IT Toolbox

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

BIOS is embedded in a device’s microprocessor to initialize hardware operations and the operating system (OS) at bootup. The post What Is BIOS? Meaning, Types, and Importance appeared first on.

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IT Toolbox

AUGUST 28, 2017

In general, pipes are software developers' tools for easily creating communications routines in software without having to explicitly control and issue commands to the communications hardware.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Microsoft announced that it will host its next Surface event on Wednesday, September 22, where the company is expected to unveil new hardware to showcase the upcoming Windows 11 operating system.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Microsoft is currently experimenting with two new methods to warn Windows 11 users that they have installed the operating system on unsupported hardware. Still, these new warnings are a sign that Microsoft wants to modify how Windows 11 appears on unsupported hardware.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Another theme is the availability of special-purpose hardware and software for storing and analyzing big data. We have evolved some standard responses to the needs for these applications. One common reaction is that big data requires a “scaling up”: more CPUs, more memory, more resources. However, big

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All Things Distributed

JULY 20, 2012

Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. Back-to-Basics Weekend Reading - Virtualizing Operating Systems. This weekends back-to-basics reading is on operating system virtualization. By Werner Vogels on 20 July 2012 12:00 PM. Comments (). blog comments powered by Disqus.

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2023

Tighter integration between Fortinet's SASE and SD-WAN offerings is among the new features enabled by the latest version of the company's core operating system. FortiOS version 7.4 also includes better automation across its Security Fabric environment, and improved management features.

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The Verge

MARCH 21, 2022

Microsoft is pushing ahead with plans to warn Windows 11 users that have installed the operating system on unsupported hardware. In a new update to Windows 11, a watermark has appeared on the desktop wallpaper for unsupported systems, alongside a similar warning in the landing page of the settings app.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 11, 2024

Chinese manufacturer Ayaneo is bringing the first non-Valve handheld system based on SteamOS to market. The Linux-based operating system has so far been used to power the Steam Deck and the now-defunct Steam Machine hardware platform, but Ayaneo wants to provide a novel solution to gamers looking for a portable.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

5, but what would a new operating system be without new hardware to showcase it? Microsoft is having what many have pegged as a Surface hardware event on Sept. We already know Microsoft is launching Windows 11 on Oct. 22 at 8 a.m. It’s all virtual, of course, and there’s a link available if you want to… Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

But before you can get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11. It lays out the processors and systems that will be compatible with the new operating system, while… Read more.

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TechSpot

MARCH 2, 2023

Microsoft is hard at work on Windows 12, and Intel (and likely AMD) is working together with the Redmond corporation to provide the new operating system with advanced AI capabilities. No official confirmations or comments are available yet, but the well-known hardware leaker @leaf_hobby recently provided some revealing details about.

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Trends in the Living Networks

MAY 5, 2011

I began by looking at the mobile operating system landscape, showing the forecasts recently made by Gartner, as below. I would not make the same forecasts for a number of reasons, however Gartner’s figures are a reasonable stab at what mobile operating system shares might be. Impact of security issues.

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Network World

JULY 27, 2021

The company released a new version of the mainframe operating system— z/OS V2.5 Chip shortage will hit hardware buyers for months to years. IBM continues to fine-tune its mainframe to keep it attractive to enterprise users interested in keeping the Big Iron in their cloud and AI-application development plans.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

A variety of new hardware updates are expected from Microsoft. And with the new operating system set to launch on October 5th , it’s only natural to showcase it with new devices. Image: Microsoft. Microsoft has been building up plenty of momentum recently with the impending launch of Windows 11.

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TechSpot

JULY 14, 2022

Flex is a fork of the Chromebook operating system that is compatible with most hardware. On Thursday, Google announced that it has moved ChromeOS Flex from "early access" to "general availability." Google has certified nearly 400 devices that can run Flex without issues, including various Apple models.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Google says it's working on a new way to boost the security of its Android operating system by reinforcing it at the level closest to the actual hardware it's running on. The decision aligns with the general trend of securing less visible components of the software stack to add more. Read Entire Article

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2022

FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components. FortiOS 7.2, has 300 new features including AI support to help stop network threats more quickly, sandboxing to help fight ransomware threats, and improved SD-WAN , branch, and edge orchestration. How to choose an edge gateway.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

After Dell, Asus, and Lenovo, HP is the latest manufacturer launching new devices designed for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Raspberry Pi OS is a free operating system based on Debian, optimized for Raspberry Pi hardware. This latest version offers 64-bit support and is available for all Pi 3, 4, and Zero 2 boards.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 8, 2023

You’ve probably heard that Windows 11 is a “meh” operating system. And Window 12 is little more than a dream at this point. But with Microsoft no longer updating Windows 10 (except for security fixes), what’s a PC geek got to do to get the most from Windows now? To read this article in full, please click here

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Venture Beast

JANUARY 15, 2021

Oqton, a startup developing an operating system that integrates engineering software with manufacturing hardware, has raised $40 million. Read More.

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TechSpot

MARCH 31, 2022

The tech community thrives on the difference of opinion, where some passionate individuals usually bring out the pitchforks, keenly typing away their responses in debates around pros and cons of a particular operating system, CPU/GPU brand, or any other piece of computer hardware/software and associated IT practices.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Windows 11 is anything but perfect, and reviewers have mixed feelings about Microsoft's new operating system. If you've already upgraded or are planning to do so, it's worth noting that Windows 11 comes with enhanced security features that come at the cost of performance, even on relatively new hardware.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Zinsner’s implication was that the upcoming “Windows refresh” would be major enough to require new hardware.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Apple just wrapped up its “One More Thing” hardware live stream, where it announced new versions of the MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini, each with its newly announced, promising M1 silicon. Apple says its Thunderbolt USB 4 ports support 6K resolution with the Pro Display XDR. Image: Apple.

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GeekWire

JUNE 11, 2020

WiBotic’s system is designed to charge up robots wirelessly. million in fresh investment to ramp up development of its wireless charging and power optimization systems, five years after being spun out from the University of Washington. WiBotic Photo). Seattle-based Wibotic says it’s secured $5.7 ”

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JUNE 12, 2023

The resulting comments got me to thinking about the pros and cons of the Microsoft’s desktop operating system? To start with, like many Windows users, I’m having to buy my way into Windows 11 because of its particular hardware requirements. Most of my computers at home and in the office cannot be upgraded.

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CTOvision

MAY 12, 2014

I recently caught up with D-Wave Systems President and CEO Vern Brownell and asked him to provide a bit more context for our readers on what this very unique system is and does. The system is designed around qubits rather than bits. It is also in a very high vacuum, like a bigger vacuum than that found in our solar system.

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GeekWire

MARCH 8, 2024

The startup, based north of Seattle, has raised a $750,000 seed round and is now FarmHQ , which is also the name of its irrigation hardware and software platform. FarmHQ Photo) The tech: Smaller farms have historically irrigated using labor-intensive, manually operated systems. What do you think of this? Where should this go?'”

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ComputerWorld IT Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Zinsner’s implication was that the upcoming “Windows refresh” would be major enough to require new hardware.

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TechSpot

JULY 25, 2020

The success of Android can be attributed not only to the breadth of hardware options but also to the sheer number of apps that have been developed for it, including those made by Google -- the developer behind the popular mobile operating system.

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Venture Beast

MARCH 3, 2022

Steam Deck is a powerful handheld in terms of its hardware but also in terms of its operating system, which supports open apps. Read More.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 15, 2021

Originally, the new operating system was meant to arrive alongside novel form factors like dual-screened tablets, notably the Surface Neo, but with delays on the hardware front, Windows 10X. Windows 10X has been years in the making, and as it gets closer to release, near-final builds are starting to leak.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Codenamed Andromeda, the device appeared in leaked emails , patents , reports , and throughout various references to it in Microsoft’s Windows operating system. While Andromeda OS was never designed to ship on a Lumia 950, some Microsoft engineers used these devices to test parts of the operating system.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We’ve hit that time of year when enterprise IT prepares to support teams as they upgrade all their Apple operating systems across smartphones, tablets, and Macs. The need for a stress-free upgrade process is accompanied by refreshed demand for hardware upgrades, as new models of iPhones, iPads, the Apple Watch, and Macs appear.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Lucovsky previously worked at Meta developing an in-house alternative to Android to power the company’s hardware, and also co-authored the Windows NT operating system. My role is to lead the Operating System team for Augmented Reality at Google. This morning I became a Noogler.

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