TechSpot

MARCH 16, 2023

Tom's Hardware recently discovered that, at some point since the initial controversy surrounding Windows 11's Virtualization-based Security (VBS), updates have reenabled it for seemingly all Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems.

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TechSpot

APRIL 23, 2024

HighPoint says the card is compatible with Windows and Linux, and supports hardware secure boot. They also come equipped with rear-mounted early warning LED indicators to help instantly assess operational status and the condition of each drive as well as your array. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

AUGUST 27, 2021

Microsoft is announcing today that it won’t block people from installing Windows 11 on most older PCs. This means anyone with a PC with an older CPU that doesn’t officially pass the upgrade test can still go ahead and download an ISO file of Windows 11 and install the OS manually. Windows 11 will now run on older CPUs.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2024

But as the security threat landscape becomes more complicated, and hybrid and remote working models take root at scale, IT leaders are questioning this traditional approach to device management. Security is a key driver. In this environment, endpoint security becomes increasingly important.

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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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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making, but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

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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TechSpot

JULY 27, 2021

Microsoft’s Aria Carley said they know it sucks that some systems aren’t going to be eligible for Windows 11, but they are doing it to ensure that compatible devices are more productive, have a better experience and have better security.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In a YouTube video, security researcher Stacksmashing demonstrated that hackers can extract the BitLocker encryption key from Windows PCs in just 43 seconds using a $4 Raspberry Pi Pico. Read Entire Article

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Network World

JULY 27, 2016

Microsoft is rolling out a change in minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices, and expects hardware makers to comply in order to make their devices more secure. Starting Thursday, PC makers should include a hardware-based security feature called TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Windows 11 is arriving later this year as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users , but many are discovering that their hardware isn’t compatible. Microsoft has altered its minimum hardware requirements , and it’s the CPU changes that are most surprising here. Windows 11 support for AMD. support, and UEFI Secure Boot.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

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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Computerworld Vertical IT

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Microsoft DOS and then Windows have gone through several evolutions over the years. When Windows first arrived, it was a User Interface (UI) shell on top of DOS. Then Windows 95 absorbed DOS to create something new — but didn’t include security. Disclosure: The vendors listed are clients of the author.

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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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The Verge

AUGUST 28, 2021

Yesterday, we wrote how Microsoft’s Windows 11 won’t technically leave millions of PCs behind — the company told us it won’t actually block you from installing Windows 11 on a PC with an older CPU, so long as you download and manually install an ISO file all by yourself. But it turns out even that technicality has a technicality.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

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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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Windows 11 is launching on October 5th. Microsoft is starting to drop PCs from its Windows Insider testing program that are ineligible to upgrade to Windows 11. Your PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11,” says Microsoft’s warning. Image: Microsoft.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We’re nearly one week into the lifecycle of Windows 11 and so far the reviews range from “I love it” to “meh” to “How do I get my start menu back.” To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2024

In a bold move that promises to redefine the way users interact with their computers, Microsoft has announced the integration of a dedicated Copilot button on the keyboards of its Windows PCs. Privacy and security considerations As with any technological advancement, concerns about privacy and security naturally arise.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Dan Seifert discuss all the important announcements from Amazon’s fall hardware event this week — a security drone for your home, a spherical Echo , a cloud gaming service , a location-tracking mesh network , new Eero routers , and a whole lot more. Ring announces new line of security cameras for cars.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

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. of threats ).

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Traditional security controls are bypassed in such attacks as bad actors assume a user’s identity and their malicious activity is indistinguishable from routine behavior.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2021

Now that Microsoft has announced Windows 11 , you may be wondering what you’ll need to install it. Confirming information pulled from last week’s leak , all you’ll need to run it is a 64-bit CPU (or SoC), 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage, specs that are only slightly higher than Windows 10’s current requirements.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 4, 2022

New ThinkPad Series Z laptops from Lenovo will include Microsoft’s Pluton security processors in an AMD CPU. But beneath the environmentally friendly hardware there’s another innovation: Microsoft’s Pluton security processor. Lenovo Image).

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JULY 9, 2021

Windows 11 is in early preview right now, and it is far from feature complete; this phase of the deployment is typically focused on assuring hardware and application compatibility. Most of my newest desktop machines won’t yet run Windows 11 because they weren’t configured with their 2.0

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 3, 2024

For its 2023 Security Priorities report, Foundry surveyed 790 IT security workers to understand their projects and priorities. Printers are often not subject to the rigorous security measures routinely applied to computing devices; for example, complex passwords and rigorous patching and software update regimes.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

You may have heard that Microsoft has made Windows 10 more secure than any of its predecessors, packing it with security goodies. Features such as Credential Guard are available for only certain editions of Windows 10, while the advanced biometrics promised by Windows Hello require a hefty investment in third-party hardware.

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Cloud Musings

JANUARY 8, 2018

Hardware matters. From productivity to security to innovation, make sure your machines can keep up. 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. From security to productivity. Sarah: Thank you, Kevin.

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The Verge

MAY 21, 2020

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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The Verge

JUNE 28, 2021

Microsoft is releasing its first Windows 11 preview build today. Windows Insiders can download the Windows 11 preview ( build 22000.51 ) right now, which includes access to the new Start menu, multitasking features, and overhauled Microsoft Store. The new Windows 11 File Explorer. New media controls in Windows 11.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The collaboration marks the release of Windows 11 and part of what would normally, before the pandemic, include a Windows launch party in New York City. The “Bloomberry” (not to be confused with Bloomberg) ice cream looks like a frozen mix of the default Bloom Windows 11 wallpaper. Yup, it’s definitely Windows 11 ice cream.

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Venture Beast

JULY 5, 2021

Microsoft's Windows 11 comes with new cloud services and security alerts to make it possible to test both the cloud and on-premises offerings. Read More.

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Network World

AUGUST 5, 2019

Back when this blog was dedicated to all things Microsoft I routinely railed against the spying aspects of Windows 10. Well, apparently that’s nothing compared to what enterprise security, analytics, and hardware management tools are doing. The company issued a report and warning last week.

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The Verge

JULY 27, 2021

Microsoft’s Windows results this quarter reflect that. Windows OEM revenue has declined by three percent, in what Microsoft blames on “supply chain constraints. Windows non-pro OEM revenue also declined four percent, with Windows OEM Pro revenue also down, by 2 percent. Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Panos Panay was the longtime leader of Microsoft’s hardware and devices business, whose responsibilities were expanded to include oversight of the Windows and Devices division. Microsoft hosts its own event in New York City on Thursday where Surface and Windows-related announcements are expected.

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GeekWire

MAY 6, 2021

in Q3 gaming revenue, 232% growth in hardware sales. It’s long been understood that Microsoft and Sony sell their video game consoles on a “razor and blades” model, where the company subsidizes its hardware and sells it at a loss in order to make the money back on software and services.

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