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Google has introduced a beta version of its Google Drive desktop client, now compatible with Windows 11 and devices powered by Snapdragon processors. This marks a significant milestone for Arm-based Windows PCs, providing users with an optimized experience. The functionality of Google Drive on these devices is largely the same as on those with Intel or AMD processors, apart from the Outlook Meet plugin, which remains unsupported. The beta version can be downloaded directly using a link provided by Google. Note that the installation requires Microsoft WebView2 alongside Windows 11. For years, Intel and AMD have dominated the Windows PC landscape, offering reliable x86 CPU options. However, the release of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite processors this year has introduced a compelling alterna...

Microsoft's Accidental Leak Reveals New Hotpatching Feature for Windows 11 It’s frustrating when you accidentally publish something online, delete it, and then realize nothing is ever truly erased. This is precisely what happened with Microsoft, which accidentally revealed a new Windows update feature, hotpatching, but it’s only available for less than 30% of Windows 11 users. The Hotpatching Feature As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft is working on a solution called "hotpatching" to avoid the need for restarts after updates. Although details were posted and quickly removed, a draft document with the headline “Hotpatch for Windows (Ge) - 2024.08 B” was captured by the web archive. The document, however, only included a generic template. Hotpatching will update the in-memory code...

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Google Drive Now Supports Arm-Based Windows Devices

Microsoft’s Hotpatching Leak and New Security Risks