[German]A small note for users of Windows 11 who are still on versions 21H2 (e.g. Enterprise) or 22H2 (Home, Pro). These versions will reach the end of support on the October 2024 patch day and will then receive security updates for the last time. For unmanaged Windows 11 systems, Microsoft will then carry out a forced update to the next higher version that is still in support.
Microsoft has released a new Microsoft Teams VDI that is intended to enable support for virtual environments. The solution is designed to support Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. It promises seamless audio and video playback and collaboration in virtual environments.
[German]Another curious observation from a blog reader today, asking whether other administrators have ever encountered this. He gets a storage error in his Exchange Online environment because the "disk is full". However, we are talking about a Microsoft cloud offering here, where the person concerned does not have access to the "disk".
[German]Microsoft has just announced that it will no longer be developing its Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This marks the end of an era, even though the demise of this update management tool, which administrators have been using for years, has been apparent for some time.
[German]Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of keyless systems in modern cars. The bitter conclusion: nothing has changed, even newer cars with keyless systems can still be easily hacked and the vehicle can be stolen.
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[German]Microsoft has updated its template files (Administrative Templates, ADMX/ADML files) for Microsoft Office as of September 18. The template files contain the group policies for managing Microsoft Office.
[German]Anyone still using an older HPE MicroServer Gen 10 Plus must be careful when installing firmware updates. It is probably possible to install the wrong firmware on the devices. As a result, the ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus in question will then become unusable (bricked). There are several reports in the HP support forum from those affected who have ruined their hardware in this way.
[German]Microsoft has fixed a bug in Microsoft 365 that could cause the Outlook, Word and OneNote applications to crash under certain circumstances when typing. The fix is being rolled out with certain Microsoft 365 builds.
[German]International law enforcement agencies involving Europol have dismantled a communication platform called Ghost. The platform had been set up to enable organized crime to communicate in encrypted form. The platform was used as a tool to carry out a variety of criminal activities. These included large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering, cases of extreme violence and other forms of serious and organized crime.
[German]Excitement in this Windows land, because there was a rumor that Microsoft has indirectly named the release date of Windows 11 24H2. The end of September and Patchday in October 2024 are "hot candidates" for a Windows 11 24H2 release date. However, Microsoft has clarified that this could turn out to be completely different.
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