Monthly Archives: July 2019

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18950 (20H1) released

Posted on 2019-07-31 by guenni

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18950 (from development branch 20H1) for Windows Insider in Fast Ring. This version had been leaked recently. The announcement with details about new features/changes and bugs can be found in the Windows … Continue reading →

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Google released Chrome 76

Posted on 2019-07-31 by guenni

[German]Google has released the Google Chrome browser version 76. The new version blocks Flash by default, blocks the detection and deactivation of Incognito mode and brings improvements to PWAs. It also closes vulnerabilities. Advertising

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New in Windows Defender and MS Security Essentials (July 31, 2019)

Posted on 2019-07-31 by guenni

[German]Today a brief overview of what happened at Microsoft at the end of July 2019 with regard to Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials as well as Advanced Thread Protection (ATP). Microsoft released, for instance, a "Security Intelligence – Update … Continue reading →

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Caution when updating to ESXi 6.5 Update 3 HPE Custom

Posted on 2019-07-31 by guenni

[German]Brief note for users of HPE servers running VMware ESXi 6.5 Update 3 with a custom image. I just came across a problem report that there are problems with the custom image. Advertising

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Windows Insider Webcast on August 1, 2019

Posted on 2019-07-30 by guenni

A brief information for Windows insiders who are still staring enthusiastically at the upcoming development. Microsoft is planning a new webcast for August 2019. Advertising

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Teamviewer reports wrongly commercial use

Posted on 2019-07-30 by guenni

[German]The Teamviewer may be used free of charge in a private environment. Apparently, however, there are always false alarms claiming commercial use and the software is then blocked, although users are running Teamviewer for private purposes. Advertising

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Windows Vista: No more unofficial updates due to SHA2

Posted on 2019-07-29 by guenni

[German]A brief information for people who still use Windows Vista. Since July 2019 the unofficial approach to install Windows Server 2008 SP2 updates seems to simply doesn't work anymore. But there is a solution. Advertising

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Nvidia Hotfix Driver 431.68 for Mouse bug

Posted on 2019-07-29 by guenni

The manufacturer has released a hotfix for its Nvidia 431.60 WHQL Game Ready driver. The hotfix is supposed to correct a mouse pointer bug in a game. Advertising

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Windows 10: Workaround for jumping explorer view

Posted on 2019-07-28 by guenni

[German]A short note about workarounds for the strange behavior of the Explorer under Windows 10. The folder view suddenly jumps to the first folder. I saw this issue mentioned since Windows 10 RTM. There is a workaround. Advertising

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Microsoft Security Advisory Notification (07/24/2019)

Posted on 2019-07-28 by guenni

Microsoft  has released a safety alert effective July 24, 2019. Microsoft has probably updated several Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs) for Windows 10. The latest SSUs can be found on the website ADV990001. Advertising

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