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Category Archives: Update
Thunderbird 68.4.1 released
[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird have now released version 68.4.1. This is a maintenance (and security) update for the 68 main version of the email client.
Windows 10: Upgrade error 0xA0000400
[German]Some users are facing an upgrade error 0xA0000400 during an attempt, to upgrade a Windows 10 machine to a newer build. I first came over this error 0xA0000400 in Windows 10 Anniversary Update (see the linked German blog post). The … Continue reading
Windows 10: Microsoft allows feature and driver update blocks
[German]Microsoft is introducing some changes in 2020 regarding Windows 10 drivers. Manufacturers will be able to request a feature update blocking for incompatible drivers. And around the patchday and during the rollout of feature updates, driver updates via Windows Update … Continue reading
Windows 10: Rumors about 20H2 and deprecated Stores
[German]At the end of the week a small blog post with some unconfirmed speculations. It is about the Windows 10 Fall 2020 Update (20H2) and the deprecation of the Microsoft Stores for Business and Education.
End of Support for Microsoft Products in January 2020
[German]In a few days Windows 7 SP1 receives security updates for the last time (at least for the broad mass of users). Then the support for this operating system will end. But in January 2020, support for a number of … Continue reading
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 ...
Firefox 72.0.1 and 68.4.1esr, and Tor 9.0.4 released
[German]Mozilla's developers had just (January 7, 2020) released version 72 (and 68.4.0 ESR) of the Firefox browser, and they had to make some improvements. Since January 8, 2020 Firefox 72.0.1 and 68.4.1esr are available. There is also the Tor Browser … Continue reading
Windows 7: Preparing for ESU and license activation – Part 2
[German]In Part 1 of this series of articles, I outlined how customers can purchase and manage a Windows 7 SP1 Extended Security Updates (ESU) license. In part 2 I'll show you how to prepare Windows 7 SP1 to activate the … Continue reading
Firefox 72 and 68.4.0esr released
[German]Mozilla's developers have just released (January 7, 2020) version 72 (and 68.4.0 ESR) of the Firefox browser. This is a major version and the 68.4.0 ISR is a maintenance update. Both versions close a number of security holes. Here is … Continue reading
Microsoft Office Patchday (January 7, 2020)
[German]On January 7, 2020 (first Tuesday of the month. Office Patchday) Microsoft released a series of non-security updates for versions of Microsoft Office (this time only for Office 2016) that are still supported.
Windows 7: Buy and manage ESU licenses – Part 1
[German]On January 14, 2020 Windows 7 SP1 reaches End of Life. Business customers can order Windows 7 SP1 Extended Security Updates (ESU). In this blog post, I'll show in detail what customers from small and medium businesses (SMB) need to … Continue reading