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Windows XP can run on an Intel CPU from 1989 thanks to dedicated modder

TechSpot

Going by the name Dietmar on the MSFN forums, he has somehow managed to get Microsoft's beloved Windows XP running on the ancient 486 architecture. Well, start brushing off those vintage 486 rigs, because a modder has actually made it happen. Read Entire Article

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Microsoft unveils new ‘Copilot + PC’ initiative in new bid to revitalize Windows with AI

GeekWire

Microsoft showed new integrations between its Copilot artificial intelligence technologies and its Windows PC operating system, and previewed a new class of personal computers designed to further build AI capabilities into its longtime software platform. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses a media briefing in Redmond on Monday morning.

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China says “no thanks” to Intel and AMD on government devices

Dataconomy

processors from its government computers and servers, effectively banning Intel and AMD chips. processors from government-operated computers and servers, thereby excluding chips manufactured by Intel and AMD, according to a report by the Financial Times. China has enacted new rules mandating the removal of U.S.

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Microsoft Pluton: New chip design draws lessons from Xbox to make Windows PCs more secure

GeekWire

Microsoft’s new “Pluton” architecture has won support from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm. AMD, Intel and Qualcomm joined Microsoft in the announcement, signaling their intent to adopt the architecture in future chips. Windows has always been about security; this won't change as we look to the future.

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Massive leak reveals full specs of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite SoC for laptops

TechSpot

The news comes from Windows Report, which claims the Snapdragon X Elite will offer up to twice the CPU and GPU performance of equivalent x86 processors from Intel and AMD. The report also states that the chip will be based on a 4nm architecture and feature a CPU with 12. Read Entire Article

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Microsoft Pluton is a new processor with Xbox-like security for Windows PCs

The Verge

Microsoft is creating a new security chip that’s designed to protect future Windows PCs. Pluton is based on the same security technologies used to protect Xbox consoles , and Microsoft is working with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm to combine it into future CPUs. Windows Hello will transition to Pluton in the future.

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Getting chippy: ‘I’m a Mac’ guy is now just a guy who likes PCs better in ad campaign from Intel

GeekWire

In a new ad campaign from Intel, actor Justin Long doesn’t go so far as to become a PC, but he is “just a regular person” who wants to better understand the difference between Macs and the competition. Intel is taking things a bit further, with the release Wednesday of five ads featuring Long, tied to a campaign called goPC.

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