GeekWire

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Amazon Appstore preview on Windows 11. Microsoft is releasing a preview of Android apps running on Windows 11 starting today. It’s a first for Windows, made possible by a Microsoft partnership Amazon and Intel. The company says it will release additional apps through Windows Insider Program updates in the months ahead.

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GeekWire

MAY 23, 2023

Microsoft says the new Windows Copilot will be available as a preview starting in June. Microsoft Image) Microsoft will incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its widely used PC operating system with a new feature called “Windows Copilot.”

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The Windows 11 update patch designed to resolve issues in the new operating system instead further hampered the already degraded performance experienced by many AMD users. Fortunately, a recent announcement by the Insider Program Team indicates that relief is in sight.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Despite Windows 7 reaching its end of extended support period for non-paying users in January 2020, some people still use the operating system—0.12% of Steam survey participants won't let go—as do organizations and businesses that are part of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.

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GeekWire

AUGUST 31, 2021

Windows 11 in dark mode, with the new centered Start menu. Microsoft announced this morning that it will release Windows 11 on Oct. 5 as a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 machines, and pre-installed on new computers. We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.”

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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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Computerworld Vertical IT

OCTOBER 26, 2021

So, you’ve installed Windows 11, kicked the proverbial tires and taken it for spin — and now you want to go back to tried and trusty Windows 10 until the new-OS dust settles. Can you uninstall it without having to reinstall your old operating system from scratch? To read this article in full, please click here

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The Verge

MARCH 15, 2022

Microsoft appears to be testing a new type of ad inside File Explorer on Windows 11. Microsoft MVP and Twitter user Florian Beaubois discovered an ad in the latest test build of Windows 11, prompting users to check out the Microsoft Editor. While the ads might have appeared for some Windows 11 users, Microsoft says it was a mistake.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Come on, how much has really changed in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10? Stratvert is a former Microsoft program manager who left the company to focus full-time on his work as a YouTube creator, producing how-to videos about software and services from Microsoft and others. 5 Awesome Windows 11 Features you should use.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Microsoft announced the upcoming release of Windows 11 in late June and is now releasing preview builds to some members of its Windows Insider program. The new operating system is scheduled to begin rolling out on October 5. To read this article in full, please click here

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

By the federal government’s Digital Analytics Program (DAP) count in October 2020, 3.2 percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. Desktop Linux can run on your Windows 7 (and older) laptops and desktops. You can run many native Windows programs on Linux using Wine.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JUNE 29, 2021

In late June, Microsoft announced the upcoming release of Windows 11 and is now releasing early preview builds to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Not everyone, though, will be able to participate in the Windows 11 Insider program, because the new operating system has more stringent system requirements than Windows 10.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MARCH 31, 2021

Microsoft has begun rolling out its Windows release health dashboard to the Microsoft 365 admin portal, a move the company previewed earlier this month at its all-virtual Ignite conference. To read this article in full, please click here

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

After revealing last week that Windows 11 is getting a bigger than usual update in February with Android apps, taskbar improvements, and much more , Microsoft is now detailing its plans for Windows 11 testing throughout 2022. Windows 11 features are about to get more experimentational. “We Image: Microsoft.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 19, 2023

In the world of operating systems, the usage of a “key” is a familiar concept. This key is an integral part of the installation process, effectively serving as a license that allows users to utilize the system. How does ChatGPT generate Windows keys? ” ChatGPT gives you free Windows 10 Pro keys!

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Windows 11’s new media player. Microsoft has created a new Media Player app for Windows 11, and it’s beginning to test the app with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today. The redesigned Media Player app will support both audio and video, and it includes a design that better matches Windows 11’s UI improvements. “At

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

According to an engineer at Microsoft , Windows 11 users will have the ability to sideload Android apps onto the operating system, which looks like an answer to one of the biggest questions we had when Microsoft announced it was bringing Android apps to Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore ( via Android Police ).

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Gizmodo

JULY 30, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, bringing with it a fresh design and eliminating some features while adding new ones. One of the technologies that Microsoft’s next operating system is bringing with it is DirectStorage, promising super-fast loading times for next-gen SSD storage.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

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 and that Windows 10 was better than the Enterprise could have imagined. This year, two of 2014’s biggest stories will intersect as security and Windows 10 prepare to re-shape the Enterprise.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has added features to its built-in Windows Security software that can help keep your computer safe from ransomware. As far as ransomware is concerned, there are two levels to Windows Security. The second level is Windows’ ransomware protection, which you have to turn on manually.

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Galido

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Top 8 Highly Paid and in-demand Programming Languages in 2018 - Information Technology Blog. “Everyone should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think”…Steve Jobs. If you are reading this article, it means that you want to start studying programming.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 17, 2021

Before mouse pointers and application windows and desktop wallpaper, you would interact with your computer through simple text commands typed into the command line. The command line interface is a throwback to a more basic age of computing. It was more rudimentary, but it had an appealing simplicity to it. Read more.

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IT Toolbox

APRIL 29, 2017

In this series about whether Linux is hard to use or not I previously discussed the method needed to install programs in the windows operating system. To be truthful I do find installing and removing programs in the Apple ecosystem to be simpler than with the windows operating system.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

company dismissed EMET as a behind-the-times tool, and again urged customers to upgrade to Windows 10, arguing that the new operating system is much more secure than previous editions when supplemented by EMET. At the same time, the Redmond, Wash. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Kitaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If the ton of options across ePUB reading software intimidate you, and you are struggling to find the best ePUB reader, here’s a list of the most sought-after ePUB readers for iOS, Android, and Windows in 2023. Despite functioning incredibly well with all Windows devices, this software operates on the latest Android versions.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Running a new version of Microsoft’s operating system for education, Windows 11 SE , it’s the company’s most aggressive attempt yet to counter Google Chromebooks in the education market. Windows 11 SE opens apps full-screen, to reduce distractions, and controls which apps can be installed.

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Venture Beast

MAY 19, 2020

At Build 2020, Microsoft released Windows Terminal 1.0 and announced WSL 2 is getting support for GPUs, Linux GUI apps, and a simplified install experience. Read More.

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The Verge

MAY 22, 2020

Microsoft Solitaire was originally included as part of Windows 3.0 Grabbing virtual cards and dropping them in place taught the basics of drag-and-drop in Windows, which we still use today in many parts of the operating system. This standalone app also led to Solitaire returning as part of Windows 10 back in 2015.

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Network World

JANUARY 8, 2019

Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is a memory-protection process for operating systems that guards against buffer-overflow attacks. ASLR is used today on Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems. In 2007, the technique was deployed on Microsoft Windows and MacOS. It was first implemented on Linux in 2005.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Windows software can be a gateway for bad people to gain access to your company Image Credit: Alexander Popov. How much Microsoft windows software is being used at your company? There is a fundamental weakness in the architecture of the Windows platform, which seems to make it particularly vulnerable to malware.

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Venture Beast

MAY 19, 2020

At Build 2020, Microsoft released Windows Package Manager in preview and new Microsoft PowerToys: Run and Keyboard Remapper. Read More.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

This time I was doing some programming work for a company and this work was based on the Unix operating system. At the same time I was also programming on a Windows computer and unfortunately, as it was a work computer, I was having As they say in the stories, some time passed.

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IT Toolbox

JULY 26, 2016

They were sued because they were trying to force the windows operating system users to use internet explorer over and above other browsers. Microsoft was claiming that the internet explorer program was an integral part of the operating system and couldn't

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Network World

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems. These special tables are provided by the operating system and can be used to share data between applications.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 15, 2021

“We have observed these groups attempting exploitation on both Linux and Windows systems, which may lead to an increase in human-operated ransomware impact on both of these operating system platforms.” Apache has released two security updates to address the flaws discovered in Log4j.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The end of support for Windows XP, slated for April 8, 2014, is a dangerous security issue. According to the latest statistics on worldwide operating system use, 29 percent are still using the expiring operating system. Companies should plan accordingly. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Here’s another look at installing Cilium , this time with a focus on AKS and using a Windows client. Operating Systems/Applications Toolbx now supports additional distributions; namely, Arch and Ubuntu. (Note that the focus here is less about Cilium itself, and more about Gateway API and ArgoCD.) Read more details here.

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