[German]Microsoft has updated the Chromium Edge Browser to version 85.0.564.41 as of August 27, 2020. This version fixes a number of critical vulnerabilities.
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Windows 10 Version 2004: Update KB4571744 will fix the Defrag bug
[German]In Windows 10 version 2004 (and also in the 20H4) there is a bug in the program Defrag, which wants to optimize SSDs and drives constantly. Now there are hints that the update KB4571744, which has just been tested with Windows Insiders, should correct this bug. But it seems, the the SSD defragmentation bug isn't fixed.
Popup notifications with 'Test' annoyed Android users
[German]It is a strange story that is currently being picked up by the media. Android users get push notifications with the text 'Test' in their Messenger apps. At the moment it's probably unclear where these messages come from – from malfunction to hack, speculation ranges.
Zero-Day in Autodesk 3ds Max used for industrial espionage
[German]Security analysts at Bitdefender have discovered a new case of industrial espionage by an APT hacker group in a recent analysis. A plugin for Autodesk 3ds Max was used to smuggle malware into companies for industrial espionage purposes. The case provides up-to-date insights into the world of commercial cyber espionage and the methods of cyber criminal mercenary groups.
Windows 10 Version 1803: Support extended for 6 Months until May 2021
[German]A little surprise for enterprise administrators: Microsoft has just announced that they have extended support for Windows 10 version 1803 for another six months. Support for Enterprise editions of Windows 10 version 1803 ends now in May 2021.
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 ...
Windows: Explorer has stopped working (a possible fix)
[German]Sometimes Windows users are faced with the problem that the message 'Explorer has stopped working' appears. There are several steps to fix that issue. A blog reader contacted me recently and told me a (his) solution for this issue, which I will post here.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.487 (20H2)
[German]Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.487 (20H2) as Update KB4571744 for Windows Insider on August 26, 2020 on the Beta Channel. The announcement was made in the Windows Blog, where you can read the list of fixes and known issues. Note: The update is also available for Insiders in release preview channel für users with Windows 10 2004 and changes the build to 19041.487.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20201
[German]Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20201 for Windows Insider on the Dev Channel on August 26, 2020. The announcement was made in the Windows Blog, where you can read the list of fixes and known issues.
Windows Server vNext Insider Preview Build 20201
Microsoft has also released the Windows Insider Preview Build 20201 for Windows Server vNext on August 26, 2020. This is the variant from the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). This release includes both the Desktop Experience and Server Core installation options for Datacenter and Standard Editions. The announcement with the details was posted in the Windows-Blog.
Windows 10 20H2 ISOs for Insiders available
[German]Microsoft released the ISO installation images with the Insider Preview of Windows 10 20H2. That's the next Windows 10 version awaited for autumn 2020 (September or October). The ISO installation images may be used for a clean/fresh install of Windows 10 20H2 Insider Preview Build 20201.1000.