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Category Archives: Software
TeamViewer: Patch closes vulnerability CVE-2020-13699 on PC
[German]There was a vulnerability in older versions of the TeamViewer remote access software. This allowed third parties to establish a connection to the respective PC unnoticed. The vulnerability has been fixed by a patch.
CCleaner v5.70 fixes Firefox bug
[German]Piriform has released CCleaner version 5.70 with a bug fix after the CCleaner version 5.69 cleaning tool had a fat problem with deleted Firefox extensions.
Windows 10: Mozilla services cause sporadic freezes/crashes
[German]Brief information for users of Windows 10 who use products like the Firefox browser from Mozilla and suffer from freezes and crashes. This may be due to installed Mozilla software whose update and maintenance services cause problems, as one blog … Continue reading
PowerToys 0.20.1 with bug fixes
[German]On August 5, 2020, Microsoft rolled out version 0.20.1 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users. This is a maintenance update, which should eliminate several bugs. .
Edge crashes from 07/31/2020 fixed by Microsoft and Google
[German]Microsoft and Google have fixed am issue that drove some users crazy: The Edge Browser crashed under several circumstances during typing in Omnibox. The Edge development team found the cause and Google then cleaned up the code.
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 ...
Defender flags Windows Hosts file as malicious – Part 2
[German]It looks like the Windows Defender has run amok again and considers the Windows hosts file as malicious and complains about it as HostFileHijack. I've had now a few confirmation from other users.
Bug: CCleaner 5.69 deletes files from Firefox extensions
[German]New problem with the tool CCleaner Version 5.69. The program deletes files of Firefox 79 extensions, in which data or settings are stored, when cleaning. Here are a few details about this free software for Windows and a workaround.
PowerToys 0.20 with Color Picker released (Change log)
[German]Microsoft released version 0.20 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users on July 31, 2020. Included is a color picker tool (color selector). These tools are free and offer additional features for Windows 10.
.NET Framework Update KB4562899 (Preview)
In July 31, 2020, Microsoft released the preview update KB4562899 for the .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 2004. The update is also valid for the Windows 20H2 expected in autumn. The update is supposed to bring stability … Continue reading
Zoom-Meeting: Passwords within minutes crackable
[German]Heavy story- the video service Zoom boasts of 'increased security', but makes beginner's mistakes. For example, passwords with 6 digits were assigned by default for private meetings, which could be easily cracked by brute force.