June 2017 security updates IE 11 printing issues confirmed

[German]A couple of days ago I reported about printing issues within my blog post June 2017 Patches causing Internet Explorer 11 printing issues. These printing issues is caused by June 2017 security updates. Now Microsoft has confirmed those issues.

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Windows 10 Version 1709 comes with build-in EMET?

It's probably a good news for Windows 10 users. Whilst current versions of Windows 10 doesn't provide EMET Anti Exploit features, it seems that Microsoft intends to add that to the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

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Use Computer Names Aliases in place of DNS CNAME Records

CNAME (Canonical Name) records can be used to alias one name to another (see). Also Computer Names Aliases may be used in Active Directory environments. In a blog post Brandon Wilson from Microsoft discusses, why use Computer Names Aliases in place of DNS CNAME Records and shows also, how to do that.

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Microsoft AMA Windows 10 security

Last May Microsoft held an AMA about Windows as as service. At June 21, 2017 Microsoft held another Ask me anything (AMA) session about Windows 10 security.

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June 2017 Patches causing Internet Explorer 11 printing issues

[German]Users installing June 13, 2017 security updates are facing printing issues in Internet Explorer 11. This has been reported for Windows 7 SP 1, Windows 8.1 and also Windows 10. And there is a statement from Microsoft (maybe wrong interpreted), that this bug won't be fixed.

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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 ...


Surface Pro/Surface Laptop teardowns–not repairable

The folks from iFixit has published teardowns of Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. The iFixit-Verdict: The Surface Laptop is not a laptop. It's a glue-filled monstrosity. Both notebooks are practically not repairable.

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Is Google facing a record E.U. Fine by End of August 2017?

There is a rumor that European antitrust officials are preparing a record fine against Google. Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's competition chief, is reported 'in the final stages of ruling on the case'.

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Outlook issues after June 2017 security updates

After Microsoft's June 13, 2017 security updates KB3203467 und KB3191898 users of Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 are observing several issues. Outlook can't open  RTF attachments after installing these security updates. Microsoft has now released a document addressing some of those issues. Further details may be read within my blog post Office/Outlook und Windows Patchday issues.

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Google brings Backup and Sync for Google Drive

Google just announced an update for Backup and Sync to save and sync local files from PC or Mac to Google Drive.

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Vivaldi browser Version 1.10: allows Start Page personalization

Vivaldi, the most customizable browser for power users, debuts features that make browsing more personal than ever before. Version 1.10, released today, lets users decide how they want their Start Pages to look, feel and perform. Another addition is the ability to dock Developer Tools.

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