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Microsoft says it will end OneDrive updates to Windows 7 and 8 in March

The Verge

Microsoft says OneDrive users on Windows, 7, 8, or 8.1 OneDrive will also no longer receive updates if it’s running on a system that doesn’t have Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed. To avoid any issues with OneDrive, Microsoft recommends upgrading to a newer version of Windows before March of next year.

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Microsoft hands IT admins beefed-up Windows release health hub

Computerworld Vertical IT

Microsoft has begun rolling out its Windows release health dashboard to the Microsoft 365 admin portal, a move the company previewed earlier this month at its all-virtual Ignite conference.

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I Hate Windows 10's New Icons

Gizmodo

Microsoft is changing even more Windows 10 icons as part of its latest Insider Preview Build 21343. The company has already redesigned the icons of its built-in apps and a few others, like Windows Security, Narrator, and Notepad. And back in 2018, Microsoft gave its Office icons a total overhaul. Even more changes… Read more.

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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. Intel revealed back in 2018 that it was redesigning its processors to protect against future attacks, and Pluton is an even bigger step in securing CPUs and Windows PCs in general. Windows Hello will transition to Pluton in the future.

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Microsoft postpones Windows anti-exploit tool's retirement

Network World

Microsoft last week announced that it would support the Enterprise Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) through July 2018, a year-and-a-half extension for the anti-exploit utility. Its effectiveness against modern exploit kits has not been demonstrated, especially in comparison to the many security innovations built into Windows 10."

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Microsoft hits $2 trillion market cap for first time

GeekWire

billion in revenue for the March quarter , up 19% year-over-year — its biggest revenue growth since 2018 — and profits of $15.5 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Product Officer Panos Panay are scheduled to speak at an event on Thursday where Microsoft is promising to “unveil the next generation of Windows.” billion, up 44%.

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A lot of older Macs won’t be able to watch 4K Netflix this fall because of a missing chip

The Verge

macOS Big Sur, Apple’s upcoming release of its Mac operating system, will finally let you watch 4K HDR Netflix content, but it turns out it’ll only work on 2018 or later Macs with Apple’s T2 security chip, according to a new Netflix support document ( via Apple Terminal ). Mac mini (2018). MacBook Air (2018 or later).

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