Forget all the talk about Windows 12, could Windows 11.1 Pro win you over?
Although Windows 11 hasn’t been out that long -- it was only released towards the end of 2021 -- there is already a lot of talk about its successor, presumed to be called Windows 12 (although you never know with Microsoft). If you want to find out what to expect from that OS, you can read about it here.
But even if Microsoft is planning Windows 12, it won’t be out for at least a year or two, and that leaves plenty of time for the company to turn Windows 11 into a raging success. Could Windows 11.1 be the answer?
Forget Notepad! The far superior Notepad++ now integrates with Windows 11
It may be old and it may be simple, but Notepad remains a firm favorite for many Windows users, particularly when it comes to coding. And while Microsoft has taken steps to improve the app with the addition of tabs, there are better options out there -- such as Notepad++.
With the release of Notepad++ 8.5, there is an important update that that will make life much easier for Windows 11 users: a context menu entry.
Microsoft is launching a new Canary Channel for exceptionally experimental builds of Windows 11 (and Windows 12?) in a major Windows Insider Program overhaul
Microsoft has detailed some of what it has planned for Windows 11 over the coming year, including big changes to the Windows Insider Program. As well as "rebooting the Dev Channel from the ground up", the company is also launching a new Canary Channel where we could see the first signs of Windows 12.
The idea of Canary builds will be familiar to many web browser users who like to be on the cutting edge. The likes of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have Beta, Dev and Canary builds offering varying degrees of stability and experimentation. Now Microsoft is updating the Windows Insider Program so it will have four channels -- Release Preview, Beta (22000 series), Dev (23000 series), and Canary (25000 series).
Microsoft Outlook for Apple macOS now free
The stock Mail application that comes with macOS is pretty damn good. While there may be better email clients for Mac, you can't argue with the price of Apple's official offering -- FREE. And now, there is yet another gratis email client for Mac, and it is one you should already be familiar with -- Outlook!
Yes, folks, Microsoft's wildly popular email program is now totally free to use on macOS. As of today, the Apple Silicon-optimized app no longer requires a license or subscription to Microsoft 365. The now-free Mac app even supports a useful Hand-off feature, allowing you to easily move between Outlook on iOS and macOS. How cool is that?
Your patch management solution needs help
Proper patch management is an important component of cybersecurity hygiene. If organizations don’t apply fixes to software bugs in a timely manner, they risk exposing themselves to a variety of threats. But scrambling to fix bugs identified by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program is not a complete solution. Organizations need to be doing much more.
The CVE and CVSS programs are essential components of information security management systems (ISMS) at most organizations, but they clearly have issues. The CVE program offers a reference for publicly known vulnerabilities and exposures. CVSS provides a way to capture the main characteristics of a vulnerability and produce a numerical score that reflects its severity. Among the many challenges with these programs, CVSS is not a true indication of the risk a CVE represents to an organization. That’s because it attempts to take the environment into consideration but only has limited success doing so.
It is time to move away from text-based two-factor authentication methods
Two-factor authentication is a solid security feature to protect accounts from unauthorized access. The security feature makes accounts by no means unbreakable, but it is a barrier against many common forms of attacks, including brute force attacks.
The main idea behind two-factor authentication is to require a second authentication code that is generated on the fly. Common options include generation in authentication apps that run on user devices and codes sent as text messages or in emails.
LibreELEC 11 Linux distro arrives, now with Kodi 20 'Nexus'
Two months ago, the Kodi Foundation released Kodi 20.0 'Nexus', the latest incarnation of its hugely popular home theater software. The new release comes with a wealth of changes, fixes and new features, including support for multiple instances of binary add-ons, AV1 Video support, and a massive rework of the subtitle system.
Today sees the arrival of the latest version of LibreELEC, a lightweight Linux distro that is designed to run Kodi on a variety of platforms including Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi. LibreELEC 11's big new change is it now runs Kodi 20.
Deploying at scale -- what does it mean and why does it matter? [Q&A]
One of the popular buzzwords in development circles in recent years has been 'deployment at scale'. Now, while it's nice to have a universally recognized term, opinions about what deployment at scale actually means tend to vary.
So what exactly does 'at scale' mean in the development community and how can companies define their own approach? We spoke to Adam Frank, VP, product and marketing at Armory.io, to find out.
Twitter to roll out direct message updates including encryption and 'any emoji reactions'
Things have been undeniably chaotic at Twitter since the arrival of Elon Musk, but the social network is still rolling out new features. Next in line for an update are direct messages.
DMs are due to receive a batch of new features and functionality, not least of which is a much-requested security feature -- encryption. But there is much more to look forward to. And if all goes according to plan, the new features will roll out later this month.
How listed companies can establish cybersecurity accountability in 2023
In 2023, regulators will throw down a 'reporting gauntlet', and mandate listed companies to disclose cyberattacks in record time. This legislative sea change will not only intensify the need for adequate protections against attacks, but will require companies to identify and report an incident to their shareholders and the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 hours.
Regulators have taken note that businesses are fighting a losing battle against foreign and domestic cyber criminality, and by introducing more stringent cybersecurity regulation, their focus is to ensure companies treat cyberattacks as an increasingly systemic threat.
AMD is working to fix a Radeon driver bug that can break Windows
Following a series of reports from users that the latest Radeon drivers have been causing serious issues with Windows, AMD has now confirmed that there is a problem and is working on a fix.
There have been complaints about the Adrenalin 23.2.2 drivers since they were released a few weeks ago, with users finding themselves plagued with boot issues and corrupt Windows installations. The issues stem from the way Windows interacts with the drivers, and AMD has offered up a workaround until a proper fix is available.
Microsoft is going to use AI to improve the look of the Windows 11 desktop
AI is more than just the latest trend in technology, it is absolutely unavoidable. The likes of ChatGPT and Microsoft's recent OpenAI-driven update to Bing may have brought artificial intelligence to the fore, but it is everywhere... and spreading.
We already know that Microsoft is looking to enhance Windows 11 with AI, and this can already be seen with the introduction of the AI-powered Bing to the taskbar. But there are also signs that the company will be using the technology to make the desktop look better.
Businesses risk non-compliance -- will their sustainability plans hold water in the face of changing regulations?
Organizations have a critical part to play in combating climate change through more sustainable supply-chains, the source of approximately 70 percent of business carbon emissions. Not only will this prevent them from being caught off-guard in the short and long term, but it will also be significant for laying out the company's green future. Failure to do so could see businesses alienate customers, lose sales and become irrelevant in an eco-driven world. Businesses in the UK must wake up -- it's time to think sustainably about supply chains.
In the face of upcoming sustainability regulations, there is more emphasis than ever for UK businesses to renew their focus on ESG. We've already begun to see changes following the creation of the Green Claims Code, which aims to ensure that organizations are not misleading consumers by making claims about sustainability without actually having a concrete plan in place. The green agenda has also been bolstered by upcoming requirements for listed UK businesses to publish net zero plans.
3 Ways the UK public sector can improve security in order to enhance service delivery
From healthcare and education to housing, transport, energy, and so much more, governmental departments across the UK are the critical components of the country’s democratic system which ensures continued good governance through the dispensations of services that meet citizens' needs while representing their interests.
Alongside extraordinary financial challenges, the local government sector has had to grapple with a quickly-changing environment brought on by the disruption of the pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and a rapidly digitizing global society. This has driven the need for the digital transformation of the UK’s public sector in order to not only keep pace with the shifting landscape, but also take advantage of the opportunities that emerging technologies have to offer in improving efficiencies and enhancing service delivery.
Google is working on a feature that reveals how much memory each Chrome tab is using
Having already taken steps to kill off Chrome's reputation as a massive resource hog, Google is now working on a way of showing just how memory is being used by the browser.
The company recently started to roll out a new Memory Saver feature which does very much what the name suggests, and now it seem there are plans in the pipeline to be more transparent about just how much memory each open tab is using.
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