Microsoft says older Windows versions will face greatest performance hits after Meltdown, Spectre patches

CES 2018: Misfit Path hybrid smartwatch...

ZDNet Must-Read News January 9, 2018

Microsoft says older Windows versions will face greatest performance hits after Meltdown, Spectre patches Windows 7 and Windows 8 users will notice the greatest decrease in system performance after the processor patches are applied. READ FULL STORY RELATED • CES 2018: Microsoft's IoT strategy is about the cloud more than the 'things' • Windows Meltdown-Spectre fix: How to check if your AV is blocking Microsoft patch Sneaky malware disguises itself as an Adobe Flash Player installer READ FULL STORY CES 2018: Misfit Path hybrid smartwatch tracks your activity with a six month battery life READ FULL STORY Are IT house calls burning up your work hours? Downloads from SolarWinds Respond faster to a flood of help desk tickets Downloads from SolarWinds What's Lurking in Your Log Data? White Papers from SolarWinds

This newsletter is a service of ZDNet.com. To update your account, please visit our Subscription Center. Unsubscribe | Help | Privacy policy Trouble viewing this? Read Online   Copyright CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. ZDNet is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. ZDNet 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.