Category Archives: browser

Fix: Microsoft Edge doesn't work anymore or crashes

[German]Some Windows 10 users are facing real issues with Microsoft Edge. The browser suddenly doesn't want to start, doesn't work properly or crashes. Here are some possible solutions to solve the problem through various approaches, including registry changes.

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Internet Explorer 11: Hide search box

[German]Microsoft also provided updates for Internet Explorer 11 on the patch day ( September 12, 2017). As a result, the tab bar is now shown below the address field – and there is a search box shown again.

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Apple and Google fixes browser bugs, Microsoft not

[German]There is a security vulnerability in the Microsoft Edge browser that has been discovered by security researchers. While Apple and Google have patched a similar vulnerability, Microsoft does not want to offer an update.

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Firefox version 55.0.3

[German]Mozilla's developers has released Firefox 55.0.3 – also available as an update on August 25, 2017. A blog reader informed me, the auto-update hasn't noticed this new update.

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Firefox Version 55.0.2 available

[German]Mozilla's developers has released Firefox Version 55.0.2 on August 16, 2017. It's a maintenance release that fixes a few issues and enables auto update.

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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 ...


Mozilla Firefox 55.0.1 released

[German]A few days ago, Mozilla's developers has released Firefox 55. My German blog post Firefox 55 mit vielen Neuerungen freigegeben received some comments, that the new Firefox version doesn't improve speed, instead the new browser was significant slower than previous … Continue reading

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Botched Updates KB4025252 and KB4025336 (July 2017)

Microsoft has released on July 11, 2017 two botched updates KB4025252 and KB4025336 for Internet Explorer and Windows 8.1. Here's what's wrong with these updates. Addendum: It seems that an update revision fixed some install issues.

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June 2017 security updates IE 11 printing issues confirmed

[German]A couple of days ago I reported about printing issues within my blog post June 2017 Patches causing Internet Explorer 11 printing issues. These printing issues is caused by June 2017 security updates. Now Microsoft has confirmed those issues.

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Vivaldi browser Version 1.10: allows Start Page personalization

Vivaldi, the most customizable browser for power users, debuts features that make browsing more personal than ever before. Version 1.10, released today, lets users decide how they want their Start Pages to look, feel and perform. Another addition is the … Continue reading

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Google Chrome comes with an ad blocker in 2018

[German]Google finally has confirmed, that Chrome browser will be shipped in 2018 with an ad blocker preventing users from seeing annoying, intrusive ads.

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