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Xbox and Windows NT 3.5 source code leaks online

The Verge

The Xbox source code includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000. Microsoft developed the first Xbox with x86 hardware in mind, but the Xbox kernel was based on a custom and stripped down version of Windows 2000 with DirectX 8 support. Original Xbox Dashboard.

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Google is still making its mysterious Fuchsia OS, and now it wants your help

The Verge

It’s been over four years since we first found out that Google is developing a new operating system called Fuchsia. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a dive into the code and documentation Google has made available, though there are some early UI examples. We’re looking at what a new take on an operating system could be like.

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10 hottest IT jobs for salary growth in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Relevant skills for the role include a technical background in IT and a strong working knowledge of IT infrastructure, databases, networks, hardware, and software, along with knowledge of data analytics, change management, vendor management, and leadership and team management skills. Average salary: US$139,683 Increase since 2021: 12.9%

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What to expect in Windows 11: Former Microsoft PM Kevin Stratvert on the new upgrade

GeekWire

In the final segment, we talk about Stratvert’s own journey from Microsoft program manager to full-time YouTube creator, which was documented in this CNBC story. Stratvert has been focusing on Windows 11 in many of his recent videos: Windows 11 Requirements: Can your PC run it? 5 Awesome Windows 11 Features you should use.

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What Is Patch Management and Why Is It Important?

SecureWorld News

Patch management in a modern cyber defense ecosystem Patch management is a vital process that allows IT and operations specialists to identify, prioritize, test, and deploy relevant patches and updates for software, firmware, drivers, and APIs across an organization's entire infrastructure. It optimizes resource usage.

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Wall of Flippers is the way to put a stop to Flipper Zero

Dataconomy

It’s packed with tools for exploring hardware, software, and wireless protocols. Pen-testing tool Flipper Zero was eventually used for Bluetooth spam attacks on the iOS operating system ( Image credit ) What is Wall of Flippers? Well, Wall of Flippers is here to become a remedy for that!

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Technology Short Take 170

Scott Lowe

Networking Brent Salisbury shares some code intended to help you “ChatGPT your project documentation.” It’s about indexing your project documentation so as to expose it—and the information within it—via a user-friendly natural language model. I hope that you find something useful here.

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