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

GeekWire

Come on, how much has really changed in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10? Stratvert joins us this week on the GeekWire Podcast to look ahead to the launch of Windows 11 on Oct. Stratvert has been focusing on Windows 11 in many of his recent videos: Windows 11 Requirements: Can your PC run it?

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Xbox and Windows NT 3.5 source code leaks online

The Verge

Microsoft’s original Xbox console source code has leaked online, alongside code for a version of Windows NT 3.5. The Xbox source code includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000. Alongside the Xbox leak, source code for a near-final version of Windows NT 3.5

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Windows 11 will leave millions of PCs behind, and Microsoft is struggling to explain why

The Verge

Microsoft’s big security push is complicated Microsoft has had six years to prepare for the launch of Windows 11, but the company is still struggling to explain its new hardware requirements. It’s an unusual surprise if you purchased a new PC for Windows 10, or perhaps you have a perfectly capable machine that’s even older.

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Windows 11 includes new Dynamic Refresh Rate feature to save laptop battery life

The Verge

Microsoft is introducing a new Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) feature in Windows 11 that’s designed to save laptop battery life and boost refresh rates when they’re really needed. A number of laptops now ship with 120Hz and beyond displays, which make Windows feel a lot smoother across scrolling, animations, and inking. Image: Microsoft.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus review: hardware can’t carry it all

The Verge

A lot of that comes down to the software: last year’s Galaxy Tab S6 was beset with bugs, confusing software, and unfinished features that just ruined the experience, despite the S6’s impressive hardware. Hardware and Design. In terms of hardware, there’s very little to complain about with either model. The S7 Plus has a 12.4-inch

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Why former Microsoft exec Steven Sinofsky has been using PCs from the 1980s again

GeekWire

Some of the vintage hardware used by Steven Sinofsky to help refresh his memory of the early PC era while researching his new book (with help from his cat, Zozo, on the keyboard). But the hardware and software were just the start of his tech forensics. The machine on the left is a rare IBM PC XT/3270. Photo courtesy Steven Sinofsky).

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Microsoft Ignite 2023: 11 takeaways for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

Confusingly, Microsoft already offers a Sales Copilot; Copilot for Sales is a different product that includes a license for Copilot for Microsoft 365, and helps sales staff prepare for customer meetings by creating custom briefing documents. Here’s some of the top AI news CIOs will want to take away from Microsoft Ignite 2023.

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