Skype down?

SkypeIt seems that Microsoft has issues with several services. Yesterday (10/06/2016) some users recognized Outlook.com outaages (see). Now MSPowerUser reported also, that Skype is down. The Skype status page reports that Skype is down. Somebody else can confirm this?

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No support for new Intel CPUs in Windows 10 LTBS

It seems, that Microsoft's Windows 10 LTBS (RTM and Version 1607) doesn't "support" upcoming Intel CPUs – as an Interview with a German Microsoft employee reveals.

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No, you haven’t just a month to buy OEM-Windows 7 PCs …

win7[German]My colleague Ed Bott has published on September 30, 2016, the article You have one month left to buy a Windows 7 PC, suggesting, that OEMs are reaching the end-of-sales deadline for Windows 7 machines on November 1, 2016. That's no more true.

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Windows/Office update summary October 4, 2016

Windows UpdateMicrosoft 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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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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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 ...


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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