Profile of Kelly Sheridan

Staff Editor, Dark Reading Member Since: 11/15/2013
News & Commentary Posts: 592
Comments: 311

Kelly Sheridan is the Staff Editor at Dark Reading, where she focuses on cybersecurity news and analysis. She is a business technology journalist who previously reported for InformationWeek, where she covered Microsoft, and Insurance & Technology, where she covered financial services. Sheridan earned her BA in English at Villanova University. You can follow her on Twitter @kellymsheridan.

Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sense Raises Security Concerns

7/30/2015
The Wi-Fi Sense feature embedded in Windows 10 may make life easier for users, but could it also compromise corporate network security?
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Windows 10: Inside NYC Launch Day

7/30/2015
InformationWeek paid a visit to New York City's Microsoft Store on July 29 to see consumers using the final release of Windows 10 on launch day.
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Windows 10: NYC Debut, Hands-On Demo

7/30/2015
InformationWeek marked the July 29 Windows 10 launch with a visit to New York City's Microsoft specialty store. Here, we take you through our firsthand experiences with Windows 10.
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Windows 10: 5 Reasons It Matters, 5 Key Concerns

7/29/2015
The Windows 10 rollout has officially begun. Here are five reasons we're excited about the OS, and a few concerns for its future.
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10 Annoyingly Addictive iPhone, Android Apps

7/24/2015
These deceitfully simple games for iPhones and Android smartphones will thwart all attempts at productivity and communication. Proceed with caution.
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Windows 10 Will Use Virtualization For Extra Security

7/22/2015
Microsoft explores new security strategies based on virtualization to better protect enterprise customers from malware and identity theft.
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Windows 10: 8 Things Microsoft Got Right

7/22/2015
Windows 10 doesn't launch until July 29, but Microsoft has already proven its commitment to making up for its Windows 8 mistakes and competing in a modern tech world.
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Microsoft Financial Results Dinged By Nokia Write-Down

7/21/2015
Microsoft reports $22.2 billion in revenue as its cloud services continue to dominate. However, the $7.5 billion Nokia write-down proved a drag on its latest financial results.
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10 Cool Fitness Trackers That Aren't Apple Watch

7/20/2015
Recording health data is a key selling point of Apple Watch, but there are many fitness trackers that measure steps, calories, and sleep at a fraction of the cost.
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Windows 10 Marketing, Cortana Analytics: Microsoft Roundup

7/18/2015
This week Microsoft announced its Windows 10 marketing strategy, PC Build 10240, Cortana Analytics platform, and Office updates.
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Windows 10 Finalized, Office Apps Exit Preview

7/16/2015
Microsoft rolls out Build 10240 and prepares the Windows 10 Office suite for its July 29 launch.
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Microsoft: Windows 10, Cloud Are Keys To 2016

7/15/2015
At its partner conference, Microsoft executives emphasized the importance of cloud and Windows 10 to its success in the upcoming year.
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Microsoft Plans Windows 10 Marketing Blitz

7/13/2015
The July 29 Windows 10 launch will spark a global advertising campaign to "welcome the newest generation of Windows fans."
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How To Mess Up Your First Days On The Job

7/13/2015
Got a new gig? Congratulations. Make sure you start off on the right foot by avoiding these rookie slip-ups during your first few weeks at a new job.
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Office For Mac 2016, Phone Biz Layoffs: Microsoft Roundup

7/11/2015
A week that brought updates to Office for Mac 2016, Power BI, and Windows 10 also included a massive round of job cuts at Microsoft.
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Microsoft Power BI Gets Major Updates

7/10/2015
Microsoft adds new features to its Power BI preview, which will become generally available on July 24.
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Office 2016 For Mac Is Here

7/9/2015
Microsoft Office 2016 is now available to Office 365 subscribers, with a full public rollout expected in September.
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5 Ways Microsoft Messed Up Mobile

7/8/2015
Plenty of mobile mishaps led to Microsoft's decision to cut thousands of jobs in its phone division.
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HoloLens Startup Cofounded By Former Microsoft Engineer

7/7/2015
Object Theory launched July 7 as the first company focused on developing software for Microsoft's HoloLens.
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Windows 10: RTM Due This Week, PC Build 10162 Done

7/6/2015
Microsoft released Build 10162 to the Fast ring of Insiders before the July 4th holiday weekend, and we're expecting an RTM build later this week.
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Windows 10 Gets Close, Skype Feature Updates: Microsoft Roundup

7/4/2015
This week Microsoft sold assets to AOL and Uber, released two Windows 10 builds, and pushed new Skype for Business features to preview.
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iPhone 6s And 7 Other Smartphones To Watch In 2015

7/3/2015
We've already seen a wave of new smartphones hit the market in 2015. What's coming up for the rest of this year?
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Windows 10 Launch: Later Than You Think

7/2/2015
Microsoft will release Windows 10 on July 29, but this doesn't mean you'll be downloading the new operating system that day.
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Windows 10 Build 10159 Marks Microsoft Efficiency

7/1/2015
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 10159 to the Fast ring of Windows Insiders, marking the second PC build in two days.
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Skype For Business: New Features Ready To Preview

7/1/2015
Enterprise customers on Office 365 can preview new Skype for Business features, including broadcast and voice dial-in capabilities.
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