What I'd like to know is how effective are these OS updates (both Linux and Windows) without the associated firmware updates through microcode or BIOS/UEFI flashing. My system is a few years old and I don't expect the OEM to release BIOS/UEFI updates for this model.
Will the OS/microcode update still at least partially protect me or will I have to be super-paranoid about apps and javascript for the remainder of this machine's life?
BTW, my machine is just a normal desktop/laptop, so no server stuff running or expected.
Will the OS/microcode update still at least partially protect me or will I have to be super-paranoid about apps and javascript for the remainder of this machine's life?
BTW, my machine is just a normal desktop/laptop, so no server stuff running or expected.