Category Archives: Software

Windows 10/11 Mail app can Exchange ActiveSync

[German]Small addendum that Thomas B. already pointed out to me in Sept. 2022. It is about the possibility to access Exchange mailboxes with ActiveSync by means of the app delivered in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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Microsoft's February 2023 Patchday: Incorrect updates in WSUS, Exchange and Windows

[German]Microsoft has released a large number of security updates for Windows and Exchange on February 14, 2023. However, they made a mistake with some updates and simply delivered the wrong update packages via Windows Update, WSUS or the downloads. Some … Continue reading

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Thunderbird 102.8.0

[German]The developers of Thunderbird have released another update of the email client to version 102.8.0 on February 15, 2023. It is a bug-fix update, which should fix some problems. Just updated the client on my end.

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Exchange Server Security Updates (February 14, 2023)

[German]Microsoft has released security updates for Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2016, and Exchange Server 2019 as of February 14, 2023. These security updates close four vulnerabilities (rated as important) in this software. The updates are intended to be installed … Continue reading

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KeePass 2.53.1 fixes vulnerability CVE-2023-24055

[German]The developers of the password safe KeePass have improved the new version KeePass 2.53.1 with regard to the vulnerability CVE-2023-24055. Specifically, the export function for passwords has been secured. This was preceded by a warning from the Cyber Emergency Response … 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 ...


Microsoft Edge gets Adobe Acrobat as PDF reader

[German]Small addendum from yesterday, didn't get to it due to private appointments. Adobe and Microsoft announced Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, that Microsoft will implement Adobe Acrobat as the new default PDF reader in the Edge browser. The two companies are … Continue reading

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Google Chrome Version 110.0.5481.77/.78

[German]Short addendum, I have not gotten to it yet. Google has already released updates of the Google Chrome browser 110 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows until February 7, 2023. Thanks to Robert for the hint.

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Thunderbird 102.7.2

[German]The developers of Thunderbird have released another update of the email client to version 102.7.2 on February 7, 2023. It is a bug-fix update, which should fix some problems. Just updated the client on my end.

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Study proves economic damage from Microsoft's product bundling

[German]It's an explosive study that came to my attention last week. Microsoft's product bundling is causing economic damage because the licensing rules for Microsoft software restrict competition – to the detriment of customers and the general public. That's because when … Continue reading

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Free Microsoft Teams (classic) to be discontinued, data backup required by April 12, 2023

[German]Microsoft has announced, that the free offer of Microsoft Teams (classic) will be terminated. Companies should switch to the paid Microsoft Teams Essentials subscription. However, there is still a free option to use Microsoft Teams. But those who have been … Continue reading

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