[German]Microsoft is retiring early 2018 the Reader app used to view PDF documents in Windows 10. Users are advised to use Microsoft Edge browser instead.
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Windows 10: Reader App is retiring, use Microsoft Edge
Windows Update error 0x80244022
[German]Today I address update error 0x80244022, which can hit users in any current Windows version. I have been confronted with this error message recently in Windows 7 SP1.
Critical Patch for F5 Big-IP-Appliances
Big-IP-Appliances (Firewalls, Load-Balancer) from F5.com have a security vulnerability that allows third parties to break and read SSL connections. An update for the critical vulnerability is available.
1st Firmware Update for Surface Book 2
Microsoft has released the first firmware update for Surface Book 2, the Microsoft tablet, that has been available sind a few days.
ASLR fails in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 – but there is a fix
[German]Here is Microsoft's next security glitch. Developers have made a mistake that causes the ASLR mechanism not always work properly in Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. But there's a fix.
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 ...
Microsoft Office Viewer reaches End of Life 2017/2018
If you are still using the free Microsoft Office Viewer, it's time to say good by. Microsoft has announced the end of life for those viewers (Word Viewer, Excel Viewer and PowerPoint Viewer).
Has Microsoft lost access to parts of Office source code?
After the last patches of the Office equation editor, some speculation has arisen that Microsoft may have lost access to parts of its Office source code. Here's some information.
Windows 10 / Server 2016: Issues with CDPUserSvc
[German]In Windows 10 the service CDPUserSvc has been introduced. This service is a kind of continuous trouble maker. This blog post deals with the question, what is CDPUserSvc for and discusses issues caused by November 2017 update. Continue reading
CCleaner comes with AVAST PUP
[German]People using Pirifom CCleaner should keep their eyes. CCleaner V5.37 (and beyond) will be shipped with AVAST virus scanner (or other) as PUP (Potentially unwanted Program).
Surface Book 2 Recovery Image available
[German]Microsoft just released the recovery image for its brand new Microsoft Surface Book 2. The recovery image is required, if a recovery via Windows 10 isn't possible.