Microsoft did everything in its power to get user to take advantage of the free update to Windows 10. It even nagged and fooled people in order to get them on-board before it was too late. This didn’t exactly go over well with those who wanted to stick with their old, reliable version of Windows. Microsoft is now calling out anyone who passed on the update and still using Windows 7, especially those in an enterprise setting. It says that operating system is outdated, and even with patches, it’s not secure enough.
Windows 7 was launched in 2009, offering a reprieve from the nightmare that was Vista. This OS update not only cleaned up a lot of the unnecessary junk in Windows, it streamlined the system to make it run better on low-power netbooks. Those were really hot at the time. Now, not so much. Windows 7 also introduced the new taskbar, “Aero” window management, and libraries.
Microsoft seems determined not to end up in another Windows XP situation, which required several support extensions to ensure the company wasn’t leaving too many users behind. It was finally able to end official support for XP in 2014, almost 13 years after it was released. Now, you only get support and updates for XP if your business has an expensive custom support contract with Microsoft. Right now, Windows 7 has extended support guaranteed through January 13, 2020. After that, no more public patches will be rolled out. Although, Microsoft says the public patches might not be enough to keep Windows 7 safe anyway.
Markus Nitschke, the head of Windows at Microsoft Germany posted a rundown of the situation on Microsoft’s Technet site. In it he says Windows 7 “does not meet the requirements of modern technology, nor the high security requirements of IT departments.” It’s based on a security model from almost a decade ago at this point, which doesn’t take into account the nature of online threats. Nitschke says that waiting for the official end of support to move can result in added costs from malware.
Meanwhile, Microsoft says Windows 10 is the most secure OS it has ever released. It includes biometric login support, application sandboxing, and advanced threat protection via Windows Defender. These features make Windows 10 capable of repelling some threats it hasn’t even been specifically patched for yet.
With only three more years of support, you can expect Microsoft will spend more and more time pushing this narrative that Windows 7 isn’t good anymore. It desperately doesn’t want Windows 7 to become XP v2.0.
Now read: Windows 10 free upgrades are still unofficially available

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The original Raspberry Pi was originally intended to be a low-powered, easily-extensible computer to help children learn computer science concepts. Those traits made the unit popular with all kinds users, including retro video game enthusiasts , IoT developers, and embedded systems designers. Back in 2014, the Raspberry Pi Foundation released the Pi Compute Module variant, a single-board computer with 4GB of integrated eMMC storage and a smaller footprint. The Foundation has now released a refreshed Compute Module 3 , sporting the same quad-core SoC and 1GB of RAM as the latest Raspberry Pi 3. The CM3 is intended for use in embedded applications and IoT devices.
The Module 3’s quad-core Soc is based on a Cortex A53 design running at 1.2 GHz. This spec bump results in a claimed ten-fold boost to computing power when compared to the original Compute Module’s single-core 700 MHz SoC. The new model ships with 4GB of eMMC storage, and there’s a slightly-cheaper « Lite » version available with no onboard flash.
The CM3 fits into the same type of physical slot as before, which provides all the I/O connectivity. Users will need additional hardware like the Compute Module IO Board V3 (CMIO3) development board to add Ethernet jacks, USB ports, and GPIO pins. Both the CM3 and CMIO3 lack the integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities of the Raspberry Pi 3, too. Although it’s possible to use the CM3 in place of an older Compute Module board, the CM3’s larger dimensions and higher power consumption might throw a couple wrinkles into the upgrade process.
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 is available now for $30 with 4GB of onboard storage or $25 without. Most buyers will want at least one development breakout board, which sells for about $120 (or £96). The CM3 can be used with the Pi Foundation’s Raspbian operating system or Microsoft’s Windows 10 IoT Core.

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President Obama gave out dozens of pardons today, and commuted the sentences of over 200 people— including Chelsea Manning. Here are the differences between presidential pardons and commutations, as well as how the process unfolds.
As Mark Berman at the Washington Post explains, the commutation and pardon process is fairly straightforward. First, people convicted of crimes apply for executive clemency through the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney. Those applications are reviewed by the deputy attorney general’s office before they make their way to the White House, where the president makes the final decision.
When a commutation is given, the sentence someone is currently serving is cut short. But a commutation does not suggest they are innocent, and it does not do away with civil disabilities like sitting on federal juries and voting. Commutations are typically given while someone is serving time, and the president can only commute federal sentences. State-level convictions are out of the president’s reach.
Pardons , on the other hand, are usually granted after someone has already served their time. A pardon still doesn’t suggest innocence, but it does allow felons to vote, sit on juries, and possess firearms. Pardons do not normally expunge criminal records, but the person’s records are updated to show they were later pardoned, which can help a great deal when they apply for a job.
Obama just commuted much of Chelsea Manning’s sentence. How do pardons and commutations work? | Washington Post
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Some Android Wear watches could be getting a big update next month.
The next version of Google ‘s smartwatch operating system will arrive on February 9, according to known and generally reliable leaker Evan Blass .
The report also claims that the update will launch alongside two new LG smartwatches : the LG Sport and LG Watch Style. Both watches will reportedly feature circular OLED displays, 4GB of internal storage, and a digital crown similar to the Apple Watch.
The Sport is said to be the more advanced model, with a higher-resolution screen, more RAM and a larger battery. It will also reportedly include LTE connectivity, NFC for mobile payments, GPS and an optical heart-rate sensor. You can view the full reported specs below:

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