Windows 11 2024 Update
Windows 11 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update, is a significant update to the Windows 11 operating system, released on October 1, 2024. Here is the abstract of the key security enhancement coming from this major update.
Sudo for Windows:
This feature allows users to execute commands with elevated privileges from a standard user account in the Terminal. It mimics the functionality of the sudo command in Unix-based systems, enhancing security by reducing the need for users to log in as administrators. This minimizes the risk of accidental or malicious changes to the system.
Voice Clarity:
Utilizing artificial intelligence, Voice Clarity improves the quality of audio during video calls by filtering out background noise. This ensures that communication is clear and secure, which is particularly important for remote work and virtual meetings where sensitive information might be discussed.
Wi-Fi 7 Support:
Windows 11 24H2 includes support for the upcoming Wi-Fi 7 standard, which offers higher speeds, lower latency, and improved security features. This prepares the system for future hardware and network advancements, ensuring better protection against wireless threats and enhancing overall network security.
Energy Saver Mode:
While primarily designed to reduce power consumption, Energy Saver Mode also limits background activities. By reducing the number of active processes, this mode decreases the attack surface for potential threats, contributing to a more secure operating environment.
New Platform Code in Rust:
Some core components of the Windows platform kernel have been rewritten in the Rust programming language. Rust is known for its memory safety features, which help prevent common vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows and memory leaks. This change enhances the stability and security of the operating system by reducing the likelihood of memory-related bugs.
Copilot Changes:
The Copilot feature has been updated to be more user-friendly and integrated. The Copilot icon is now a regular app taskbar icon, and the window can be resized and overlapped with other app windows, allowing for better multitasking. However, Copilot no longer has PC control capabilities, focusing instead on providing assistance within user applications. This change helps prevent unauthorized system changes and enhances security.
Copilot+ PC Exclusives:
Advanced features such as Live Captions, Cocreator image generation, and Click to Do are now exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. These PCs are equipped to handle AI functions locally, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing. This local processing enhances security by keeping sensitive data on the device rather than transmitting it over the internet
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