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Windows phone: Skype, Teams, and Yammer are retiring
[German]Sad news for users of Windows Phone devices. The apps for Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and Yammer are retiring on May 20, 2018. Here are a few details.
Support ends for 32 bit Nvidia graphics drivers (April 2018)
Starting in April 2018, chip manufacturer NVidia has discontinued support for 32-bit graphics drivers. From this point on there will be no driver updates (only security updates until January 2019) and game ready drivers. This is stated in this message … Continue reading
Microsoft Intune supports CSV files
I don't know if any of my blog readers manage their devices through Intune. Microsoft has just integrated support for CSV files in Intune, which can be used to upload device configurations.
Intel: No Microcode Updates for some older CPUs
[German]Intel has stopped developing microcode updates to close the meltdown vulnerability for older CPUs. This can be seen in the latest Intel Microcode Update Guidance revision.
How to empty Kyocera FS-1030D waste toner box?
[German]Today a short article from the 'Do it yourself/fix it' department. I'm using a Kyocera FS-1030D laser printer since years (low printing costs, duplex and Postscript support). But that printer had been 'on strike' for a while, and a few … 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 ...
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ has touchscreen issues
[German]Samsung's flagships Galaxy S9 and S9+ has just hit the market. But there are already reports from device owners complaining about touch screen dead spot issues. The touch screens of the affected devices do not react at certain points. Samsung … Continue reading
Windows 10 Mobile (Version 1703): Fix for PDF rendering bug
[German]Users of a Lumia with Windows 10 Mobile who are still using version 1703 can be happy. Microsoft has released an update that fixes the PDF display error in the Microsoft Edge browser.
Spectre v2 update March 2018 for Surface Pro (2017)
[German]Microsoft released a new firmware update for its Surface Pro (2017). This should solve various problems and also mitigate the Spectre v2 attack vulnerability.
Windows Phone 8.1: store error 0x80070020 fixed
[German]Owners of a Windows Phone 8.1 can now successfully download apps from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft has solved the problem that has existed for days now.
Firmware update bricks Tolino eBook readers
[German]Users of Tolino eBook readers should currently not install firmware updates on the devices. Two firmware updates for Tolino e-reader bricks these devices so that they are pretty useless.