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Wednesday Afternoon
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Wednesday, 13-January-2016 16:17:19 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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Microsoft are ending support for Internet Explorer pre-11 and Windows 8 as of yesterday. Microsoft’s push towards Windows 10 continues. Today, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 8, as well as older versions of its Internet Explorer web browser, IE 8, IE 9, and IE 10. For end users, that doesn’t mean the software instantly becomes non-functional, but that it will longer be updated with bug fixes or other security patches. That could potentially expose a good portion of online users to malware, if they choose not to upgrade, Microsoft warns.
A bug in Intel's Skylake can cause the CPUs to freeze - but so far only in Prime95. This issue only occurs under certain complex workload conditions, like those that may be encountered when running applications like Prime95. In those cases, the processor may hang or cause unpredictable system behavior. Intel has identified and released a fix and is working with external business partners to get the fix deployed through BIOS.
SiliconAngel points out that Altech, a distributor and former OCAU Major Sponsor, have gone into administration. Altech was recognised for its growth in BRW Magazine's Fast 100 list as the 6th fastest growing Australian company in 2004 and was featured again in 2006. Altech's proprietors were commended as regional finalists in Ernst & Young's 2006 Entrepreneurs of the Year award and it was awarded Microsoft's 2008 Australian Distribution Partner of the Year. More info here.
Equally unfortunately, it seems PC Range, a company which as I recall pretty much started in OCAU's forums and was involved with us for a long time, is also now in voluntary liquidation. Discussion here.
More CES coverage: Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 on APHNetworks. TechSpot and HotHardware have "best of CES 2016" lists.
Today's timewaster is reactor idle, which SC describes as an "explodey simcity turbine cookie clicker". :)
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