a product key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've been building, buying, and upgrading PCs for a while, it might be worth rummaging through your desk drawers, storeroom, or email archives to see if you can locate an old product key for Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro, even if it's already been used. (Yes, a product key for Windows 10 can be used to activate Windows 11, and vice-versa.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne option that used to work is, alas, no longer available. Previously, you could reuse an old product key from Windows 7 Pro, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 8\u002F8.1 Pro to enable an upgrade from Windows 10\u002F11 Home to Windows 10\u002F11 Pro, potentially saving you the upgrade fee. Microsoft closed that loophole in September 2023 when it \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-official-no-more-free-windows-10-upgrades\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efinally ended its free Windows 10 upgrade program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchased a retail copy of Windows 10 Pro and used it on an old PC that's since been retired, you can freely reuse the key that came with it. (OEM copies that were preinstalled on the PC when you bought it aren't transferable.) As an alternative, you can look for a discounted copy online. Microsoft's retail price for \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b606bc99-9e57-4050-8280-4b2bef95cc02\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fwindows-11-pro\u002Fdg7gmgf0d8h4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Windows 11 Pro is $199\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, but you can find much bigger discounts without having to look far. I've seen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgrab-a-windows-11-pro-license-for-20-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ediscounted copies of Windows 11 Pro for sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E right here on ZDNET for $20 or less. Just be aware of the risk associated with \"gray market\" software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-you-still-get-a-windows-10-upgrade-for-free-in-2025-short-answer-maybe\u002F\"\u003ECan you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free in 2025? Short answer: Maybe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to skip the product key completely, you can pay Microsoft $99 for an upgrade directly from the Microsoft Store. A word of caution, though: that license is tied to the computer on which you upgrade and can't be transferred to a different device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou only need to use that product key one time. After you complete the upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, a digital license is attached to the specific hardware you just upgraded. That digital license allows you to reinstall and automatically activate the Pro edition on that hardware anytime, without the need to find that product key and re-enter it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been testing upgrade\u002Factivation scenarios on a wide variety of hardware over the years to see how things work. Here's the scoop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EScenario 1: How to upgrade a new PC\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you buy a new PC with Windows 11 Home installed by the OEM. Some vendors offer an upgrade option as part of the purchase, but many PCs sold in the retail channel (Best Buy, Costco, and the like) are preloaded with Home edition, for the simple reason that it costs less.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-a-tpm-and-why-does-windows-11-require-one\u002F\"\u003EWhat is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this case, the upgrade takes just a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3f166efb-ccd7-4c97-a22e-8a9af6bfd7cd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 11, start by going to Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation. That step opens the page shown here. Confirm that your system is properly activated. If it's not, you'll want to stop and deal with that issue before you proceed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Go to the Activation page in Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b0922cd6-4322-472b-8d8a-445e1f62c9d0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Pro upgrade no longer accepts product keys from older versions, but a Windows 10 Pro key can be used with Windows 11 and vice-versa.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"upgrade-home-to-pro-options.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"upgrade-to-pro.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1003\" data-image-height=\"764\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fd2280a5-99d8-4624-9d02-3587ac165288\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the arrow to the right of the "Upgrade your edition of Windows" heading to expand that section. Locate your product key for Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro, click the "Change product key" button and enter that 25-character key here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't have a Pro product key and want to upgrade immediately, click "Open store"; there, you'll have the option to purchase an upgrade for $99. Just be aware, as mentioned earlier, that the upgrade will be locked to the machine on which you make the purchase and cannot be transferred.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Enter the Pro product key\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"29db4f79-fe29-4b3a-a6db-22f69c5040a7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEnter a product key here and then follow the prompts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"upgrade-home-to-pro-product-key-entry.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"enter-pro-upgrade-key.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1280\" data-image-height=\"838\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3a820497-30f1-4eb9-b4f8-fa92635b15fc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter entering the product key, follow the prompts to perform the upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll see a succession of progress screens and your system will restart. After the upgrade completes, you should see a Success notification. Go to Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation again to confirm that you're now running Windows 11 Pro and that activation was successful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Perform the upgrade\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EScenario 2: How to reinstall a clean copy of Windows 11 Pro\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter successfully performing a Home-to-Pro upgrade, you can file that product key away. Your upgrade is now a digital license, attached to your unique hardware. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you perform a reinstallation of Windows, Microsoft's activation servers will recognize and activate Windows automatically -- I've tested the process personally on hundreds of physical and virtual systems of systems over the years and can confirm it works. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Start up from a bootable USB flash drive\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo install a clean copy of Windows on a PC that already has a digital license for Windows 10\u002F11 Pro, you need to boot from a USB flash drive that contains the Windows setup files. When you see the option to enter a product key, choose \"I don't have a product key\". (The screen shown here is from the Setup program included with Windows 11 version 24H2; this screen looks slightly different if you're using version 23H2.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3478cfb0-9fb0-414c-a82b-85ca84000f42\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf your PC already has a Pro license, don't enter a product key when reinstalling.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"clean-install-with-upgrade.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows-11-24h2-setup-product-key.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Choose to install the Pro edition\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the installation process, Windows Setup will display a list of available editions. Be sure to choose Windows 11 Pro as the edition to install. Don't choose any of the options whose names end with the letter N, and don't choose Windows Pro for Workstations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best laptops: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow all the prompts to complete the installation and go through the Out of Box Experience to sign in for the first time on the newly installed operating system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Check the activation status\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter setup is complete, sign in and check the activation status (Settings > System > Activation). Assuming you didn't make major hardware changes, Microsoft's servers will recognize the hardware and you should see a notice that the system is activated with a digital license. If the system isn't properly activated, click Troubleshoot to see if you can resolve the issue. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EScenario 3: How to restore the Pro edition upgrade after a reinstall \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one gotcha in this series of scenarios comes when you have a system that includes digital licenses for both Home and Pro editions. This will be the case if you purchased a PC with Windows Home edition preinstalled and then upgraded with a Pro product key. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn that scenario, you might inadvertently restore the original Home edition. That has happened to me multiple times during the course of testing Windows installations and upgrades. Recently, for example, I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-whats-the-right-way-to-do-a-clean-install\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eused a recovery image to reinstall Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on a Microsoft Surface Pro that had originally shipped with Windows 11 Home and had been upgraded to Windows 11 Pro.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-screen-record-in-windows-10-or-11\u002F\"\u003EHow to screen record in Windows 10 or 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that happens to you, don't bother searching for the product key you used to upgrade. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, use Microsoft's generic Windows Pro product key to force the upgrade. Follow the steps below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Go to the Activation page in Settings\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGo to Settings > System > Activation and check the currently installed edition and activation status. If you see a properly activated copy of Windows 11 Home, expand the \"Upgrade your edition of Windows\" section and click \"Change product key\". \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Enter the generic Windows Pro product key\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnter the following product key:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis generic product key is intended specifically to change editions on PCs that have a properly activated copy of Windows 11 Pro. There's nothing magical about it, and you can't use it to get an upgrade that you're not entitled to. If your hardware doesn't already have a Pro license, you'll get an activation error and need to supply a proper product key or pay for an upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow the prompts and restart to complete the upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause you previously upgraded to Pro on this hardware, Microsoft's activation servers will recognize the digital license and activate your newly installed copy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the difference between Windows Home and Pro?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest difference between Windows Home and Pro editions is support for advanced business features. For day-to-day work, there's little difference between the two editions, which have the same user interface and manage files and apps identically.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows Pro edition adds the following features that are not available with Home edition: Domain Join, Hyper-V, BitLocker, Microsoft Update for Business, Remote Desktop Server, and Assigned Access. You can find a detailed comparison in this article: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-reasons-windows-11-pro-is-worth-the-upgrade-and-the-best-way-to-do-it\u002F\"\u003E\"7 reasons Windows 11 Pro is worth the upgrade - and the best way to do it.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo I need Windows 11 Pro? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat depends. If you want the option to connect to business networks, or to encrypt all files on all drives using BitLocker Drive Encryption, then consider going Pro. Likewise, the Pro edition offers the ability to defer monthly updates using Group Policy and includes access to Hyper-V virtualization and the incredibly useful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-windows-11-sandbox-as-a-virtual-machine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Sandbox feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you're just using your PC for routine tasks at home or in a small office and you don't need those advanced features, the Home edition should work for you just fine. Be sure to sign in with a Microsoft account to ensure the system drive is encrypted and the BitLocker Recovery key is properly backed up to the cloud.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is a clean install?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA clean install removes a previous software installation and installs a new copy with default settings.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published on December 23, 2015, and has been updated many times since. It was last updated January 22, 2025. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-23 09:31:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to upgrade your Windows 11 Home PC to Windows 11 Pro? Here's how to do it, whether you're setting up a newly purchased PC, doing a clean install, or resetting a device you already own.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9637272b-c58c-4c8c-906f-3149da5ee3a8",image:{id:"29db4f79-fe29-4b3a-a6db-22f69c5040a7",filename:"enter-pro-upgrade-key.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-02-18 17:37:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"4-upgrade-edition.png",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F18\u002F29db4f79-fe29-4b3a-a6db-22f69c5040a7\u002Fenter-pro-upgrade-key.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1280,height:838,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9a874f12-7d1a-44c3-8f24-709c71a5e5db\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ilona Nagy\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"arrows pointing up\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1327431236.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyone who's shopped for a new PC in recent years is familiar with this phenomenon: The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emajority of computers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you see for sale at local retail outlets (or in online stores aimed primarily at consumers) come with Windows 11 Home edition preinstalled. If you're buying that PC for work, do you need to upgrade to the Pro edition? What's the best way to do that without spending a fortune?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep-by-step: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-home-to-pro-without-overpaying\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason you see so many PCs preinstalled with Home edition is simple dollars and cents. The PC industry is extremely price-sensitive, and Windows Home edition costs the PC makers less than the Pro edition. That in turn allows them to cut the price tag on a PC model by $50 or more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor most consumers, Home edition is good enough. Businesses that run on Windows enterprise networks or that use business editions of Microsoft 365 need Pro edition, however, because it's required to join a PC to a Windows domain or Azure Active Directory account and then manage that PC with Group Policy and mobile device management software. For smaller businesses, the answer isn't so clear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo you need to upgrade to Windows Pro edition? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPro edition has a few added features you might be willing to pay for, especially if you plan to use your PC for business. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt supports full BitLocker encryption, on the system drive and on secondary drives, without requiring the user to sign in to a Microsoft account. It also allows the use of Microsoft Information Protection features for secure document sharing.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can make fine-grained configuration changes by using the Local Group Policy Editor.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can use the full Hyper-V virtualization platform to create and run virtual machines.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-things-you-should-do-right-away-with-your-new-windows-11-pc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Sandbox feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E allows you to spin up an instant virtual machine so you can test apps or visit an untrusted website without putting the rest of your system at risk. It's completely isolated from the main Windows installation, and every trace of your activity vanishes when you close the Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can configure Pro edition to be a remote desktop server, allowing you to connect to it remotely from another Windows PC (even one running Home edition) or from a Mac or a mobile device. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInstead of installing updates on Microsoft's schedule, you can set up custom schedules using Windows Update for Business, deferring updates for up to 30 days while you wait for other people to experience any update-related bugs.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUsing a feature called Assigned Access (previously known as Kiosk Mode), you can lock down a user account so it can only use a single app.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESee anything in that list you need? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's the best way to upgrade without spending a fortune? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer a PC that comes with Windows 11 Pro already installed, your best bet is to look for online stores that specialize in PCs built for business. \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"087c51f0-2551-4ceb-8232-eb360a9bd5cb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fscr\u002Flaptops\u002Fappref=windows-11-pro-os\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3083e8a7-63c4-4300-8555-a6db5f1be58c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fshop\u002Fvwa\u002Flaptops\u002Fopsy=Windows-11-Pro\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, for example, offer upgrades to Windows 11 Pro on all their build-to-order PCs, typically at a cost of between $50 and $80.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr you can buy one of those PCs with Home edition installed and upgrade it yourself, using either of two options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you have an existing license key for Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro, you can use that key to upgrade. (You used to be able to use a product key from business editions of Windows 7 or 8.x to upgrade a PC running Windows 10 or 11, but Microsoft closed that loophole in 2023.) Instructions here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoing-pro-how-to-upgrade-windows-10-home-without-hassles\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"How to upgrade from Windows Home to Pro.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can also buy the Pro license online. The full retail price is $200 (ouch!) at the Microsoft Store. The advantage of buying a full retail license is that you can use it as an upgrade or a new installation, and the license can be moved to another machine if you retire the original PC and acquire a new one. From the Store, you can also buy a Windows Pro upgrade for $99; just be aware that that upgrade can't be transferred to a new PC.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find Windows 11 Pro product keys at discounts of $50-100 from third-party sellers. If you see a \"lifetime license\" for Windows 11 Pro offered for $49 or less, the seller is likely dealing in \"gray market\" copies. The product key will probably work, but there's a very small chance that Microsoft could revoke that license key in the future. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're buying the upgrade for a home PC, it might be worth the gamble, but you're better off not taking the chance with products you're buying for a business, especially if there's a chance your firm could be audited by Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-22 15:09:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"PC makers love to sell new computers loaded with Windows Home edition. You can pay extra for Windows Pro, but is the upgrade worth the higher price?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"48745f1b-1554-4076-9633-8f206ba93f9e",image:{id:"9a874f12-7d1a-44c3-8f24-709c71a5e5db",filename:"gettyimages-1327431236.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-22 15:06:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"arrows pointing up",credits:"Ilona Nagy\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F22\u002F9a874f12-7d1a-44c3-8f24-709c71a5e5db\u002Fgettyimages-1327431236.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"7-reasons-windows-11-pro-is-worth-the-upgrade-and-the-best-way-to-do-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"7 reasons Windows 11 Pro is worth the upgrade - and the best way to do it",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98501bd2-9f92-41c7-85c6-f1d898549c6c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Paul Souders\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"jumping penguin\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-453588343.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Jan. 19, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flkml.org\u002Flkml\u002F2025\u002F1\u002F19\u002F281\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinus Torvalds officially released the Linux 6.13 kernel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I can't call the 6.13 kernel a major release, but it's still a step forward in performance, security, and hardware support. That's not a small deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of Linux 6.13's standout features is the introduction of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flwn.net\u002FArticles\u002F994322\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elazy preemption support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This new model simplifies the kernel's preemption logic and configuration options, potentially improving overall system responsiveness. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-troubleshoot-linux-app-startup-issues-with-the-journalctl-command\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to troubleshoot Linux app startup issues with the journalctl command\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinux kernel developers, particularly Peter Zijlstra, have worked in this area for several years. The idea behind lazy preemption is to simplify kernel scheduling and provide faster overall performance. However, that task is easier said than done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, the problem is that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for determining whether it's better for a system to respond quickly to an event, say clicking a mouse button, or give long-running CPU jobs all the time they need. By default, the Linux kernel has four different ways of dealing with this issue. Now, with lazy preemption, we have five.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new standard is simple at heart. The new flag, TIF_NEED_RESCHED_LAZY, tells the kernel that rescheduling will be necessary at some point, but it doesn't have to be right now. The net effect should be a kernel with better throughput for long jobs and cleaner code. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually, as Linux kernel developer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flwn.net\u002FArticles\u002F994322\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJonathan Corbet observed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"The end goal of this work is to have a scheduler with only two non-real-time modes: PREEMPT_LAZY and PREEMPT_FULL. The lazy mode will occupy a place between PREEMPT_NONE and PREEMPT_VOLUNTARY, replacing both of them. It will, however, not need the voluntary preemption points that were added for the two modes it replaces. Since preemption can now happen almost anywhere, there is no longer a need to enable it in specific spots.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kernel also introduces \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.google\u002Fpubs\u002Fautofdo-automatic-feedback-directed-optimization-for-warehouse-scale-applications\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAutoFDO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.kernel.org\u002Fdev-tools\u002Fpropeller.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPropeller\u003C\u002Fa\u003E optimization support when compiling Linux with the increasingly popular \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclang.llvm.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELLVM Clang compiler\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Serious Linux developers who use this compiler should see faster code builds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F10-linux-apps-i-install-on-every-new-machine-and-why-you-should-too\u002F\"\u003E10 Linux apps I install on every new machine (and why you should, too)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs usual, the new Linux 6.13 comes with improved hardware compatibility. At the top of the list is a new AMD 3D V-Cache Optimizer driver for gamers' new favorite CPU, the multi-CCD \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fir.amd.com\u002Fnews-events\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fdetail\u002F1225\u002Fthe-gaming-legend-continues-amd-introduces\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERyzen X3D processor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amd.com\u002Fen\u002Fproducts\u002Fprocessors\u002Fserver\u002Fepyc\u002F9005-series.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAMD EPYC 9005 \"Turin\" server processors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are also supported for people who care more about servers than desktops. On the Intel side, 6.13 supports \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intel.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fwww\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fproducts\u002Fdocs\u002Fdiscrete-gpus\u002Firis-xe-integrated-graphics\u002Foverview.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIntel Xe3 graphics\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anandtech.com\u002Fshow\u002F20065\u002Fintel-confirms-panther-lake-on-track-for-2025-at-intel-innovation-2023\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPanther Lake\u003C\u002Fa\u003E processors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not just the new hardware that's getting support. The 6.13 kernel also improves support for older Apple devices, including numerous iPads and iPhones. In addition, there's support for pre-M1 Apple System on Chips (SoCs). This update is significant for users of legacy Apple hardware, as it lays the groundwork for running Linux on devices that include Apple A7, A8, A8X, A9, A9X, A10, A10X, and A11 SoCs. The update also offers support for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 8 series, iPhone X series, iPad Air, and iPad Mini 2\u002F3. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, before getting too excited about this new Apple support, remember this is bare-bones state support. With it, you can boot the mainline Linux kernel, but asking for more is too much. In short, this option is not meant for Joe or Jane User but for hardcore, old-school Apple device hobbyists who want to explore bringing Linux to these older platforms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn improvement that more people will appreciate is that Linux now supports running Linux in protected virtual machines on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.arm.com\u002Fdocumentation\u002Fden0125\u002Flatest\u002FOverview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EARM Confidential Compute Architecture (CAA)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This support is a big deal for people who demand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.csoonline.com\u002Farticle\u002F573751\u002Fyoure-going-to-be-using-confidential-computing-sooner-rather-than-later.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econfidential computing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E security on their ARM processor-powered systems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-create-system-restore-points-on-linux-with-timeshift-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to create system restore points on Linux with Timeshift - and why you should\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Torvalds noted in his release announcement: \"Nothing horrible or unexpected happened last week, so I've tagged and pushed out the final 6.13 release.\" This smooth release process bodes well for the stability of the new kernel version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Linux 6.13 now available, attention turns to the development of Linux 6.14, with the merge window already open. The next major kernel release is expected to arrive in late March 2025. The big news here should be more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Frust-in-linux-now-progress-pitfalls-and-why-devs-and-maintainers-need-each-other\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERust support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the kernel than before. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, users of rolling release distributions will likely see this kernel update first, while others may need to wait for their distribution's next point or major release to receive Linux 6.13. Of course, if you'd rather not wait, you can download Linux kernel 6.13 today from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgit.kernel.org\u002Fpub\u002Fscm\u002Flinux\u002Fkernel\u002Fgit\u002Ftorvalds\u002Flinux.git\u002Fsnapshot\u002Flinux-6.13.tar.gz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETorvalds' git tree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkernel.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekernel.org\u003C\u002Fa\u003E website. Most people, however, will do better to wait for your favorite Linux distributor to bake it into their stable software repositories.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Linus Torvalds announced he would award five random Linux kernel developers with his handmade guitar effect pedals. What, you may ask?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-keep-linux-optimized-and-save-time-with-stacer\u002F\"\u003EHow to keep Linux optimized (and save time) with Stacer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, you might know Torvalds is a big-time scuba diver, but you may not know one of his hobbies is building LEGO kits. Lately, though, he's also started building guitar pedals from kits, which he called \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flkml.iu.edu\u002Fhypermail\u002Flinux\u002Fkernel\u002F2501.1\u002F06189.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELEGO for grown-ups with a soldering iron\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETorvalds built five pedals and will send one each to randomly selected developers. He enjoyed the pedal-building process. So, now you know what Torvalds does when it's too cold to dive, and he needs a break from the kernel. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F26d1d292-1768-4c56-bd62-dbc463199bfa\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-21 13:18:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Linus Torvalds also announced he would award five random Linux kernel developers with his handmade guitar effect pedals. 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