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Intel, AMD forge x86 alliance

Network World

The old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my ally” has been borne out again, with AMD and Intel joining forces with a number of their largest partners to create the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, a consortium that aims to drive forward the ecosystem around x86 processors. However, the real threat to Intel and AMD lies on the client side.

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Intel Thunderbolt Share aims to simplify connection and resource sharing between multiple PCs

TechSpot

Intel recently introduced Thunderbolt Share, a new software solution designed to enable novel "PC-to-PC" experiences that are secure, feature-rich, and easier to achieve.

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First Windows 11 Patch Tuesday slows down AMD CPUs even more than the release build

TechSpot

Yesterday, Microsoft released the first Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, which brought a number of fixes to the new operating system. Most notably, it solved compatibility issues between certain Intel “Killer” and “SmartByte” networking software and Windows 11, where users would see connection drops and slow network speeds.

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Why Windows 11 is forcing everyone to use TPM chips

The Verge

Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. What is a TPM, and why do you need one for Windows 11 anyway? TPMs work by offering hardware-level protection instead of software only. A dedicated TPM chip you probably don’t actually need for Windows 11.

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Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 for Qualcomm Chips, a Blow to Intel

Data Center Knowledge

is creating a version of the Windows 10 operating system that will run on laptops powered by Qualcomm Inc. chips, a move that could erode Intel Corp.’s s dominance in PCs and help the software maker gain a bigger foothold in mobile computing. Microsoft Corp. Read More.

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The new Parallels 17 officially lets you run Windows 11 on your Mac

The Verge

Windows 11 is coming to Macs, even those without Boot Camp. Parallels Desktop 17 will allow Mac users to experience Microsoft’s next version of Windows in a window on their Mac desktop. While it does seem possible to install a Windows 11 preview for Arm machines, you’ll probably want to proceed with caution.

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Microsoft Pluton: New chip design draws lessons from Xbox to make Windows PCs more secure

GeekWire

Microsoft’s new “Pluton” architecture has won support from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm. AMD, Intel and Qualcomm joined Microsoft in the announcement, signaling their intent to adopt the architecture in future chips. Windows has always been about security; this won't change as we look to the future.

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