[German]Microsoft has removed scanning from Word 2013/2016. This blog post describes, how to add a scan button to Word 2016 (works also in Word 2013) using a VBA-Macro.
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Scanning in Word 2013/2016 – Part I
Optional Windows Updates 3/1/2016
Microsoft has released several optional updates like KB2952664, KB2977759, KB3138612; KB3138615 for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 20008 Server R2, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 on March 1 2016. Here isa short overview what users need to know.
Windows 10: Cumulative Update KB3140743
Microsoft has released another cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4 on March 1, 2016. Here a few details about Update KB3140743
Windows: Optional updates and re-releases 02/16/2016
Microsoft has released several optional updates for Windows and re-released some updates for Office for Mac on February 16, 2016. Also a cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1511 seems to be released soon. Here are a few details.
Microsoft February 2, 2016 updates summarized
On February 2., 2016, Microsoft has released several updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Here is an overview, what has been released so far.
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 ...
Fraunhofer EK institute put Skype for busines users at risk
Skype is rather popular – and since Microsoft is operating this service is even more on it's raise. Recently I reported that 40 % of international phone calls are handled via Skype. But for business users Skype should be a no go, if privacy and security is recommended. German Fraunhofer institute for embedded systems and communication technique (Fraunhofer ESK) put Skye at risk for business users.
Problem bear: Windows update KB3102429 re-released
Microsoft has released update KB3102429 for Windows 7/8.1 on January 19, 2016. It's an optional update for currency symbols – but we have seen this "problem bear" last November.
Remix OS V 2.0 test drive
[German]Today (12 January, 2016) Jiide has release Remix OS Version 2.0 als alpha. I've had a short look at this Android x86-based OS. Whilst US media are "overwhelmed", I got a mixed experience.
Tool tip: FolderSecurityViewer for Shares
[German edition]Today just a short tip for Active Directory admins. FolderSecurityViewer is a tool developed to analyze access permissions in network shares, managed on Windows Servers with Active Directory. Further details may be found on this web site.
Microsoft’s failure with default Windows device encryption
Microsoft supports automatic device encryption since Windows 8 for selected hardware. The odd thing: The recovery key is transmitted to Microsoft without a possibility to stop that transfer.