Monthly Archives: May 2018

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17682

Microsoft has released the Insider Preview Build 17682 of Windows 10 for the PC at the end of this month, on May 31, 2018. This is distributed to all insiders in the Fast Ring.

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VLC Player 3.0.3 released

A few weeks ago the VLC Player 3.0.0 was released. Now the developers of the VideoLan project have already released version 3.0.3 of the VLC Player with bugfixes and improvements.

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 April Update rollout reaches 50%

It was a big surprise for me. AdDuplex has released its latest Windows 10 distribution figures. Windows 10 April Update scores with good values, the rollout runs much faster than expected.

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Using Windows 10 S mode

Another short information for Windows 10 users, but I have no idea how relevant it is for you. The question is how to install and use Windows 10 S. Microsoft provided a document with additional explanations.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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WinDbg Preview: Bug prevents USB debugging

[German]Short note for developers who want to use the debugger WinDbg as an app in the current preview under Windows 10. With WinDbg USB debugging is currently not possible, because of a Microsoft fail.

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CloudFlare DNS service 1.1.1.1 hacked from China … ?

[German]A short note/information for users, who use the DNS service of CloudFlare. The service was (possibly) hacked by China. Here is some information.

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Google Chrome 67 released

[German]Google released Google Chrome 67 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. Besides security fixes, the new version also includes additional features in the VR/AR area, and supports sensors via a generic sensor API. 

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Android bug allows Google to access text messages

A rather odd bug in Android gives Google the possibility to access text messages from Android devices. A user has found that out by accident.

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Rufus 3.0.1304 released

Rufus is a utility that runs under Windows. The tool helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc. I've using Rufus for a long time, to transfer bootable copies of Windows, Linux and … Continue reading

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Necurs distributes Flawed Ammyy RAT via Excel IQY files

A few days ago a new attack method of the Botnetes Necurs became known. This distributed a remote access Trojan (name: Flawed Ammy) using Excel Web Query and Internet Inquiry files.

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