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Firmware update for Surface 3
Microsoft has just released a firmware update for its Surface 3. The update for the device (announced over 3 years ago) is intended to improve system security and battery life..
Surface Book 2: Update KB4467682 causes blue screens …
[German]Owners of a Surface Book 2 seem to be plagued currently by blue screens. The cause seems to be the update KB4467682 from the end of November 2018 for Windows 10 V1803. Addendum: Microsoft has confirmed this bug.
Surface Book 2 Firmware Update
I have just been informed via Facebook by Andreas E. (thanks for that) that there might be firmware updates for Surface Book 2. Can anyone confirm this with such a device?
Surface Pro 6: No HDR streaming support?
[German]It seems that Microsoft's latest innovation, the Surface Pro 6, can't stream HDR-quality content to external monitors or display such content to external devices via Displayport.
MS replaces Surface Pro 4 with TouchScreen issues
[English]Some owners of a Surface Pro 4 with touch screen problems can breathe a sigh of relief. Microsoft is now exchanging some of these devices for free. Here is some information on the subject.
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 Pro 3 Firmware Update (Nov. 7, 2018)
Short information for owners of a Surface Pro 3. Microsoft has released a firmware update on November 7, 2018 to fix security and a bug in the Device Manager.
Security: Vulnerability in Lexmark All-in-one devices
[German]Lexmark has discovered a vulnerability in it's All-in-one devices within the color fax function. Lexmark published a security advisory about this vulneratbility. Currently it's unclear, if Lexmark provides firmware updates do mitigate the vulnerability within his devices.
Lenovo ThinkPad: UEFI settings bricks devices
[German]Owners of current Lenovo ThinkPad models who changes some UEFI/BIOS settings run the risk of breaking their devices. Here is some information.
Surface Pro 3: Vulnerability in TPM chip–update required!
[German]Microsoft have been used TPM chips from Infineon in Surface Pro 3. These chips probably contain vulnerabilities in some versions. Affected owners of a Surface Pro 3 should therefore install an TPM update.
Windows 10 Mobile: Bootloader unlocker is Open Source
A brief information for for people who still have Windows 10 Mobile devices and use them for handicrafts. René Lergner has released his bootloader unlocker code as Open Source.