TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Microsoft no longer allows Windows 7 and 8 owners to transition to Windows 10 or 11 for free. When Windows 10 launched in 2015, the company made the operating system. Read Entire Article

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CTOvision

MAY 6, 2014

The vulnerability presents a particular threat to PC owners who still use Windows XP, as Microsoft stopped providing technical support for the old operating system in April. But patching systems requires actions. Related articles. 10 Ways to Keep Windows XP Machines Secure (cio.com). Did you patch them?

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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. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

APRIL 28, 2023

Although Rust is still a relatively recent programming language, Microsoft has already embraced the technology as one of the most promising upgrades for Windows core programming. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? Read Entire Article According to a recent video from The PC Security Channel (TPCSC), the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS is a real "talker" when it comes to telemetry and other data about users' preferences and online behavior.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been some concern that Windows 10 gathers too much private information from users. Whether you think Microsoft's operating system crosses the privacy line or just want to make sure you protect as much of your personal life as possible, we're here to help. Further reading: 15 ways to speed up Windows 10 ].

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TechSpot

AUGUST 16, 2024

FAT, short for file allocation table, is a file system that was originally designed for floppy disks. FAT eventually found its way to hard drives and other storage mediums, and was the default file system for several Microsoft operating systems until the switch to NTFS in 2001 with Windows XP. Read Entire Article

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Network World

MAY 17, 2019

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. The vulnerability ( CVE-2019-0708 ) is in the Remote Desktop Services component built into all versions of Windows. To read this article in full, please click here

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Huawei is nearly ready to ditch Windows and adopt HarmonyOS as its primary PC operating system. Read Entire Article According to Yu Chengdong, who heads the company's consumer business group, the PCs currently being sold by Huawei will be the last to feature Microsoft's "Western" OS.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 16, 2021

I want to get a feel for what you think about the current state of Windows — as well as its future — so it’s time for my very unscientific SurveyMonkey poll. Related: What enterprise needs to know about Windows 11 ]. Related: What enterprise needs to know about Windows 11 ]. To read this article in full, please click here

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TechSpot

APRIL 11, 2023

The Print Screen button has performed the same function in the Windows operating system since Windows 95: taking a screenshot of the current screen and copying it to the clipboard, usually so it can be edited in another program. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JANUARY 2, 2024

It was back in March last year when Valve announced it would be killing off Steam support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 Now that the date has passed, existing Steam client installations on those operating systems no longer receive updates of any kind, including security updates. Read Entire Article on January 1, 2024.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Windows 11 version 24H2 dramatically reduces the operating system's installation time, restart time, and CPU usage. Microsoft's internal tests show that the new update process is up to 45 percent faster installation, with restart times reduced by nearly 40 percent on some systems. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

MAY 20, 2024

To prove how dangerous it can be to use old and deprecated operating systems without any antivirus program, firewall or routers in 2024, YouTuber Eric Parker performed a proof-of-concept experiment by setting up a Windows XP virtual machine with an unsecured internet connection.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Windows 11 users can now manage RAR archives natively, with no need for third-party software or questionable archive "unpackers." Windows 11 22H2, the past year's last major release of the operating system (distributed on September 20, 2022), will soon become even more proficient in managing different kinds of archive files and formats.

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TechSpot

APRIL 3, 2023

It was during January 2022's Consumer Electronics Show that Google announced its plans to improve connectivity between the Android and Windows operating systems. Read Entire Article In addition to Fast Pair for quickly setting up and pairing devices, there was Nearby Share for sharing photos, text messages, and more.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A new tool has emerged to help bypass the strict system requirements for Windows 11. The application, spotted by Neowin, is called Flyby11, and it offers a simple way to install Microsoft's latest operating system on computers that don't meet the official hardware criteria. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As the clock ticks down to October 14, 2025, millions of Windows 10 users face a critical decision. On that date, Microsoft will officially end support for its widely used operating system, leaving many wondering what to do with their computers. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JULY 26, 2024

The Crowdstrike incident could become a turning point for security across the entire Windows world. Microsoft received a big part of the blame and bad press for a bugged update released by Austin-based security company, and so, the Windows maker has started talking about improving resilience for its operating system.

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TechSpot

MAY 28, 2024

Microsoft recently released the official ISO images for Windows 11 LTSC 2024, the latest version of the company's operating system designed for enterprise customers requiring longer support periods. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JUNE 29, 2023

Windows 11 preview build 23486 expands the operating system's support for biometric logins. Beta testers should now be able to log in to websites and apps supporting FIDO passkeys using their face, fingerprints, and PINs through Windows Hello or authenticated mobile devices. Read Entire Article

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Windows Operating Systems Authentication Mobile 114

The Verge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Microsoft has started warning Windows 11 users that certain features in the operating system are failing to load due to an expired certificate. The certificate expired on October 31st, and Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 users aren’t able to open apps like the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, or emoji panel.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Microsoft has launched a preview version of an app that grants cloud-based access to much of Windows across PCs, web browsers, and Apple systems. This could be seen as a renewed attempt to bring Windows into the mobile space or hint at a possible cloud-based future for the operating system. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Some may be surprised at the install rate thus far, but it is not all that great compared to earlier operating systems. It took roughly 14 months for Windows 10 to hit 400 million active installs, and just under five years to reach one billion active installs. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Sources have told Windows Central that new Windows releases coming next year will introduce substantial changes to the operating system. This information aligns with earlier rumors that a new version, possibly Windows 12, would put AI at the forefront. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

MARCH 28, 2023

It writes that as of January 1, 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems. After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows. Read Entire Article Valve made the surprise announcement in a Steam support post.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It was September 2022 when the 22H2 update for Windows 11 was released, bringing several changes and new tools to the operating system. Read Entire Article One of these was the tabs feature within File Explorer, though it arrived a month later due to pre-launch issues.

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TechSpot

APRIL 10, 2023

Released in September 2022, the 22H2 update for Windows 11 brought many new features and changes to the operating system. Read Entire Article One exciting inclusion was the tabs feature within the File Explorer app, though this didn't arrive until October due to issues before launch.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The PIRG network recently opened a petition to Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella, asking his corporation to not "junk millions of computers" which are still using Windows 10. The operating system will continue to receive official, mainstream support and security updates until October 14, 2025, while the newer Windows 11 OS.

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Windows Microsoft Groups Operating Systems 111

TechSpot

MAY 19, 2023

When Windows experiences a critical, unrecoverable error state, the operating system crashes and displays the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). It has been an annoying quirk of Windows for over. Read Entire Article

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Windows Linux Operating Systems System 110

Linux Academy

MAY 15, 2020

This article will give you the full lowdown on Windows Containers, to prepare you to do just that. Why Windows? First, I want to acknowledge that there is a big difference between Linux and Windows containers. So why do we even need Windows containers? Docker on Windows is a port of Docker (not a fork).

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While announcing Windows 11, Microsoft made a very controversial move to change hardware requirements significantly. The latest edition of the most popular PC operating system cannot run or even be installed under normal conditions if the CPU is a few years old or the motherboard doesn't include a specialized piece.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Windows 10, originally pitched as a revolutionary break from Windows' past in how it was serviced, may well end its career in the next few years as a Windows 7 act-alike. Yes, Windows 7 — the spitting image of "tradition" in Redmond's history of operating systems. Enter Windows 11.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Released in October 2021, Windows 11 is the first numbered update to Microsoft’s operating system in more than six years. You would expect there would be dramatic changes between Windows 11 and Windows 10. To a great extent, Windows 11 looks and works much like its predecessor. But there weren’t.

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Windows Operating Systems System 98

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. To read this article in full, please click here

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SPF13

JUNE 7, 2011

t the operating system, nor is it adobe air,net or java, itâ??s s promised mission, the underlying operating system wouldnâ??t Wanna write a application that works on everything from Mac, windows, Linux, beos, iOS, android, webos, etc; write it for the browser. Related articles. s the browser.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Released on February 7, Chrome 110 is the first version of the most popular web browser that won't run on Windows 7. Google is following Microsoft's lead in finally abandoning the old operating system for good, with Chrome now requiring Windows 10 at minimum. Read Entire Article It's not the only change brought.

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