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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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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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 5, 2021

Microsoft this week launched its Windows 365 service, revealing prices for the virtual desktops that range between $20 and $162 per user per month. To read this article in full, please click here

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Virtualization Windows Microsoft Operating Systems 95

The Verge

AUGUST 9, 2021

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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Windows Licensing Intel Virtualization 139

CTOvision

AUGUST 4, 2014

Extends Platform Coverage to Windows 8.1 and Office 365; Optimizes Performance Running on Smaller Footprint Endpoints, Touchscreen Tablets and Virtual Desktops; and Supports Distributed Rollouts With Group Templates and CDN-Enabled Client Upgrades. delivers key features and benefits, including: Microsoft Windows 8.1 FreeSpace 4.0

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

Apple will start switching its Macs to its own ARM-based processors later this year, but you won’t be able to run Windows in Boot Camp mode on them. Microsoft only licenses Windows 10 on ARM to PC makers to preinstall on new hardware, and the company hasn’t made copies of the operating system available for anyone to license or freely install.

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Windows Vmware Licensing Virtualization 131

GeekWire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) LAS VEGAS — Amazon has a new use for AI: dumping Microsoft Windows. The move could boost Amazon’s cloud business by reducing a major hurdle for customers to move away from data centers and servers running on Microsoft’s operating system.

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Venture Beast

JULY 14, 2021

Microsoft today announced Windows 365 Cloud PC, a desktop virtualization technology that streams Windows installations to thin clients. Read More.

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Windows Virtualization Microsoft Cloud 130

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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GeekWire

JUNE 2, 2021

Will Microsoft take Windows to 11? It’s not yet clear if it will be worthy of a full jump in the version number from Windows 10, but Microsoft is teasing a major refresh of its flagship operating system, inviting media to a June 24 virtual event where it’s promising to “unveil the next generation of Windows.”

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Come on, how much has really changed in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10? Stratvert joins us this week on the GeekWire Podcast to look ahead to the launch of Windows 11 on Oct. Stratvert has been focusing on Windows 11 in many of his recent videos: Windows 11 Requirements: Can your PC run it?

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TechSpot

AUGUST 7, 2024

VMware Workstation lets you run Windows, Linux, and a host of other operating systems side-by-side on the same PC. Switch between OS instantly, share files between VMs with drag-and-drop functionality, create clones and more. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

JULY 31, 2020

Chrome OS will run Android and Windows apps side by side Google revealed earlier this year that it’s planning to support Windows applications on Chromebooks thanks to a partnership with Parallels. In an exclusive interview with The Verge , Google is now detailing how and why Windows apps are arriving on Chrome OS.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JULY 19, 2021

Microsoft last week introduced Windows 365 , a new service that lets the company cut partners out of the money-making loop by providing virtual PCs to customers. To read this article in full, please click here

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Windows Cloud Operating Systems Virtualization 98

ComputerWorld IT Management

MAY 18, 2023

In so doing, the company paved the way for Macs to natively run Windows and Windows applications. Initially this capability came via Apple’s dual-boot system, called Boot Camp, followed by Parallels Desktop, software that ran Windows in a virtual environment.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. No harm, no foul. Try Mint out.

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Linux Windows How To Operating Systems 106

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.

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Windows Microsoft Program Management Operating Systems 85

The Verge

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Windows running on Chrome OS. Google is bringing Windows app support to Chromebooks today through a partnership with Parallels. First announced earlier this year, Chrome OS will now boot a full version of Windows inside a virtual machine to gain access to existing desktop apps. Chrome OS window management.

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Windows Virtualization Google Enterprise 89

CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

The partnership represents a strong collaboration in existing joint accounts to feed Palo Alto Networks’ WildFire platform with forensics gathered from Invincea FreeSpace™ virtual infections. FAIRFAX, VA—April 7, 2014 —Invincea, Inc., Follow Invincea: Invincea Blogs: [link] /. Videos: [link]. Webinar Series: [link]. Twitter: @Invincea.

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CTO Hire Fractional CTO Enterprise Enterprise 255

GeekWire

JULY 9, 2021

” The background designs include Clippy , above, which Microsoft calls “the true OG virtual assistant” who was just a bit ahead of his time, “too eager, too polite.” … … Solitaire , the game which first appeared in Windows 3.0 The game first appeared in Windows 3.0

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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Video 132

Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 18, 2023

In so doing, the company paved the way for Macs to natively run Windows and Windows applications. Initially this capability came via Apple’s dual-boot system, called Boot Camp, followed by Parallels Desktop, software that ran Windows in a virtual environment.

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Windows Operating Systems Intel Applications 79

Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Why I’m Super Happy with Windows 8. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. I loved Windows 7 so much. Friday, October 12, 2012. Yes and no.

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Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

I’ve been a Mac OS X user for a long time; I switched from Windows to OS X in 2003 when the OS X flavor of the day was 10.2 “Jaguar.” I adopted OS X as my operating system of choice in 2003 because I wanted a stable, powerful, UNIX-based operating system. Apple and Virtualization.

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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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Galido

AUGUST 13, 2016

VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista/Win7/Win10). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called ‘workspaces’). HAVE AS MANY AS 9 VIRTUAL DESKTOPS ON WINDOWS WITH VIRTUAWIN!

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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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Windows Operating Systems Storage System 86

The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2021

Corellium, a security firm that offers a virtualized version of iOS for security testing, has successfully ported Ubuntu over to M1 Macs and released a tutorial for others to follow. Virtualization seems to be Apple’s preferred method, but that hasn’t stopped people from making their own ports. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.

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Linux Operating Systems Apple Virtualization 131

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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Windows Microsoft Hardware Intel 91

Scott Lowe

MAY 17, 2024

In this Technology Short Take, I have links on things ranging from physical network designs to running retro operating systems as virtual machines. Operating Systems/Applications Julia Evans digs into what “current branch” means in Git. Virtualization Talk about a blast from the past!

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Linux Operating Systems Windows Virtualization 110

Network World

MARCH 30, 2017

VMware has released critical security patches for vulnerabilities demonstrated during the recent Pwn2Own hacking contest that could be exploited to escape from the isolation of virtual machines. The patches fix four vulnerabilities that affect VMware ESXi, VMware Workstation Pro and Player and VMware Fusion.

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Vmware Virtualization Operating Systems Windows 60

Network World

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Skyport offers SkySecure Server, a remotely deployable platform for Windows and/or Linux virtual machines in a fortress-like environment. It comes pre-built and ready to host and secure either their list or your qualified list of popular host operating systems as VMs. Skyport does one thing, and it does it well.

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Security Linux Operating Systems Windows 108

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 23, 2024

Cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike initiated a series of computer system outages across the world on Friday, July 19, disrupting nearly every industry and sowing chaos at airports, financial institutions, and healthcare systems, among others. The flawed update only impacted machines running Windows.

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Windows Healthcare System Operating Systems 135

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and Interaction with Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. I know I have talked before about Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 , and how it can help your Small Business with thin clients, old clients, seasonal employees and even reducing the number of machines in the office by getting one nice one.

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Windows Small Business Backup SMB 80

Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We already know Microsoft is launching Windows 11 on Oct. 5, but what would a new operating system be without new hardware to showcase it? It’s all virtual, of course, and there’s a link available if you want to… Read more. Microsoft is having what many have pegged as a Surface hardware event on Sept. 22 at 8 a.m.

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Hardware Windows Microsoft Operating Systems 53

The Verge

JANUARY 9, 2021

Oh hey, it’s all of my PC games available to play on the Quest 2, wire-free, from within a virtual room. I’m going to walk you through the steps required to make this happen on your Quest 2 virtual reality headset. Then navigate to the “Settings” pane by clicking it at the bottom-right corner of the app window. Get a link cable.

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GeekWire

JULY 31, 2020

Microsoft will focus on repurposing aspects of Cortana for its suite of productivity products rather than attempting to compete on consumer devices with leaders in the virtual assistant space, like Apple, Google, and Amazon. The decision reflects Microsoft’s focus on business and enterprise technology over consumer offerings.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Operating Systems/Applications. I found this article on imperative vs. declarative system configuration is quite helpful in understanding Puppet’s declarative model. Virtualization. Both KVM and QEMU are needed for a full virtualization solution. Rainier” to create shared caches across servers.

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