Daily Archives: December 2, 2024

• Windows file systems

  Posted on December 2, 2024 at 02:45 CST by Ed Tittel • Comment in the Forums

  

  ISSUE 21.49 • 2024-12-02

  WINDOWS 11

  

  By Ed Tittel

  When Windows first made its debut in November 1985 — coming up on 40 years ago — it included support for a single file system named FAT.

  That’s short for File Allocation Table, a simple-minded table of on-disk (or diskette, at the time) locations where files reside, along with information about their names and attributes.

  Today, Windows supports multiple versions of FAT. Windows 10 and 11 also support two other built-in file systems.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.49.0, 2024-12-02).
  This story also appears in our public Newsletter.

  Windows 11 exFAT, FAT, FAT32, HFS, HPFS, Newsletters, NTFS, ReFS

• Are patents killing tech innovation?

  Posted on December 2, 2024 at 02:44 CST by B. Livingston • Comment in the Forums

  PUBLIC DEFENDER

  

  By Brian Livingston

  Some say patents are an essential way to convince inventors to discover novel technologies, while others feel that overly broad patents are blocking tech inventions that would benefit us — well, who’s right?

  The Business Software Alliance — an association with offices in more than 30 countries — counts among its members numerous computer giants including Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and more. To “support US technology leadership,” the BSA strives for the co-licensing of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). This ensures that its members can coordinate each other’s’ claims on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G, HDMI, HTTPS, and other widely used protocols, according to the BSA’s Patent Policy Agenda.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.49.0, 2024-12-02).

  Public Defender Innovation, Intellectual property, Newsletters, Patents

• Outlook (new) for Windows

  Posted on December 2, 2024 at 02:43 CST by Peter Deegan • Comment in the Forums

  MICROSOFT 365

  

  By Peter Deegan

  It’s been a big year for the new Outlook for Windows. Microsoft has removed the “preview” tag and is pushing it hard. But is Outlook (new) really ready for the public?

  A lot has changed since I gave Five reasons not to use the new Outlook; alas, not enough has changed in those key areas.

  Two major Outlook for Windows versions are now available, but they are very different.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.49.0, 2024-12-02).

  Microsoft 365 Classic Outlook, Microsoft, Newsletters, Outlook, Outlook (classic), Outlook (new)

• Choosing the right device

  Posted on December 2, 2024 at 02:42 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  ON SECURITY

  

  By Susan Bradley

  Are you being bombarded from every corner by Black Friday and end-of-year deals — toys to technology?

  Of course you are. It’s that time of year. Whether it’s actual tech toys, smart TVs, PCs, tablets, phones, home tech, or anything else with a chip in it, vendors want to entice you in any way they can.

  Will you succumb? Well, probably — at least a little bit. The more important question is, what should you actually be looking for?

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.49.0, 2024-12-02).

  nt question is, what should you actually be looking for?

  On Security Chromebook, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Surface, Newsletters, Patch Lady Posts, Qualcomm Snapdragon, QuickBooks, Remote Desktop, Windows 365, Windows 365 Link