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Security updates for Android and iOS – a comparison
As an owner of an Android or iOS mobile device, you get a certain amount of security updates. If you are questions which platform is better suited for security patches, here's a small overview might help you.
Bluetooth 5.1 improves support for location services
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has released version 5.1 of the Bluetooth Core spezification. This offers a new direction finding feature with direction recognition and centimeter accurate position detection that significantly improves Bluetooth-based location services. It enables the development … Continue reading
Firmware Updates: Surface Laptop 2 and Go LTE Advanced
Microsoft has released Firmware updates for its Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Go LTE Advanced. The new firmware brings stability improvements and improves the functionality of the Surface Pen with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
Does HP blocks 3rd party ink cartridges again on its printers (Jan. 2019)?
[German]Just a question to users of HP ink jet printers. There are signs, that HP again blocks third party ink cartridges on its ink jet printers (Office printers) since January 2019. The aim of this blog post is to find … Continue reading
Firmware Update for Surface Laptop and Laptop 2
Microsoft has released new firmware updates for its Surface Laptop and Surface Laptop 2. These are intended to improve the stability of the devices.
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 ...
Issues with iOS device registration via IMEI in Intune
Another short note for administrators who use Microsoft's Intune management software to manage iOS devices. The IMEI of the devices is probably not recognized correctly in Intune.
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Synology NAS systems
[German]There is a critical vulnerability in the Netatalk (Apple AFP) system software used by Synology NAS devices. Attackers could remotely execute malicious code on the device. A security update is available for affected devices. And Synology has issued two warnings … Continue reading
Surface Pro 4 replaces out of warranty confirmed by Microsoft
Microsoft has confirmed, that Surface Pro 4 devices with screen issues are getting replaced, even if the device is out of warranty.
Intel NUC BIOS vulnerability CVE-2018-12176
There is a vulnerability (CVE-2018-12176) in the BIOS of various Intel NUCs, which can be used to manipulate the devices. Intel has published a Security Advisory.
Microsoft’s Surface Diagnostics Toolkit for Business (SDT)
[German]Microsoft has released a new tool to help the user with problems (hardware, firmware and software) with his Surface devices. Here are a few details about that toolkit.