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MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

Mobile professionals get a sub-1kg Windows Copilot+ laptop with strong port options, but battery life and display quality are only average.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software
Biometrics

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0
Unified Communications

HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0

Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

Senior staff are increasingly in the crosshairs as suspected former Black Basta affiliates use Teams impersonation to seize remote access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware
Application Security

Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware

Attackers hid malware in familiar package workflows, prompting Sonatype to log 21,764 malicious open-source packages in the quarter.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras
Storage

Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras

Photographers and live broadcasters gain new tools as Blackmagic adds stills editing to Resolve 21 and unveils IP-ready cameras and gear.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
Data Protection

Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

Battery-strapped students at Great Southern Grammar are gaining more classroom time after a Surface laptop rollout cut device downtime and boosted AI use.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
Disaster Recovery

SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience

Growing demand for downtime protection is driving SIOS to showcase resilience tools for SQL Server and Linux teams across cloud and hybrid estates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 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
Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks
Data Protection

Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks

Businesses using PDFs for sensitive files now have a new way to uncover hidden code that could expose data or alter documents unnoticed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates
Disaster Recovery

IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates

Bare-metal recovery and rebuilds remain a priority for most IT teams, even as 18% still depend on MDT or WDS.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
Semiconductors

Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

Higher component costs and shortages are set to curb demand, with regional PC shipments forecast to drop to 92.0 million units in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Dell revamps commercial PCs & brings back Precision
Network Infrastructure

Dell revamps commercial PCs & brings back Precision

Businesses get thinner, more secure PCs as Dell adds AI-ready workstations, standardised IT controls and a revived Precision badge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
RSA expands Microsoft tie-up with passwordless access
Hybrid Cloud

RSA expands Microsoft tie-up with passwordless access

Organisations can now extend passwordless logins to desktops, servers and AI agents, tightening identity checks across hybrid systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps
Data Protection

Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps

Unsanctioned AI use is racing ahead of oversight, while many regulated organisations still leave endpoints outdated, unencrypted or unstable.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ

Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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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