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This article highlights 10 significant moments from Apple's event keynotes throughout history. The moments range from the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984 to the announcement of the switch to Apple's own silicon chips for Macs in 2020. Other notable moments include Steve Jobs' return to Apple in 1997, the unveiling of the original iPod in 2001, and the introduction of the Apple Watch in 2014. These moments are seen as pivotal in Apple's history and have had a profound impact on the company and the technology industry as a whole. [Extracted from the article]

Slack users can now access pre-configured templates to help start projects faster when using the collaboration app. The collaboration software maker has built out its app functionality in recent years, [...]

The worldwide unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) market is forecast to reach US$69.1 billion in revenue in 2024, an increase of 7.5% compared to last year, according to a new [...]

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DEPARTMENTS As laptop performance improves over time, you may be excited to discover that the PC you reserved exclusively for Excel and Zoom calls now can serve as a gaming PC, too. GRAPH: On average, battery life dropped 20 percent while the Epic Games Store app was signed in but the app was hidden in the taskbar - approximately two whole hours. Tested: How the Epic Games Store can drain your laptop's battery life. [Extracted from the article]

In the above scenario, Dispensa showed how a Windows 11 system could open Word and Excel, while leaving a synthetic "heavy CPU" application running in the background. DEPARTMENTS Windows 11 (go.pcworld.com/wn11) sure looks different, but under-the-hood performance improvements may make it feel different, too - specifically in how the operating system handles multiple apps, as well as how your PC resumes from sleep. In Windows 11, Microsoft promises that the way in which those apps are prioritized, called foreground prioritization, will make your PC feel faster even with a heavy load. [Extracted from the article]

However, established technologies such as laptops, tablets, and instant messaging were associated with improved well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides tips for users of Mac computer on how to choose the best video calling method. Topics mentioned include four applications for videoconferencing including Google+ Hangouts from Internet company Google, features of the OS X version of the Messages application, and brief information on first-time video calls.

Gartner has recommended three short-term actions thatchief information officers should take to prepare forbusiness disruptions as a result of the coronavirushealth crisis. Source collaboration tools with security controlsand network support Various quarantine measures and travel restrictionsundertaken by organisations, cities and countries havecaused uncertainties and disruptions as businessoperations are either suspended or run in limitedcapacity, Gartner said. Establish a single source of truth for employees Confusing data from unverified sources - or the sheerlack of data - can lead to ill-informed decisions beingmade, escalating employee anxiety and makingorganisations underprepared for returning to normaloperations. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how to seamlessly synchronize (sync) one's data across devices, platforms and applications (app). It claims that browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox support the syncing of bookmarks, history, open tabs, and passwords. It also explains how to sync documents and files, email, contacts, and calendar, as well as instant messaging.

The article presents a list of 101 websites reviews related to entertainment, news, and computer utility sites, such as the game site AddictingGames.com, the innovation reporting website FastCo.Exist.com, and the instant messaging client IMO.im. INSETS: The Best Education and Career Sites;The 6 Fastest Ways to Surf the Web.

This article evaluates the best free online products and services from various companies including Google Desktop, which can be accessed at desktop.google.com, Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP at find.pcworld.com/56138 and Meebo instant messaging service at www.meebo.com. INSETS: YouTube Stars hit the Big Time;Band Works the Web and Finds Fame.

This article examines nine common beliefs about the security of Macintosh computers and shows the real security threats to Macintosh computers. The belief that Macintosh users do not need to worry about viruses is not true. Macintosh computers are still at risk with virus attacks and only those who have up-to-date antivirus software installed will have the best odds of escaping unscathed. Next, there is truth to the belief that an running an emulation software like Microsoft's Virtual PC software will make your Macintosh computers vulnerable to Windows viruses. Users can minimize this risk by keeping the Windows environment up-to-date via Windows Update, by turning on the built-in firewall in Windows XP's Security Center, or by installing another firewall. Also helpful is avoiding some of the security holes that leave Windows users open to viruses and other malware such as the Virtual Switch network setting. It is also true that Macintosh users do not need to worry about spyware. Alas, there are currently no real spyware programs that can monitor what the users do. Similarly, the belief that sending chat messages is akin to throwing notes on loosely wadded paper across a crowded classroom is also true. But this should not turn users off on instant messaging as there are several ways to make chatting private. INSET: SELECT YOUR SHIELD.

The article five things that must be done in preparation for the end of BlackBerry devices. It advises businesses to address which mobile platform to switch to if BlackBerry ceases to be an option. It suggests the need for businesses to migrate to a third-party mobile device management (MDM) and to use and secure an instant messaging technology. It encourages businesses to consider data protection technologies that guard against unauthorized access as well as alternative software applications.

The article presents information on the growing popularity of BBM instant messaging service. BlackBerry is planning to make the messaging service available for Android and iPhone devices. BlackBerry said that the service has more than 60 million monthly active customers that send and receive over 10 billion messages each day.

The article discusses the challenges facing information technology enterprises when it comes to choosing collaboration tools. Topics include the options available for collaboration including email, instant messaging, blogs, and enterprise social networking, how companies can keep all employees on the same tool, and the move of large companies to develop vendors' collaboration systems and customize them into their own enterprise social networks.

The article focuses on various tools of the social-networking message service Twitter. Twitterrific's text-filter feature allow users to go across Twitter's 140-character limit. It is reported that Twitterrific has lots of hidden preferences, all of which are documented in the Read Me file that accompanies the program.

The article offers the 13 ways to simply E-mail management tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook Express 6 and Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5. Most E-mail programs automatically delete messages from the mail server after the users download them to the computer. This means that users do not see all their messages together if they use several different systems to check for mail. To keep the inbox synchronizes, users should set the mail program on each computer they use to leave the messages on the server. It is noted that E-mail signatures are the extra text added automatically at the end of the messages to identify the sender.

Reviews several instant messaging software. AOL Instant Messenger 4.7 from America Online ; iChat AV 2.1 from Apple; MSN Messenger 4.0.1 from Microsoft; Yahoo Messenger 2.5.3. INSET: All You Can Chat.

At the front end of your business, the employee experienceis your business, not ancillary to it, which means yourchoices impact how workers experience their day. News Analysis Apple Holic A Corel survey indicates 78% of employees sayleadership should do more to boost collaboration, and 27%say their company has invested in the wrong tools for thejob Even Apple must surely now see that the future of work is atechnology challenge. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Brian Chee Every once in a very long while, I get to review a product that strikes me as a stepping stone toward the future. Microsoft Lync 2010 combines [...]

Research In Motion is developing links between its ubiquitous BlackBerry wireless device and enterprise IM systems from IBM, Microsoft, and Novell, RIM said. The BlackBerry will become a front-end client […]

The article reports that online service provider AOL announced it will discontinue its AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) service permanently on December 15, 2017. It discusses how social networks such as Facebook and Whatsapp have made the once popular messaging service obsolete.

The article offers information on the efforts of multinational technology company Google Inc. in cleaning up the messaging mess after the shutdown of its Allo instant messaging service in the U.S.

This article reviews several solutions to protect public messaging networks such as AIM, MSN, Yahoo and ICQ. Solutions from Akonlx, FaceTime Communications, and IMlogic helps secure consumer Instant Messaging (IM) and disable peer-to-peer (p-to-p) network activity. With such a solution in place, users can continue to benefit from consumer IM products--especially in terms of communicating with clients and partners outside an organization--without exposing corporate network to added risks. After all, IM and p-to-p applications each use well-known ports that could be blocked. Unfortunately, these applications easily tunnel through other common ports used for legitimate Hypertext Transfer Protocol, e-mail, or File Transfer Protocol. To make matters worse, IM applications slip files past anti-virus scanners as well. Predictably, testing these offerings uncovered differences in performance, usability, and how they integrate with enterprise IM. Akonix L7 Enterprise 3.0 is a software proxy gateway that provides compliance logging and integrates well with enterprise IM. In the end, locking down IM will challenge information technology departments already stressed with the burden of dealing with security holes in other applications. INSETS: A Chat Checklist for IT Managers;Enterprise IM: Dangerous by Default.

Discusses the risks posed by instant messaging (IM) to corporate network security. Importance of IM in individual communication; Results of tests on IM software from IBM Lotus, Microsoft and Novell; Comparison of the performance of the software products. INSETS: Feds Lay Down the IM Law;Secure IM Edges Out E-mail.

America Online last week announced the AIM Enterprise Gateway, an instant messaging product for business users. The offering manages corporate IM use behind company firewalls, acting as a proxy between […]

SIP-based, real-time multimedia communication is calling. by CHRISTINE PEREY, Network World global test alliance You're in a conference room in New York and you need to get in touch with […]

AS CORPORATE INTEREST in instant messaging and presence-awareness technology escalates, widely-used consumer IM services are making a run at the enterprise with new security, management, and integration capabilities. AOL next […]

Trillian IM service is rapidly gaining users because of its ability to interoperate with all the players, according to a report released this week by Jupiter Media Metrix. The Trillian […]

Despite the branding and brawn of the major instant messaging services, a new instant messaging application is rapidly gaining users due to its ability to interoperate with all the players, […]

Sprint's E/Solutions group will unveil an instant-messaging service designed for enterprise-class business customers this week at Internet World. Called Sprint Enterprise IM, the offering is network- and device-independent, meaning it […]

Eight of the nation's largest financial institutions are deploying a specialized, secure instant-messaging service from start-up Communicator, Inc., which also operates the BondHub and SyndicateHub information portals for financial services […]

The market for secure, business-grade instant messaging software is picking up steam, with several start-ups now offering packages that automatically encrypt real-time chat sessions between users. However, these packages do […]

The instant-messaging interoperability wars are far from over, but the smoke is beginning to clear from some of the nastier standards battles. During the past few months, the nascent IM […]

An emerging communications protocol called SIMPLE is the front-runner to become the standard method for sharing online presence information and instant messages across the Internet, thanks to backing from market […]

The recent weeklong access foul-up with MSN Messenger left users angry and analysts questioning Microsoft Corp.'s ability to effectively manage enterprise applications and systems under its .Net initiative. From July […]

Attention cheapskates: A free phone call over the Internet isn't going to be available this Mother's Day. Yahoo Inc. has begun charging two cents per minute to place a telephone […]