Operating System Archive
US government to put IBM’s brain-inspired supercomputer to the test
The US government’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has enlisted IBM’s brain-inspired, 16-chip supercomputer system, with plans on testing just how well deep machine learning can help with the nation’s security. The supercomputer system, which is scalable as needed, uses 16 of IBM’s TrueNorth chips. They each
What’s ahead for Windows 10: Needed upgrades, forced updates
Windows 10 was the biggest news story out of Microsoft in 2015, and looking forward to the coming year, it’s slated to continue as one of the pillars of the company’s business. Here’s what to expect. Windows 10 was the biggest news story out of Microsoft in
Computerworld UK Daily Digest – 13 January 2016: What is devops? – Microsoft ends Windows 8 support – Dell UK enterprise chief emboldened by EMC deal
Welcome to today’s ComputerworldUK Daily Digest. We explore devops and ask, what is it?! Also, why your business should upgrade to Windows 10 and what 2016 has instore for Dell. Plus: what publishers should do about adblocking. What is devops? The ultimate definition We explore what
What’s new in Windows Server 2016: Containers, Nano Server and licensing changes
Windows Server 2016 is set to launch in the second half of this year. Computerworld UK looks at the new features announced in technical previews so far. With Windows Server 2016, Microsoft aims to assist customers in modernising on-premise data centres and making it easier to move
The 10 Windows group policy settings you need to get right
One of the most common methods to configure an office full of Microsoft Windows computers is with group policy. For the most part, group policies are settings pushed into a computer’s registry to configure security settings and other operational behaviors. Group policies can be pushed down from
Windows 10’s Edge browser finally gets add-ons
Microsoft yesterday updated its Windows 10 preview, adding support for extensions to the default Edge browser, finally fulfilling a promise it made last year that was itself a delay on a pledge to boost the browser’s functionality. As part of Windows 10 build 14291 — the latest
Microsoft gets Edge browser up to speed, improves UI, as Windows 10 nears launch
Windows 10 Build 10158 was delivered on Monday to the inner circle of the Windows Insider Program, giving them the opportunity to download and install the latest reasonably stable version of the operating system. The new build contains a number of bug fix updates, including a change
Techworld Daily Bytes – 01 December 2015 – Top malware attacks 2015 – Skype for business – interview tips
Today’s Techworld Daily Bytes we explore the top malware attacks 2015, Skype for business and top interview tips for IT pros. Plus: new updates from Office 2016 and how to write the perfect blog post. Also, take our ‘who said that?’ quiz to find out if you
Techworld Daily Bytes – 01 December 2015 – Top malware attacks 2015 – Skype for business – interview tips
Today’s Techworld Daily Bytes we explore the top malware attacks 2015, Skype for business and top interview tips for IT pros. Plus: new updates from Office 2016 and how to write the perfect blog post. Also, take our ‘who said that?’ quiz to find out if you
IDC sees gains for detachable, 2-in1 devices, credits Windows 10
Detachable tablet devices — better known as 2-in-1’s — have become the latest rage in computing. With a detachable, users can connect a tablet and keyboard to substitute for alaptop or use the tablet separately. Analyst firm IDC recently started calling the hybrid devices “detachables” after using