AMD knows if you've overclocked your Ryzen Threadripper 7000 thanks to a secret fuse
Overclocking CPUs and GPUs is understandably popular, particularly among gamers -- after all, who doesn't like the idea of getting something for free? But overclocking hardware is not without risks, and you could not only cause damage, but also void your warranty.
But if something does go wrong with your processor because of overclocking, would the manufacturer ever know? If the company is AMD, then the answer is yes. The firm has revealed that Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series processors have a hidden fuse that blows when it is overclocked.
Experimental Windows 11 build gains a protected print mode
Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today get one last build to install before 2024 rolls around, but those on the cutting edge shouldn’t feel left out.
Windows 11 Build 26016 for the Canary Channel is also here, and this one contains a new addition called 'Windows protected print mode'.
Windows 11 Build 23606 rolls out -- the last Dev Channel release of the year
With the holidays fast approaching, Microsoft has found the time to release one more Windows 11 development build before 2024 arrives.
Build 23606, for insiders in the Dev Channel, fixes a number of problems but it also begins the process of transitioning from Windows Speech Recognition (which is being deprecated) to voice access.
Opera GX browser gains a Panic Button -- protecting users from prying eyes
A recent survey conducted by the team behind Opera GX (a version of the Opera browser specifically designed for gamers) found that 36 percent of users admitted to accessing inappropriate content when away from home. 45 percent of respondents also said they’d been discovered by a parent, family member, or partner when engaging in various improper activities online.
To protect users from the embarrassment of being caught viewing inappropriate or non-work-related content, Opera GX, has introduced a new feature called Panic Button.
ADATA launches SD810 USB-C SSD
ADATA has launched the SD810 external solid state drive. Designed for those who face the elements, including photographers and videographers, the SD810 offers triple IP68 waterproof, dustproof, and MIL-STD shockproof protection. This means it's not just tough, but also reliable in harsh conditions.
The drive offers a speedy USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 transmission interface, enabling a read/write speed of up to 2000MB/s. Coupled with its Type-C interface, the SD810 caters not only to the latest iPhone 15 series but also to various devices, making it a versatile option for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.
Looking to 2024: Data, AI and security will be top priorities for businesses
The technology landscape has evolved significantly over the last year with the introduction of technologies such as ChatGPT and other generative AI tools taking the market by storm, while raising concerns about data security and more.
As we move forward into 2024, we anticipate that the impact these new technologies have made this year means they will continue to pave the way forward, with AI remaining a hot topic in the industry, while data security concerns rise around it.
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Retail fraud up 700 percent for the holiday shopping season
As we enter the busiest period of the year for retail sales, there's less than cheery news that scraping, loyalty card fraud and payment card fraud have increased by a collective average of over 700 percent as attackers lay the groundwork for holiday sale attacks ahead of retailer security crackdowns.
A new report from Cequence Security finds threat actors are evolving their tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spreads attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection ahead of peak holiday shopping times.
Top three vulnerabilities of 2023 not covered by CVEs
As we approach the end of the year, a new report from Detectify shows that none of the top three vulnerabilities found across all industries in 2023 were covered by a CVE.
What's more, 75 percent of the total vulnerabilities regularly scanned by Detectify, primarily crowdsourced from its community of ethical hackers, don't have a CVE assigned. This suggests that over-reliance on frameworks like the CVE program can weaken an organization's security posture and give it an unrealistic sense of security.
Microsoft releases KB5033375 update for Windows 11 fixing Copilot problems and more
With the release of the KB5033375 update, Microsoft has delivered not only a series of security patches to Windows 11, but also an important upgrade to Copilot.
The AI-powered digital assistant has proved problematic for many users, and now Microsoft has taken steps to fix things. There are also fixes for lots of non-Copilot related issues, and a power consumption reducing update for Dynamic Lighting.
Microsoft releases mandatory KB5033372 update, pushing Copilot on Windows 10 users
The time of the month for Microsoft to release its security updates for Windows has rolled around again. The company has released the KB5033372 update for Windows 10, bringing not only security fixes, but other improvements and new features -- including Copilot.
As the KB5033372 update includes security fixes, it is rolling out to all Windows 10 users automatically. This means that everyone will be given access to a preview version of Microsoft's AI-powered digital assistant.
Why open source is key to modernizing the enterprise -- without ditching the mainframe [Q&A]
Many large enterprises still rely heavily on mainframes to offer a reliable and secure basis for their systems.
But as digital transformation efforts gain pace, developers are eyeing frameworks that can boost their modernization efforts. We spoke to Phil Buckellew, president of infrastructure modernization at Rocket Software, to find out how open source software can bridge the divide between modern applications and mission-critical mainframe infrastructure.
NETGEAR launches S3600 Series -- next-generation smart switches for enhanced business networking
Today, NETGEAR launches the S3600 Series Smart Switches. These cloud-managed switches, including the 8-Port XS508TM and 16-Port XS516TM, are designed to address the growing need for faster and more flexible networking solutions in today's dynamic business environments.
The S3600 Series is a response to the increasing challenges businesses face with high-bandwidth applications and devices. These issues often lead to connectivity problems like slow speeds and network bottlenecks. The XS508TM and XS516TM switches provide a solution by offering flexible and auto-adaptive wired connectivity for high-bandwidth devices, allowing each connected device to operate at the required speed -- be it 1G, 2.5G, 5G, or 10G.
If your data isn't real-time, your AI isn't intelligent
From governments, to entrepreneurs, to enterprises, organizations are looking to understand and exploit Artificial Intelligence to support data-driven decision making. At the heart of this is knowing how AI, and particularly generative AI, operates. Like so much other technology, effective AI is a matter of data analysis.
Put simply, the more data an AI is fed, and the higher quality, the better its analysis will be. This means that the age-old problem of Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO) will always be an issue. But there is another, equally crucial issue to consider -- timeliness.
What's in a name -- why you should care what open source is
"We really should stop getting hung up about what open source means," a statement repeatedly made by those for whom a lack of understanding of open source is advantageous. Generally those who don’t want to meet the standards that are set out in the Open Source Definition (OSD) which all Open Source Initiative approved license must meet, including the requirement that open source software must be usable by anyone for any purpose. And usually they are in denial of the requirement for open source licenses to be usable for any purpose, which includes commercialization. This really sits at the heart of open source.
In a commercial context open source means enabling your competitors with your own innovation. In a world where companies are driven by shareholder value this simply would not happen if it did not come with clear and measurable advantages, like collaboration, creating a defacto standard or building an ecosystem around it, and where equivalent or greater value than the proprietary royalty model is generated.
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