Windows 10 19H2: What could change

[German]In a few months we will get the autumn edition of Windows 10, currently in development as 19H2. Here is an overview of what might change with regard to the installation of this function update.

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Windows 10 V1809: USB Type-C Shutdown bug confirmed

[German]Another addendum: Microsoft has already confirmed a bug in Windows 10 V1809 at the end of June 2019, which caused a delay in shutting down the operating system. The bug was fixed in Windows 10 Version 1903. There will probably be no bug fix for Windows 10 Version 1809. Here some information about this topic.

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Windows 10 V1809: Updates (July 22, 2019)

[English]On July 22, 2019, Microsoft released an optional cumulative update and a service stack update for Windows 10 version 1809. Here are some details about each update.

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BlueKeep warning: Exploit might come soon?

[German]Another warning – after someone has posted slide deck foils about the BlueKeep vulnerability on GitHut, it shouldn't be long before a working exploit appears in practice.

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Windows 7 Exit: Services are dying, companies are struggeling

win7[German]Still 6 months before the end of Extended Support for Windows 7, the corporate environment is struggling hard. Around 20% of the companies have not yet started migrating and a considerable proportion of systems continue to run Windows 7. Microsoft is also gradually shutting down services in the Windows 7 environment. As of January 22, 2020, Internet games will no longer work under Windows 7.

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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 ...


Windows: What about the BlueKeep vulnerability in July 2019?

[German]Today, a look at the vulnerability CVE-2019-0708 (BlueKeep) in Windows Remote Desktop Services, for which Microsoft released updates from Windows XP to Windows 7 on May 14, 2019.

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Windows 10 V1809: Upgrade to V1903 on July 23, 2019

[German]Just a short reminder for administrators of Windows 10 October 2019 Update (V1809) who manage the whole thing through Windows Update for Business (WUfB). Starting Tuesday, July 21, 2019, Microsoft will begin rolling out the upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 Update (V1903).

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Critical vulnerability in VLC player up to V3.0.7.1

Sicherheit[German]In all current versions of the VLC Player up to V3.0.7.1, there is a critical vulnerability that allows a Denial of Service attack. The German BSI has issued a warning. Update: This was a false flag – there was no vulnerability in current VLC player versions – details inside.

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Windows 10 Version 1903: Administrative Templates (.admx)

Microsoft has now released the .admx templates (Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Version 1.0) with Group Policy for Windows 10 Version 1903 in their final form. These can be downloaded from this Microsoft page. (via)

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iCloud and Outlook: Only 902 calendar entries?

[German]A strange story, which I just post here in the blog. If you want to set up Microsoft Outlook with the Apple iCloud calendar, how many appointments are allowed? There is a maximum number of 902 entries that I've noticed recently.

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