Edge Update auf 79.0.309.71

EdgeMicrosoft has updated the Edge Browser to version 79.0.309.71. However, there is currently no change log, so it is not possible to tell what has been updated in the browser. (via)

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Windows 10: PowerToys get QuickLauncher

[German]The PowerToy team is working on a tool called QuickLauncher for Windows 10, which shall allow apps and applications to launch faster on Windows 10 in future.

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Windows 10 November 2019 update available via search

[German]Microsoft has reached another 'milestone' in the availability of the Windows 10 November 2019 update. The operating system is available to all Windows 10 users if they search for it in Windows Update.

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macOS Catalina ‘BAD MAGIC! iBoot panic header’ Bug

[German]Currently, Apple users suffer from a bug in macOS Catalina, which appears during a new installation. Those affected end up in a hanging boot process because macOS Catalina is not found. The log files contain the entry "BAD MAGIC! (flag set in iBoot panic header), no macOS panic log available", i.e. no macOS is found.

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Windows 7: ESU Activation in Enterprise Environment – Part 3

win7[German]In another blog post I would like to discuss the activation of ESU licenses for Windows 7 SP1/Windows Server 2008/R2 support renewal in enterprise environments. Microsoft doesn't offer a viable solution to this issue, but I have found a potentially better approach.

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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 ...


0patch: Fix for Internet Explorer 0-day vulnerability CVE-2020-0674

[German]A fix for the 0-day vulnerability CVE-2020-0674 in Internet Explorer's JScript library, which was published a few days ago, has been released from 0patch today. Here is some information about what I have found so far – the article will be updated as new findings are made..

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Windows 10: Store failed with error 0x803F8001 (Jan. 2020)

[German]Microsoft has apparently once again broke its store for Windows 10 apps. The last days some people seem to have run into the error code 0x803F8001 when updating apps or accessing the store.

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Surface Laptop users trapped in Windows 10 S Mode

[German]Users of a surface laptop from Microsoft seem to have been hidden recently again by an nasty issue. The device is shipped with Windows 10 S, but you can upgrade for free to Windows 10 – theoretically. This update have had been blocked due to a bug (which seems to be fixed now).

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Patchday: Windows Server 2008 R2 boot in Recovery mode

[German]Regarding the January 2020 security updates for Windows Server 2008 R2, there are some reports that the machines go into recovery mode after that date.

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Take care: HP Instant Ink

[German]Be careful when booking the HP Instant Ink subscription. If you cancel the subscription, you will not be able to print in the end and may look stupid. Here is the new swan from this clothes box. 

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