Category Archives: Software

Excel 2016 can no longer load add-ins after Nov. 2024 update KB5002653

Posted on 2024-11-14 by guenni

[German]On November 12, 2024, Microsoft released the security update KB5002653 for Microsoft Excel 2016 (MSI version) to close various vulnerabilities. After installing the update, add-ins can no longer be loaded. Advertising

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Microsoft Exchange Server Updates November 12, 2024

Posted on 2024-11-13 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released security updates (SU) for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 on November 12, 2024. These updates close vulnerabilities found by Microsoft or security partners in Exchange Server. Below is an overview of which updates are available for Exchange … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (November 12, 2024)

Posted on 2024-11-13 by guenni

[German]On November 12, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 87 vulnerabilities (CVEs), including four critical vulnerabilities, four of which are classified as 0-day … Continue reading →

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VMware Fusion and Workstation now free for all

Posted on 2024-11-12 by guenni

[German]The rumor has been confirmed, VMware by Broadcom has released VMware Workstation and Fusion of free use for all – also for business users – on November 11, 2024. Advertising

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Windows: Mail app will no longer work from December 31, 2024

Posted on 2024-11-11 by guenni

[German]Brief information for users of Windows 10 (and possibly Windows 11) who are still using the "Mail and Calendar" app as their email client. Microsoft has started the transition to the new Outlook app. Anyone holding on to the old … Continue reading →

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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 ...

Script to prevent forced switch from Classic Outlook to New Outlook

Posted on 2024-11-10 by guenni

[German]Microsoft wants to switch certain Microsoft 365 user groups from Outlook Classic to the new Outlook app from the beginning of 2025. A reader has written a "remediation script" to prevent this. I'll present it here, maybe someone can use … Continue reading →

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Will VMware Workstation be free soon also für business user?

Posted on 2024-11-09 by guenni

[German]I have heard a rumor that VMware by Broadcom could announce the release of free use of VMware Workstation for business users on November 11, 2024. Advertising

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Google uncovers vulnerability in SQLite with AI

Posted on 2024-11-03 by guenni

[German]They do exist, useful examples of AI applications. The Project Zero team has now explained how it unleashed a Large Language Model (LLM) on software for vulnerability analysis in the "Big Sleep" project (the successor to "Naptime"). This uncovered a … Continue reading →

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Thunderbird 8.0 released as Android app

Posted on 2024-10-31 by guenni

[German]The Mozilla developers released the Thunderbird email client as an Android app at the end of October 2024. The client allows you to manage emails and can adopt the settings of the desktop version of Thunderbird. I have written down … Continue reading →

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Exchange Online: Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC available

Posted on 2024-10-29 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has generally released Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online, after it was already available as a preview in July 2024. The new Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC function in Exchange Online is intended to increase the security … Continue reading →

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