[German]Mozilla developers have released versions 104.0.1 of the Firefox browser on August 30, 2022. This is a maintenance update, which is supposed to fix bugs.
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WordPress Version 6.0.2
WordPress 6.0.2 has been released on August 30, 2022. This security and maintenance release includes 12 bug fixes for Core, 5 bug fixes for Block Editor and 3 security fixes. I have been able to convert my blog here without any problems.
Microsoft's ex-UI chief is shocked about the Windows 11 start menu
[German]Microsoft never tires of selling the "new innovations" in the user interface of Windows 11. Some things are a matter of taste, but occasionally it is also helpful to look at other opinions. A former Microsoft employee, at the time head of program management for the Windows User Experience (UX), has now spoken out. In a nutshell: The man is shocked at what has become of Windows 11 and its user experience – especially when it comes to the Start menu and search.
Microsoft changes cloud licensing in the EU on Oct. 1, 2022
[German]On October 1, 2022, Microsoft will change its licensing terms for its cloud offerings in Europe. These changes are intended to make it easier for cloud service providers to compete with Microsoft. This is probably a reaction to complaints about Microsoft to the EU antitrust authorities. That's because cloud service providers from Germany, Italy, Denmark and France have likely filed complaints against Microsoft with the EU Competition Commission.
Google: Upgrade to OAuth 2.0 required to use Calendar Interop after Oct. 1, 2022
Google advises users that an upgrade to OAuth 2.0 is required in order to continue using Google Workspace Calendar (Calendar Interop) with Microsoft Exchange Online from October 1, 2022. The background is that Microsoft is removing Basic Authentication from Exchange Online.
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 ...
Office 365: Outlook suddenly requests password (August 29, 2022)
[German]A quick question for the administrators among the readers. I just received an e-mail from a reader whose customers suddenly (i.e. probably since the weekend) want a Microsoft Outlook password. What is at issue: Does this only affect the systems set up by the reader in question with Microsoft Office 365, or are there others affected.
Windows 11/Server 2022: What's new with SMB compression
[German]Brief note for administrators in companies that use Windows 11 as a client and Windows Server 2022. Microsoft has made improvements to SMB compression behavior and changes to settings. This is according to a blog post from last in the tech community.
Google Chrome: Block list for extensions (ADMX) has changed in build 86
[German]Small information/reminder for administrators who use Google Chrome in corporate environments on Windows and manage the installation of Chrome Extensions by users via group policies. As of Chrome 86, the naming of a policy has changed – those who have not considered the ADMX entries in question are walking into a trap – users can install arbitrary extensions in Chrome. Continue reading
Google Chrome allows websites to write (without asking) to the Windows clipboard
[German]Maybe the issue is known to one or the other blog reader – it was new to me. Web pages accessed in the Google Chrome browser can write directly to the Windows clipboard without further user permission or warning. This could be a security issue if this information can be read by third-party applications.
VMware Workstation: UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR error with Windows 11 Insider and Server 2022
[German]Users who want to install an Insider Preview of Windows 11 or a Windows Server 2022 under VMware Workstation and run it virtualized are currently running into a problem. The installation of the guest operating system aborts with a green screen (or blue screen) and the error message UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR. The cause is Microsoft's modifications for Hyper-V – but there are workarounds.