iOS 18.4 released – first problems with push notifications

[German]Apple released its iOS 18.4 for the iPhone on March 31, 2025 and also released iPadOS 18.4 for iPads. However, I have already received a report from an administrator who had problems with push notifications. He was then able to fix the problem by intervening. Continue reading

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Tool to fix broken 'umlauts' in Outlook signatures

[German]Some time ago, I addressed the problem that administrators of Microsoft 365 users are experiencing here on the blog. Sporadically, users' signatures in Outlook 365 break and umlauts are no longer displayed if these signatures are stored in the cloud. A French reader has contacted me in the English blog and pointed me to a repair tool that he claims to have written for the problem.

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New Outlook app is rolled out in MS365, changes to blocking

[German]Microsoft started rolling out the new Outlook app in Microsoft 365 a few days ago. There is also a support article regarding changes to deactivating the new Outlook app.

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VMware/Broadcom: Rumor, Linux licenses free for a short time

VMware[German]I couldn't believe my ears, but an unnamed source whispered to me that VMWare by Broadcom is thinking about giving away free licenses for Linux "for a short time". Here are some details of what I've heard as "rumor" – I haven't received official confirmation yet.

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Windows 11: Roadmap, Quick Recovery, online compulsion, Start menu problem

Windows[German]I'm pulling together a few more topics that I've come across over the last few days. Microsoft wants to maintain a roadmap for Windows and is working on a new recovery function. On the other hand, another online account requirement is emerging in Insider Previews. Here is an overview of these and other topics.

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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 ...


WhatsApp-News: Meta AI Update; Issues with Google Drive Backups

[German]Brief information for WhatsApp users among the readership (or to pass on to these users). The Meta service seems to be having problems saving backups to Google Drive. And there has been an update to the app recently, which brings Meta AI.

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Windows 11 24H2: Outlook notification window opens mails in the background – Microsoft investigates

Windows[German, German 2]Brief information for users and administrators of Windows 11 24H2 who suffer from the effect that the Outlook notification window opens emails in the background. I reported about the bug in February 2025 in my German blog. Now an affected person has informed me that Microsoft is now officially investigating this problem.
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Microsoft 365: Mails are suddenly deleted after contacts deletion

[German]I have a rather strange case here that a blog reader and administrator has encountered. In February 2025, he reported that contacts were being sporadically deleted in some of his users' Microsoft 365 accounts. Now the administrator notices that emails are also being deleted.

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Exchange Online Tenant Outbound Email Limits starts in April 2025

Exchange Logo[German]Microsoft is introducing outbound email limits for tenants to prevent misuse of Exchange Online by sending emails in bulk. This was announced by the Exchange team in February 2025. The limits were due to take effect in March 2025 and their introduction will depend on the number of licenses in the tenant. However, Microsoft has apparently postponed the introduction until April 2025.

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HP OfficeJet Pro 9010: Does firmware update block third-party ink? (Feb. 2025)

Drucker[German]In February 2025, HP apparently released a new firmware update for its HP OfficeJet Pro 9010 printers. I have received a report that this will block third-party ink again. Below is some information and possibly a note on downgrading the firmware.

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