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Learn how to install Linux natively on M1 hardware, eliminating the need for macOS entirely.

What near-term trends should Canada's MSPs, solution providers—and all tech companies—be aware of for 2022? We asked members of CompTIA’s Canadian Business Technology Community their thoughts for what to expect this year. Here’s what they had to say.

Blockchain and IoT will continue to be hot topics for businesses this year. We asked members of CompTIA’s Blockchain Advisory Council and IoT Advisory Council for their thoughts on what to expect in 2022. Here’s what they had to say.

Thousands of Linux distributions exist, differing by purpose, pre-installed software and package management. Learn how to select the right one.

Members of CompTIA’s Drone Advisory Council weigh in on what to expect in the drone/UAV market for 2022, including new technology innovations and the potential impact of new standards and regulations. Here’s what they had to say.

From WFH and hybrid office trends to inroads made in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a lot impacted the tech workforce last year. And 2022 promises even further change. We asked leaders from CompTIA's Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Community for their predictions. Here's what they said.

Data analytics makes it possible to glean actionable information from the data generated by IoT devices. If you want to going in a new direction with your IT career, consider a career in data analytics.

As artificial intelligence tech becomes more widely adopted by businesses—integrated in everything from chatbots to threat detection (and so much more), it’s hard not to wonder “What’s next?” Members of CompTIA’s AI Advisory Council provided some enlightening and eye-opening answers to that question for 2022.

As a systems engineer, Girard Kavelines still goes back to the skills he learned when he got CompTIA A+.

As the demand for data centers continues to grow, IT pros must understand the defining factors of a proper data center.

As 2021 drew to a close, the buzzword on everyone’s lips was metaverse. What does this mean for IT pros, when AR/VR comes into the office?

Leaders from CompTIA's communities and Industry Advisory Councils were asked for their tech industry predictions for 2022. Here's a look at their insights about cybersecurity, WFH, government regulations, consolidation, insurance and more.

Businesses should expect even more ransomware and cybersecurity attacks in 2022, but advances in artificial intelligence innovations, increased regulations, and remote worker security investments will provide a bolstered defense, say CompTIA cybersecurity member leaders.

Cybersecurity was a big focus for CompTIA in 2021, producing a tremendous volume of content and data detailing how MSPs and other technology companies are responding to the latest cyberattacks, ransomware, hacks, and other cybercriminal behavior. We picked 10 important cybersecurity statistics from the last 12 months, from businesses' current views on the state of their own cyber prowess, to carrying cyber insurance, to worries about being targeted.

Check out the top 10 blogs of 2021! See what was most popular with our IT pros and squeeze in some new knowledge before the end of the year.