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EU Parliament votes for USB-C as a standard charging cable
[German]On October 4, 2022, the European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the introduction of the USB-C interface as a common charging port for a wide range of electronic devices. This will then also affect Apple's devices such as the iPhone and AirPods. … Continue reading
HP printers: Critical vulnerability (Sept. 2022)
[German]HP has published a warning about a buffer overflow vulnerability in the firmware of various printer models (Inkjet, Laserjet Pro and HP PageWide Pro printers) on September 21, 2022. One vulnerability even potentially allows remote code execution (RCE). Firmware updates … Continue reading
Toner & ink subscription Brother EcoPro on the start
[German]The printer manufacturer Brother is also trying a subscription model for inks and toners – similar to HP. The whole thing is currently being tested in France, and Germany will follow at some point.
Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
[GER]Small addendum from this week: Google has introduced a new Chromecast model with support for Google TV (HD). With a Chromecast stick, you can stream wirelessly from a device (Android smartphone, desktop PC with Chrome browser) to a connected TV.
iOS 16.0.2 released
[German]Small addendum: Apple has released iOS 16.0.2 for newer iPhone models on September 22, 2022. This is a maintenance update that is supposed to eliminate bugs and security gaps of the previous version. It also includes a fix for the … 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 ...
On October 12, 2022 there will be an event at Microsoft
Microsoft has just invited to an event "to see what's next" on October 12, 2022. Insiders expect that the manufacturer will introduce new Surface Tablet PCs at this event.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Camera shakes/rattles on TikTok, Snapchat apps etc.
[German]A nasty surprise for proud owners of an iPhone 14 Pro Max. The expensive sweetheart flops as soon as videos are recorded in apps for TikTok, Snapchat, etc. There are a number of user complaints about shaking and rattling videos … Continue reading
Lexmark firmware update closes vulnerability and fixes Windows printer issue
[German]Good news for owners of Lexmark printers. The manufacturer has finally provided the firmware updates for various models. On the one hand, these are supposed to eliminate a vulnerability in more than a hundred Lexmark printer models, which Lexmark already … Continue reading
Attention: Backdoor in TechLogix Networx Power Delivery Unit; Isolate devices from Internet and Patch it
[German]There is a serious vulnerability (backdoor) in the firmware of power delivery units from the US manufacturer Networx. In older versions (prior to version 2.0.2a ), the firmware does not perform authentication, i.e. it is possible to switch off the … Continue reading
Lenovo BIOS/UEFI updates fix vulnerabilities, hundreds of models affected (9.2022)
[German]Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo has released updates for the BIOS/UEFI of hundreds of its computer models. These are intended to address serious vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-28216, CVE-2022-40134, CVE-2022-40135, CVE-2022-40136, CVE-2022-40137), which Lenovo describes in a security advisory.