Category Archives: devices

Google Pixel Watch: No repair for broken glass

Posted on 2023-09-23 by guenni

[German]If you own a smartwatch, you might be annoyed when the expensive device becomes unusable due to a crack in the glass. Google has now confirmed that it will not offer a repair option for its Pixel Watch to replace … Continue reading →

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iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, watchOS 10.0.1 and macOS security updates (Sept. 21, 2023).

Posted on 2023-09-22 by guenni

[German]Apple has released updates to iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, watchOS 10.0.1 and macOS as of September 21, 2023. These are unscheduled security updates that were due shortly after the release of iOS/iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 and are intended to … Continue reading →

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Security updates for macOS, iOS/iPadOS close two 0-Days from NSO-Group (Pegasus Spyware)

Posted on 2023-09-08 by guenni

Apple has released another slew of security updates for its macOS, iOS/iPadOS and also WatchOS operating systems as of September 7, 2023. These updates fix two 0-day vulnerabilities that were abused by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware to monitor mobile devices. … Continue reading →

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Security update to FRITZ!OS 7.57 (7.31) closes serious vulnerability

Posted on 2023-09-05 by guenni

[German]The Berlin-based German manufacturer of routers, AVM, has released its FRITZ.OS version 7.57 for eligible FRITZ!Box models on September 4, 2023. AVM only writes that this firmware update is a necessary stability and security update. It is therefore unclear which … Continue reading →

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Firmware updates for Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Duo

Posted on 2023-09-03 by guenni

Microsoft has released a firmware update for its Surface Laptop 4 on August 31, 2023, which is supposed to fix security issues and a charging problem. In addition, there is probably the (presumably) last firmware update for the Surface Duo … Continue reading →

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

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Used Canon printers reveal WLAN password

Posted on 2023-08-02 by guenni

[English]Warning to owners of Canon printers who want to take them out of service and sell them – or who operate the devices in WLAN and then have to give them for repair. Manufacturer Canon currently warns that certain devices … Continue reading →

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TP-LINK TL-WR840N: Vulnerability allows stack buffer overflow DOS

Posted on 2023-07-20 by guenni

There is a vulnerability in the firmware of the TP-Link router TP-LINK TL-WR840N that allows a remote attacker to perform a stack buffer overflow DOS attack. TP-Link does not want to publish a security advisory for this, but has made … Continue reading →

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New products (VR glasses, MacBook, etc.) announced at Apple WWDC (June 5, 2023)

Posted on 2023-06-06 by guenni

[German]Apple's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 5 to 9, 2023. Yesterday, June 5, 2023, there were already a number of new announcements – an expected VR data glasses, a new MacBook Air, iOS/iPadOS 17 and … Continue reading →

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Microsoft provided workaround for failed Surface Pro X cameras

Posted on 2023-05-30 by guenni

Since May 23, 2023 the cameras on Microsoft's Surface Pro X don't work anymore. Microsoft has now confirmed the issue and provided workarounds for managed and unmanaged devices. I've added the details to my blog post Surface Pro X cameras … Continue reading →

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Surface Pro X cameras fails – certificate expired on May 23, 2023? Workaround possible

Posted on 2023-05-25 by guenni

[German]Owner of a Microsoft Surface Pro X suddenly face a big problem. The cameras of the ARM tablet fails since May 23, 2023. The forums are full of reports from affected users – and one blog reader has also contacted … Continue reading →

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