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Winsage

April 5, 2025

Celebrating Microsoft’s 50 years – The Official Microsoft Blog

Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, spoke at the company's 50th anniversary, reflecting on its founding by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. He emphasized Microsoft's commitment to empowering individuals through technology, highlighting the importance of the past while focusing on future innovations, particularly in AI. Nadella introduced advancements in Microsoft’s development tools, such as Agent Mode in Visual Studio Code and the Code Review Agent, which enhance the developer experience. He reiterated Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization, stating that tools like Copilot are designed for a wide range of users. Nadella expressed gratitude to all contributors to Microsoft's success and excitement for future innovations.

Winsage

April 4, 2025

Microsoft unveils a more personal Copilot, leaving rival Apple further behind

Microsoft is enhancing its AI-powered Copilot with new features, including the ability to memorize user preferences, such as favorite foods and family birthdays, while allowing users to control what information is stored. The Copilot will also enable users to customize its appearance and perform tasks through chat prompts, integrating with platforms like OpenTable and Booking.com. Additionally, Copilot will feature visual search capabilities through Copilot Vision, allowing users to capture images or stream live video for information searches. Other functionalities include a podcast feature, a personal shopping assistant, and enhanced multi-step research capabilities, with Copilot Search being integrated into the Bing browser.

Winsage

March 6, 2025

Navigating the Windows 10 to 11 Migration for Amazon WorkSpaces Personal

Windows 10 Enterprise will reach its end-of-support (EOS) on October 14, 2025, necessitating a transition to Windows 11 for end-user computing administrators. The migration process is outlined for Amazon WorkSpaces Personal users utilizing the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model, excluding WorkSpaces with Windows licenses or Windows 10 LTSC versions. Post-EOS, existing Windows 10 WorkSpaces will remain operational, but new Windows 10 images cannot be imported. Migration to Windows 11 can be done through two primary pathways: the WorkSpaces Migration API or establishing new Windows 11 WorkSpaces infrastructure. The WorkSpaces Migration API allows for a straightforward migration without needing new infrastructure but is a one-way process with no rollback option. The steps include importing a new Windows 11 BYOL image, launching a WorkSpace, applying customizations, creating a custom image, and migrating users in batches. The new Windows 11 BYOL WorkSpaces infrastructure offers more control and flexibility, allowing for coexistence of Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments temporarily. This option requires careful planning and may incur additional costs. Steps include importing a new Windows 11 image, launching a WorkSpace, applying customizations, creating a custom image, and then migrating users before deleting the original Windows 10 WorkSpaces. Dan is a Senior AWS End User Compute Solutions Architect with expertise in configuring and optimizing end-user computing solutions, specializing in EC2, Microsoft, and Linux-based workloads since March 2016.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Japanese boffins invent the ‘world’s smallest shooting game’ by using an electron beam to blast particles one billionth of a metre in size

A research team at Nagoya University in Japan has developed what they claim to be the "world's smallest shooting game," utilizing nanoparticles measuring 1 billionth of a meter. The game combines digital and physical elements, where players use a digital controller to interact with nanoscale polystyrene balls, which act as enemies. An electron beam projects a spaceship on a display and generates electric fields to influence the nanoparticles' movement. The technology showcases potential applications beyond gaming, including advancements in 3D printing and targeted medical interventions. A video demonstrates the technology, showing the beam directing focus toward the nanoparticles.

Tech Optimizer

February 25, 2025

APAC enterprises shifting towards open source in database strategies

Enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly transitioning from proprietary databases to open-source alternatives, with PostgreSQL being favored due to high licensing costs and vendor dependencies. IT leaders are reassessing database strategies to meet performance, cost, and scalability needs, particularly for applications requiring transactional, analytical, and AI workloads. Hybrid IT models are gaining traction, especially in countries like Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while Japan and Korea show strong on-premises demand, and India is moving away from legacy systems due to cost pressures. PostgreSQL is evolving to support hybrid IT and emerging workloads, including AI and analytics, with enhancements like lakehouse architecture for managing structured and unstructured data and the introduction of pgvector for AI applications. Data sovereignty regulations are prompting enterprises to deploy PostgreSQL in hybrid cloud environments to balance control and scalability. EDB has developed a hybrid control plane for unified management across on-premises and cloud deployments. Many enterprises are opting for a gradual transition to PostgreSQL due to legacy dependencies and operational risks, often starting with specific use cases before migrating legacy workloads. An example includes an insurance company in Hong Kong that migrated from Oracle to PostgreSQL, achieving reduced costs and improved performance. Successful migration depends on database mobility and application portability, with EDB planning to integrate GPU support and develop tools for faster AI application deployment, with expectations for rollout by the second quarter of 2025.

Winsage

February 20, 2025

Windows 11 Pro vs Windows 11 Home: which version is right for you?

Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Home are two primary versions of Windows 11, each catering to different user needs. Windows 11 Pro allows for up to 2TB of RAM and 128 CPU cores, while Windows 11 Home is limited to 128GB of RAM and 64 CPU cores. Pro includes additional features for networking, security, and management, which may not significantly impact everyday performance for typical users but can enhance performance for those using virtual machines. Support for both versions is available through online resources, phone support, and in-app help, but Pro users may receive quicker responses and more specialized assistance due to dedicated support options. In terms of pricing, Windows 11 Home is more budget-friendly, while Windows 11 Pro is priced higher due to its advanced features aimed at professionals and businesses. Upgrading from Home to Pro is possible for a fee, and there are differences between OEM and retail versions. Windows 11 Home is suited for average users and families, while Windows 11 Pro is tailored for advanced users and professionals, offering enhanced security, device management, and connectivity features.

Winsage

February 13, 2025

The BadPilot campaign: Seashell Blizzard subgroup conducts multiyear global access operation

Microsoft has reported on the Russian state actor subgroup known as Seashell Blizzard, focusing on the "BadPilot campaign," which has been active since at least 2021. This campaign targets Internet-facing infrastructure to support broader operations, expanding its reach from Eastern Europe to a global scale. The subgroup has successfully infiltrated sensitive sectors like energy, telecommunications, arms manufacturing, and government entities, particularly exploiting vulnerabilities in software such as ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Fortinet FortiClient EMS since early 2024. Since the conflict in Ukraine began, there has been an increase in targeting international organizations significant to geopolitical interests, with at least three destructive cyberattacks attributed to this subgroup since 2023. The subgroup employs sophisticated cyber intrusion techniques, adapting its strategies to respond to evolving goals. Seashell Blizzard is linked to the Russian Military Intelligence Unit 74455 (GRU) and has been associated with various high-profile cyber incidents since its emergence in 2013. The subgroup's operations have evolved to include targets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, reflecting a strategic pivot to exploit vulnerabilities across different regions. The subgroup has demonstrated three primary exploitation patterns: deploying remote management and monitoring suites for persistence, using tunneling utilities to establish covert access, and modifying infrastructure to collect credentials. Organizations are advised to remain vigilant for indicators of compromise related to Seashell Blizzard's activities.

BetaBeacon

February 12, 2025

Top Features of BC Game Mobile App for Android

Adding a shortcut of BC Game to your smartphone’s home screen allows for easy access to the platform.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

5 PC games to play in 2025: From Warframe, and Baldur’s Gate 3 to Black Myth: Wukong and more

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced hardware technology and a diverse library of games, providing enhanced visuals and immersive gameplay. Warframe is a free-to-play MMO where players act as space ninjas, engaging in fast-paced combat and side activities like fishing and resource gathering, with ongoing updates expanding the game. Baldur's Gate 3 is a party-based RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, featuring turn-based combat, a deep narrative, and developed by Larian Studios. Valorant is a tactical shooter that combines elements of Counter-Strike and hero-based gameplay, emphasizing team coordination and unique agent abilities. Cassette Beasts is a turn-based monster-taming game where players capture and fuse creatures, featuring an engaging narrative and diverse exploration. Black Myth: Wukong is an action-adventure game based on Journey to the West, featuring an open world, intense battles, and strategic gameplay, appealing to fans of challenging action RPGs.

Tech Optimizer

February 7, 2025

What is Managed Endpoint Protection?

Managed Endpoint Protection involves outsourcing endpoint security for devices like laptops, desktops, and servers to specialized providers. These services offer continuous monitoring, automated responses, and compliance checks, utilizing advanced analytics and real-time threat intelligence. Key features include continuous monitoring, automated threat containment, vulnerability management, forensic analysis, compliance tools, and threat hunting. Managed services address various threats such as ransomware, phishing, zero-day exploits, credential theft, insider threats, DDoS attacks, and data exfiltration. Benefits include 24/7 expert coverage, access to specialized threat intelligence, faster incident response, reduced operational complexity, predictable pricing, and improved compliance. Challenges include the rapidly evolving threat landscape, skills shortage, budget constraints, and ensuring real-time visibility. Best practices for implementation involve maintaining asset inventories, defining roles, fine-tuning detection thresholds, conducting regular drills, and integrating with broader security measures. When choosing a provider, factors to consider include technical expertise, service level agreements, integration capabilities, pricing, compliance, and ongoing support. SentinelOne offers an autonomous cybersecurity platform that enhances endpoint security through superior visibility, automated responses, and customizable features.