Time for a makeover: ‘Notifications 2.0’
We’re in danger of being notified to distraction, especially now that the internet of things is getting in on the act. Here are some ways things could be dialed back.
Stories by Scot Finnie
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Let's put to rest any doubt Apple can't innovate
The upcoming iPhone X adds screen size, resolution and pixels per inch in a package that’s 18 per cent smaller than the iPhone 8 Plus.
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The 'Late 2016' MacBook Pro isn't exciting, but still leads by example
Apple's latest MacBook Pros might not be as pedestrian as they seem.
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Has Google finally found enterprise religion?
Google has known for some time that the enterprise is where the money is, but it sure hasn't shown it in the past. That looks to be changing.
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Long-term review: The Dell XPS 15 Touch is the laptop to beat
Dell's new XPS 15 Touch laptop is lightweight and powerful, with one of the best touch screen displays around. In fact, our reviewer declared it the finest Windows laptop he's ever used.
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The first 29 days of Windows 10
For a version of Windows on which Microsoft placed so much emphasis on upgrades, Windows 10 has a remarkable set of post-upgrade problems.
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Microsoft awakes
We may be witnessing the beginning of a turnaround for one of the mainstay companies of the IT industry: Microsoft. And by turnaround, I don't mean financially. Microsoft is a prodigious revenue and profit generator. But the company has been rudderless for years. It has essentially been reactive, not an industry leader. It's been resting on its laurels.
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Scot Finnie: The continuing evolution of Computerworld
Computerworld's editor in chief bids farewell to the print edition of the magazine and announces the imminent arrival of a new digital edition.
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How Apple is playing hardball with Microsoft
Tucked in amongst Apple's several hardware debuts last month was word that the company will stop charging for OS X and iWork. Why is Apple willing to forgo this small revenue stream? How might it affect IT buyers? The move is interesting on several fronts.
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Can Microsoft make a comeback after Ballmer?
Whoever becomes Microsoft's new CEO needs to create a culture that encourages employees to voice ideas.
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Scot Finnie: Is Apple OK?
It has stumbled under Tim Cook, and 2013 has been mighty thin in terms of product launches. Can it still do amazing things?
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Scot Finnie: A call for mobile innovation
A lot more innovation is desperately needed for mobile hardware design and platforms. Are Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft up to the task?
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Scot Finnie: 5 tips for developing successful mobile apps
The world has endured the release of a whole lot of mediocre, or even useless, mobile apps. It's time to consider some best practices for app development.
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Scot Finnie: Personal data syncing to the cloud is broken; let's fix it
The vendors behind sync services seem to be more interested in positioning their wares against competitors than in delivering solid services that integrate with a variety of platforms.
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Opinion: Where will IT be in 5 years?
With Computerworld (US) celebrating its 45th birthday this year, I got to thinking: What will the state of IT be in five years?
