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Google is bringing its popular Drive for Desktop application to ARM64 devices running Windows 11. The beta release includes native ARM64 binaries, ensuring better compatibility and performance on these devices. However, there is one caveat -- the Outlook Meet…

It’s possibly one of the longest gestation periods in computing history, but after more than two decades of development, FreeCAD 1.0 finally gets its first official, stable release. The open-source tool for product designers and mechanical engineers has long…

We've probably all shouted at an advert on TV or muttered darkly at one that pops up when surfing the web, but how would you feel about ads you can actually converse with? Communications company GMS has developed Generative Response Ads, a technology that…

Porsche Design and AGON by AOC have collaborated to release the PRO PD34, a 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor. This ultra-wide display combines Porsche Design’s aesthetics with AGON by AOC’s expertise in gaming and professional monitors, aiming to…

A new survey, from infrastructure management provider Pulumi, reveals that 58 percent of organizations feel their cloud security is inadequate, underscoring the critical need for enhanced security measures in cloud environments. This echoes research from other…

In Programming with GitHub Copilot, veteran software developer and GitHub community hero Kurt Dowswell delivers an insightful and hands-on exploration of GitHub's powerful, new AI coding assistant, Copilot. In the book, you'll discover how to use the tool's…

In November 2024, Russia began blocking Cloudflare’s implementation of Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), a privacy-focused extension of the TLS protocol.“This technology is a means of circumventing restrictions on access to information banned in Russia. Its…

Cyberattackers are targeting holidays and weekends to cause maximum disruption, yet many businesses remain underprepared outside of standard working hours. A new report from Semperis, based on a survey of almost 1,000 cybersecurity professionals, shows that 86…

Security is always a bit like a game of whack-a-mole in that you never quite know where the next incident is going to pop up. On the face of it, this shouldn’t be too hard. Everyone knows to secure your PII, PHI, customer financials, production…

Our world is gripped by uncertainty. From economic volatility to the climate crisis, businesses and individuals alike are navigating a landscape marred by unpredictability. As the World Economic Forum warns in its most recent global risk report, our outdated…

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware late last year created fear and uncertainty among vendors and partners alike. The subsequent overhaul of VMware’s product offering and consumption model have only served to fuel this disquiet. In parallel with the…

You may have heard of RISC-V -- usually pronounced 'risk-five' -- it's an instruction set architecture originally designed to support computer architecture research and education but which has evolved to become a standard open architecture for industry. We…

Having already tested the waters with Windows Server for the last couple of years, Microsoft is bringing hotpatch updates to Windows 11 24H2. The key advantage to hotpatching is that it allows for security updates to be installed without the need for a…

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 365 Link, its first Cloud PC device designed to connect seamlessly with Windows 365. While this compact device offers businesses a way to streamline productivity with quick cloud access, the question remains: is it truly…

TP-Link has introduced its latest Wi-Fi 7 lineup: the Deco BE5000 and Deco BE3600 Mesh Systems, and the Archer BE3600 Router. These three new products aim to make advanced networking technology more accessible to consumers. The Deco BE5000 Whole Home Mesh…

New data from Cofense shows one malicious email bypassing customers' Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) every 45 seconds -- up from every 57 seconds in 2023. The report also highlights the rapid rise in Remote Access Trojans (RATs) and the evolution of credential…

You’ve likely noticed that Windows 11, much like Windows 10, is plagued by various design inconsistencies, ranging from outdated interface elements to uneven system-wide aesthetics. Frustrated with Microsoft, a number of third-party developers have even…

Quantum computing has up to now been one of those things that's always seemed to be on the horizon but just tantalizingly out of reach. Now though, Microsoft in partnership with Atom Computing have used the Ignite conference to announce a breakthrough in…

We're constantly told that AI will make our lives easier by taking on the tedious everyday tasks that we don't really like doing. Who wouldn't want to have an AI agent do some of your office donkey work? That's what Microsoft is offering with new…

It’s fair to say Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs proved to be incredibly divisive when the company announced it earlier this year. The tool is designed to retrieve and summarize relevant information from your past interactions, documents, and…