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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23481

2023-06-15 KENNETH 0

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23481 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23481 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. What’s new in Build 23481 Improvements for Windows Ink Windows Ink is being modernized to allow users to enable inking directly onto edit fields. In addition, we are improving the accuracy from the recognition technology and a scratch out gesture for when users need to make edits. The goal with Windows Ink is to let users use their pen and handwrite anywhere they can type on their Windows device. Currently, these new Windows Ink improvements support English (U.S.) only but stay tuned for broader language support. This new experience can be managed via Settings > Bluetooth and devices > Pen and Windows Ink under [ more… ]

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Announcing the availability of consumer replacement components for Surface devices

2023-06-15 KENNETH 0

Announcing the availability of consumer replacement components for Surface devices We are happy to announce that replacement components for Surface devices are now available in the Microsoft Store.  As a team, we are committed to delivering what customers want and need in a premium device including versatility, performance, cutting-edge design, build quality and repairability. Our approach to repairability has been to expand the options for customers to have their devices repaired in a safe, sustainable manner. While we have always offered world-class warranty and repair services via Microsoft support, we have been working to increase repair options by designing products that are easier to repair and by expanding our network of Authorized Service Providers. As part of this larger initiative, we are excited to offer replacement components to technically inclined consumers for out-of-warranty, self repair. Find more information on troubleshooting [ more… ]

Announcing the Open Source Subscription by F5 NGINX

2023-06-15 KENNETH 0

Announcing the Open Source Subscription by F5 NGINX As a reader of the NGINX blog, you’ve likely already gathered that NGINX Open Source is pretty popular. But it isn’t just because it’s free (though that’s nice, too!) – NGINX Open Source is so popular because it’s known for being stable, lightweight, and the developer’s Swiss Army Knife™. Whether you need a web server, reverse proxy, API gateway, Ingress controller, or cache, NGINX (which is lightweight enough to be installed from a floppy disk) has your back. But there’s one thing NGINX Open Source users have told us is missing: Enterprise support. So, that (and more) is what we’re excited to introduce with the new Open Source Subscription! What Is the Open Source Subscription? The Open Source Subscription is a new bundle that includes: Enterprise Support: Get a trusted advisor and [ more… ]

Public Preview : Improve Win32 app security via app isolation

2023-06-14 KENNETH 0

Public Preview : Improve Win32 app security via app isolation We are thrilled to announce the public preview launch of Win32 app isolation. This blog post provides an overview of the topic. To learn more about the developer experience and engage with the team, please visit our GitHub page. It is worth noting that Win32 app isolation is an addition to the family of existing Windows sandbox options, such as Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Defender Application Guard. While these options are based on virtualization based security, Win32 app isolation is built on the foundation of AppContainers (and more). AppContainers are specifically designed to encapsulate and restrict the execution of processes, helping to ensure they operate with limited privileges, commonly referred to as low integrity levels. Win32 App isolation The frequency and impact of zero-day vulnerabilities have witnessed a substantial increase [ more… ]

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USN-6166-1: libcap2 vulnerabilities

2023-06-14 KENNETH 0

USN-6166-1: libcap2 vulnerabilities David Gstir discovered that libcap2 incorrectly handled certain return codes. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libcap2 to consume memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-2602) Richard Weinberger discovered that libcap2 incorrectly handled certain long input strings. An attacker could use this issue to cause libcap2 to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-2603) Source: USN-6166-1: libcap2 vulnerabilities