[German]A security researcher points out that so-called custom themes for Wndows 10 are a security risk. These allow to access login data if necessary.
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Windows 10: Custom themes allow to retrieve login data
Firmware and Driver Updates for Surface Book 3
[German]On September 4, 2020, Microsoft released a larger firmware and driver update package for its Surface Book 3. The aim is to improve reliability and stability.
Vivaldi 3.3 with 'Break' Mode
Vivaldi 3.3 on desktop and notebooks comes with a break mode, a new default theme for the private window, clickable sharing of URLs in the address bar, basic domain highlighting, and improved tracker and ad blocker.
Security update KB4484497 for Outlook blocks macros
[German]Microsoft released security update KB4484497 for Outlook 2010 on August 11, 2020. However, I got reports, that this security update blocks the execution of macros.
Data leak at US marketing company reveals 39 million user data
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Security concerns about Microsoft Defender download feature
[English]Microsoft has added a way to download arbitrary files in Defender. However, this download feature causes more headaches than enthusiasm among security experts.
WinBtrfs v1.7.4 released
[German]Short information for people who want to access Linux Btrfs disks under Windows. Blog-reader Georg S. pointed out to me (thanks for that) that on August 23rd, 2020 version v1.7.4 was released.
Outlook App: Family Calendar missing
[German]Users of the Microsoft Outlook desktop app complain that the family calendar has suddenly disappeared. The cause is currently not quite clear.
Microsoft: Flash Player will be removable in autumn, support will end in 2021
[German]Microsoft points out in a new post that support for the Adobe Flash Player will generally be discontinued at the end of 2020. Then the Flash Player will be removed from Windows 10. Users should be able to uninstall the Flash Player from autumn 2020, the company announces.
Windows 10 2004: Preview Update KB4571744 released
[German]Microsoft has released the update KB4571744 for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004) on September 3, 2020. It is a preview update which is also valid for Windows Server Version 2004.