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The final Windows 7 and 8 patch is here, adding secure boot to Windows 7 (kind of)

TechSpot

Microsoft delivered the final updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8 through extended security update (ESU) this week, closing the book on the aging operating systems. The China Software Development Network blog discovered that the update adds UEFI secure boot to Windows 7, but it appears to be a flawed implementation.

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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.

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eBook Authoring Tools for Mac and Windows for K12 Curriculum Development: A Guide to Choosing the Right Software

Kitaboo

However, with so many eBook authoring tools available, choosing the right option for your K12 curriculum development needs can be overwhelming. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of the best eBook creator software for Windows and Mac. This makes it easy to use even for beginners, and it is available on Mac and Windows.

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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. Microsoft Pluton is a security processor that is built directly into future CPUs and will replace the existing Trusted Platform Module (TPM), a chip that’s currently used to secure hardware and cryptographic keys.

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It's now possible to activate Windows XP offline, algorithm gets cracked

TechSpot

The Register points to a blog post from tinyapps highlighting semi-recent developments on the matter. Of course, folks have been cracking Windows XP for decades but it is now possible to do so safely, securely, and without having to get Microsoft involved. Per a Reddit post on the matter, the. Read Entire Article

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Security and Windows 10 Will Cross Paths for Enterprises

CTOvision

Last year, Enterprise IT was dramatically shaped by the influx of security breaches, data leaks and a new wave of hackers. But optimism came in the form of Microsoft as word began to spread that the company had solved the problems they experienced with Windows 8/8.1 Security Spending. Windows 10.

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Even Windows XP Got a Patch

CTOvision

Reacting to the vulnerability, the Department of Homeland Security recommended that individuals avoid using the web browser, and the pressure was on for Microsoft to quickly conduct an investigation to develop a patch. Regarding Windows XP, Microsoft’s report states that an update for the operating system is available today.

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