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Winsage

August 24, 2025

LibreOffice 25.8 Drops Windows 7-8.1 Support, Adds Speed and AES-256 Encryption

LibreOffice 25.8 has been released by The Document Foundation, ending support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, meaning users on these operating systems will no longer receive updates or security patches. The new version requires a minimum of Windows 10 and includes performance enhancements, such as faster document loading and improved interoperability with Microsoft formats. Security upgrades include AES-256 encryption and PDF 2.0 export capabilities. The decision to discontinue support for older Windows versions reflects a broader industry trend towards modernization and innovation. Future versions will also require macOS 11 or later. Users on outdated systems are encouraged to evaluate alternatives or stick with earlier versions.

Winsage

September 28, 2024

Google Chrome Security Alert: Indian Govt Issues Major Warning For Windows And Mac Users – News18

The Indian government issued a security alert on September 26 regarding vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, as announced by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). Users on Windows, macOS, and Linux are at risk, particularly those using versions prior to 129.0.6668.70/.71 for Windows and Mac, and prior to 129.0.6668.70 for Linux. The vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash the application, stemming from issues such as Type Confusion in V8, Use after Free in Dawn, Integer Overflow in Skia, and inappropriate implementation in V8. Users are advised to update their browsers to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

BetaBeacon

March 25, 2024

Microsoft Fixes Chrome’s Font Rendering on Windows 10 and 11

Microsoft is addressing a font rendering problem in Chrome on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The issue, caused by an incompatibility in font rendering, does not affect all users but has been noticeable to those it does. Chrome has not been utilizing the ClearType Tuner in Windows, resulting in suboptimal text display. Microsoft plans to make changes that will enhance text appearance in Chrome to match Windows' native rendering.