Google Chrome 121.0.6167.85/.86 with 17 security fixes; AI features planned

Posted on 2024-01-24 by guenni

Chrome[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser in the Stable Channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on January 23, 2024. There were also updates for the Extended Stable Channel. The Chrome browser Android app has also been updated. The updates contain security fixes, some of which are already being exploited. Here is an overview of these updates. Google is also planning to add AI functions to the Chrome browser in the future. Continue reading →

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Windows 11 23H2/22H2: Preview Update KB5034204 (January 23, 2024)

Posted on 2024-01-24 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5034204 for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 on January 23, 2024. The preview update brings a number of corrections for these Windows 11 versions. In Windows 11 23H2, for example, compliance with the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) is ensured.
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Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5034203 (January 23, 2024)

Posted on 2024-01-24 by guenni

Windows[English]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5034203 for Windows 10 22H2 on January 23, 2024 (D-Week). This is intended to fix numerous bugs in Windows 10 22H2. There are also adjustments for users in the EU in relation to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Below is an overview of these updates for Windows 10. Continue reading →

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Thunderbird 115.7.0

Posted on 2024-01-24 by guenni

[German]The developers of Thunderbird have released another update of the email client to version 115.7.0 on January 22, 2024. It is an update that is intended to fix some bugs and vulnerabilities.
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Firefox 122.0 and 115.7 ESR released

Posted on 2024-01-24 by guenni

Mozilla[German]On January 23, 2024, the Mozilla developers released the new Firefox 122 and the maintenance update of Firefox 115.7 ESR. Firefox 122 is a new development branch. Here is a brief overview of the updates in question, including the fixes and new features. 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 ...

WTF: HP claims to "protect" users from "viruses" by blocking third-party ink cartridges

Posted on 2024-01-23 by guenni

Stop - Pixabay[German]It's crazy or "what the fuck" (WTF) what printer manufacturer HP is sucking out of its fingers again. The company has attracted a lot of negative attention because it blocks third-party ink cartridges through firmware updates, even retrospectively. There have been judgments against HP that have awarded compensation to blocked users. Now the HP boss has come up with a new, adventurous justification for blocking third-party ink cartridges. This is the only way to protect buyers of HP devices from "viruses" that are "lurking around" in ink cartridges with third-party chips to infect the poor HP printers.

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iOS 17.3 released, closes 0-day

Posted on 2024-01-23 by guenni

[German]Apple released the first update, iOS 17.3 for iPhones and iPadOS 17.3 for iPads, yesterday, January 22, 2024. In addition to a "Device Protection" function, it also fixes the first 0-day bug in the operating system. Here is a brief overview of this update.

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Microsoft 365 and the add-ons cost trap

Posted on 2024-01-23 by guenni

[German]It looks like Microsoft's sales department has bagged its sheep (aka customers) clean. Everything is jumping on the Microsoft 365 subscription solution to get in on the action. And now they are being milked – despite the subscription, many components in Microsoft 365 are only available for an extra charge, as has now been discovered.

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Guide to configuring Windows event logging

Posted on 2024-01-23 by guenni

Windows[German]The logging of events by Windows leaves room for improvement. Companies do not have a sufficient overview of the activities on their workstations and servers with Microsoft's standard specifications. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have published a guide to configuring Windows logging that provides tips on how to improve logging in Windows.

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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS gets 12 year of support from Cannonical

Posted on 2024-01-22 by guenni

Cannonical wants to extend the support period for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, which is expected in April 2024, to 12 years. The extended support period was announced by Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth in an interview with the YouTube channel Destination Linux in this video (from 8:46). Martin Brinkmann has published details on ghacks.net.

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