Microsoft is hitting the reset button on the company’s digital assistant. After years of development and investment, Cortana will be phased out in favor of an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help users with their digital queries. The move comes as Microsoft refocuses its efforts around AI. While successful, Cortana didn’t quite measure up to… Continue reading Cortana is finally getting the boot by Microsoft in favor of an actual AI
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New Windows 11 update fail as users report slow boot times and hobbled SSD speeds
The Windows 11 update released last week has come under fire from some users who claim that the update has caused their devices to slow down significantly. Reports from users across the internet reveal that the update has heavily impacted SSD speeds, resulting in slow boot times and expensive delays when switching tasks or launching… Continue reading New Windows 11 update fail as users report slow boot times and hobbled SSD speeds
Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
In recent years, a new form of malware has been developed by malicious actors that has been enabled by vulnerabilities that exist in the UEFI – or ‘Unified Extensible Firmware Interface’ — firmware found on many computers, especially those operating Windows. This malware, dubbed ‘UEFI malware,’ employs a stealthy approach to bypassing even Secure Boot… Continue reading Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
Windows 11 update brings Bing AI to the taskbar… but implodes with boot failures on some PCs
The much-anticipated update to Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 11, began rolling out late last week. With a slew of changes and new features, users were excited to see how the Windows ecosystem would be improved; however, the update has not gone entirely according to plan. Reports have been coming in from users of the update… Continue reading Windows 11 update brings Bing AI to the taskbar… but implodes with boot failures on some PCs
300+ models of MSI motherboards have Secure Boot turned off. Is yours affected?
If you have been following the news lately, you may have seen reports that 300+ models of MSI motherboards have been found to have the Secure Boot setting turned off. In this article, we will discuss why this is a security concern and what you can do to ensure your system is secure. Secure boot… Continue reading 300+ models of MSI motherboards have Secure Boot turned off. Is yours affected?