Category Archives: Software

Windows Performance Analyzer in Microsoft Store

[German]Microsoft has released the Windows Performance Analyzer as an App in the Microsoft Store. This tool comes in handy during some diagnostic tasks. Here are a few information about that topics.

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Sticky Notes within a browser

Microsoft has made Sticky Notes available within the web, so a browser and an internet connection is sufficient, to run this little tool.

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Risk: Embedded videos in Word documents?

[German]Security experts warn of risks in Word documents. Embedded videos can be misused for attacks. The XML format of  .docx files can be misused to download dubious JavaScript code.

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AMD ends 32 bit driver support

[German]A brief information for users of a 32-bit version of Windows with AMD hardware. Manufacturer AMD has just announced that support for 32-bit drivers for Windows is phasing out.

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SCCM Preview 1810 adds client wake up

A brief note for people who using SCCM (Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager also known as ConfigMgr) to manage their Windows clients. Microsoft is working on wake up clients from sleep mode using SCCM.

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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 ...


Exchange Server: Active Sync client has connect/sync issues

[German]Microsoft addresses synchronization issues with Active Sync in connection with Exchange server environments in a recent KB article. Here is some information that might be helpful for Exchange administrators.

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Oracle Critical Patch Update October 16, 2018

[German]Oracle has released a number of critical updates for its products as of October 16, 2018. Here is an overview of these updates.

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Visual Studio 2015 Update 3: Security Advice

Microsoft has replaced the old update KB4456688 with the new security update KB4463110 for Visual Studio 2015 Update 3. Users of VS 2015 should install the new update.

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Warning against Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) V6.4.1.23

[German]Intel offers the free Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) for tuning its CPUs. However, the tool is as night mare in terms of security and you should keep your hands off it. Here's a quick look under the hood to … Continue reading

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Thunderbird 60.2.1 released

Mozilla's developers have updated the email program Thunderbird to version 60.2.1. This is a maintenance update which fixes some problems in the email client.

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