Microsoft confirms: Windows 10 upgrade campaign went to far

It has been a while, since Microsoft tried to push Windows 10 as a upgrade to older Windows machines. Now Microsoft's management confirms, that it has gone to far with it's "malware style" Windows 10 10 upgrade campaign.

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Blue screen stop code 0x00000116 (nvlddmkm.sys)

[German]Some Windows users are receiving a blue screen with stop code 0x00000116, and a shutdown is forced. Within this blog post I have collected a few information about this error.

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How to use an Android device as a light box for slides

Today a small how to for photographers and enthusiasts in need for a light box to view slides (transparencies) or old photo negatives. Semi professional photographers own a light box (or a light table) to view slides. But you can use your android smartphone or tablet pc for this purpose.

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Merry Christmas 2016

I wish all my blog readers a peaceful Christmas season 2016. The motive I choose for this year for Christmas greetings is a bit strange.

Tannenbaum-Flugroute

A British pilot decided a few weeks ago to flight the shape of a Christmas tree at an altitude of 550 foot. The flight has been documented at flightradar24.com, where the above screenshot has been taken from.

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Stop Windows from installing updates over and over again

[German]Sometimes Windows update keeps installing the same update over and over again. Here is a fix how to stop that endless update loop.

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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 10: Upgrade error 0x80070570-0x2000C

[German]Some users are facing an upgrade error 0x80070570-0x2000C during upgrading Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10 – or during Windows 10 feature upgrades. Here are a few details, to troubleshoot this issue.

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Windows: optional update ‘Intel – System – 8/19/2016’

[German]Currently users of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and related Windows Server pendants are offered an optional update 'Intel – System – 8/19/2016'. There is not much information provided from Microsoft. I've read some speculations on several web sites. Therefore a few hints, for what this update is for.

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Firmware (security) updates for Netgear router available

[German]Netgear WLAN routers R6250, R6400, R7000 and R8000 are vulnerable. Now Netgear has released firmware updates for several models, so a firmware update is recommended.

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Security Update for .NET Framework (3205640) revised

Windows UpdateMicrosoft Security Bulletin MS16-155 has undergone a major revision increment on 12/18/2016. Here is what Microsoft has announced so far.

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Events ID 4231 and 4227 Tcpip – no internet connection

Some Windows 10 users are facing a curious issue: The internet connection fails once a day – and isn't revocable. Inspecting event protocol shows entries with ID 4231 and 4227.

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