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Surfaces Book 2: Issues with Windows 10 V1903 and Nvidia
[German]One should think that owners of a Microsoft Surface Book 2 can easily upgrade to the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Version 1903). After all, Microsoft should know its hardware in detail. But there are worse issues with the upgrade … Continue reading
Trap: External hard disks with native 4K sector size
[German]Just a brief information for people who maintain larger system inventories with external hard disks. There seems to be a problem: More and more manufacturers only supply external hard disks with 4K sector size. This could lead to serious issues … Continue reading
Google gives up on tablets
Tablet PCs market is rather difficult, people don't buy the stuff anymore. Google has therefore announced to give up its commitment to developing its own Tablet PC models.
Windows 8–10: Update blocks Bluetooth pairing
[German]With the June 2019 security updates for Windows 8 to Windows 10, Microsoft is also patching the Bluetooth features. Some users recognizes that their Bluetooth devices can no longer pair after installing an update. This is by design and not … Continue reading
Windows 10 Mobile V1703 reaches end of support today
[German]A short side note: Owners of a smartphone with Windows 10 Mobile Version 1703 will receive security updates for the last time today. That means the support ends today.
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 ...
Surface Go: Driver and firmware update
Microsoft has released a driver and firmware update for its Surface Go tablet. This should bring improvements in pen and touch input. The update only applies to the WiFi version and should support Windows 10 V1903. Some details can be … Continue reading
Surface Tools for IT Version 1.0 released
[German]Microsoft has provided a collection of tools for IT departments as form of 'Surface Tools for IT'. Version 1.0 of the collection has been released for free download end of April 2019.
Vulnerability in Broadcom’s WiFi drivers, million devices at risk
[German]A major vulnerability in Broadcom's WiFi drivers enables remote code execution and threatens millions of computers, smartphones, tablets and IoT devices.
Driver updates for Surface Laptop 1/2 and Studio 2
At the end of March 2019, Microsoft released driver updates for the ambient light sensor for the Surface Laptop and the Surface Laptop 2. There is also a cumulative firmware and driver update for Surface Studio 2.
Surface Book 2: Weak Surface Dock power supply
A weak design of the Surface Dock is causing, that a Surface Book 2 is not supplied with power from the dock under heavy load (e.g. gaming). The device will drain then the battery.