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Surface ProX: Upgrade to Windows 10 2004 fails [Workaround]
[German]Owners of a Microsoft Surface ProX are facing trouble upgrading their devices to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. This only works if the Internet connection is disconnected as a workaround.
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Microsoft Edge 84.0.522.49 released
[German]Microsoft issued a security advisory on July 30, 2020, which indicates the new security update for the Chromium Edge Browser to version 84.0.522.49. Addendum: And on 31.07.2020 there was a tweet with references to Edge crashes.
WordPress Plugin wpDiscuz with critical vulnerability
[German]There is a critical vulnerability in WordPress plugin wpDiscuz in versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.4, as WordFence reports here. The vulnerability in the plugin, which provides a comment function, allows to take over a WordPress installation. This is fixed in version … Continue reading
Thunderbird 68.11.0 released
[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird released version 68.11.0 on July 28 , 2020. This is a maintenance update for the 68 main version of the e-mail client, which corrects a bug.
Firefox 79.0.0 and 78.1.0 esr released
[German]Mozilla's developers have released the version 79.0. of the Firefox browser (as well as the 78.1.0 esr) on 29 July 2020. These are maintenance updates that fix both vulnerabilities and bugs.
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 ...
Windows 10 installs .NET Framwork Preview Update KB4562902 withouth user consent
[German]It seems to me that Microsoft no longer really has its update process under control. Forced updates from Windows 10 systems to my builds – and also an installation of optional updates without further user request.
Surface Laptop 2: Firmware Update improves Stability
Microsoft has provided its Surface Laptop 2 with a firmware update. This update increases stability in the energy saving mode (hypernation). Details can be read in this article.
Chrome 84.0.4147.105 released
[German]Google's developers have released Chrome Browser version 84.0.4147.105 as of July 27, 2020. This version closes vulnerabilities in the desktop and Android versions of Google Browser.
Windows 10 2004: Does update KB4557957 enable tablet mode?
[German]In June 2020, Microsoft released the KB4557957 cumulative update for Windows 10 version 2004. As a result, in June or July 2020, some users may have had tablet mode enabled. It's been a few days, but I'll take it up … Continue reading
Sharepoint RCE vulnerability CVE-2020-1147 – Details now public, patch immediately
[German]A brief note for administrators in enterprises, who are responsible for Sharepoint installations. The details regarding an RCE vulnerability have now become public. It is important to patch the affected installations quickly.