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Category Archives: Software
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
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 ...
Thunderbird 78.4.0 released
[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird have released Thunderbird 78.4.0 almost a week after version 78.3.0. It is a maintenance update for the 78 main version of the e-mail client, which fixes some bugs.
Oracle Oktober 2020 Patchday fixes 402 vulnerabilities and bugs
On October 21, 2020 Oracle released numerous updates for various products as part of its quarterly October patchday. In the process, 402 bugs and security vulnerabilities were eliminated. Some of them are considered critical, as they can be exploited without … Continue reading
Firefox 82.0.0 and 78.4.0 ESR released
[German]Mozilla's developers have released version 82.0.0 and the 78.4.0 ISR of the Firefox browser on October 20, 2020. This is a new development branch of the browser, which brings some innovations, fixes bugs and closes some vulnerabilities rated as high.
Google Chrome 86.0.4240.111: Critical Security Update
[German]Google has updated the Google Chrome Browser to version 86.0.4240.111 on October 20, 2020. This update resolves a 0-day vulnerability CVE-2020-15999 in the FreeType library (also in other software products such as Linux), which is already exploited.
Windows 10: Add account to mail app doesn't work
[German]The mail and calendar app that's shipped with Windows 10 tends to fail. In my case, I was facing the situation, that no more mail accounts can be added, removed or viewed. Here is some information including a possible solution.