Andy Patrizio
Andy Patrizio is a freelance journalist based in southern California who has covered the computer industry for 20 years and has built every x86 PC he’s ever owned, laptops not included.
The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ITworld, Network World, its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.
Managing rapid-fire Windows updates
IT dislikes disruption, and Microsoft is giving us a lot of it. Here’s how to get a handle on never-ending Windows updates.
Windows 12 and the coming AI chip war
A Windows release planned for next year may be the catalyst for a new wave of desktop chips with AI processing capabilities.
How to choose the right UCaaS platform for your company
Unified Communications as a Service brings voice, text chat, meetings, and other communication technologies together into a single integrated platform. Here’s what to look for when shopping for a UCaaS platform, along with six top...
Microsoft finally ends Windows 7 and 8.x support
With even extended support now expired for Windows 7 and 8, the era of non-cloud-connected operating systems has come to an end.
AMD grabs Xilinx for $35 billion in expansion play
Xilinx is in many fields where AMD does not play, allowing for some expansion of territory.
Pandemic gives VDI a new lease on life
This year’s coronavirus-driven shift to remote work has renewed interest in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and its cloud offshoot, Desktop-as-a-Service.
How will the workplace change in a post-COVID-19 world?
The new normal will mean personal and technical changes, thanks to the massive disruption of quarantine we are all enduring.
10 tips for a secure browsing experience
Your browser is one of the easiest ways for malware to penetrate your network. Here are 10 ways to practice safe surfing in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.
9 ways to use Windows 7 (safely) when support ends
With Microsoft's support ending in January, our Windows 7 Survival Guide for 2020 offers ways to protect your older machines that can't or won't be upgraded.
8 simple ways to clean data with Excel
Data is rarely properly formatted and structured when you import it. Try these eight tips for fast data cleanup in Microsoft Excel.
How to use Excel as a data visualization tool
Microsoft Excel has more dataviz capabilities than you may realize. Find out how to make your data stand out with charts, PivotTables, sparklines, slicers and more.