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An Update on Devolutions’ Pinball Machine Empire

Here at Devolutions, we work very hard — because nothing is more important to us than helping the members of our community secure and control the IT chaos. But every now and then, we like to take a br...

A Look at Some of 2021’s Biggest Tech Trends

In July, the New York Times published a piece called “How Tech Won the Pandemic and Now May Never Lose”. As the title suggests, the article argued that throughout COVID-19 technology provided the tool...

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Jobs in These 5 Areas of the Economy Will Be the Most In-Demand After COVID

While the pandemic is not over, there are growing — and certainly inspiring — signs that things are slowly returning to normal. For example, children in some countries who have been learning at home f...

Microsoft Announces Two Major Product Developments: Windows 365 and Windows 11

If you’re among the 1.3 billion (yes that’s right — BILLION) people around the world who use Windows, then you can look forward to a couple of major product developments: Windows 365 and Windows 11. A...

What IT “Superpowers” Do You Wish You Had?

SysAdmin Appreciation Day is happening on July 30, 2021. This is an annual event when colleagues and customers take the opportunity to thank dedicated, competent, and hard-working SysAdmins (and other...

Do You Have These 6 Essential Post-Pandemic Workplace Skills?

While the pandemic is not over — some health experts say that “herd immunity” may not be achieved until 2022 or beyond — there is growing (but cautious) optimism that the worst-of-the-worst is behind ...

7 Must-Read Cybersecurity Books in 2021

Benjamin Franklin once said: “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” On the other hand, author Anthony J. D'Angelo cautioned: “In your thirst for knowledge, be sure not to drown in...

Recap of E3 2021: News, Reveals, Trailers & Letdowns

Hello fellow video game enthusiasts! After skipping last year due to the pandemic, E3 came roaring back to life in 2021 from June 12-15. I had the good fortune of being selected by Devolutions to atte...

5 Reasons Why Lord of the Rings is the BEST Movie Franchise of All Time

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring, which, as we all know, was followed by The Two Towers and The Return of the King. To commemorate Geek Pride Day this year...

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[QUIZ] How Well Do You Know the Lord of the Rings Trilogy?

Geek Pride Day is here! To celebrate this special occasion, we have prepared a quiz about the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy. Why LOTR? There are two reasons. First, geeks love LOTR (almost as much ...

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May the 4th Be With You: 10 Odd and Fun Facts About Star Wars

As anyone who can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs knows, May the 4th is Star Wars Day. To mark this special occasion in the galaxy, we thought it would be fun to share 10 odd and fun facts...

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10 Things in Life That Will Never Change

In many ways, the pandemic has significantly — and in some cases profoundly — shifted our day-to-day lives. Amidst this whirlwind, it’s comforting to know that there are some things that will never ch...

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Gartner Lists 10 CIO Resolutions for 2021

Research has found that most people have failed to achieve their New Year’s Resolutions by February 1st. But CIOs cannot afford to be among this group — because the fate of their company may be on the...

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A Look at Some Groundbreaking Technologies to Help in the Fight Against COVID-19

Legendary science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke has claimed that “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Well, the following groundbreaking technologies are not magic...

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Special 100th Sysadminotaur Comic Interview with Patrick Désilets

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — actually, to be honest, it was 2012, and in this particular galaxy — a very gifted writer, artist, and illustrator named Patrick Désilets introduced the wor...

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[COVID-19] 5 Questions Businesses Need to Answer as Employees Return to Work

The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, and health experts say that even a vaccine will not suddenly end the pandemic. However, there is cautious optimism in many parts of the world that the worst is be...

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[Updated] The Most Useful Websites for IT Pros

Recently, Laurence updated our list of the best mobile apps for IT pros. That inspired me to update our list of the most useful websites for IT pros, which was published in 2016. MXToolbox MXToolbox ...

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[UPDATED] The Best Mobile Apps for IT Pros in 2020

The year was 2016. Giant pandas were taken off the endangered species list. After a 108-year drought, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Moviegoers flocked to see La La Land. And the Devolutions t...

Women in Tech: Past, Present & Future

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. each year on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which bans the government from denying citizens t...

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5 Fun and Geeky Things to Do During a Lockdown

Nobody knows for sure if there will be another lockdown in the months ahead. However, if you are mandated or advised to spend your time at home, here are five fun and geeky things that will keep you b...