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Microsoft's annoying Windows ads: Edge suggests Bing, PC training notifications
[German]After speculating about subscription and ad-financed low costs PCs from Microsoft, two annoying stories about that came into my view. An ex-MVP colleague complained about annoying attempts by Microsoft to put Bing as a search engine in Edge. And a … Continue reading
Is Microsoft working on subscription and ad-supported low-cost PCs?
[German]Reports said that Microsoft is internally working on low-cost PCs (low-cost hardware) financed via subscriptions and advertising. This is supposed to open up new business models, possibly after failing as a counterpart to Chromebooks.
Joe Belfiore leaves Microsoft for "retirement"
[German]Joe Belfiore, a Microsoft Manager, currently in the executive suite of Microsoft's Office team, has just announced that he is leaving the company after 32 years. He plans his "retirement" with 54/55 years.
AMA Delivery Optimization & Connected Cache on October 27, 2022
Microsoft plans to hold an "Ask me anything" session on Delivery Optimization & Connected Cache on October 27, 2022. The team behind Delivery Optimization and Microsoft Connected Cache wants to provide answers to questions.
Cyber attack on Metro AG or just a IT break down? Austria, France, German (and more countries?) affected
[German]Gastronomy wholesaler Metro group is facing currently serious computer issues in it's stores – I guess world wide. First the question raised: Was there a cyber attack on the Metro Group in Austria? At least that's what the information I … 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 ...
Telegram fined with 5 Million Euro by German Federal Office of Justice (BfJ)
[German]The Federal Office of Justice (Bundesamt für Justiz, BfJ) in Bonn has just issued two penalty notices against Telegram FZ-LLC. The reason is the fact that the company violated requirements of the Network Enforcement Act (Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz, NetzDG) in 2021 and … Continue reading
Microsoft layoffs (October 17, 2022)
[German]On Monday, October 17, 2022, it was announced that Microsoft has announced layoffs in several areas. This is the next step after tech groups had already announced a hiring freeze due to the downturn in the economy. Now, jobs are … Continue reading
Links to Microsoft administration and user portals
A little tip: There is a page on GitHub that lists links to various Microsoft administration and user portals.
Security vendor Dream Security foundet by Sebastian Kurz and ex-NSO chief Shalev Hulio
[German]It is a start-up in the security sector that makes you sit up and take notice, but at the same time (at least for me) makes you shake your head. There is a new security company Dream Security that wants … Continue reading
Google faces new fine for EU competition violations in 2023
[German]The European Commission (EU) is planning another antitrust case against Google in 2023. It is again about Google's digital advertising business and the EU competition authorities may impose the fourth fine in the EU amounting to more than one billion … Continue reading