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Google Chromebooks Get 10 Years of Update Support

Google announced this week that its Chromebooks computers will get 10 years of updates automatically.

Microsoft Ending Its Azure Kinect Camera-Sensor Products

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it plans to stop offering its Azure Kinect Developer Kit, although it will still license its depth-sensing camera technology to partners.

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Now Includes Firmware Security Advisories

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that firmware security advisories are now available within the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management service.

Microsoft's Secure Boot BlackLotus Patching To Extend into 2024

Microsoft this week offered guidance to address a Secure Boot vulnerability in Windows and Linux systems, but it'll likely be a long-term project for IT pros.

Report Suggests Microsoft and AMD Collaborating on AI Chip

A Thursday report by Bloomberg stated that Microsoft and AMD are collaborating on an artificial intelligence (AI) chip as an alternative to Nvidia's AI processor market dominance with its graphics processing units (GPUs).

Report Indicates Microsoft Working on AI Chip

Microsoft reportedly is working on a chip, code-named "Athena," that will support large language models used with artificial intelligence (AI) applications, according to a report by The Information (paywalled).

Dell Cutting 5 Percent of Workforce

Dell announced on Monday that it was cutting five percent of its workforce, which amounts to about 6,650 jobs.

Microsoft Assures on HoloLens 2 and Mixed Reality

Microsoft this week gave assurances regarding its commitments toward continuing some of its mixed-reality products, including Microsoft Mesh and the HoloLens 2 headset.

How To Choose a Server Rack

Size, airflow and security should be at the forefront of your decision.

Microsoft Adds Collaboration Capabilities to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides for HoloLens 2

Microsoft this week described enhancements to its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides add-on to HoloLens 2, which is its mixed-reality headset.

Microsoft Authenticator Support for Apple Watch Ends in January

The Microsoft Authenticator app, used to assure secure authentications, won't be compatible with the Apple Watch, starting next month.

Microsoft Buys Hollowcore Fiber Cable Maker Lumenisity

Microsoft announced on Friday that it has acquired Lumenisity, a maker of hollowcore fiber cable for global networking infrastructure.

Windows Update for Business Reports Commercially Released

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the "general availability" commercial-release of Windows Update for Business Reports.

Microsoft and Yubico Preview Certificate-Based Authentication for Mobile Devices Using Security Keys

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a preview of Azure Active Directory Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA) support for Android and iOS devices using hardware security keys.

Were My Office Documents Leaked?

Something strange happens when you explore an attached disk in Windows.

Notable Windows and Devices Exec Belfiore To Retire from Microsoft

Long-time Microsoft veteran Joe Belfiore, a key executive on Windows, the Edge browser, Cortana and Windows Phone efforts, announced his retirement last week.

Microsoft Cloud and PC Sales Slow in Q1

Despite Microsoft increasing overall revenues in the first 2023 fiscal quarters, the company did see a slowdown in some of its core businesses.

Microsoft Reveals New Surface Devices, Unveils AI Art Hooks

Microsoft kicked off this week's Ignite conference with a Surface presentation on Wednesday morning, detailing refreshed models of its Surface Pro, Surface Laptop and Surface Studio.

Microsoft Reminds PC Partners About UEFI Mitigation Requirements Coming in November

Microsoft this week reminded developer partners about certain "memory mitigation requirements" to be met for PCs and software that use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).

Microsoft Previews Azure Workbooks for Update Compliance of Windows Devices

Microsoft this week announced a public preview of Azure Workbooks for Update Compliance, which gives organizations a dashboard view on the status of Windows updates and drivers in client devices.

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