Best Windows apps this week
Five-hundred-and-ninety-nine in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Microsoft is changing the functionality of the controversial Recall AI feature to improve quality and security. It won't release the feature on June 18 to Copilot+ PCs, but plans to introduce it to the Windows Insider Platform first.
Security pros struggle with too many tools
New research by Keeper Security shows nearly half of security professionals (48 percent) say they favor standalone security solutions for specific issues.
But, this has resulted in security pros grappling with an average of 32 different security solutions in their tech stacks, and some managing hundreds of different security tools.
Microsoft postpones Recall so new Copilot+ PCs will launch without this flagship feature
Since it was first announced, the Recall feature for Copilot+ PC has been a major headache for Microsoft. The AI-powered feature has raised all manner of privacy concerns, and now the company has responded by putting the brakes on rolling it out.
Microsoft doesn't use words like "delay" or "postpone", of course. In an update to an earlier blog post about the rollout of the feature, the company now says: " We are adjusting the release model for Recall to leverage the expertise of the Windows Insider community to ensure the experience meets our high standards for quality and security".
How collaborative learning and conversational intelligence are changing AIOps [Q&A]
Artificial intelligence is changing the way that we work with computers and in particular collaborative learning (CL) and conversational intelligence (CI) are set to reshape AI-powered operations.
We talked to Dr. Maitreya Natu, chief data scientist at Digitate, to discover more about what this means both for businesses and for the role of operations professionals.
WhatsApp announces huge improvements to calling across all platforms
Whether you use WhatsApp on the desktop, or on your mobile device, there are a raft of changes and improvements coming to enhance the call experience.
Rolling out over the next few weeks, the changes include support for video calls with up to 32 people across all devices. There is also the arrival of sharing audio when screen sharing, and a switch to the new, more efficient codec means that you can expect higher call quality even when connectivity is poor.
TCL FLIP 3 helps Gen-Z unplug from social media and focus on real life
Do you find yourself staring at screens all day, spending too much time on social media or gaming when you should be engaging in real life? The new FLIP 3 from TCL Mobile might be the perfect device for you. Flip phones have become the latest trend for Gen-Z, especially for those who want to unplug and take a break from social media.
The TCL FLIP 3 is ideal for those wanting to spend more time enjoying life and less time tethered to a screen. It’s also a great starter phone for kids and teens whose parents want to limit their screen time and social media access.
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Lucky for some -- Windows 13 is everything Windows 11 should be
Microsoft is busy introducing AI functionality across Windows 11. That's great, but a lot of users would prefer to see an operating system that’s more user-friendly and lets you customize it as you see fit.
The tech giant has a history of not necessarily following expected naming conventions -- whatever happened to Windows 9? -- so this look at an OS that’s Windows 13, not Windows 12, perhaps shouldn’t seem too outlandish.
Deepin Linux V23 RC2 delivers a kung fu kick from China to knock out Windows 11
The latest iteration of Deepin, V23 RC2, is here and the developers are looking for testers! As the final version of the Chinese-developed operating system approaches, many users are considering making the switch from Windows 11 to Deepin for its sleek design and user-friendly features.
One of the exciting new additions in Deepin V23 RC2 is the "Backup Update" toggle, which allows users to opt out of system backups when updating. This can be accessed directly from the Control Center. It’s a handy option, but remember to use it wisely! The release also introduces fresh system fonts like WenQuanYi Micro Hei and WenQuanYi dot-matrix Song, enhancing the visual appeal of the interface.
Ransomware up 33 percent in May as new groups emerge
The latest GRIT Ransomware Report from GuidePoint Security shows that May this year resulted in a 33 percent increase overall in ransomware activity compared to April 2024, indicating a degree of seasonality given a similar increase month-on-month in May 2023 relative to April 2023.
May 2024 closed with an increase in overall victim volume. However, a deep review reveals that the rise was driven disproportionately by LockBit's 175 posted victims, accounting for 37 percent of the month’s total publicly posted ransomware victims.
SIEMs cover less than 20 percent of attack techniques
Security information and event management (SIEM) systems used by enterprises only have detections for 38 (19 percent) of the 201 techniques covered in the MITRE ATT&CK v14 framework according to a new report.
CardinalOps analyzed more than 3,000 detection rules, 1.2 million log sources and hundreds of unique log source types from real-world SIEM instances across Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, and Sumo Logic.
Almost a third of IT assets lack some security controls
New research shows that nearly 30 percent of enterprise IT assets are missing at least one critical security control, such as endpoint security or patch management.
The study from Sevco Security also shows more than six percent of all IT assets have reached the end-of-life stage, creating instances of known-but-unpatched vulnerabilities.
Opera One launches native version for Windows on Arm
Opera recently transitioned its developer browser to natively support Windows on Arm, collaborating closely with Microsoft’s App Assure team and Qualcomm Technologies to refine this implementation. Now, it has introduced its flagship browser, Opera One, to Arm-based Windows devices. The move promises a substantial performance uplift, boasting a quadruple speed increase in benchmarks.
Opera's initiative to optimize its browser for Arm architecture highlights its commitment to enhancing user experience across various platforms. By integrating with Arm-based processors, like the Snapdragon X Elite from Qualcomm, Opera One aims to deliver a more efficient browsing experience that capitalizes on the low-power consumption and cool operation of Arm's technology.
Google pioneers clean transition tariff with NV Energy to boost clean energy access
Google has announced a novel partnership with NV Energy, aimed at creating a sustainable energy grid to support America's burgeoning electricity demands. This collaboration introduces the innovative Clean Transition Tariff (CTT), a model that could potentially revolutionize energy procurement across the United States.
Since its inception, Google has led the charge in adopting renewable energy sources like solar and wind through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). However, the limitations of PPAs, notably their disconnection from broader grid strategies and the variability of renewable sources, have prompted the need for more robust solutions. This new model addresses these challenges by fostering investments in "clean firm capacity" technologies, such as enhanced geothermal, long-duration energy storage, and advanced nuclear power.
Lack of tech understanding at executive level hinders enterprise transformation
Aging, monolithic systems, and a lack of technological understanding at the executive level are limiting organizational agility and responsiveness to disruptions according to a new report.
The IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by IFS and Boomi polled over 1,000 C-level respondents across 12 countries and finds that legacy technology platforms and unfamiliarity with the essential role APIs and composability play in unlocking business data are combining to hamper insights and transformation.
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