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Over the past few years, the use of third-party vendors has increased dramatically as organizations look for ways to cut costs, increase efficiencies, and drive scalability. However, as Deloitte notes...

Our theme this year for SysAdmin Appreciation Day is celebrating the heroic IT pros who work hard to keep networks, systems, and devices optimized and secure — while also helping their organizations i...

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...

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 ...

As we all know, working in the IT world can be difficult; especially these days, when so much of an organization’s success — or make that its survival — depends on a secure and functional tech ecosyst...

Working in IT is always stressful. But over the last year and a half, many IT professionals have been forced to deal with unprecedented pressure, expectations, and deadlines. And even though things on...

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...

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...

We all know that stress is a part of life. In fact, some stress — called eustress — is beneficial, because it motivates us to do things like exercise, learn a skill, or get a better job that ultimatel...

Love them or hate them (or maybe a bit of both), the fact is that channel-based messaging platforms have become mainstream communication tools. And not just for remote workers, either. Employees who a...

Discover why Lord of the Rings is hailed as the best movie franchise. Explore its unique appeal, outstanding casting, unforgettable scenes, iconic music, and timeless message of hope.

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.

Discord. Slack. Flock. Ryver. Teams. Mattermost. Chanty. No, these are not the names of rock bands, racehorses, or breakfast cereals. They’re popular channel-based messaging platforms that allow teams...

Way back in 1968, the Beatles sang, “Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Heeeeellllppppp!” Well, fast-forward more than half a century, and end users around t...

Celebrate Star Wars Day with these 10 fun and odd facts about the iconic franchise. Discover unique trivia and behind-the-scenes stories about your favorite characters and movies.

Every profession has its essential set of tools, and for people who work on IT helpdesks, there is nothing more vital than the ticketing solution. As the old saying goes: “If it’s not in the ticket, t...

We recently looked at several ways in which remote working is permanently changing the business landscape. Technology is a MAJOR part of this development — both in terms of getting rid of tools that a...

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...

Before COVID-19, remote working was becoming more popular (despite some ill-advised and short-lived attempts by some companies to completely ban it). Now, though, remote working has become the norm. W...

We are nearly one-sixth of the way into 2021. The more dominating timeline, however, is measured by the pandemic. In this part of the world, it was about this time last year that EVERYTHING CHANGED. I...

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...

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...

In the past, many of us looked forward to packing our bags and heading off to various conferences, where we connected with peers, learned about new trends, and got lots (and lots) of swag. Well, thing...

To say that 2020 was merely “unusual” is like saying the Grand Canyon is a “little hole in the ground,” or that the Himalayas are “some pretty tall hills.” In so many ways, 2020 was unlike anything we...

IT. IS. OVER. Of course, we’re talking about the annus horribilis known as 2020. Let’s see, we had: ,So many hurricanes and tropical storms that the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administra...

Normally, we would say something like “another holiday season has come and gone.” But as we all know, there was nothing normal about 2020. Frankly, most of us are happy to say goodbye to one of the mo...

It is said that “hindsight is 20/20”. Well, I think that it’s fair to say that all of us can’t wait to see the year 2020 in the past — because it has been very tough for obvious reasons. We all need t...

The MSP industry is growing rapidly, and is expected to be worth $282 billion by 2023 — up from $193 billion in 2019. Last month we asked you to share your experiences either as an MSP serving clients...

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...

This month, we are turning our attention to an essential member of the IT and business landscape: Managed Service Providers (MPSs). And when we say “essential,” we don’t just mean for large organizati...

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...

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 ...

As you may recall, last month we asked you to consider which protocols are essential for today’s IT pros. If you haven’t had the chance to see the results yet, you’ll find them here. This month, we’re...

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’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...

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...

The History of Electric Cars Most people think that the first electric car was built — and then killed (which we’ll get to in a moment) — in the 1990s. However, the very first electric car was built w...