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Category Archives: computer
Rumor: Microsoft’s plans for Home Hub
According to this Windows Central article Microsoft is developing a feature calles "Home Hub" for Windows 10. It shall compete with Amazon's Echo and with Google Home.
TripMode reduces mobile data transfer in Windows 10/Mac OS
Mobile hotspots can be a lifesaver when you're traveling and don't have access to Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, OneDrive, Windows and Office365 updates and other apps can silently drain your data plan in minutes. Mac OS apps show the same behavior. TripMode, … Continue reading
German eco warns: Smart Home systems are not safe
[German]The Internet of Things (IoT) enables you to set up a smart home in which you can remotely control your door locks, lights, thermostats, and many other things via Internet, using your smartphone and an app. But is this environment … Continue reading
HP: New printer firmware re-enables refill ink cartridges
[German]After a shit storm HP has released a new firmware update for its Office Jet printer, that re-enables third party refill ink cartriges.
Use the RGB to Hex color converter in Google Search
Sometimes it's necessary to convert hexadecimal into RGB color values. There are some tools for this. But with this tip, you can use a browser and Google search do do the conversion.
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 ...
Skype down?
It seems that Microsoft has issues with several services. Yesterday (10/06/2016) some users recognized Outlook.com outaages (see). Now MSPowerUser reported also, that Skype is down. The Skype status page reports that Skype is down. Somebody else can confirm this?
Yahoo: Mail with build-in NSA scan
Struggling company Yahoo has not only been associated with one of the biggest data breach in history. Yahoo seems also to be an "NSA assistant", helping the U.S. intelligence scanning all incoming E-Mails.
HP apologizes, new firmware update for printers soon
HP has published a statement, where the company apologizes for blocking third party refill ink cartriges and promises a new firmware update removing this feature.
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) criticizes HP
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) criticizes HP heavily for it's move to block third party ink cartridges on some of its ink jet printers.
Nearly 25 % of all business PSs sold in Europe runs Windows 10
One year after release of Windows 10, it seems that companies are adopting this operating system. Every fourth PC sold in Europe for business purposes is shipped with Windows 10 Pro.