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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GeekWire

JUNE 24, 2021

Windows 11 with its centered Start menu. Microsoft revealed the next version of its PC operating system , Windows 11, with a softer, translucent appearance and updated features focused on improving productivity across multiple devices, leveraging the company’s cloud services. Microsoft Image).

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, according to Chen, the multi-OS support built into the Windows 95 setup program was far more sophisticated than it might initially seem. Experienced PC users may be well aware of the peculiar relationship between MS-DOS code and the GUI environment within the Win9x ecosystem. Read Entire Article

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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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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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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.

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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

JULY 30, 2021

Windows Insider is a software testing program that gives users access to pre-release builds of Microsoft’s operating systems. It follows a channel model in which each successive tier is increasingly stable, with the goal of helping Microsoft identify and mitigate bugs and flaws ahead of public releases.

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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

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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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

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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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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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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SPF13

JUNE 4, 2015

The Future of the Operating System. What is an Operating System ? Operating Systems & Apps Over Time. OS in 1960s • IBM OS/360 – First OS that kept track of system resources (program, memory, storage) • CTSS – Introduce scheduling • Univac Exec 8, Burrows MCP, Multics. Transcript.

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GeekWire

JULY 1, 2023

Panos Panay, the Microsoft chief product officer for Windows and Devices, introduces Windows Copilot at Microsoft Build in May. That, at least, is what Microsoft is promising with the development of Windows Copilot. The company hasn’t yet provided a timeline for a broader rollout to Windows users.

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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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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A new Windows 11 update, rolling out starting today, integrates Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search engine. Microsoft Photo) Microsoft announced an update to Windows 11 with the ability to query the company’s AI-powered Bing search chatbot directly from the desktop taskbar.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

has 75 programs installed on their PC, and 7.4% By being past end of life, this software becomes a popular attack target by hackers because the programs are so widespread on devices today. percent of private users had unpatched Windows operating systems in Q4 of 2016, up from 6.1 In the U.S., it found 7.5

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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

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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SPF13

JUNE 7, 2011

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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

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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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? Each running container is isolated inside a Hyper-V VM.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 4, 2014

Extends Platform Coverage to Windows 8.1 releases as part of the Invincea platform focus specifically on the enterprise need for rapid adoption and ongoing management of large-scale Invincea deployments, including coverage for Microsoft’s recent Windows and Office product suites. . – bg. From Invincea. The FreeSpace 4.0

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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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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

JANUARY 6, 2025

With the upcoming end-of-support for Windows 10 in October 2025, Microsoft hopes to see a big wave of upgrades to Windows 11 machines, including new Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft has a big job ahead: More than 62% of Windows PC users were still on Windows 10 machines as of December, according to Statcounter.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges. It was assumed that every program, by default, needs this level. And RBAC is supported by all the major cloud vendors and every operating system.

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Venture Beat

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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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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Galido

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - The Best Free Antivirus Software for Windows 7-10 - Information Technology Blog. Over 8 years have gone after Windows 7 was introduced it’s as yet the most mainstream Windows out there. You can Download Free Antivirus for Windows 7 by visiting antivirus.comodo.com. Comodo offers a 98.77

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 3, 2013

DHS will expand cybersecurity intern program - “A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) summer internship program for community college students focusing on cybersecurity was so successful, the department plans to ramp it up.” There are also many web services only available via IE (ugh). Via ComputerWorld, more here.

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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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SPF13

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Windows 7 launch notes. windows mail, movie maker now separate downloadable install. windows 7â?²s For the first time in the history of windows we have a new version that takes less resources than the prior version. can view entire library in one window. windows API code pack.net wrappers for the c++, c wrappers.

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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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