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Bitdefender flags Windows bind links that blind EDR
Ransomware

Bitdefender flags Windows bind links that blind EDR

Windows fleets could be left blind to malware once attackers gain admin rights, as Bitdefender says bind links can fool endpoint security tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging
DevOps

appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging

Firms moving legacy software to cloud desktops could cut packaging times from days to minutes as Automagical converts Windows apps into MSIX.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Recast adds Intune tools for hybrid endpoint teams
Hybrid Cloud

Recast adds Intune tools for hybrid endpoint teams

IT teams can now handle more hybrid endpoint tasks in one place as Recast widens Right Click Tools support for Intune and Entra ID.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations
Supply Chain

10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations

Businesses facing the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline could avoid costly hardware refreshes by repurposing older devices instead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs
DevOps

OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs

OpenAI brings its Codex desktop app to Windows, targeting the nearly half of professional developers who use the platform daily.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
Robotics

Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools
IT Automation

Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

Tanium again tops IDC MarketScape rankings, named a Leader for worldwide Windows-focused endpoint management tools for 2025-2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
Data Protection

Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL
Firewalls

Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL

With 42% of healthcare systems running unsupported Windows 10, cyber risks surge as enterprises grapple with post-EOL security challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
CMA probes Microsoft business software over browser choice
Software-as-a-Service

CMA probes Microsoft business software over browser choice

Users could face less browser choice in workplaces as the UK competition regulator examines whether Microsoft steers business software customers towards Edge.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing
Data Protection

10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing

Rising licence costs and the Windows 10 exit are pushing organisations to rethink endpoint refresh plans, as 10ZiG adds a UK media base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms
IT Industry

Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms

Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste
Windows 10

UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste

UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025