In Windows 11 24H2, a lot is happening under the hood too
Oct 2, 2024 · It’s no secret that Windows 11 version 24H2 is the major update this year for the widely used OS. Besides all the AI-related fireworks, one notable new feature for IT departments is the arrival of checkpoint cumulative updates.
Get off Ubuntu 20.04 LTS now, Canonical tells users
Nov 25, 2024 · Canonical tells users that support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) will end in April 2025. It is time to move away from this OS while it is safe and free to do so.
First UEFI bootkit ever built for Linux discovered
Nov 28, 2024 · ESET has discovered the first proof-of-concept UEFI bootkit malware for Linux: Bootkitty. This is the first time a type of UEFI bootkit malware has been developed for operating systems other than Windows and may pose a great danger.
Windows 11 23H2 update gives AMD Ryzen 9000 processors a boost
Aug 28, 2024 · The latest KB5041587 update for Windows 11 23H2 should give the Ryzen 9000 CPUs and several other series of AMD Ryzen processors better speed performance.
Windows 11 exposes user credentials - Techzine Global
Oct 30, 2024 · A zero-day in Windows allows a malicious person to gain credentials. Although Microsoft previously tried to fix this problem, the vulnerability still appears to be present in the latest version Windows 11 24H2.
Windows Server IoT 2025 is all about that speed
Nov 5, 2024 · Windows Server IoT 2025 is now generally available. Performance improvements and speed gains are the magic words. This version of the OS is suitable for edge computing and all kinds of network configurations to benefit industrial equipment, diagnostic tools in healthcare, retail applications and other areas where that speed is more than welcome.
Former ASML-CEO Meurice joins Intel’s Board of Directors
Dec 6, 2024 · Former ASML CEO Eric Meurice has joined Intel as a member of its board of directors. Steve Sanghi, Microchip’s interim CEO, is also taking a seat on the board as an independent commissioner.
Nvidia NVLM competes with GPT-4o, but open-source it is not
Oct 2, 2024 · Since OpenAI unveiled GPT-4’s visual capabilities in late 2023, the AI arms race has centered on multimodality. However, Nvidia researchers argue this is too often happening behind closed doors.
Windows on Arm is rapidly maturing - Techzine Global
Oct 22, 2024 · A series of new Windows apps now take full advantage of the Snapdragon X Elite. Depending on the use case, the Arm-based alternative may have already completed its catch-up versus x86 on Windows 11.
Microsoft ends Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2 support
Oct 9, 2024 · Microsoft has ended security support for Windows 11 21H2 and some 22H2 editions. Specifically, updates for Windows 11 21H2 will no longer be released for the Home and Pro editions.