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Microsoft Edge version 151.x or later crashes in Windows 10
[German]I got reports from German blog readers about an issue with the Microsoft Edge browser starting with version 151.x. The browser crashes 5 seconds after start on Windows 10 systems, while it continues to run on other systems.
Chrome 151.0.7922.71/.72 fixes 370 vulnerabilities
[German]On July 29, 2026, Google updated the Chrome browser to versions 151.0.7922.71/.72. The update in the 150 development branch is available in the Stable Channel and fixes 370 vulnerabilities. Users should therefore update Chromium-based browsers and their derivatives as soon … Continue reading
Edge 149.0.4022.52: Issues with folder redirection of the Downloads folder to an FQDN?
[German]Microsoft released an update for the Edge 149.0.4022.52 browser in the Stable Channel on June 4, 2026. A reader just informed me that since then, there have been issues with redirecting the Downloads folder to an FQDN URL. As a … Continue reading
Google Chrome 146.0.7680.164/165 fixes 8 vulnerabilities
[German]A quick note for Google Chrome users. On March 23, 2026, Google released a new version of Chrome (146.0.7680.164/165) that addresses eight vulnerabilities in the browser. They are rated as high. It feels like the browser has to be updated … Continue reading
Google Chrome 145.0.7632.159/160 fixes 10 vulnerabilities
[German]Quick note for Google Chrome browser users. On March 3, 2026, Google released a new version of Chrome (145.0.7632.159/160) that fixes 10 vulnerabilities in the browser. Three of these vulnerabilities have already been rated as critical. Google plans to roll … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Firefox 148.0 with AI killswitch; Firefox 115.33.0 ESR as last update for Windows 7
[German]A few days ago, I reported that Mozilla Firefox 115 ESR would be discontinued on Windows 7/8.1. Now, Firefox 115.33.0 ESR has been released as the last update for these operating systems. Mozilla has also released Firefox 148.0 with AI … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge: Primary password to be discontinued in summer 2026
[German]Brief information for users of the Microsoft Edge browser who have used a so-called primary password. Microsoft has just declared this feature "deprecated" and will remove it by summer 2026.
Chrome and Edge: Critical vulnerabilities, AI and Adobe PDF Reader
[German]To end this week, here is a summary of the two browsers Chrome and Edge. Both browsers have critical security vulnerabilities that are being exploited. Browser updates are recommended. Google is also enhancing its Chrome browser (outside the EU) with … Continue reading
Operating system/Windows distribution (end of August 2025)
[German]It's September 2025, and Statcounter has released its latest figures on desktop operating system distribution for the end of August 2025. With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, Windows 11 is really the only option for many users. So … Continue reading
Firefox 115 ESR: Windows 7/8.1 support until March 2026
[German]The Mozilla developers has announced that they extend the support for Firefox 115 ESR for Windows 7 / 8.x and some macOS versions from September 2025 for another six month to March 2026.