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Windows 7: Update KB4539601 / KB4539602 fixes black Desktop
[German]Microsoft has released a fix for the bug that causes a black desktop background on certain wallpapers with update KB4539601 and KB4539602 on February 7, 2020. Here are a few details.
Surface Pro 7/Laptop 3: Fix for 640 x 480 Mode update issue
Here is a workaround for the issue, caused by a driver update, that resulted for some users in a 640 x 480 Mode display.
Windows 10: Search is broken – how to fix it (Feb. 5, 2020)
[German]Currently there seems to be a serious issue for Windows 10 users (only version 1909): The search via start menu is down and works worldwide no longer. It's a know issue, Microsoft is rolling out a sever side fix – … Continue reading
Exchange Online/Outlook disruption (4./5. Februar 2020)
[German]A brief information for users of Microsoft's Exchange Online/Outlook – Microsoft are once again wobbling around with a service disruption. Started already on February 4, with Exchange Online and will continue with Outlook on February 5, 2020.
Edge is probably causing a 2 finger touchpad scroll issue
[German]Just a brief information: It's about Windows 10 notebooks on which there were issues with recognizing the 2-finger scrolling on the trackpad, which was recognized as a mouse click. The reason seems to be the chromium based Edge.
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 7/Laptop 3: Update causes 640 x 480 Mode issue
[German]A graphics driver update for the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Laptop 3, dated January 30, 2020, causes some users to have a graphics resolution of only 640 x 480 pixels at the DisplayPort.
Microsoft Teams down due to certificate failure (Feb. 3, 2020)
[German]Microsoft's Teams services are currently down (February 3, 2020, since 2.40 pm). The reason is an certificate issue, that blocks the access to the teams account.
Windows 10: Issues with Update KB4528760 / KB4532695
[German]Microsoft released the KB4528760 and KB4532695 updates for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 in January 2020. In the blog post I give a short summary of issues users have encountered during the last days.
Windows 10 and the background Group Policy refresh
[German]Today a topic for Windows administrators, which can cause trouble. It's about updating group policies in the background, a problem that a blog reader brought to my attention.
Windows 10 V1909: Power Management and the GPO trap
[German]If you need a notification of low battery capacity on notebooks under Windows 10 version 1909, you should pay attention to the group policy settings. Otherwise, no more notifications will be sent.