Microsoft Graveyard: What Microsoft has killed in 2016

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Network World Mobile & Wireless Alert Oct 26, 2016 Microsoft Graveyard: What Microsoft has killed in 2016 Here's a roundup of products, services and more that Microsoft rid itself of in 2016. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Why is Apple letting Macs rot on the tree? • How much does 'Free Wi-Fi' cost your business? • For cordless VR and more, WiGig may be worth the wait • Who is most likely to buy Avaya's networking business? • Physical RAM attack can root Android and possibly other devices • Despite concerns, analysts expect an OK for AT&T-Time Warner deal • 10 must-have Android apps for Halloween • White House: Small satellites bring "Moore's Law" into space • The best tips and tricks to get the most out of your Pixel phone White Paper: CDW Corporation 802.11AC Wave 2: Catching WI-FI's New Wave The 802.11ac standard significantly improves the performance and scalability of wireless networks compared with existing gear based on the older 802.11n standard. Read More ▶ Why is Apple letting Macs rot on the tree? Apple has been selling Macintosh branded computers for 31 years, but with its emphasis shifting to smartphones, the company has neglected its Mac line, leaving the Apple faithful wondering if the company is still committed to desktops and laptops. Read More ▶ How much does 'Free Wi-Fi' cost your business? Wi-Fi is often difficult to use, which kills productivity on the road, and it costs businesses nearly $3 billion a year. Read More ▶ For cordless VR and more, WiGig may be worth the wait On Monday, the Wi-Fi Alliance launched a certification process for WiGig products, which will go as fast as 8Gbps (bits per second) and could include virtual-reality headsets and high-speed office Wi-Fi zones. Read More ▶ Who is most likely to buy Avaya's networking business? Speculation is starting about what company Silver Lake will sell Avaya to. Here's a look at companies most likely to buy Avaya's networking business. Read More ▶ Physical RAM attack can root Android and possibly other devices Researchers have devised a new way to fully compromise Android devices without exploiting any software vulnerability and instead taking advantage of a physical design weakness in RAM chips. Read More ▶ Despite concerns, analysts expect an OK for AT&T-Time Warner deal Despite concerns about the proposed $85.4 billion merger of AT&T and Time Warner, analysts expect it to pass regulatory muster. Read More ▶ 10 must-have Android apps for Halloween From creepy games to costume aides, it's time again to summon the spirits to your phone for a fun and festive Halloween. Read More ▶ White House: Small satellites bring "Moore's Law" into space Looking to bolster that notion, the White House recently revealed a number of program that it says will help drive the use of smallsats even further. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced what it called the "Harnessing the Small Satellite Revolution" initiative, which basically brings together National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce, and other Federal agencies, to promote and support government and private use of small satellites for remote sensing, communications, science, and the exploration of space.  Read More ▶ The best tips and tricks to get the most out of your Pixel phone The first true Google phone has a lot of powerful features, but for some of them you'll need to know where to look. Read More ▶ White Paper: CDW Corporation Case Study: Dover Federal Credit Union When cloud solutions automate crucial tasks such as software and firmware updates, they ensure that an organization is getting full benefit from the solution's features and that security vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. Read More ▶ Join The Network World Communities As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook ▶ Network World on LinkedIn ▶ SLIDESHOWS iOS 10 tips and tricks you need to know Celebrating 12 years of Ubuntu Read More ▶ Most-Read Stories 1. Media fails to tell consumers about device flaws in Friday's internet outage 2. Does Southwest's new 'password' commercial need to get away? 3. Who is most likely to buy Avaya? 4. How the Dyn DDoS attack unfolded 5. iOS 10 tips and tricks you need to know 6. White House: Small satellites bring "Moore's Law" into space 7. Microsoft Graveyard: What Microsoft has killed in 2016 8. 19 free cloud storage options 9. 7 free tools every network needs 10. Chinese firm admits its hacked products were behind Friday's massive DDOS attack

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