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    Chrome app screen

    HP Spectre, Win 10. Would someone tell what this screen is (attached) and how was it created in the first place. Whenever I try to create a desktop icon it ends up on this screen. Thanks.
  2. HP launches hybrid-ready Windows 11 PCs and its most thermally advanced gaming laptop

    If you’re looking for a Windows 11 PC built for working in a hybrid environment, check out the new HP Spectre x360 13.5-inch 2-in-1 laptop. HP also launched its most thermally advanced gaming laptop ever with the OMEN 16 and debuted its first Victus 15 Laptop for emerging gamers. The HP Spectre...
  3. Windows 10 New Intel Microcode for Spectre V3a, V4 & L1TF to be released

    Intel is to release new microcode via Windows update for Spectre variants. further details can be found here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4465065/kb4465065-intel-microcode-updates:
  4. Windows 10 NTFS.SYS BSOD Loop - Unique Situation.

    Hi This is my first post on the forums as i'm unable to find the solution online. I've searched all over Google for a similar case to mine and i'm yet to find any. I recently ran in to a BSOD during gaming on Windows 10 64-bit. It occurred when I was playing Black Ops 4. I managed to get two...
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    Windows 7 Exactly which Updates KB...... are responsible for Spectre & Meltdown?

    Does someone know and tell me the list of Win 7 Updates KB...... which are responsible for fixing Spectre & Meltdown (from the Windows side (not by BIOS-fimware updates))? May be there is a comprehensive list published in Internet? My intention is NOT to install these patches, but on the...
  6. Intel Foreshadow vulnerability

    Intel has revealed another major security vulnerability in its CPUs, similar to the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities revealed earlier this year. It is understood that at this time there are no current exploits and further information can be found on the released Link Removed . AMD chips are...
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    Windows 7 How to find out which Spectre (NG) & Meltdown updates are locally installed?

    Assume I updated oocasionally my Win 7 system. How can I find out which of the many Win 7 Spectre, Meltdown and Spectre NG updates are currently locally installed? Peter
  8. TA18-141A: Side-Channel Vulnerability Variants 3a and 4

    Original release date: May 21, 2018 Systems Affected CPU hardware implementations Overview On May 21, 2018, new variants—known as 3A and 4—of the side-channel central processing unit (CPU) hardware vulnerability were Link Removed. These variants can allow an attacker to obtain access to...
  9. amd chips are not exempt …

    make no mistake … even amd chips are not exempt … beware.
  10. KB4090007: Intel microcode updates

    Intel release updates for Spectre on 6th generation (Skylake) chips: Intel Link Removed that they have completed their validations and started to release microcode for newer CPU platforms around Spectre Variant 2 (CVE 2017-5715 (“Branch Target Injection”)). This update includes microcode...
  11. Recent Microsoft updates and AMD

    Recently the updates released by Microsoft to combat Meltdown and Spectre have caused some boot issues for those running with certain AMD processors. (this issue is only affecting older AMD cpu's apparently) January 3, 2018—KB4056897 (Security-only update) January 9, 2018—KB4056894 (Monthly...
  12. TA18-004A: Meltdown and Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerability Guidance

    Original release date: January 04, 2018 Systems Affected CPU hardware implementations Overview On January 3, 2018, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) became aware of a set of security vulnerabilities—known as Meltdown and Spectre— that affect modern...
  13. Meltdown and Spectre: CPU vulnerabilities patched

    New vulnerabilities have recently been discovered with modern cpu's: It would seem Intel are more prone to attack than AMD: Meltdown and Spectre Microsoft have released patches which will be available via Windows update. If like me yours hasn't arrived then download the standalone...
  14. Product Review: HP Spectre x360

    The HP Spectre x360 is a better laptop than a tablet, but could be the best 2-in-1 device in the category. read more Continue reading...