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It’s 2023 — time for new Windows hardware?

Computerworld Vertical IT

So, you’re ready to buy a new Windows computer to replace that old laptop you’ve been using for years — the one with the worn-out keyboard and cracked monitor — and you’re trying to figure out where to get it. With Windows 11 now offered on most systems, there are certain minimum specifications to keep in mind.

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Analysis: Microsoft layoffs are the latest example of gaming industry labor issues

GeekWire

Some sources, such as Windows Central’s Jez Corden , indicate that Microsoft has dismissed the entirety of the internal customer support teams at Activision Blizzard, as well as sharply reduced the size of its teams that were dedicated to Xbox retail support. These rumors, to be fair, have been in circulation for the last few years.

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The Endpoint Imperative: In a Software World, Hardware Does Matter

Cloud Musings

Hardware matters. Intel’s Sarah Wieskus joins The End Point Imperative: A Podcast series from Intel to discuss the importance of stable, optimized hardware in today’s digital world. The topic for this episode is "In A Software World Hardware Does Matter." What does this mean for the hardware? Sarah: Thank you, Kevin.

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How to scan your Windows PC for malware

The Verge

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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Technology Short Take 177

Scott Lowe

Servers/Hardware While in many respects Apple’s M series CPUs are amazing, all is not perfect: security researchers have discovered a flaw that would allow attackers to steal cryptographic keys. It also looks like the Pulumi team has added a Docker Build example to their “examples” repository.

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How to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux

The Verge

percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. Gimp , for example, instead of Photoshop.

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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