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Category Archives: Windows
Issues with Lenovo USB-C Dock and Windows 10 V1903
[German]Do Lenovo Yoga X370 and X380 Series Thinkpads have connection issues with the USB-C Dock under Windows 10 version 1903? And if it occurs with the 1903 version, it should also apply to the 1909 version (November 2019 update).
Windows 10 forced upgrade to Windows 7? (Dec. 2019)
[German]Could there be some sort of automatic upgrade from Windows 7 SP1 to Windows 10 again? Actually, I don't think so, but I'd like to post a recent case with the information available to me here in the blog.
Run old and new Edge in Side-by modus
[German]On January 15, 2020, Microsoft plans to ship the Chromium-based Edge Browser under Windows 10. Microsoft has now published a document that explains how to run both browser versions side by side.
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) for Windows 7 receive definition updates after January 14, 2020
[German]Microsoft made an U turn. If you run Windows 7 SP1 after January 14, 2020 and use the Microsoft Security Essentials as antivirus software, you will still receive signature updates (against the previous announcement).
Microsoft's Chromium Edge will be distributed via update soon
[German]Another brief message for people who are using Windows 10 and Edge Browser. Microsoft is ready to distribute the final version of the Chromium-based browser via update to supported Windows 10 platforms. This shall start in mid January 2020.
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 Insider: Fast Ring has no fixed releases anymore
[German]In the release notes of the first Windows 10 20H2 Insider Preview, Microsoft has announced another major change in the Windows Insider program. There will be no more fixed releases with assignment to a Windows 10 version in the Fast … Continue reading
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536 (20H2)
On 16.12.2019 Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536 (should be 20H2) for insiders in the Fast Ring. In the Windows Blog, Microsoft explains some of the new features and changes that are planned.
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, price and source for SMEs
[German]It was a 'difficult birth' – over three weeks I have drilled thick boards and tried to to get some details and especially prices for Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU). Finally I found a German Microsoft Partner who offers … Continue reading
Microsoft Patchday Review (Dec. 10, 2019)
[German]As of December 10, 2019, Microsoft has released a collection of security updates for its products. The article includes a Patchday review that provides information about issues related to updates.
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0, a 2nd view
[German]Malwarebytes has released version 8.0 of its tool AdwCleaner end of November 2019. The tool, which doesn't need to be installed, may be used for cleaning up a Windows system from Adware. Unfortunately the AdwCleaner needs administrative permissions, but is … Continue reading