Windows 12 is coming soon in 2024
I've read too many emails and articles hinting at a new Windows in the months leading up to 2024 and now it's not even a secret any more. Microsoft is readying it's latest iteration of it's Windows operating system, Windows 12.
It was July 15, 2015 when Windows 10 was released. It came after the "seemed like a good idea, Windows 8" which tried to merge the phone/tablet and desktop devices. Unfortunately it was so different users found the learning curve of Windows 8 delayed them from accomplishing their daily tasks.
Why can't Windows be more like Apple OS, new features, fixes but essentially feels the same. Voila, Windows 10 was supposed to be the answer. It was but then came Windows 11 with it's centered Apple like taskbar, which can be modified.
It may be that Windows 12 will support ARM processors as well as Intel/AMD processors. Sometimes it is easier to start from scratch rather that try to make an existing code do something not inherent to it's original intent.
ARM processors are found in small, battery-powered devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. However, ARM processors are also used for desktops and servers, including the world's fastest supercomputer (Fugaku) from 2020 to 2022(1).
It may be that Windows 12 can accomplish the meshing of the myriad of devices in a way that Windows 8 was unable to do.
BTW, Windows 10 End of Life is October 14, 2025. See footnote 3 below.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-12-faq-yes-its-coming-in-2024-and-more-surprising-predictions/
Scammers, thieves and ne'er do wells.
More than likely, we've all received emails or maybe texts that reference products or services we didn't buy. The invoices sometimes mimic PayPal invoices and are very legit in appearance. Many do not contain links but only a phone number for you to call. Once on the phone the scammers are very cunning, they're your friend and willing to help. Beware of any such emails and feel free to forward them to me. You can comment and ask for my help.
Watch out for your neighbors.
Gwinnett couple lost life savings to scammers pretending to be Geek Squad
Apple iPhones Viruses and Malware
Apple has always claimed that their phones are not susceptible to viruses. I know that's not true because I've a client who has had services compromised in the past through a mobile app on their phone.
Last night I called Apple support about an issue with the Wallet on my iPhone. I was experiencing a non-transmit error when I tried to pay. It was related to a glitch in my time zone setting.
The tech was nice, Indian I'm guessing because of accent. I asked him about Apple's claim of being virus/malware proof. He said maybe it was because every time you update your phone, the new IOS scans for malware.
I next asked him about the iPhones in Pakistan that were delivered with the Blast Pass Exploit. This code is a zero-day, zero-click malware deployment exploit capable of infecting the latest Apple IOS versions (up to v16.6) without any assist from the user. It specifically downloads Pegasus spyware.
In response to this threat, Apple has issued a remedial advisory for iPhone users and is sending alerts to its users to notify them of the potential targeting by NSO Pegasus spyware or state-sponsored attackers. (2)
I want to advise clients of mine who have Kaspersky AV, that there is a KAV app for your smartphones, both IOS and Android included with your subscription.
BTW, I told the Apple tech what to search for to find the article. The Pakistan government has been dealing with iPhone issues since 2021, may be earlier.
Government Warns About IPhone User Hacking in Pakistan
https://newsguru.pk/government-warns-about-iphone-user-hacking-in-pakistan/
footnotes
(1) WikiPedia
(2) NewsGuru - Pakistan
(3) The final version of Windows 10 is version 22H2, which will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025. Beginning with Windows 10, version 21H2, feature updates for Windows 10 release are released annually, in the second half of the calendar year, to the General Availability Channel. For information about servicing timelines, see the Windows lifecycle FAQ1.
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