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Category Archives: Software
Critical security update to Google Chrome 86.0.4240.183
[German]Google has updated the Google Chrome Browser for Windows, macOS and Linux to version 86.0.4240.18 on November 2, 2020. This update closes 10 security holes, whereby one Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability is already exploited.
AI to solve partial differential equations
[German]Well, it's been 41 years since I was working the last time with partial differential equations – never used again since my university time – and the majority of my blog readers won't work in this field. But it is … Continue reading
WordPress 5.5.2, and 5.5.3 as bux fix released
The developers have released WordPress 5.5.2 as a security and maintenance update on October 29, 2020. In this version 14 bugs are fixed, which are described in the release notes. The update fixes a critical vulnerability that allows a remote … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge available as update KB4584642 for WSUS
[German]Short note for for administrators in enterprise environments who want to use the new Chromium-Edge Browser. Microsoft made Microsoft Edge now available as update KB4584642 for WSUS. Here are a few details.
PowerToys 0.25.0 released
[English]Microsoft released version 0.25.0 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users on October 10, 2020. These tools are free and offer additional features for Windows 10. The new version is intended to increase the stability of the tools. The new features … 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 ...
Windows 10: Changes for driver updates from 11/05/2020
[German]Starting November 5, 2020, Microsoft will introduce a clear distinction between automatic and manual driver updates that are delivered via Windows Update in Windows 10 version 2004 or higher. According to Microsoft, this will complete the redesign of the driver … Continue reading
Update KB4577586 removes Flash in Windows 8 – 10/Server
[German]Microsoft has released update KB4577586 for Windows on October 27, 2020. The purpose of this update is to provide an option to remove the Adobe Flash Player.
Vulnerability in Nvidia GeForce Experience application fixed
[German]Nvidia recently had to release a security update for an application for its GeForce Experience driver package. The update fixed a security hole that was classified as critical.
Security update: Edge 86.0.622.51 released
[German]Microsoft has updated the Chromium-based Edge Browser to version 86.0.622.51 on Oct. 22, 2020. This is a security update which closes serious vulnerabilities.
PSA: Remove malicious browser extension Nano Adblocker /Defender etc.
[German]Users of the Google Chrome browser or its chromium derivatives (Google Chrome, Edge etc.), as well as Firefox and Safari, should check whether the extensions Nano Adblocker or Nano Defender and other components from the Nano project are installed. If … Continue reading