SQL Server's OpenJson function will let you dismantle JSON structures into relational tables, including tables with foreign/primary key relationships. As I noted in an earlier column, JSON is great ...

SQL Server 2016 lets you treat JSON objects like rows in a table, allowing you to use data from AJAX queries in joins, updates and any other SQL statement you can think of. SQL Server 2016 provides ...

We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 25 clever ways to put your old Android phone or tablet to good use. Got extra smartphones sitting around your office? How ...

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One might think that success in science requires seeing through your own bullshit as well as the bullshit of others. But in my experience, this quality is quite rare. Last night at the 87th Academy ...

If you own one of the best Android phones and are looking for the best Wear OS watch to pair with it, you have plenty of options to consider. Google’s Wear OS is stronger than ever and now presents ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Mac Studio represents a new category between Mac mini and Mac Pro. It features a design based on the Mac mini, but with a taller body to support the more powerful hardware and also a better cooling ...

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In today’s tech-savvy world, screen mirroring has become an important tool for seamless content sharing and presentations. Whether you’re a professional giving a business presentation or simply want ...

You might find that you want to control your Android phone right from your computer for one reason or another. Maybe you’d like to comfortably play your favorite mobile games on the big screen, or ...