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Win11 loophole patched, Procreate vs A.I., National Public Data breach + more!
Aug 20, 2024
Microsoft has closed a loophole allowing unauthorized Windows 11 installs, tightening security. Procreate vows to keep AI out of its creative tools, taking a stand for artists. A significant breach at National Public Data raises red flags about data safety. Plus, exciting updates on Intel’s new CPU lineup, a 2GB version of Raspberry Pi 5, and Zotac's latest gaming handheld. Uncertainty looms over the future of Fitbit as Tesla looks for trainers for its humanoid robot, Optimus. Tech news just got a lot more intriguing!
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- Microsoft has patched a loophole in Windows 11 installation, raising concerns about users bypassing strict hardware requirements like TPM 2.0.
- Procreate's pledge to avoid generative AI highlights a significant pushback from digital artists against AI technologies in creative platforms.
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Windows 11 Installation Workarounds
Recent changes to Windows 11's installation requirements have made it challenging for users to bypass the strict hardware specifications, particularly the TPM 2.0 chip requirement. A workaround that previously tricked the installation setup into recognizing a non-compliant PC as a server has been patched in the latest insider build, putting recent installations at risk of malfunction. Despite this, alternative methods such as the open-source utility Rufus still offer potential solutions to users wanting to install Windows 11 without meeting these hardware demands. There is skepticism regarding Microsoft's ability to fully eliminate all bypass methods, raising concerns about how these changes might affect user access to future software updates.
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