The Innovators was released late last year and has been on my ‘want to read’ list since seeing it prominently placed on shelves in bookstores. It was written by Walter Isaacson, who interrupted his work on this book to write the Steve Jobs biography. This nonfiction book covers the invention of the digital world and the innovators that played a prominent role along the way. … [Read more...]
Mozilla updates 2016/2017 strategy and roadmap for Firefox
On the Mozilla Wiki, the Firefox 2016/17 Strategy and Roadmap was updated. This gives a preview of the emphasis that the browser will receive for development through the first quarter of 2017 and versions 48 through 51. A number of large changes are in store for the browser within this roadmap. From the roadmap, we can see areas that Firefox will receive attention … [Read more...]
When I think printers, I think HP. So why not let them manage them too?
This post brought to you by HP MPS. The content and opinions expressed below are that of 404 Tech Support. Thanks to some very robust and reliable printers in the HP Laserjet line, I have a very positive outlook of HP when it comes to printers. When it came to learning about HP's Managed Printing Services, it seems like a no-brainer. When you think of managed printing … [Read more...]
Avast to acquire AVG for $1.3 billion
Antivirus company Avast announced this morning that it is in agreement to acquire fellow security company AVG. From the Avast blog: Under an agreement signed with AVG, Avast will be making an offer ($25 per share or about $1.3 billion in total) to buy all shares of AVG’s stock which AVG’s board is recommending their shareholders accept. Both companies share a similar … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update will increment roaming profile version to .v6
Microsoft updated the TechNet article on roaming profiles yesterday. The updated information states that Windows 10 Anniversary Update will use a .v6 extension to distinguish itself from other operating system versions of the profile. This allows your roaming or mandatory profile to operate on different operating systems without conflicts. Operating system … [Read more...]