Java SE Version 8 Update 181 released

[German]Oracle released the update to version 181 for Java SE 8 on July 17, 2018. This is a security update that closes security holes (see also Oracle Security Advisory Juli 2018).

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Windows 7: Old XML Core Service updates offered in 2018

Windows Update[German]I just made a strange observation in Windows 7 SP1. After installing the 10 June 2018 security only updates, I am offered old security updates for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 released in 2012/2013. Addendum: Explanation for this behavior added.

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Microsoft Security Advisory Notification revisions

Windows UpdateAs of July 16, 2018, Microsoft has released revisions to its security alerts that were released on previous patchdays. Here are a few details I know so far.

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Windows 7/8.1: Revised Updates July 16, 2018

Windows Update[German]Microsoft has released (till now via Microsoft Update Catalog) a revised update KB4345459 for Windows 7 and an update KB4345424 for Windows 8.1 – as well as the respective server counterparts – on July 16, 2018 to fix various bugs. .NET framework updates have also been updated.

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IIS web server stopped after Update KB4338818

Windows Update[German]Just a brief information, maybe somebody is affected too. It seems that Microsoft's updates (especially KB4338818) not only causes network issues, but also cause problems with the Internet Information Services IIS web server.

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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 8.0 released, version 7.x will be shut off

SkypeMicrosoft has just released version 8.0 of the Skype desktop client. This client will have a couple of new features, that has been described within Microsoft's blog post here. Within this post there is also an announcement, that Microsoft plans to shut down all services for the older version 7.0 of Skype desktop client, after September 1, 2018. Update: Microsoft has extended the EOL of Skype v7.x, see.

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Windows 10 Service Stack Update (SSU) internal explained

[German]Microsoft is releasing cyclically Servicing Stack Updates (SSU) for Windows (Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10). But what should you know about that SSUs and what's behind them?

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Microsoft announced the end of Windows 10 Delta Updates

[German]Another weekend topic, especially for administrators in the business environment. It came to my attention a few days ago. Microsoft will discontinue the Delta updates for Windows 10 in favor of the Express updates available on WSUS & Co.

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Dropbox ends support for Windows 8.1

[German]Users of Windows 8.1 systems using the online storage of Dropbox have to swallow a bitter pill. Dropbox has withdrawn its support for Windows 8.1.

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Microsoft Patchday: Other Updates July 10, 2018

Windows Update[German]On July 10, 2018 (patchday) Microsoft has released further updates for Internet Explorer, Windows Server, etc. This blog post contains details of selected patches that are not included in the remaining articles linked at the end of the article.

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