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Firefox 72 and 68.4.0esr released
[German]Mozilla's developers have just released (January 7, 2020) version 72 (and 68.4.0 ESR) of the Firefox browser. This is a major version and the 68.4.0 ISR is a maintenance update. Both versions close a number of security holes. Here is … Continue reading
Google Chrome: Extension to show www again
In Google Chrome the www in the URL of the displayed web page in the browser has been removed. Lawrence Abrams explains at Bleeping Computer how you can build your own extension to this display the www again.
Google Chrome/SQLite: New Magellan 2.0 vulnerabilities
[German]In the Google Chrome (Chromium) browser (and other software that uses SQLite), there were some vulnerabilities, called Magellan 2.0, in SQLite, which was closed with the update to Chrome 79.0.3945.79 or with a SQLite code commit of December 13, 2019.
Firefox Addons from AVG/AVAST back in store
[German]The antivirus addons from AVG and AVAST, which has been removed from Mozilla addon store early this months are back now. It seems that the vendor has resolved the issues with Mozilla.
Run old and new Edge in Side-by modus
[German]On January 15, 2020, Microsoft plans to ship the Chromium-based Edge Browser under Windows 10. Microsoft has now published a document that explains how to run both browser versions side by side.
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 ...
Microsoft's Chromium Edge will be distributed via update soon
[German]Another brief message for people who are using Windows 10 and Edge Browser. Microsoft is ready to distribute the final version of the Chromium-based browser via update to supported Windows 10 platforms. This shall start in mid January 2020.
Android: Chrome 79 Rollout stopped due to data loss
[German]Google has temporarily stopped the rollout of the Chrome 79 app for Android. The reason: Users may lose data due to a bug in Webview – and other apps are affected as well.
Chrome 79: Das ‘AW Snap’ issue is back
[German]Users switching to the freshly released Google Chrome 79 browser may facing again the 'AW Snap' problem. The browser tabs are going into the "White Screen of Death" mode and displays the message "Aw, Snap! Something went wrong while displaying … Continue reading
Firefox 71/68.3esr: Profile issues and bugs during upgrade
[German]On December 3, 2019 Mozilla's developers released the next major version 71 as well as the 68.3esr of the Firefox browser. The update does not work for all users. Some users are claiming damaged/deleted profiles and lost addons. Here is … Continue reading
Mozilla removed Firefox Addons from AVG/AVAST
[German]Mozilla developers have blocked (removed) AVG and AVAST antivirus addons in Firefox from Mozilla addon store. The probable reason: The addons of this provider (AVAST) must have passed on private data. Addenum: A statement from AVAST has been added.