[German]It looks like Google is rolling out the Chrome function in the browser, which was announced a long time ago and stops too resource-intensive advertising in web pages.
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Does Chrome now block too resource intensive advertising?
Cyber attack on Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer
[German]In November 2020, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. was the victim of a cyber attack in which the company's files at one location were accessed and the data stock encrypted. Embraer has now confirmed the incident, and some details of how this happened have been leaked unofficially.
Windows: Incorrect disk layout causes trouble with updates and feature upgrades
[German]If the disk layout on Windows machines does not comply with Microsoft specifications, this can quickly lead to trouble. During update installation, rollbacks occur and the installation of the feature updates fails due to an error message. Here is a summary of what you should know and observe.
Edge 87.0.664.52 – is blocked from Trend Micro OfficeScan
[German]Microsoft has already released an update to the Chromium Edge 87.0.664.52 on November 30, 2020. However, there is trouble with this update if Trend Micro OfficeScan is installed, as I have learned from various reader feedback. The Edge will not start anymore. So here is an addition to the original article.
Thunderbird 78.5.1 released – Collides with Cardbook add-on
[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird released Thunderbird 78.5.1 on December 2, November 2020. It is a maintenance update for the 78 main version of the e-mail client, which fixes bugs and closes security holes. At the same time the new version probably has a bug, as a reader told me the night.
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 ...
PowerToys 0.27 released
[German]Microsoft released version 0.27.0 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users on December 1, 2020. These tools are free and provide additional features for Windows 10, and the update brings improvements and bug fixes for each tool.
Microsoft 365 ‘Workplace Analytics’ Productivity Score: Microsoft's privacy committment
[German]Microsoft's software developers have enhanced their Microsoft 365 with a 'Workplace Analytics' feature that allows administrators to monitor and evaluate the performance of their users. Over the last week, there's been a lot of conversation about Microsoft Productivity Score from data protectionists and works councils. Now Microsoft has published a commitment to privacy in Microsoft Productivity Score.
Microsoft Office Patchday (December 1, 2020)
[German]On December 1, 2020 (first Tuesday of the month, Office Patchday) Microsoft released several non-security updates for versions of Microsoft Office that are still supported. Here is a brief overview. Continue reading
Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.1070.0 for Insider released
[German]Microsoft has just released the Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.1070.0 for Windows Insider in the beta channel for testing. This indicates a major change that will dramatically alter the way new features are rolled out in Windows 10. Continue reading
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Update KB4586853
[German]Microsoft released the update KB4586853 for Windows 10 2004 and 20H2 on November 30, 2020. This optional update for Windows 10 fixes numerous bugs, including the Inplace Bug.