Category Archives: devices

Made by Google: Pixel 2 without ear bud

Posted on 2017-10-31 by guenni

[German]Google's Pixel 2 (and Pixel XL) are flag ships and reference for modern Android smartphones, available since October 19, 2017. But it's 'made by Google' – means hefty price, but stingy equipment.

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Surface Pro 2017: The 1 TB SSD and it’s two 512 MB modules

Posted on 2017-10-29 by guenni

[German]It's a rather strange story: The Surface Pro (2017) model with 1 terabyte SSD memory will be shipped with two SSD modules of 512 GByte each. This may results in irritation if the user wipes the SSD during reinstallation or … Continue reading →

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Don’t upgrade Razer notebooks to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Posted on 2017-10-22 by guenni

[German]If you have a Razer gaming notebook, don't update to Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), because you probably will run into serious issues.

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Windows 10 V1709: Lenovo notebook compatibility list

Posted on 2017-10-22 by guenni

[German]For owners of a Lenovo notebook it may be useful to know, if the device is compatible with Windows 10 Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update).

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Firmware-Update for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

Posted on 2017-10-13 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released Firmware Updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 on October 11, 2017. These update shall improve stability and reliability of cameras and device..

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Will Microsoft axes the Surfaces product line soon?

Posted on 2017-10-05 by guenni

[German]Microsoft axes its Surface product line, similar to Windows Phone, Microsoft Band or the Groove service, sooner or later? A bunch of PC execs and Canalys CEO say that.

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Firmware-Update for Surface Pro

Posted on 2017-09-28 by guenni

Microsoft has released a Firmware update for Surface Pro that contains new WiFi and Bluetooth drivers for this device.

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HP Elite x3 – end of life?

Posted on 2017-09-25 by guenni

[German]Hewlett Packard is still selling the HP Elite x3, a Windows 10 based higher end smartphone. But it seems this product is a kind of 'lame duck' or 'dead horse', because it has reached end of life – just one … Continue reading →

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Security: Firmware update for D-Link DIR-850L router

Posted on 2017-09-24 by guenni

[German]A few days ago, security researchers reported serious vulnerabilities in the D-Link DIR-850L router. Now D-Link has provided firmware updates to close the vulnerabilities.

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Surface Pro 3: Boot issues with Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16288/16362

Posted on 2017-09-18 by guenni

[German]A short warning to owners of Surface Pro 3 who participate in the Windows 10 Insider Preview program. The last insider preview build prevents the device from booting. 

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