Surface Book 2: CPU- and dGPU issues fixed

[German]Microsoft released a Firmware update to fix two issues with Surface Book 2 running Windows 10 1903. The CPU throttling to 400 MHz and the disabling Nvidia dGPU bug shall be fixed.

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HP Touchpoint Analytics vulnerability put PCs at risk

[German]HP Touchpoint Analytics software is pre-installed on most HP computers. A vulnerability allows attackers to gain administrator privileges. Here's what you need to know about that incident.

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Windows 10: Fixes for October 2019 (start menu) issues

[German]After installing the cumulative updates released on October 8, 2019, some Windows 10 users, especially with version 1903, are facing again issues with a broken start menu, a broken desktop search, and a broken action center. Below I will give a brief analysis and describe some approaches how to repair this.

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Windows 10 V1909 is called November 2019 Update

[German]Microsoft has revealed a few hours ago the new name and version number for the Windows 10 19H2, which is expected to be released end of October 2019.

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Security updates for Intel NUCs and Server tool

Intel has released 2 patches to fix vulnerabilities in his NUC PCs – but one flaw hasn't been fixes. And the Active System Console tool has a security issue.

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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 ...


iTunes and iCloud for Windows: Vulnerability is exploited

[German]There are vulnerabilities in the Bonjour updater in iTunes and iCloud for Windows that are currently being exploited by cyber criminals to spread ransomware. Apple has now released updates to close this vulnerability. Anyone who has ever installed Apple software a la iTunes or iCloud on their Windows system should act now.

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Cisco security updates (Oct. 2019)

Cisco has released various security updates for products such as Firepower software and ASA, which are intended to close security gaps. There is a Security Advisory for Webex Meetings.

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Windows 10 V1909 come end of October 2019 at the earliest

[German]The autumn update of Windows 10, currently under development as 19H2, will probably not be released until the end of October 2019 and will be released for broader use in November 2019.

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Windows 10 October 2019 Patchday (Start menu) issues

[German]As of October 8, 2019, Microsoft has released a couple of security updates for Windows 10. After the September 2019 patchday disaster, I now have collected a few minor issues, that I became aware.

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Apple confirms macOS Catalina issues on MacBook Pro

Apple has confirmed serious issues with the just released macOS (Catalina) on MacBook Pros, that affects Media Creatives. iTunes has been split into 3 parts – and some media tools are now broken.

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