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The link below provides detailed info on why you don’t want to be running Kaspersky AV . . . . really, the best solution is not to need an AV at all . . . . (hint: Linux Mint or Ubuntu or any Linux distro does not require AV).
Category: Software & Services
Consider Learning LibreOffice 6.3 . . . as MS Planning to Discontinue Standalone Office Suite
We talked about it for a long time. MS discontinuing support & sales of standalone Office Suite. Now it’s a “real-thing” . . .
See this ZDNet post for more info: MS Office 2019
WPA3 Still Not Ready for “Prime-Time” . . .
Looks like the new wifi security standard (WPA3) still has issues:
See below link for details . . .
Chrome 76 Browser Features (avail. July 30th)
Chrome has some new quality features – – read the details at the link below. While I usually use Firefox, I totally respect the capabilities of the Chrome browser . . . (and being by far the easiest to manage and configure).
Windows vs Ubuntu – Side by Side Comparison . .
Very well done article – providing a summary with a side by side comparison, followed by a long, detailed analysis of each OS’s features and functionalities.
Worth reading to better understand why I’ve recommended Linux for our Club Members these last few years. Simply put, for most common and everyday users, it’s just a safer & smoother experience. And the great support Community is an added bonus.
What’s a Portable App & Why Does it Matter? . . .
Interesting article for Windows & Linux users alike. Each Operating System has “Portable Apps” which have several differences when compared to standard “Installed Apps” . . . so see the write up at HTG’s website for details – including pros & cons.
The End of App Stores is Rapidly Approaching . . . . (?)
Interesting article in the link below. The premise is that a newer type of webapp is coming to the fore . . PWA’s (Progressive Web Apps).
At this time, I’m somewhat skeptical that App Stores can be replaced that easily. It’s more likely there will be a hybrid combo of methods to install and manage apps.
Yet more “Linux” capability being added to Windows & ChromeOS . .
Every few months now, Google and Microsoft continue to add Linux features and capabilities to allow developers AND users to take advantage of Linux features (like built in superior networking tools and vastly improved security from malware, etc.).
Also, Malware management & risk of hacking inside corporations/govt’s is becoming one of the main drivers to switch away from old legacy Windows code. In fact, Windows maintenance is such MS is no longer even trying to maintain and update many areas of the Windows code base.
Most IT pros are now predicting MS will either do their own Linux distro (to completely replace Windows) . . . or . . . will buy Suse, Redhat or Canonical and leave the main OS to them, while MS builds tools to allow users to seamlessly run either OS or cross platform programs.