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Today we’re going to peel back the layers of Microsoft Windows architecture. For many of us, Windows has been a part of our computing lives for decades, whether at work or at home. But how much do we really know about how it works under the hood? In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Windows tick, compare it with Unix/Linux systems, and explore how it has evolved over the years.
Before we get into the topic, lets review this week's top trending security news:

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- https://www.performanta.com: Africa A testing Ground
- https://en.wikipedia.org: Architecture Of Windows NT
- https://techcommunity.microsoft.com: Windows Architecture The Basics
- https://learn.microsoft.com: Explore Windows Architecture/

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