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Workaround for Surface Pro 7 shutdown bug?
[German]There may be a workaround for owners of a Surface Pro 7 that can prevent the Microsoft tablet from spontaneously shutting down. Here are some hints about the problem and suggested workarounds.
Windows 10/Microsoft Surface: Boot error 0xc0000098
[German]Windows users – and especially users of Windows 10 and Microsoft Surface devices – are affected from time to time by the boot error 0xc0000098. I will therefore prepare the whole thing again in a blog post
HPE warns again about possible SSD failures (March 2020)
[German]Manufacturer HPE warns again of a problem with its SSDs for server storage systems (SSDs). A software bug in the firmware can cause the server storage systems to fail after 40,000 hours. A firmware update is available.
Mirai Botnet Variant Mukashi targets Zyxel NAS
[German]There is a new variant of the Mirai botnet called Mukashi. The attackers are targeting unpatched Zyxel NAS devices on which the botnet will be installed.
Secure-Core PCs protect Windows against driver attacks
[German]The Windows Platform Security Team discusses the technology that secure core PCs can protect Windows against attacks on the kernel, e.g. by compromised drivers.
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 ...
Samsung Galaxy S20: GPS issues and Firmware Update
[German]For users of the Samsung flagship Galaxy S20, the manufacturer has provided a firmware update that probably should solve camera issues. In addition, smartphone owners are complaining about GPS problems – it probably takes an extremely long time to get … Continue reading
New vulnerabilities CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112 in Citrix Gateway
[German]There are three new (and previously unpatched) vulnerabilities CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112 in the Citrix Gateway Firmware, which allow attackers to retrieve information or bypass security features.
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ConfigMgr ‘House-Keeping’ Collections
[German]Today a small article with a tip for administrators who use ConfigMgr for update management of Windows machines. It is about the organization and troubleshooting of SCCM collections.
EU initiative 'Waste reduction and the right to repair
[German]The EU Commission wants to take action against the waste and also electronic devices waste, i.e. appliances that are left without updates shortly after market launch, or devices which are broken just after end of warranty and then be thrown … Continue reading
Covid-19: Apple allows to disinfect devices (e.g. iPhone)
[German]A brief note for users of Apple products like iPhone, iPad, iPods or Macs. In times of the coronavirus, the manufacturer has made it clear that people are allowed to clean the displays and, if necessary, cases with mild disinfectants.