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Microsoft will stop offering legacy drivers from Windows Update
Microsoft is removing expired and outdated legacy drivers from Windows Update on Windows 11 and Windows 10 to enhance security and reduce compatibility issues. Only drivers with newer versions or that are no longer valid will be deleted, while still-valid legacy drivers remain available. Manufacturers have six months to dispute the action before they’re permanently deleted. As part of the…
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Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost
Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. “The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is…
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Microsoft 365 to block file access via legacy auth protocols by default
Microsoft has announced that it will start updating security defaults for all Microsoft 365 tenants in July to block access to SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office files via legacy authentication protocols. These changes will also address application access permissions that can expose organizations to unnecessary security risks. The rollout is set to begin in mid-July 2025, with an estimated completion date…
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Enterprises want to tackle technical debt, but they’re caught in a vicious ‘legacy dependency’ cycle – and it’s costing them customers
Technical debt has been a long-running problem for enterprises, and with big money AI adoption projects on the line, the stakes have never been higher. That’s according to a survey conducted by Savanta on behalf of Pegasystems, which found more than two-thirds (68%) of respondents said legacy systems and applications are hampering their ability to embrace new technologies. Tackling technical…
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DOGE wants to modernize Social Security’s legacy tech — what could possibly go wrong? – Computerworld
“You can’t just flip a switch one night and expect to be able to upgrade. It takes due diligence, and you have to understand the complexity of the programs,” he added. In light of DOGE’s employee cuts at the agency, Fichtner and Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and Disability Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, warned…
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5 Iconic Apps That Define Five Decades of Microsoft’s Legacy
Microsoft is celebrating its Golden Jubilee and on this occasion, we decided to look back upon five of the most significant apps that the tech giant has come out with in every decade since its inception. From Word to Teams, let’s take a recap at how Microsoft changed the digital world, one iconic app at a time. 1. Microsoft Word…
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Banks are persisting with the ‘patch and upgrade’ approach to legacy systems – and it’s swallowing up IT budgets
Banks are spending a staggering 70% of their budgets on maintaining outdated legacy systems, with many using an expensive ‘patch and upgrade’ approach. According to research from RS2, this strategy is soaking up resources, placing significant strain on IT workers, and holding back digital transformation goals across the sector. RS2 said the traditional strategy of patch and upgrade – simply…
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Integrating Low-Code Platforms with Legacy Systems
Low-code platforms accelerate application development and automate business processes. These platforms enable users to create applications with minimal hand-coding, using visual interfaces and pre-built components. Many organizations still rely on legacy systems that have been in use for years or even decades. These legacy systems are deeply embedded and are often difficult to replace due to their complexity, cost, and…
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T-Mobile is raising prices on some of its prized legacy plans
T-Mobile is letting some legacy plan customers know that a price increase is coming, 9to5Google reports. Many Reddit users on r/tmobile said the carrier sent them text messages that their plans will raise by $5 per month per line starting on April 2nd. In an internal memo obtained by CNET, T-Mobile consumer group president Jon Freier says the price increase…
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Legacy ‘Dinosaur’ Languages Are Making a Comeback
Image: Envato/TonyTheTigersSon Legacy programming languages, once thought to be relics of the past, are having a surprising comeback. This month, Fortran, Ada, COBOL, and Delphi all vying for positions in the TIOBE Index top 20. Takeaways from the March TIOBE rankings: Python: Recently named “TIOBE’s programming language of the year 2024” in January by TIOBE CEO Paul Jansen continues its meteoric…
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