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No support or updates for Windows 11 on machines not meeting minimum hardware requirements, says Microsoft

CIO Business Intelligence

Microsoft has offered a miniscule concession to users determined to install Windows 11 on PCs that dont meet its minimum hardware requirements: you will be able to do it, but on your own head be it should things go wrong.

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Microsoft patches remaining versions of Windows against PrintNightmare flaw

Tech Republic Security

Patches to fix a severe flaw in the Windows Print spooler are now available for Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.

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New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac

Tech Republic Security

The post New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. The attack framework of probable Chinese origin used by cybercriminals has been discovered.

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Will the end of Windows 10 accelerate CIO interest in AI PCs?

CIO Business Intelligence

As Windows 10 nears its end of support, some IT leaders, preparing for PC upgrade cycles, are evaluating the possible cloud cost savings and enhanced security of running AI workloads directly on desktop PCs or laptops. With no security updates for Windows 10 available after Oct.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hardening Windows Servers

To help you get started ThreatLocker have put together an eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Hardening Windows Servers. Download the eBook to learn: The essential steps you need to take to harden your Windows Servers. How to secure your IT Infrastructure to help protect your business from cyberattacks.

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Embrace your future of work with Windows 11

CIO Business Intelligence

Are you prepared for the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025? With 67% of devices estimated to still be running on Windows 10, the time to act is now [1]. As support for Windows 10 nears its end, a well-defined strategy and plan for the migration to Windows 11 is now an urgent imperative.

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Why Windows 11's security is such a big deal

Tech Republic Security

Enterprises are worried about exactly the issues that Windows 11 helps with, and the hardware specs mean future security improvements like more app containers.

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IT Pros Prefer PCmover Enterprise Over Microsoft's USMT

Laplink surveyed IT managers and staff using USMT to upgrade PCs to the latest version of Windows. Subsequently, Microsoft & Intel recommend PCmover as an alternative for PC migrations and OS refreshes.