➀ Microsoft aims to enhance file sharing between iPhone and Windows devices through Phone Link; ➁ Windows Insiders will soon be able to seamlessly share files between an iPhone and a Windows 10/11 machine; ➂ The new feature requires iOS 16 or higher and specific app versions.
Recent #Windows news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Intel acknowledges the underperformance of the Core Ultra 200S series, including the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, in gaming benchmarks; ➁ Intel plans to release updates by the end of November or early December to address the performance issues; ➂ Intel identifies multifactor issues at the OS and BIOS levels and will release a comprehensive update.
➀ Windows 11 24H2 is causing apps like Microsoft Office to hang or crash; ➁ The issue is linked to policy settings involving the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor; ➂ CrowdStrike has confirmed the issue is Windows-related and not related to its software.
➀ Microsoft is reintroducing its controversial Windows AI feature, Recall; ➁ The new version emphasizes security and privacy; ➂ Recall now uses a secure VBS Enclave to store data.
1. Check if your PC supports Modern Standby; 2. Disable device-initiated sleep resumption in device properties; 3. Adjust power options to prevent event-triggered sleep resumption; 4. Review and modify settings in Task Scheduler to prevent unwanted wake-ups; 5. Configure automatic maintenance settings to avoid sleep interruption.
1. CrowdStrike's faulty driver update caused a global Windows outage affecting millions of PCs. 2. The outage impacted various sectors including emergency services, hospitals, and stock exchanges. 3. Microsoft estimates that less than 1% of all Windows machines, specifically 8.5 million, were affected.
1. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the largest IT outage in history, where millions of Windows PCs experienced blue screens. 2. The outage was caused by a faulty driver in an update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. 3. A manual fix has been provided, requiring systems to boot in safe mode and delete a specific file.
1. CrowdStrike released an update causing millions of Windows PCs to experience a blue screen of death loop; 2. The issue was traced back to a faulty driver update 'C-00000291.sys'; 3. CrowdStrike has provided workaround steps for individual hosts and public cloud environments.
1. Millions of Windows-based systems experienced BSOD due to a faulty update in CrowdStrike's Falcon security software. 2. The Falcon Sensor component, running in Kernel Mode, caused a Kernel Panic leading to system-wide crashes. 3. The issue can be resolved by accessing the Windows Recovery Environment and deleting the problematic driver files.
➀ Introducing Warp, an AI-enabled terminal app for Windows and Linux;
➁ Learn to install and use Warp to create code and automate tasks;
➂ Explore how Warp can assist in coding, from simple commands to complex applications.
➀ The article discusses the importance of virtualization licensing in server hardware costs.
➁ It focuses on AMD's EPYC processors and their optimization for virtualization applications.
➂ The author explores how newer processors offer performance improvements, which can lead to significant cost savings in licensing.
➀ Microsoft is testing a 'Drag Tray' feature in Windows 11 that appears when dragging a file, making sharing via email or Phone Link easier.
➁ This feature is similar to sharing files on Android and iOS devices, which could make the Windows 11 experience more familiar to smartphone users.
➂ Despite new features, Windows 11 remains a buggy OS, and many users are hesitant to upgrade from Windows 10.
➀ Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3025 (KB5050094) through the Release Preview Channel.
➁ The update includes fixes for mouse stuttering and HDR issues.
➂ New features include improved taskbar previews and a 6GHz hotspot option.
➀ Hacker Thomas Lambertz demonstrates the vulnerability of patched Windows 11 BitLocker; ➁ Attack can be executed with a single physical device access and network connection; ➂ Fix is only surface-level, with UEFI firmware storage limitations affecting future Secure Boot certificates.
➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.
➀ Microsoft is upgrading Notepad and Paint with new generative AI tools; ➁ Paint now includes generative fill and generative erase features; ➂ Notepad's AI can rewrite content, rephrase sentences, and alter tone.
➀ OpenAI has finally released a ChatGPT app for Windows, following its earlier release on macOS; ➁ The app is available for ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users, but not for free users; ➂ The app supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 (version 17763.0 or newer), and offers various models including GPT-o1 and GPT-4o with Canvas; ➃ The app allows quick access via Alt+Space and supports file interaction and DALL-E image generation; ➄ However, the app lacks Standard or Advanced Voice mode, which may impact convenience and efficiency.
➀ Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in one year; ➁ Users will no longer receive security updates or technical support; ➂ Users have options to upgrade to Windows 11, switch to Linux or macOS, or purchase extended support for Windows 10.
➀ Children and pets can easily press the power button; ➁ This can lead to data loss or unintended shutdowns; ➂ Learn how to disable the power button function in Windows 11 or 10 to prevent such incidents.
➀ Misunderstanding led to the belief that 24H2 would arrive on October 8th; ➁ Microsoft clarified that the blog post was unrelated to 24H2's general availability; ➂ Original article was worded differently, now clarified that it was not related to 24H2's release.
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