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Google Accelerates ChromeOS Exit, Confirming 2034 Sunset Amid Googlebook Launch
technology10 days ago

Google Accelerates ChromeOS Exit, Confirming 2034 Sunset Amid Googlebook Launch

Google has officially confirmed that ChromeOS support will end in mid-2034, two years earlier than previously expected. This decision coincides with the launch of the new Android-based Googlebook OS on October 4, 2026. While Google promises a 'direct migration' path for newer Chromebook models, the transition raises concerns for enterprise and education sectors due to the lack of management tools for over a year and the significant price increase from budget Chromebooks to premium Googlebooks.

via theregister.com|
#android#chromeos#enterprise-it
Google Confirms ChromeOS Sunset in 2034 as Googlebook OS Launches
technology10 days ago

Google Confirms ChromeOS Sunset in 2034 as Googlebook OS Launches

Google has officially confirmed that ChromeOS support will end in mid-2034, marking the beginning of the transition to its new Android-based Googlebook OS. While the first Googlebook laptops launch on October 4, 2026, Google promises that newer Chromebook models will be eligible for direct migration to the new platform. Enterprise and education management tools for Googlebook OS are expected in the second half of 2027, ensuring a phased rollout for institutional users.

via Engadget|
#android#chromeos#enterprise-it
Windows 11 gets an accidental OneDrive Photos rollout, with no simple uninstall yet
technology2 months ago

Windows 11 gets an accidental OneDrive Photos rollout, with no simple uninstall yet

Microsoft confirmed it briefly rolled out a new OneDrive Photos experience to Windows 11 beyond its intended scope, including on enterprise PCs where it isn’t supported. The app is tied to the OneDrive sync client and cannot be removed independently right now; Microsoft says a future update will let users remove just the Photos experience without uninstalling OneDrive. For now, the workaround is to remove OneDrive entirely (which also removes Photos), and IT admins are pressuring Microsoft as they await a targeted fix that would also remove the feature from Intune-managed devices.

via Windows Latest|
#enterprise-it#onedrive#onedrive-photos
M1 MacBook Air Defies Obsolescence, Prolonging Enterprise Lifecycles
technology2 months ago

M1 MacBook Air Defies Obsolescence, Prolonging Enterprise Lifecycles

Bradley Chambers argues the M1 MacBook Air, launched in 2020, remains highly capable in 2026, with a fanless design, minimal dust buildup, and strong battery life enough to serve as loaners or even primary devices. IT teams now keep 30–40 M1 Airs in active inventory for spares, challenging the traditional 3–4 year laptop lifecycle and suggesting longer, cost-effective device lifecycles as Apple Silicon ages.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#enterprise-it#hardware-lifecycle
Windows 11 Start Menu fully rolls out ahead of major 26H2 overhaul
technology3 months ago

Windows 11 Start Menu fully rolls out ahead of major 26H2 overhaul

Windows 11’s Start Menu has completed the latest rollout for versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing a scrollable single‑page layout, an All Apps category view, and an option to hide the Recommended section. Future 2026 updates will add per‑section visibility toggles and a resize feature with Small/Large presets, all under a new JSON‑based configuration that admins can push via Group Policy or CSPs. In the meantime, users can tweak settings in Settings > Personalization > Start, while admins can enforce layouts with gpedit.msc and gpupdate /force. Microsoft also aims to improve performance with a Low Latency Profile and a WinUI‑based rewrite of the Start Menu, though a public date for that rebuild hasn’t been announced; the 26H2 release is expected later in 2026.

via Windows Latest|
#enterprise-it#microsoft#start-menu
Windows Server 2022 hotpatching extended to 2027 for Azure Edition
technology3 months ago

Windows Server 2022 hotpatching extended to 2027 for Azure Edition

Microsoft has extended Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition hotpatching through October 2027, allowing enrolled systems to receive monthly security updates without rebooting by patching running processes; non-hotpatch updates still require restarts. The extended support end date for Windows Server 2022 editions remains 2031 for broader SKUs.

via BleepingComputer|
#azure-edition#enterprise-it#hotpatch
Windows 11 26H2 Coming Soon: Tiny Enablement Upgrade for 24H2/25H2
technology3 months ago

Windows 11 26H2 Coming Soon: Tiny Enablement Upgrade for 24H2/25H2

Microsoft says Windows 11 version 26H2 will be the next feature update. Devices on 24H2 or 25H2 can upgrade via a tiny enablement package (~174 KB) that activates existing features after a restart, while 23H2 and older require a full 6.5 GB upgrade. The three releases share the same servicing branch, allowing unified security updates and testing; hardware requirements are not expected to change, and 26H2 is anticipated later this year after Insiders in the Dev Channel test it.

via BleepingComputer|
#enablement-package#enterprise-it#insiders
Countdown to Secure Boot: What If You Miss the June 2026 Certificate Update on Windows 11
technology4 months ago

Countdown to Secure Boot: What If You Miss the June 2026 Certificate Update on Windows 11

Microsoft explains that the original Secure Boot certificates (2011) expire in June 2026 and will be replaced by 2023 certificates through a phased CFR/LCU rollout. Legacy BIOS devices won’t be updated, and Secure Boot must be enabled; the process may involve several reboots and resealing BitLocker keys. If you ignore the deadline, Windows will boot but security will be degraded because boot-critical updates and DBX revocation lists won’t be applied, potentially blocking future OS upgrades that rely on the 2023 chain. Enterprises should test deployments, monitor Secure Boot status in Windows Security, and plan PXE/boot-manager changes accordingly. Servers require manual intervention, and the 2023 certs are projected to last until 2038 with further shifts toward post-quantum certificates later on.

via Windows Latest|
#certificates#enterprise-it#secure-boot
technology5 months ago

AI spurs more software projects, not layoffs, Morgan Stanley finds

Morgan Stanley’s report argues that generative AI accelerates software creation but raises demand for senior engineers to architect, validate, and integrate AI-driven workflows. Rather than a broad reduction in developers, AI shifts bottlenecks downstream to review, testing, security, and release, enabling more projects and signaling sustained demand for infrastructure and platform software in an AI-augmented development era.

via Investing.com|
#agentic-automation#ai#automation
ServiceNow and NVIDIA team up to revolutionize enterprise AI.
technology3 years ago

ServiceNow and NVIDIA team up to revolutionize enterprise AI.

ServiceNow and NVIDIA have partnered to develop generative AI capabilities for enterprise-grade workflow automation. ServiceNow is building custom large language models using NVIDIA software and infrastructure, expanding its AI functionality for IT departments, customer service teams, employees, and developers. The partnership will also help NVIDIA streamline its IT operations. The companies are exploring generative AI use cases for virtual assistants, customer service agents, and employee development recommendations. ServiceNow is using NVIDIA AI Foundations cloud services and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform for its generative AI research and development.

via NVIDIA Blog|
#ai#enterprise-it#nvidia