When it comes to operating systems, few questions spark debate like the prospect of running macOS on a Windows PC. With Microsoft Windows dominating the desktop scene—clinging to a market share of over 70% and thriving on its open hardware compatibility—it seems natural to wonder: Is it...
apple ecosystem
apple macos
apple silicon
bootloaders
cloud macos
cross-platform computing
custom pc build
hackintosh
hackintosh legality
legal concerns
mac hardware compatibility
mac software development
macintosh build
macos on windows
macos support
open-source os alternatives
operating system hacks
pc hardware
virtualization
windows os
Throughout the recent evolution of Windows security features, few technical missteps have spurred as much quiet frustration as the so-called “dual-boot bug” first encountered in the summer of 2024. While Microsoft’s May 2025 update officially resolves the issue, the episode offers a revealing...
boot policy
bootloaders
dual boot
firmware security
hardware security
it troubleshooting
linux compatibility
microsoft updates
multiboot systems
os compatibility
sbat
secure boot
secure boot advanced targeting
security policy violation
system boot
system security
uefi security
windows 2024 update
windows and linux
windows security
After months of frustration for power users and enthusiasts, Microsoft has addressed a lingering issue that, for nearly a year, turned the simple act of dual-booting Windows 11 with Linux into an exercise in futility for many. With this critical bug finally resolved as part of the May 2025 Patch...
Microsoft’s latest foray into AI-assisted vulnerability research has uncovered hidden flaws in widely-used bootloaders—GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox—in what appears to be a significant leap in cybersecurity analysis. This breakthrough, achieved through the innovative use of the Security Copilot...
Microsoft has long been at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, and its latest use of Security Copilot to unearth vulnerabilities in widely used open-source bootloaders is a compelling example of how artificial intelligence can strengthen our digital defenses. In this deep dive, we’ll...
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, and one example is its role in uncovering vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Microsoft’s recent research leveraged Security Copilot to identify multiple vulnerabilities in GRUB2—a common Linux...
Hello! I'm new here and I just installed Windows 7 build 7000 finally before my time to activate ran out. I'm satisfied, etc etc (Even with Internet Explorer 8 but I'm sure that will end when I start web programming on this machine)
So I did this on a machine that was primarily Linux (also had...