security trade-offs

  1. Tiny11 and Nano11: Slim Windows 11 to a Few Gigabytes

    A stripped-down, community-built version of Windows 11 has pushed the limits of what the OS can be when every nonessential component is removed: tiny installation media, dramatic runtime compression, and the deliberate sacrifice of serviceability and security to reach an astonishingly small...
  2. Windows Security Balance: UAC, Smart App Control, VBS, and Defender Notifications

    Windows' built‑in security toolbox is larger and more capable than it has ever been, but several of its most visible safeguards can — paradoxically — reduce real‑world security when design and deployment interact with human behavior and system performance. Four features in particular — User...
  3. Windows Hello Security Update: Impact on Facial Recognition, Usability, and Inclusivity

    For years, Windows Hello has represented a cornerstone of Microsoft’s commitment to both security and user convenience, providing seamless facial recognition sign-ins for millions of users. Historically, this technology has leveraged infrared (IR) sensors rather than optical cameras alone...