Microsoft has released a couple of non-security updates for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Office 2013/2016. Here is an overview.
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Windows/Office update summary October 4, 2016
Google introduces Pixel phones and more devices
Yesterday Google has announced several new products at a press event. Two new Pixel smartphones, a VR head set, Google Home smart speakers, 4K Chromecast Ultra and Google WiFi. Here is a short overview.
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Tagged 4K Chromecast, Daydream View, Google, Google Home, Google Wifi, Pixel, Smartphone, VR
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Yahoo: Mail with build-in NSA scan
Struggling company Yahoo has not only been associated with one of the biggest data breach in history. Yahoo seems also to be an "NSA assistant", helping the U.S. intelligence scanning all incoming E-Mails.
Android Security-Update October 2016 for Nexus
Google has released/announced the next security update for Android that fixes several security issues. October 2016 update is/will be available for Google's nexus devices.
What’s wrong with Windows Insider Preview program?
Microsoft is running Windows Insider Preview program since two years (it was announced on September 2014 along with Windows 10, see). Time to ask "how senseful" this program is and whether there is room for improvements.
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: Updates KB3195781/KB3194496 and install issues [Fixes]
[German]Microsoft has released a few days ago two cumulative updates KB3195781 and KB3194496 for Windows 10. Update KB3194496 for Windows 10 Version 1607 (Anniversary Update) is causing serious installation issues on some systems. Here are a few details and some fixes.
Some confusion about Updates KB2952664/KB2976978
Microsoft has released two compatibility updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 at 10/05/2016. Some users are arguing, that a Windows 10 upgrade tool like the GWX app will be back.
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Tagged KB2952664, KB2976978, Upgrade, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Lost Ethernet Package in LAN
After upgrading to Windows 10 Anniversary Update, more an more users are facing an issue in local area networks (LAN). It seems, that packages are lost in Ethernet transmission, if network traffic is high.
HP apologizes, new firmware update for printers soon
HP has published a statement, where the company apologizes for blocking third party refill ink cartriges and promises a new firmware update removing this feature.
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) criticizes HP
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) criticizes HP heavily for it's move to block third party ink cartridges on some of its ink jet printers.