This week Firefox 62 has been released. Users who are still using Firefox 61 should update. Firefox 61 has a number of vulnerabilities that are fixed in version 62.
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Windows 10: Update KB4023057 released (Sept. 6, 2018)
[German]Microsoft has released on September 6, 2018 update KB4023057 again to (almost) all Windows 10 builds. The aim of this update is, to prepare the machine for upcoming feature upgrade to Windows 10 V1809.
VMware Tools 10.3.0 pulled due to a bug
[German]Important note for users of VMware virtualization products. The vender has pulled its VMware tools version 10.3.0 due to a serious bug. Here are a few details.
Fix for Office 2016 updates related WSUS sync issues?
[German]On September 8, 2018, Microsoft has re-released a new batch of updates for Microsoft Office 2016 for WSUS. This may fix synchronization issues with WSUS that have existed since September 4, 2018 (Office Patchday).
A mysterious PowerShell error message
Warning, it's a kind of joke, but it's real. Windows is used everywhere. As a Windows user I 've seen several obscure error messages. Now a somewhat obscure case has come to my eyes.
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 Defender reports osk.exe as malware
[German]A curious story that German blog reader Paul B. just told me about. Windows Defender triggers a false alarm on a Windows native file reporting a Trojan Win32.AccessibilityEscalation.
Is Windows Server 2019 Essentials the last one?
[German]Microsoft is currently preparing to release the final version of Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2019 Essentials will also be included. But this will probably be the last of its kind, as the company writes.
MS Office 365 pay attention to phishing mails (Sept. 2018)
[German]Just a brief warning to users of Microsoft Office 365: You are probably once again in the focus of a phishing campaign. This campaign takes advantage of the license changes for Office 365 that will take effect on October 2, 2018. The aim is to hijack the victims' Office 365 online accounts. So warn family members and employees.
Windows 10 Support extended to 30 months (sometimes)
[German]In addition to extended (paid) support for Windows 7 until January 2023 (see Wow! Windows 7 get extended support until January 2023), Microsoft announced a change in the Windows 10 support model. There is now 30 months of support for new Windows 10 Autumn builds. For all other new Windows 10 builds there is 18 months support – except for the old builds (and a few other limitations).
Wow! Windows 7 get extended support until January 2023
[German]Hey, I feel just Wow! Because Microsoft just announced, that Windows 7 will be supported until 2023. Isn't that a good news for admins in enterprise environments?