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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2025 Security Update Review
- Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 67 vulnerabilities, including critical ones like zero-day exploits.
- Updates covered Microsoft Edge, Windows Hyper-V, DNS Server, Visual Studio, and more.
- Flaws fixed ranged from Spoofing to Remote Code Execution.
- Multiple critical vulnerabilities were patched, such as in Remote Desktop Services and Microsoft Office.
- A breakdown of security feature bypass, information disclosure, and elevation of privilege vulnerabilities was provided.
- Several CVEs were highlighted, including those for Windows NTFS, Fast FAT File System Driver, and Microsoft Access.
- A risk reduction strategy via TruRisk Eliminate was mentioned for specific vulnerabilities like Remote Desktop Services.
- Mitigation steps for CVEs, including disabling services and enabling protection against NTLM hashes, were outlined.
- The next Patch Tuesday is scheduled for April 15, and subscribers can join the 'This Month in Vulnerabilities and Patch's webinar.'
- Qualys hosts a webinar series focusing on integrating VMDR and Patch Management to expedite vulnerability remediation.
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Six ways Microsoft’s portable Xbox could be a Steam Deck killer
- Microsoft plans to partner with a PC gaming OEM to release an Xbox-branded gaming handheld later this year.
- To stand out in the crowded market, Microsoft needs to bring something unique to the table.
- A bespoke user interface is suggested as a way to improve the user experience.
- Adapting Windows for a handheld screen controlled by buttons and analog sticks is a challenge.
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Sea of Thieves prepares for a March full of anniversary celebration – and a Solitaire collab
- Sea of Thieves is celebrating its seven-year anniversary in March.
- Players can participate in community events and achieve goals to commemorate the game's past.
- A pirate emporium sale and solitaire cards for Microsoft's version of the game are available as part of the anniversary celebration.
- Additional events, such as community weekends, Twitch drops, and a giveaway, are scheduled throughout the month.
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Microsoft Ports TypeScript to Go with 10x Speed Boost
- Microsoft announced a project to enhance TypeScript performance by porting the compiler and language tools to Go.
- The project, titled 'Corsa', promises a 10x speed boost and a reduction in memory usage for developers.
- The TypeScript compiler and toolset have been ported to Go to overcome JavaScript's performance limits.
- Microsoft expects to preview a native implementation of the TypeScript compiler by mid-2025.
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Internal Microsoft survey shows employees are slightly less grumpy about pay
- Microsoft's latest internal poll shows 65% of employees believe working there is a "good deal."
- This positive response signifies improved work-life balance and compensation satisfaction.
- Microsoft had previously increased pay in 2022 to address employee dissatisfaction.
- The next employee survey is scheduled for April after recent workforce reductions and performance review process revamp.
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Anthropic’s stealth enterprise coup: How Claude 3.7 is becoming the coding agent of choice
- Anthropic has strategically focused on enterprise coding with its Claude AI models, outperforming competitors like OpenAI and Google in coding benchmarks.
- Claude 3.7 Sonnet set new records for coding performance with its recent release, while Claude Code aids developers in faster application development.
- Anthropic's deliberate coding focus caters to the growing need for AI coding agents in building applications efficiently for both developers and non-coders.
- Claude's success in coding tasks has been verified by the developer community, positioning it as a preferred choice for coding applications.
- Anthropic's strategy to target the enterprise market with specialized coding capabilities, rather than general consumers, has driven its success.
- Feedback from real-world testing indicates Anthropic's Claude models outshine competitors on coding tasks, particularly in writing code efficiently.
- Anthropic's revenue projections hint at substantial growth driven by coding applications, showcasing its commitment to coding capabilities for enterprises.
- Competitors like Microsoft's GitHub Copilot and Meta's Llama models offer alternatives, but Anthropic's coding focus and enterprise features set it apart.
- Anthropic's democratization of coding through AI agents like Cursor, and its open standards approach with Model Context Protocol, fosters developer adoption.
- The AI coding agent landscape is evolving rapidly, offering opportunities and challenges for enterprise decision-makers to leverage these tools effectively.
- Anthropic's Claude models are spearheading the AI coding agent revolution, transforming how applications are built and empowering developers to focus on innovation.
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Blizzcon Skipping 2025, But Will Return Next Year
- Blizzcon will not be returning in 2025, but will be back in 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
- The large event is set to return on September 12 and end on September 13 in 2026.
- Blizzcon skipped the event in 2024 and will be skipping it again this year.
- Blizzcon is an annual event where Blizzard announces upcoming games and updates, bringing fans together to celebrate their favorite franchises.
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BlizzCon returns to Anaheim on September 12-13, 2026
- BlizzCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12 and September 13 in 2026.
- BlizzCon, owned by Activision Blizzard, is skipping 2025.
- The first BlizzCon took place in 2005 and it has inspired innovation and creativity over the years.
- Blizzard aims to create an unforgettable experience for all participants in 2026.
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Microsoft has been working on a native implementation of TypeScript
- Microsoft is creating a native implementation of the TypeScript compiler and tools.
- The implementation aims to improve editor startup time, reduce build time, and optimize memory usage.
- The codebase is being ported to Go for the native implementation, providing benefits like optimized native code support and automatic memory management.
- The native implementation has shown significant improvements in performance, with a 10x speed boost observed for certain TypeScript projects.
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How to deploy Kubeflow on Azure
- Kubeflow is a cloud-native, open source MLOps platform for developing and deploying ML models on Kubernetes.
- Charmed Kubeflow by Canonical offers benefits like security maintenance, enterprise support, and integration with other tools.
- It explains deployment environments for Charmed Kubeflow, providing an overview for deploying on Azure.
- Kubeflow, the upstream project, is fully open source and maintained by CNCF, but may pose challenges in deployment, maintenance, and security.
- Charmed Kubeflow offers a secure path from experimentation to production, supporting organizations in various ways.
- It can be deployed on any CNCF-conformant Kubernetes, including major public clouds like Azure, AWS, and Google.
- Running Charmed Kubeflow on Azure can benefit from readily available computing power, GPUs, and ease of experimentation.
- Considerations for deploying on Azure include existing infrastructure, open source usage, expertise, and long-term strategy.
- Various deployment options on Azure include Azure VMs, AKS, and a quick deployment through Azure Marketplace.
- The private preview of Charmed Kubeflow on Azure aims to simplify the deployment process for organizations.
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A new Xbox handheld is reportedly set to take on the Steam Deck this year
- Microsoft has reportedly struck a deal with partners to release an Xbox handheld in 2025.
- The device is expected to run on Windows, which has been viewed as a weakness for handhelds.
- This move has the potential to disrupt the market, challenging Steam Deck as the best handheld gaming PC.
- There is uncertainty if Windows will be optimized for the Xbox handheld upon its release.
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Xbox Might Beat PlayStation to the Next-Gen Handheld Market
- Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox-branded handheld device that might beat Sony's PlayStation to the next-gen handheld market.
- The device, codenamed Keenan, is expected to release in 2025 and will have Xbox features including the official Xbox Guide button and Xbox-style design.
- Project Keenan will serve as a "research experience" for Microsoft to test Windows 11 capabilities.
- Sony's decision to prototype a stand-alone handheld device was partly inspired by the success of PS Portal.
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Digitaltrends
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The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop
- Microsoft is officially replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app.
- Support for Remote Desktop will end on May 27, and users are recommended to uninstall the app.
- The new Windows app, launched in September last year, provides unified access to various Windows services.
- The long-term ambition of Microsoft is to move Windows over to the cloud, with expanded cloud PC and virtual PC features for all users.
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Druva and Microsoft team up to enhance cyber resiliency for enterprises
- Druva and Microsoft have formed a strategic relationship to enhance cyber resiliency for enterprises.
- The partnership aims to provide cloud-native and hybrid data protection integrated with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- The collaboration will deliver cross-cloud protection, unified visibility across data environments, and comprehensive data security strategies.
- Druva's platform will offer enhanced data protection, flexibility, scalability, and optimized costs for Azure customers.
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The AI data center boom will create new jobs. Most won't be at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, or Meta.
- A PwC study found that data centers contributed 4.7 million jobs to the US economy from 2017 to 2023, with most of the jobs attributed to the 'multiplier effect.'
- President Donald Trump claimed AI project Stargate would create over 100,000 American jobs, although little evidence supports this.
- Data centers have rapidly grown, with a PwC study reporting a 60% increase in data center-related jobs from 2017 to 2023.
- However, most jobs created by big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta through data center projects are not direct tech jobs.
- The accuracy of job creation claims by the data center industry has been debated among economic development experts.
- Data center investments by tech giants are expected to continue, with significant capital expenditures allocated for expansions.
- A large portion of the jobs attributed to the data center industry are categorized as 'indirect' and 'induced,' rather than 'direct' industry jobs.
- Economists question the methodology of quantifying induced and indirect jobs in the data center industry, highlighting potential inaccuracies.
- Construction jobs play a significant role in data center development, requiring skilled labor ranging from cooling systems to specialized server equipment.
- Data center construction leads to economic benefits for various sectors, such as increased demand for hospitality services due to the influx of construction workers.
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