Kauricone courts computer users locked out of Windows 11

Kauricone courts computer users locked out of Windows 11
The desktop of Kauricone's Interface operating system. (Image: Screenshot)
Greg Hurrell
Computer users facing the end of Windows 10 support on “obsolete” computers have a New Zealand-made alternative to buying a new machine.Kauricone has developed its own operating system to extend the lifetime of older computers.In October this year, Microsoft will withdraw support for Windows 10. There’s nothing new in that, but, this time, Microsoft has imposed stricter criteria on older computers’ compatibility with the replacement Windows 11 operating system. The explanation for that is security, but man...

More Technology

Steven Joyce to chair NZME
Markets

Steven Joyce to chair NZME

Tech expert Bowen Pan will also join, later on. 

Staff reporters 09 May 2025
NZ's space sector revenue grows over 50% in five years
Policy

NZ's space sector revenue grows over 50% in five years

Advanced aviation is also a growing sector, according to a new industry survey.

Greg Hurrell 09 May 2025
Rocket Lab expanding its US defence efforts
News in Brief

Rocket Lab expanding its US defence efforts

Space company Rocket Lab is expanding its United States defence efforts, setting up a new holding company to reduce national security risks.The company that developed and launched rockets in New Zealand and the United States, and spacecraft and space systems, made US$123 million...

Staff reporters 09 May 2025
The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'
Health On The Up

The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'

Can hearing aids be made both affordable and desirable?

Pattrick Smellie 09 May 2025