Windows Insider: Fast Ring has no fixed releases anymore

[German]In the release notes of the first Windows 10 20H2 Insider Preview, Microsoft has announced another major change in the Windows Insider program. There will be no more fixed releases with assignment to a Windows 10 version in the Fast Ring. Feature updates, but also new features shipped with ordinary updates may be tested within this channel.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536 (20H2)

On 16.12.2019 Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536 (should be 20H2) for insiders in the Fast Ring. In the Windows Blog, Microsoft explains some of the new features and changes that are planned.

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Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, price and source for SMEs

win7 [German]It was a 'difficult birth' – over three weeks I have drilled thick boards and tried to to get some details and especially prices for Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU). Finally I found a German Microsoft Partner who offers Extended Security Updates (ESU) licenses for SMBs. Small companies and SMEs (from Europe) can order the Windows 7 support extension (ESU).

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Harman Kardon Invoke: Microsoft’s smart speaker now useless

[German]Users of Microsoft's Harman Kardon Invoke (Cortana) speaker are facing functional degrading these days. According to the latest user reports, the originally 199 US $ expensive device is now more or less useless.

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Android: Chrome 79 Rollout stopped due to data loss

[German]Google has temporarily stopped the rollout of the Chrome 79 app for Android. The reason: Users may lose data due to a bug in Webview – and other apps are affected as well.

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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 ...


Skype for Business down? (Dec. 16, 2019)

Skype[German]Currently there seems to be a problem with the Microsoft telephony service Skype for Business. The login doesn't seem to work, so that no phone calls can be made via Skype.

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Microsoft Security Advisory Notification (Dec. 3, & 10, 2019)

[German]Another postscript from the last days. In December 2019, Microsoft published several security alerts on various vulnerabilities.

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SentinelLabs identifies cooperation of botnet groups

Ein Team von Sicherheitsforschern der SentinelLabs ist einer Kooperation diverser Botnet-Gruppen in der Crimeware-Landschaft auf die Spur gekommen. Botnetz-Betreiber tun sich mit Angreifer aus Nordkorea zusammen.

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Microsoft Patchday Review (Dec. 10, 2019)

Windows Update[German]As of December 10, 2019, Microsoft has released a collection of security updates for its products. The article includes a Patchday review that provides information about issues related to updates.

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Intel Security Advisory & Firmware Updates (12/10/2019)

[German]Another brief information from this week. Intel has released several firmware updates and Security Advisories for various products as of December 10, 2019. These point out weak points and their fixes.

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